Seed List January 2009

This is my own personal list, these seeds are not for sale  

This is not a finished list. It is in progress

 

Artichoke - "Green Globe" #1353 85 days. Cynara scolymus. Perennial. Plant produces tender and flavorful green artichokes. This variety does well in most areas.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Asparagus - "Esparrago Grueso de Navarra"  Heirloom from Pamplona, Spain pre-1960.

PI 262900 Asparagus officinalis L White asparagus. Spears very thick; canned.

2009 - Planted all seed out

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 

 

 

Asparagus - "Connover's Colossal" (Asparagus ) is an open pollinated variety producing a reasonable crop of fairly thick spears. Also used in flower arranging, as a foliage item.

 

Asparagus - "Jersey Knight" 

This is a superior variety of Asparagus that produces premium quality spears up to 2cm thick. Cropping potential is enormous and whilst it is what is termed as an F1 Hybrid for uniformity of growth the plants are grown under our ‘nature’s way’ conditions.

It has a high tolerance to Fusarium, Crown and Root Rot.

Up to 20 years cropping can be expected making this a highly profitable variety in every way for amateur and smallholder alike.

2006- Planted at my Quesnel farm

 

 

 

 

 Asparagus Pea -  

1353C

You will probably find more references to this plant in your gardening library referring to its use as an ornamental than to its use as a vegetable. Yet it is as an orthodox, no gimmicks, eat-with-the-Sunday-roast veg. we offer it here. Picked young and tender (less than an inch long), the peculiar winged, four-angled, square pods when lightly cooked whole have a unique flavour said to resemble, as the name implies, Asparagus. They can also be eaten raw in salads, fried in butter, stir-fried or added to soups and stews. The seeds can be eaten like peas or roasted and used as coffee. Start under glass or sow direct where they are to grow, spacing the plants a foot or so apart. Twiggy pea-sticks appreciated. As you will have gathered, the plant is very ornamental and its very pretty flowers of an unusual shade of a fine darkish, brownish purple-red will be much appreciated in the flower garden. 1-1½ ft.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beans - "Black Coco" Heirloom  

Dry Bush Bean (from Julie Sutton 2003). (OP) Zone 3b grown. (90 days) Black Coco is much larger, oval round and very shiny compared to other black "dry" type beans. Although it is said to be a good snap green bean, the pods quickly become tough and stringy once they mature. It is very good for making a rich flavored black bean soup. This variety is early maturing and grows on an upright, strong bushy plant. Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a  
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Beans - "Blue Lake" Pole Bean

ONE SEED Heirloom 1885

Pole Snap Bean (2003). (OP) 70 days. Kids growing up in Western Oregon in the 60s and 70s bought their school clothes from money they earned pickin' beans. This is the same 7 foot tall variety that made the Willamette Valley famous for quality canning beans. Commercial growers have since replaced it by more economical-to-harvest (but lighter flavored) bush beans. The smooth, 6-7 inch, dark green pods have an attractive canning jar straight, round shape. Harvested at their peak, you'll find them tender, meaty, and full of hearty, fresh bean taste. White seeds; 110 per ounce. BV

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beans - "Contender"  Dry Bush Bean Heirloom 1949 (Idaho, USA?)

  (2005 - 2 seeds mixed in with another variety accidentally) 12-20" tall plant bearing 5-8" stringless pods of medium green.48 days?

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank
 

Bean, Ireland Creek Annie OG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beans - "Ireland Creek Annie Dry Bean"Heirloom

72 days – This reliable producer dates to the 1930’s when it was grown on Ireland Creek Farm in British Columbia.  The 2 foot bush plants bear an early and delicious crop.  Great in soups and stews. English heirloom grown since the 1930s on Ireland Creek Farm in British Columbia. Superb delicious flavor, makes it own thick sauce. Stocky 24" plants produce abundant, reliable yields. Bush habit, 70-75 days.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate

 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beans - "Kentucky Blue"Heirloom

  (original seed from Territorial Seed1986) old seed (OP) 73 days. Kentucky Blue is the offspring of two very popular parents, Kentucky Wonder and Blue Lake. Its characteristic deep-green pods are 7-8 inches long and quite straight. The pods are easily seen on the 6 foot tall vines and can be continuously harvested over a long season. The taste is sweet and tender, even up to the larger lengths. An AAS winner. Buckskin colored seeds; 105 per ounce. BV

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beans – “Rattlesnake " Heirloom 

from OHG TEAM member Debby sassafrasstea who died May 2007

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

  Beans – “Refugee " Heirloom pre 1878

Green snap bush or dwarf bean. Colourful seed when dry.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate

 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beans – “Royal Burgandy"  Heirloom 1957

A vigorous sprouter that grows well in cooler conditions, its pretty purple flowers keep blooming to provide a long harvest. Dark purple 16 to 19 cm stringless pods are held off the ground on strong, upright plants. The pods turn green after cooking. Germination 7 to 14 days. Royal Burgundy. Purple color bean turn green when cooked, good taste. Brown seeds. Introduced in 1957

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 









 

 

 

 

 

 Beans - "Tendergreen" Heirloom 

The best green bean you will ever eat. Excellent at any stage, excellent drying bean, yummy sprouts) cull the whites ones out of the tendergreen beans: the white ones are contender beans Tendergreen, with their purple'ish blooms should produce well for you there. They produce quick. I planted some here early in March and they gave me my first taste of new green beans the 3rd week of May, and are still producing, and should continue to do so until about the time white clover dries up for the summer. If you'll mulch them

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Lima Bean -  "Henderson Bush" Heirloom 1800's

organic, orginal seed from SSE These buttery beans were found growing wild alongside Virginia roadsides after the Civil War. This is an old time standard for baby lima beans and is still very hard to beat. Very buttery small green limas grow in slightly curved pods conatining 3-4 beans each. Very tastely and drough tolerant and bears over a long season.  Noted for earliness and uniformity in maturing green shell beans. Vine 16" tall, erect, very uniform. Pods 3-3 1/4" long, slightly curved, broad, flat, dark green. 3-4 seeds per pod. Seed entirely creamy white, small, flat. Fine for dry shelled beans. 1,200 per lb. Maturity 65 days. Used mainly for home garden and market. Most popular baby lima for these uses, though it was formerly a major canning and freezing variety.

Bush lima bean bearing 3-inch pods with 3 or 4 small butterbeans. Harvest dried or shelled. Long harvest season. Also known as 'Original Dwarf' or 'Henderson Bush Lima'.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Runner Bean -  "Prizewinner" #1707
76 days. Phaseolus vulgaris. Pole type plant produces good yields of beautiful 16" long flat green beans. Beans are very flavorful and are used fresh or as dried beans. Vines have colorful ornamental blossoms.

 

 

 

 Climbing Bean -  "Climbing French Bean 'Barlotto Lingua di Fuoco 2" 1817A
 This is a dual (or triple even if you count the ornamental pods) purpose bean for use as your normal, green pod bean or as a dry bean. In either case, it produces spectacular, large, roundish pods splashed and striped decoratively with bright red. And the beans have an excellent flavour fresh or frozen.

 

Dwarf French Bean - "The Prince" 1705
 A splendid long-podded variety that crops well. Very popular. 'The Prince' is a dwarf french bean that bears continuously and crops heavily. Long, slender, flat pods, delicious when young. Specially recommended. RHS 'Award of Garden Merit' winner.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

Broad Bean - "Aquadulce Claudia" 1702
This variety is universally recognised as being best for an autumn sowing. It establishes itself very quickly and will produce a very early crop. It is white seeded and the pods are up to 23 cm (9 inches) long. Height: 90-100cm (36-40in). 90 days

 

 

  Beets - "Bull's Blood"  Heirloom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beets - "Chioggia" Heirloom 1840

'Chioggia' is a pre-1840 Italian heirloom variety of garden beet (Beta vulgaris). Sometimes called Candystripe Beet or Bull's Eye Beet, it is distinguished from other varieties by the alternating concentric rings of scarlet red and white inside. There is considerable variation in the amount of coloration, with some individuals being nearly completely red, others almost white, and every combination between those two extremes. The slightly flattened globe-shaped roots have a red-orange or pink to light red skin. Many people say these beets are sweeter, milder or more peppery than the typical red beets, but I can't detect much difference. The leaves are medium height with green stems and red shading. It is noted for its earliness and relative absence of bleeding.

2006-  Grew excellent, sod garden

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Did not plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beets - "Detroit Dark Red"  Heirloom 1892

Heirloom introduced to the US in 1892 (from the Dollar Store 2003) 60-65 days. Developed from the popular 19th century 'Early Blood Turnip' by Mr Reeves of Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Widely adapted, very popular dark red beet with dark green foliage and some red coloration. Use fresh or canned. Resistant to downy mildew. Excellent flavor.The standard for beets, introduced in 1892.  Prolific and good keeper.  

2006-  Grew excellent, sod garden

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year

 

 

Turnip "Early Blood" Heirloom 1820

PI 590607 This is one of the oldest surviving varieties of table beet, originally introduced in America around 1820. The beet has very dark, violet-red flesh with striking lighter rings. The dark red flesh remains flavorful, tender and juicy even when the beets grow large. Eaten raw the beet has an apple-like, slightly astringent flavor with a rich, earthy finish. The beet is good both boiled and baked and the leaves are an excellent cooked green. It is a superb winter storage variety, keeping well in root cellar storage for 8 months or more. Variable rate of maturity may make this beet less desirable for commercial harvest (and this may explain its disappearance from seed catalogs in the latter 20th century), however this characteristic is a plus for the small farmer and home gardener.

 

Beets - "Extra Early Early Egyptian" Heirloom 1860 PI 590596

One of the largest early varieties that will keep shape until fall.  Tops can reach 16 inches.  Roots are uniform shape, smooth skinned, and flattened heart shaped.

"Egyptian" beet varieties were developed in Germany in the 1860s.  The "Crosby" strain originated from the efforts of Josiah Crosby, an Arlington, Massachusetts market gardener who selected to retain the earliness, increase the depth, and remove the roughness of 'Flat Egyptian.'  It was introduced commercially in 1885 by James J. H. Gregory of Marblehead, Massachusetts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Beets - "Golden" Heirloom 1828

Heirloom (from Heirloom Acres 2005) Round type beet with bright golden root that does not bleed like red beets do.  

This dual purpose variety was bred and released by W. Atlee Burpee Company.  Reportedly available since about 1828.  Similar to, and possibly the same as, 'Golden Detroit'.

The immature leaves are an attractive green with yellow stems and can be used raw in salads.  More mature tops have a mild flavor when cooked as greens or sautéed.

The roots are sweet, a dark golden color with the flesh deep yellow, and are are excellent pickled, boiled, steamed, stir fried, or grated raw into salads.  They retain their sweetness very well. The flesh does not bleed like red beet.

2006-  Disappointed

2007- Disappointed, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Did not plant this year

2009 -Will plant

Beets - "Winter Keeper" Heirloom pre- 1961NSL 6320

Winterkeeper Beets are also known as Lutz Green Leaf. These unusually large round red roots remain sweet and tender up to 15cm (6") in diameter. The variety produces vigorous green tops for bunching in the summer. For winter storage, sow mid-July in rich ground. In fall, cover the bed to prevent freezing. Matures in approx. 60 days. (open pollinated seeds)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broccoli - "Calabrese" Heirloom 1880's
(original seed from SSE  2001 & Valley Greene 2005) (OP) Brought to America by Italian immigrants in the 1880s. Popular market variety. Tight heads can reach up to 8" in diameter. After the central head is harvested, side shoots follow. 58-90 days from transplant.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broccoli - "Calabrese Green Sprouting"  Heirloom 1880's

  Valley Greene An Italian heirloom brought to America in the 1880s; 5"-8" heads and many side shoots.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broccoli - "Di Cicco" Heirloom Italy 1890

(original seed from PNW Fresh 2002) (OP) Introduced to U. S. gardeners in 1890. Compact 2-3' plant produces 4" central head. After the central head is cut, many side shoots follow. Very early, great for freezing. 48-85 days from transplant

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

Broccoli “Purple Sprouting" #1715
An English heirloom variety, bred for overwintering. Produces lots of purple broccoli sprouts in the spring. Grows slowly through the winter; very frost hardy. A great variety that is very hard to find in this country; delicious!

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Brussels Spouts “Evensham Special" 1720 This is an old traditional English variety producing medium height, strong growing plants and yielding heavy crops of solid, good flavoured sprouts from September to December

 

Brussels Sprouts - "Long Island" Heirloom 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 Brussels Sprouts - "Rubine" Heirloom 

(original seed from Territorial Seed Co 2001) (OP) 85 days. An heirloom variety not often seen in the garden. Rubine offers up a bountiful harvest of gorgeous 1-1 1/2 inch purple-red sprouts that are full of wonderfully rich old-time flavor. A striking addition to any vegetable patch and a gourmet special for your table. Grows to 24 inches and performs best when planted early. Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a. My family has grown for years in zone 8. Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a  Hardy to low 20’s

May be out

 

 

Cabbage “Brunswick" #1720D Introduced well over 100 years ago prior to 1876, this is a fine heirloom variety. It produces compact, flattened heads, 9 ins. or so across and weighing as much as 9 lbs. Good for kraut. For late summer and autumn crops. Stores well.

Seed Availability:

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabbage - "Copenhagen Market"Heirloom 1909

  (original seed from Seed Center 2002) (OP) Introduced by H. Hartman & Company in 1909. Solid heads reach 6-8" in diameter, weigh 3-4 pounds and rarely burst. Medium-sized plants are ideal for smaller gardens. 63-100 days from transplant

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

Cabbage - "Early Jersey Wakefield" Heirloom England 1700's; in USA since 1840

(original seed from Cooks Garden 2001) (OP) First grown in the U. S. by Francis Brill of Jersey City, New Jersey in 1840. The earliest market variety we offer. Conical, solid, tightly folded heads are 10-15" tall by 5-7" in diameter and weigh 3-4 pounds. Be careful not to plant too close together. 60-75 days from transplant. Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a  
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

2006-  Grew excellent, sod garden

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year. My favorite cabbage

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Cabbage - "Red Acre" Heirloom 100 days — Compact plants with short stems produce solid, five to seven inches in diameter, round, flattened, red-purple colored heads weighing two to four pounds.  Stands well and is one of the best varieties for storage.  Yellows resistant.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 Cabbage - "Early Red No. 61" Heirloom 

PI 246046 78CI

2006-  Grew excellent, sod garden

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year

 

Cabbage - "Flat Dutch"  Heirloom 1864  

85 days. Pre-1875, possibly pre-1855. Does well in southern and coastal areas because of its heat resistance. Excellent variety for sauerkraut and the best variety for storage. Heads are large and flat, weighing 6 to 10 lbs., averaging 11 in. diameter with medium core and few outside leaves.

 

 

 

 

 

 Cabbage - "Late Flat Dutch" Heirloom introduced by German immigrants about 1840

100 days. Brassica oleracea. Plant produces heavy crops of huge 15 lbs heads of cabbage. One of the best winter keepers. Suitable for home gardens and market growers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cabbage “Perfection” Heirloom introduced before 1888

 Delicious savoyed leaves that are sweet, mild and crinkled in texture. Plants are hardy and easy to grow. When grown as a late cabbage, its flavor even improves after subject to light frost. Enjoy raw in coleslaw or as a low carb wrap. It can also be steamed, stir fried or preserved in sauerkraut. Approximately 90 days to maturity. Good keeper.

 

 

 

 

 

Cabbage “Wheeler's Imperial" #1731 An old favourite for spring or autumn sowing with mildly flavoured, solid pointed hearts. Dwarf and compact

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cantaloupe - "Amish" MUSKMELON  Heirloom  

(original seed from SSE 2001) (OP) Heirloom from the Amish community. Oval fruits are 8-9" long and weigh 4-7 pounds. Sweet orange flesh is very juicy and has full muskmelon flavor, rather thick rind. Produces under almost any conditions. 80-90 days.  

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Cantaloupe - "Boule d'Or'" 1364A
(a.k.a. Golden Perfection) Famous French melon listed by Vilmorin in 1885. Hard yellow skin, lightly netted, pale-green flesh is an absolute delight. Fruits will keep for several weeks if kept cool and dry. Very hard to find. Fragrant, sure to be a new favorite. 95-110 days.

 

Cantaloupe - "Charentais"  Heirloom Pre-1933 from Morocco
PI 102077 

 

Cantaloupe - "Charentais de Bellegarde"  Heirloom Pre-1938 from France
PI 128901 

 

Cantaloupe - "Collective Farm Woman"  Heirloom 
(original seed from brennewoman 2004) 80-85 days. This heirloom from the Ukraine was collected in 1993 by Seed Savers Exchange. Very popular on Island of Krim in the Black Sea. Melons ripen to a yellowish-gold and the white flesh has a very high sugar content, a favorite among heirloom gardeners and growers alike. Ripens early, even in Russia.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Cantaloupe - "Minnesota Midget" Heirloom 1948
(via Mari, Thompson & Morgan) Extra Early variety. Vines seldom over 3' long. Round 3-4" fruits. Thick golden-yellow flesh. Edible to the rind. High sugar content. Resistant to Fusarium wilt. 60-75 days.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cantaloupe - "Prescott Fond Blanc" Heirloom France 1860's; acquisition from Puy-de-Dome, France

Ames 22807

Cucumis melo L. CUCURBITACEAE

Very beautiful, very flat, ribbed fruit has good flavour and yield. Very drought tolerant - grew without any watering in poor, rocky soil. Very old French heirloom. 70 days. The most unique and beautiful French melon! The fruit is 4-9 lbs., very flattened and ribbed, with warts and bumps. Melons have grey/green skin turning straw color; flesh is salmon-orange. Once one of the best known melons, it was mentioned in the 1860's, but it likely is much older. The flavor is very rich if picked at perfection and the fragrance is heavenly. Almost unheard of in North America.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 Carrot - " Autumn King" #1737Commercial flakee type of carrot with strong tops and heavy yields. This is 'a heavy carrot, a true Winter carrot, which is fairly smooth and has good colour. One of the best large main crop varieties with a consistent deep red colour and conical roots up to 30cm long with a lovely flavour. Resists greening and splitting so stores well left in the ground. Sow from spring to mid summer, harvest late summer to autumn.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

Carrot - "Chantenay Red Core" Heirloom 

Broad short root, orange-red colour throughout. Continental Variety offered by Self reliance Seeds in 1980; forcing type with strong tops.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Carrot - "Danvers" Heirloom 1898
 grow up to 7 inches long and are suitable for most soils.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Carrot - "Dragon"  Heirloom Daucus carota var. sativus
Hardy biennial 6-8"root
Deep purple, smooth 6-8" carrot with a purplish-orange outer skin and an orange-yellow inner core. Broad shouldered and tapered to a point. Slightly spicy and sweet, good for fresh eating, but best when cooked or roasted. Good keeper.80-90 days. (A beautiful regular size purple carrot bred by John Novazzio with bright orange or yellow interior, sweet almost "wild" spicy flavor, can be used just like any regular carrot, good storage.)

 

Carrot - "Horn Red Apple"  Heirloom France pre-1960
PI 264235 

 

Carrot - "Kuttinger" Heirloom 

Very interesting old Swiss variety with white roots and a pronounced flavour. It looks and tastes very nice combined with orange carrots. Stores well.

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer. Good taste. Wintered for seed production. Accident happened. 

2008 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year

 

Carrot - "Little Finger" Heirloom 
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carrots - Nantes Coreless" Heirloom pre-1902

2005 Produces a fine-grain, nearly coreless 6 inch long carrot fairly early. Good in heavier soils, stores well. 89 days.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Carrot - "Oxheart" Heirloom 1884
PI 642761  

Very hard to find heirloom introduced in 1884. Uniquely shaped short, very thick carrots are 5-6" deep by 3-4" in diameter and grow over 1 pound very rapidly. Excellent quality, stores well. 90 days

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Carrot - "Red Giant" aka "Obtuse of Flakkee" Heirloom pre-1950 Belgium (perhaps aka Flakkee Red Giant Carrot ?)
PI 187234 
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

Carrot - "Touchon" Heirloom 1940

65 days. Still one of the finest of the Nantes-type carrots, the best for eating out of hand sweet and tender, free from hard fiber. This old French variety is quick-maturing, about 6" long and 1" across. Rare old French Nantes type with roots growing 15-17 cm long deep orange colour and little core. Very sweet and juicy.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Carrot - "White Belgium" Heirloom pre-1864
PI 643114

A large rooted white skinned and fleshed variety popular in Belgium and France for forage for animals but also used for human consumption.

 

Carrot - "Yellow Belgium" Heirloom pre-1879
PI 595838 

 

Carrots - "Yellowstone" OG (from OHG member 2003) 85 days. Daucus carota. Plant produces sweet and tender 9" long yellow carrots. A beautiful true yellow carrot. Excellent for salads and gourmet dishes.  

2006-  Grew excellent, sod garden. Good freezing carrot for processing

 

 Cauliflower -"All the Year Around' 1745

70 days. Brassica oleracea. This old English favorite is ideal for cold frames. Plant produces large heads of white cauliflower. The large tight heads are surrounded by dark green leaves. This variety keeps well for a long time. Suitable for successional sowings all year. Excellent freezer type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Cauliflower - "Early Snowball" Heirloom 1888

(SSE 2001) OP Introduced in 1888 by Peter Henderson & Company. Adapted for forcing or wintering-over for early crops in warmer regions. Smooth 6-7" heads of tightly formed white curds, solid, crisp and tender, excellent quality. 60-85 days from transplant. Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a   
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

2006-  Grew excellent, sod garden

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Celery - "Ventura"
(Territorial) (OP) 85 days. Ventura produces much more celery per plant than older Utah strains and has stronger-than-average seedling growth. The huge plants are 24-26 inches tall with 6-8 bright green, 11-13 inch long stalks that are slow to pith. A great source of vitamin C and fiber. You'll love the crisp sweet flavor.  Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a  

2006-  Grew excellent, sod garden

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Grew in greenhouse excellent, fairly cold year. Produced with neglect of water

 












 		Celery - "Giant Red"  - Heirloom
from Sow Organic Seeds 2005  

85-95 days. Giant Red is an heirloom variety that brings back the real taste of celery. A wonderful celery to use in making soups and stews. The stalks are 10-15 inches long and maintain their quality in the garden moderately well. After harvest they will keep in a plastic bag for about 2 weeks in your refrigerator. Interior stalks reveal just a blush of red to accent your salad or relish tray

I have the seed, just cannot find it

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Celery - "Golden Self Blanching" Heirloom 1898

(Heirloom Acres 2005) Apium graveolens 20-28 in. An early-maturing variety with crisp, solid, yellow-green stalks. For the most tender celery, hill the soil as the plant approaches maturity.

1898 Nebraska Seed Co, Omaha, Neb.
  Golden Self-Blanching Celery: Like the White Plume this celery requires very little earthing up, and in many other respects it is similar to that favorite sort, differing, however, in color, which is yellowish, the heart being large and solid and of a beautiful golden hue.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

2007- I was not overly excited about this variety. Not as good of a producer as Ventura

 

 Celeriac" Giant Prauge" 1356E

110 days. Root Celery, this variety is grown for its large, white roots that are superb fried, or in soup. Taste and culture much like regular celery. Introduced in 1871, popular in parts of Europe.

 

Chicory - "Rossa di Vereona Aida" 1357E
Always in demand with fine chefs, we are told, is this exciting red-leaved Grumolo. Use these plants like mini-Lettuces in speciality salads and they are perfect when mixed with ‘Golden Grumolo’, Cat. No. 1357D. Very cold hardy and the best red colour will be produced in cool weather. (Radicchio)

 

Chicory - "Witloof" 1357
Witloof chicory (also called French or Belgian endive) Denotes the blanched, tight heads produced by placing (or growing in the darkness) big mature chicory roots in forcing structures.

 

Corn - "Country Gentleman - Heirloom 1890

NSL 5613

90 days. This heirloom is known as shoepeg corn in The South. It has an irregular pattern of creamy white, slender kernels and is widely regarded as one of the finest roasting varieties available. Master fishermen find it makes a superior corn bait. Growing to 8 feet tall and multi-tillered, it often produces 3 ears per plant, each 7 inches long. A long season corn.This is the variety par-excellence for quality. It is medium early, rows zig-zag, grains long, flavor beyond description. Excellent for canning.

 

 

Corn - "Howling Mob" Heirloom pre-1932 Landrace
NSL 5637

Sweet corn. Ears average eight inches long with 14 to 16 rows of pearly white juicy kernels. One of the best flavoured and most tender varieties. Medium early.

 

Corn - "Painted Mountain"
(OP) 70-90 days. One of the most widely adapted and genetically diverse corn available today. Painted Mountain contains every shade of color known to corn. Vivid oranges, golds, reds, and purples make the brightest fall harvest decorations. The 4-5 foot stalks bear up to 2 narrow, 7 inch long cobs. Can be eaten fresh. If dried, the grain can be ground into flour, boiled into hominy, or parched. After 30 years of breeding and selection Dave Christensen developed Painted Mountain Indian corn. It is with Dave Christensen's permission that we offer this Painted Mountain Starch crossed (by our breeder, Mushroom) with Luther Hill heirloom giving Painted Mountain Multi-colored Sweet corn with 7" ears (usually having several per plant) on 5' stalks emerging in cool wet soil. 75 days. 85 days to dry! A real treasure from Montana, this exciting corn has been selected for 30 years by Dave Christensen. He used about 50 of the most hardy and early strains of native corns to make this one of the earliest and most productive varieties for the North. It is also very nutritious with 13% protein! It makes a fine-flavored flour. The 7" ears come in the most amazing vivid fall colors, with many shades not available in other corns. The plants are short, 5', & don't shade other crops like tall corn.  May be out

 

Cucumbers - "Ashley" Heirloom 1956

66 days. [Introduced 1956 by Clemson/AES.] Recommended for hot, humid areas where disease resistance is important. Productive vines produce 7 to 8 in. dark-green fruits, tapered on the stem end. 'Ashley' is a popular variety in the Southeast.slicing from jon 2005 JW Jung Seed Co  

 

 

 

Cucumber - "China"  Heirloom 1940  

Excellent for slicing, 15 inches. Matures 75 days.

Cucumber "Crystal Lemon" 1359D
Easily grown outdoors as a Ridge Cucumber, this is a very interesting, quick-growing, very prolific variety producing an abundance of delightful, rounded, lemon-coloured fruits. These have a white flesh and are excellent for either slicing or pickling and are reputed to be more digestible than other types. Excellent for stuffing.

 

Cucumbers - "Parade"  Heirloom  
(SSE) OP Popular Russian variety. Heavy set of uniform fruits that mature at relatively the same time, making it a good variety for processing. Fruits are 2" by 5" long, resistant to extreme weather conditions. 35-40 days  

Cucumbers - "National Pickling" Heirloom
55 days Pickling cucumber. A favorite with gardeners. Produces 6-7 inch long fruits that are thin skinned, straight with full ends, and green skin. The flesh is crisp. Very receptive to pickling spices. Fine for any pickling recipe, sweets or dills. Plants resist scab, tolerate cucumber mosaic. A packet plants 5 hills.  
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cucumber -  "Straight 8" Heirloom 1939

 (Cucumis sativus)  Heirloom 1939 An older variety of slicing cucumber, still very popular in home gardens. It matures early and bears fruit abundantly, producing smooth, straight 8 inch long cucumbers.

Approximately 65 days to maturity

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 Eggplant -  "Applegreen" 1353G

Developed in New Hampshire, UK, this fine variety comes highly recommended by our supplier. A productive, small, upright plant, it produces a good yield of very tender and delicious, smooth, egg-shaped, apple-green fruits. Sets fruit in adverse northern conditions.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

Eggplant - "Cote D' Ivoire" Heirloom  PI 413781 01 SD

Plant with smooth, glossy leaf. Round fruit, yellow when mature. Mite resistant. 
Seed donated to USDA from Cote D'Ivoire; collected prior to 1 November 1976

 

 

 

 Eggplant  - "Rosita" Solanum melongena PI 263727 01 SD Heirloom Puerto Rico 1940's

Large size and lovely pink-lavender skin is part of what makes Rosita special. Another characteristic is some of the whitest, mildest flesh of any eggplant available. Large fruits have a teardrop shape and become 8 to 9 inches long and about 4 inches across. Developed in Puerto Rico in the 1940's. 
70 days.Early to mid-season variety developed in Puerto Rico during the 1940s from a cross of 'Native White' and 'Black Beauty'. Plants bear pear-shaped, 6- to 8-inch by 3- to 6-inch, pink-lavender fruit with white shoulders.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Eggplant - "Tonda di Manfredonia" Heirloom  PI 452123 01 SD

Donated to USDA 1980 from Italy Plants to 65cm tall. Spineless. Flowers pale pink. Fruits violet, weigh 640g.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Endive "Fine Maraichere"

A spring and summer variety producing small, compact very frizzy heads.

 

 

 

 

 

 Fennel – “Finocchio”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Fennel – “Swiss” original seed McKenzie 2007

 

 

 

Garlic -
Heirloom  
from WV homestead Sawmill Holler 1995. Won best Oregon garlic 1996, Oregon State Fair, same at Clackamas County Fair. Easy to overwinter even in Zone 2/3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kale - "Black Palm" Heirloom 1700's

(OP) Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a. A non-heading cabbage family member that is grown as a fall and winter crop as it is very cold and frost tolerant. Leaves are sweeter and more tender after frost.  LACINATO or BLACK PALM CABBAGE (before 1885) is an Italian heirloom with deep bluish-grey, deeply blistered leaves that are strap-like and up to 1' long. TUSCAN BLACK PALM CABBAGE, NERO DI TOSCANA, LACINATO KALE- Brassica oleracea, Acephala group - By any name this is a showstopper! These plants are so primeval looking that they have earned the nickname "Dinosaur Kale"! They have huge heavily crinkled (savoyed) leaves of black-green nearly 2 feet long. It grows up to 4 ft high in good, rich, soil.

This heirloom dates back to the 1700's and is prized for soups and stews in its native Tuscany, Italy. It is great cooked in olive oil with garlic. This truly is one of the most beautiful and adaptable kales you can possibly grow. It is very cold hardy , but also remains tender and sweet in summertime when other kales become tough and bitter. A touch of frost only sweetens it more. "Lacinato" kale makes a fabulous edible ornamental for both the kitchen or the flower garden. As the name suggests, it really does look like little black palm trees. NOTES: 2004 - this is a very strong tasting plant.

Kale - "Konserva" (via Mari 2005, from Pinetree Garden Seeds) (50 days)
A real nice all-purpose kale variety. If you start this from transplants (the 50 days assumes direct seeding), you can be harvesting usable leaves within 3 weeks of planting. Generally, we use some kale early in the season this way and then let the plants go until fall and begin harvesting again. Plants are about two feet tall and the color is a light green. Leaves are well crinkled with a very mild flavor which, as with all kales, improves after a frost.  

 

 

Kale - "Siberian" (via the Birds, Prince George, BC)
Overwintered in BC!!
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

Kale - "White Russian"

Brassica napus (Salad Kale)  (via Mari 2005, from SowOrganic) 10-14 in. Hardy Biennial European far north and east Asian origin, derived from the same wild progenitor as rutabaga. Extremely cold-hardy and tolerates saturated soil. Leaves are dissected like Red Russian, but with white stems and veins. Very vigorous and hardy to 10°F or less.     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Kohlrabi - "White"  Heirloom 1932 

Bunton Seed Co Louisville Ky  

Bulbs flattened globe shape, pale green, generally used when 2 to 2 1/2 inches in diameter, but they grow much larger and are mild, crisp and tender.

 

 

 

Leek - "Giant Musselborough"Heirloom 1830's

PI
 105 days. One of the best winter-hardy leeks you can grow. This Scottish heirloom has provided families with hearty soups and stews since the 1830s. An old dependable leek that produces thick white stalks 2-3 inches in diameter. The mild flavor and smooth, tender stalks explain why this variety has been passed from one generation to the next.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lettuce - "Iceberg" Heirloom 1908

Heirloom 1908 Iceberg lettuce is the most common lettuce variety. The. iceberg lettuce is a
variety which is firm with bright green, crisp full leaves.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Lettucee - "May Queen" 1760C
60 days. Early maturing butterhead lettuce for the earliest spring plantings. Pale green heads are tinged with red, and the sweet, pale yellow hearts have a pink blush to them. A wonderful 19th century heirloom.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

Lettuce - "Red Coach"  Heirloom pre-1970

PI  Open pollinated; bright green frame and wrapper leaves

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

Lettuce - "Red Lakes"  Heirloom USA pre-1988

PI

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

Lettuce - "Reine des Glaces"  Heirloom

One of the most beautiful lettuces, with deeply notched leaves and a convoluted head of frosty green. Also called Ice Queen.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Moderate

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

Seed Kokopelli 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lettuce - "Summertime" Heirloom  

J.W. Jung  Seed  American, 75 days to maturity, Drought Tolerant

A very handsome lettuce, Summertime breaks the mold of the stodgy ill-shaped crisphead lettuces of the past by consistently producing fine, flavorful heads with a delicate taste that resists bitterness under difficult conditions. Compact plants are heat tolerant and resist bolting. The deep green, crisp-sweet leaves are well formed around a tight central core. A noteworthy improvement for all who love lettuce.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lettuce - "Tango"  Heirloom  

(SSE) OP Uniform attractive plants form tight erect rosettes. Deeply cut, pointed leaves resemble endive in appearance. Darker green than most varieties of lettuce. Tender tangy flavor, vitamin rich. Looseleaf, 45 days. Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

Lettuce "Red Coach 74"  Heirloom  

PI 593425

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lettuce "Yugoslavian Red Butterhead"  Heirloom  

(SSE) OP Red-tinged leaves form somewhat loose heads that can measure 12" across. Cutting the head in half exposes solid-green interior leaves and a center that is almost white. Excellent mild flavor. Butterhead, 55 days. Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a I will always grow this variety. My favorite.

2001-  Grew excellent, shaded garden

2002- Grew good

2003 - Grew excellent, saved seed

2004-  Grew excellent

2005- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2006 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year

 

Mustard - "Osaka Purple" Heirloom 

(Seeds of Change) (OP) 45 days. Looking for a new addition to autumn salads and stir-fries? Osaka Purple is sure to please with its striking green leaves with small purple veins and purple overlay. The mildly spicy mustard leaves are 6-12 inches long by 6 inches wide. Succulent stems.  

2003 - Grew excellent, saved seed

2004-  Grew excellent

2005- Grew good, very wet/cold summer, self sows now 

2006 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year, self sows now 

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer, self sows now 

2008 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year, self sows now 

 

 

Mustard - "India Mustard - Southern Giant Curled" 

 

Okra - "Clemsons Spineless" 1370C

 

Onion - Bunching "Guardsman" Heirloom 

(Territorial Seed Co) (OP) 50 days. Guardsman is a great scallion that was developed by master onion breeders in England. This variety will be producing salad-ready scallions in July, less than 2 months from a spring sowing! The strong 22 inch plants are supported by a vigorous root system and feature tasty, clean white bulbs topped by emerald green foliage. A necessary ingredient for almost any salad!

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

Onion - Bunching "White Bunching"  (from Dollar Store 2004)

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Onion "Australian Brown UC No. 5 Heirloom 1906 

PI 546155 Allium cepa L. ALLIACEAE

At least from 1906. A splendid onion, quick to mature, solid and heavy; a long keeper and good shipper. Shape round, or slightly flattened at the bottom; color light brown skin, flesh pure white; flavor mild. Its productiveness is remarkable. A good keeping and shipping onion. Skin is a deep amber in color, with the flesh firm, white and mild. Not a big onion, but a sure cropper and a valuable variety for winter keeping.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

Onion- "Bedfordshire Champion" 1777
For spring sowing this is a popular variety, a heavy cropper with globe-shaped bulbs of good size and mild flavour. Good keeper.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

Onion "Early Yellow Globe" Heirloom 1947

PI 433315 Allium cepa L. ALLIACEAE donated by Central Bohemia, Czech Republic 1979

1947 Pike, Edmonton AB
  Early Yellow Globe: A recent introduction. Will mature ten days to two weeks earlier than Southport Yellow Globe. Bulbs good size globe to flattened globe. A better keeper than other early varieties
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Onion "White Lisbon" Heirloom 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Moderate

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

Onion "Sweet Spanish" 2003 Bentley Seeds  

   

Onion - "Southport Red Globe"  Heirloom 1873  

PI 546096 Allium cepa var. cepa ALLIACEAE

(SSE) (100-120 days) red skinned counterpart of Early Yellow Globe, good storage quality, 1873. Maturity 110 days. Used for storage and market. Bulb medium size, globe to high-globe shape. Skin dark red, well retained during harvesting and storage. Flesh firm, pinkish-white, pungent. Good storage onion.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

Parsnip- Albion HYBRID

 

 

 

Parsnip - "Cobham Improved Marrow" Heirloom

 Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a This half-long type has an incredibly high sugar content. good resistance to canker  

 

 

 

 

Parsnip- "Hollow Crown" Heirloom pre-1860
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

English Shelling Peas - "Feltham First" 

A long-standing favourite, with big well-filled pods. A sturdy variety that requires little support. The earliest peas will be ready for picking in May. A popular variety of pea is known as "Feltham First" as it was first grown in the town of Feltham which is a town in the London Borough of Hounslow, West London. Round-seeded, dwarf variety (45cm). Good cold tolerance. Pointed, straight pod 8cm long, 7-8 peas per pod. One of the earliest Peas for harvesting is this old variety long popular with amateurs and market gardeners alike. Very hardy and suitable for spring and autumn sowing, it produces vigorous vines and bears heavy crops of large, four inch pods filled with round, sweet, deep green peas. 18 ins.
  • Over Winters!
    STATUS DISTRIBUTION
    Endangered Poor

     
    Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
    Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
    Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
    Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

English Shelling Peas - "Green Arrow"  Heirloom   

ORDER MORE (McKenzie) English main crop variety. Medium-size vines grow 24-28" high. Slim pointed pods are 4-5" long and contain 8-11 small deep-green peas. Pods are almost always borne in doubles. Extremely heavy production. A favorite in the trials every year at Heritage Farm. 62-70 days. Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

2001-  Grew excellent, shaded garden

2002- Grew good, down to -8C and lived (thrived!!)

2003 - Grew excellent, 

2004-  Grew excellent

2005- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2006 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year

 

English Shelling Peas - "Little Marvel" Heirloom 1908

Popular bush variety for shelling. Excellent for eating fresh, canning or freezing. Produces an early crop in the home garden. 62 days for peas to mature. Grows 2 to 3 feet in height.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

  Snow Peas - "Prussian Blue"  from Monika. Heirloom Pre 1809


Seeds of the Blue Prussian pea, named after the deep, greenish-blue pigment so popular in the early 19th century, were sent to Thomas Jefferson by his favorite nurseryman, Bernard McMahon, and planted in the Monticello Kitchen Garden in 1809. The Blue Prussian can be grown for fresh peas, or else dried and prepared in soups.

Garden peas enjoy cool, moist growing conditions, and they need to be sowed 4" to 6" apart in sunny, fertile garden soil a month before the last spring frost date. Monticello gardeners sow them in rows, and use four-foot-high pronged branches, or "pea sticks," to support the twining vines. Harvest in late spring when the pods are plump with tender peas, or leave on the vines to dry if your goal is a soup pea. zone1,zone2,zone3,zone4,zone5,zone6, zone7, zone8, zone9,zone0

 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Snow Peas - "Carouby de Maussane"  considered quite old, 19th century at least
mangetout variety originating in France. Prolific, huge pods borne in pairs, beautiful flowers. Huge pods which stay tender. Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.


Snow Peas - "Melting Sugar" 

This is the tall or short version?

STATUS
Apparently Extinct for the Melting Sugar Tall

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Snow Pea  Peas - "Oregon Sugar Pod II"  

(Territorial Seed Co)(OP) 105 days. Easy to grow, non-climbing dwarf vines grow to approximately 30 inches tall and hold their pods up for easy picking. A prolific producer. The mild-flavored broad pods are 4-5 inches long, and frequently set in doubles. An OSU development, Oregon Sugar Pod II is highly disease and enation resistant. May be sown from February to late May in the maritime Northwest. Should be planted every few weeks for continuous production. Harbingers of spring, snow peas perk up any salad and are an essential ingredient in many Asian dishes. Developed by Dr. James Baggett, of Oregon State University. A winner

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

1995-2000 Grew in Oregon, one of my famiy;s favorites

2001-  Grew excellent, shaded garden

2002- Grew good

2003 - Grew excellent, saved seed

2004-  Grew excellent

2005- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2006 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year

2007- Grew good, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Grew excellent, weedy garden, fairly wet year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "Aurora" Heirloom 

(SSE 2001 & 2005 greenhouse zone 2) ) OP Small 10-12" plants, purple and green foliage, tapered fruits 1½" long. Upright fruiting habit, ripens from lavender to deep purple to orange and finally to red. Colorful ornamental, medium heat. 60-75 days from transplant.  I love mine as a houseplant.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

2001-  Grew excellent, indoor plant

2002- Grew good indoor plant

2003 - Grew excellent, saved seed

2004-  Grew greenhouse

2005- Grew good, greenhouse extremes from -0.8C in mornings to +40C days

2006 - Grew excellent,

2007- Grew good in greenhouse, very wet/cold summer

2008 - Did not plant

2009 - Planted

 

 Pepper - " "California Wonder' 1355A
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

 

 

Pepper - "Carribean Red Hot"

(Grown by 2005 greenhouse zone 2) Hotter than Habenaro. As hot as peppers get! Famous fire source for distinctive island sauces. Vivid red-orange fruits 1 1/2 inches long. 110 DAYS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper – “Cayenne” Heirloom 1898

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank
 

Pepper – “Cow's Horn” Heirloom Capsicum annuum
A 10" long pepper whose fruit curl at the tip and look like a large: cow horn. Hot, great for sauces
A large thick pepper resembling a cow's horn. Fruits can reach 10" by an inch or more wide, with a curved shape. Originally from New Mexico, this pepper features a mildly spicy flavor. Ripens from green to red. 75 days.

2000 Cow horn: [Hot] 2' tall plants bear 8" long fruit with ends that curl to resemble cow horns. Fruit turns from green to red. Quite hot.
85 days to maturity.
2000 Cow horn: [Hot] 8" long fruit ripens green to red. Quite hot.

Seed Availability:

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "Fish" Heirloom pre-1870's

(Walmart 2004) (OP) Extensively raised by the African American community from DC-Philadelphia by 1900. As the unripe pods are white, and maintain this color upon drying, they were extensively used to spice cream sauces, particularly with shellfish. This variety is specifically mentioned in H. Franklyn Hall's 1901 book 300 Ways to Cook Shell Fish, Terrapin, Green Turtle. Pre-1870s African-American heirloom. Beautiful green and white variegated foliage, 18-24" plants. Pendant fruits 2-3" long, ripen from cream with green stripes to orange with brown stripes to all red. Traditionally used in oyster and crab houses around the Chesapeake Bay. Medium hot, perfect for salsa. 80 days from transplant.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "Golden Californian Wonder" Heirloom 

original seed McKenzie 2006

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "Holiday Cheer" Heirloom

Topnotch seed  2006

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Pepper - "Hungarian Yellow Wax"
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "Jalapeno"  Heirloom

(Mr Fothergill's) The classic American pizza pepper. Fill with cream cheese, batter and deep fry to make chili poppers!  [hah-lah-PEH-nyoh]. The Jalapeno originated in Mexico - it is named after the Veracruz city of Xalapa (Jalapa) - and is America's most popular chile. It is between 5 and 7.5 cm long and 2.5-4 cm wide at the top end, tapering to a point. It is fleshy and quite pithy and seedy inside (pith and seeds should be removed). Whether green or red, it is ideal for any use, raw or cooked. African Snub, Kenyan and Caribe chiles are much more readily available in Europe and are almost indistinguishable from Jalapenos, with a similar heat level of 5. 2,000 to 5,000 SHU. The name Jalapeno comes from its ancient production center, Jalapa in the state of Veracruz even though it is no longer planted there. It is also known by other names such as Cuaresmeno, Gordo or Huachinango, depending on the region. When dried, the Jalapeno is known as "Chipotle" and about 20% of the total production is destined to its production. There are many varieties, including Tipico, Meco and Morita which are all very popular in Mexican cuisine. About 15 thousand acres are planted annually in three main areas: 1. The lower basin of the Papaloapan river (south of Veracruz and north of Oaxaca), 2. North of Veracruz, 3. The region of Delicias, Chihuahua. It is also cultivated on a smaller scale in the states of Jalisco, Nayarit, Sonora, Sinaloa and Chiapas. Some interesting facts on this chile is that the seeds for the commercial types of the Jalapeno chile planted in Chihuahua come from the United States and are grown exclusively for their export to the same North American market. The Morita Americano and Early Jalapeno are less hot and with a different taste than their Mexican cousin. Around 20% of the Jalapeno harvest is dehydrated for Chipotle sauce. Peppers turn red at maturity. Harvest in 70-75 days. (Capsicum annuum). Prefers hot, humid growing season, 25-35 pods per plant. Plant grows with an upright habit.  

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "King of the North" Heirloom 1937

(Heirloom Acres 2005)  NEW! Arguably the best red bell for northern gardeners where the seasons are cool and short. Nice blocky fruits, great sweet flavor. Our stock is from Fedco Seeds in Maine. 70 days from transplant

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

Pepper - "Long Red Cayenne"

70-75 days. The plants grow 24-30 inches tall. Peppers are 4-6 inches long, 1/2 inch thick. The fruit walls are wrinkled and often curled and twisted. The fruit colour is green turning to red at maturity. Thin fruit walls make it easy to dry.

 

 

 

Pepper - "Medusa" 

Medusa peppers are a type of sweet, ornamental chili pepper which grows upright, brightly colored fruit, which is long and thin, producing a "hair of snakes" look akin to that attributed to Medusa in Greek mythology.

The fruit is sweet, unusual for ornamental pepper, and goes from green through yellow and orange, to become red when fully ripe.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "Portugal Hot" Heirloom 

(Grown 2005 greenhouse zone 2) hot; 5 to 7 inches long by 0.75 to 1 inches wide; matures from green to red; pendant pods; from Portugal; Uses: Roasting, Fried/Stir-Fried, Canning/Processing; Short Season; C.annuum. 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "Quadrato d'Asti Giallo" Heirloom 

(SSE) OP Large blocky 3 or 4-lobed giant bell pepper from Italy. Green peppers ripen to golden-yellow. Thick crisp flesh with delicious sweet spicy flavor when either green or yellow. 70-80 days from transplant Quadrato d'Asti Giallo Yellow square pods with 4 lobes. Very thick flesh. 11cm  by 13cm. Grown in southern Italy but originally from Asti (hence the name), a city of Piedmont in northern Italy.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "Sweet Banana" Heirloom 

 An open pollinated yellow banana pepper developed by Corneli Seed Co, from a mutation. Fruit are 7 inches long by 1.5 inches thick. They start out yellow and turn bright red upon ripening.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 Pepper - "Sweet Chocolate" Caspium PI 592831 01 SD

Very productive large tapered chocolate-brown fruit with excellent sweet flavour. 75 days
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Pepper - "Taltos" from Sharon vadas, This is an early Hungarian white sweet pepper, very productive, goes white to orange to reddish-orange. 6” x3” wide. Blocky sweet juicy. Possible F1?  Need more info on it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "Tequila Sunrise" Heirloom 

   (SSE)(OP) 70-80 days. Peppers ripen from green to golden orange, reaching 6-6 1/2 inches in length. Peppers hang nicely displayed on the healthy 15-16 inch tall plants. Adds color and zing to fresh veggie platters with its sweet, sharp flavor. Ornamental and delicious pepper, plants grow 12-16" tall by 12" wide. Carrot-shaped fruits, 4-5" long and 1" at the shoulder. Fruits ripen from deep-green to golden-orange. Upright habit, firm crunchy thin flesh with sweet slightly sharp flavor when ripe. 60-78 days from transplant. More sensitive to cold than the other varieties I have, granted .. it was 50F, but the "Quadrato Asti Giallo"  didn't look insulted at all  

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper - "Thai Hot"   Heirloom 

(Cooks Garden) The tiny cone-shaped fruits of this variety are borne on a dwarf plant that makes an excellent ornamental house plant. But watch out: ripe fruits are incendiary! I love mine as a houseplant, it is probably my fav houseplant. 45 cm high plant with tiny green peppers maturing to red. 68 days. Ornamental variety. (Capsicum frutescens).

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Potato- "All Blue" Heirloom 

Deep blue skin, blue flesh. With a thin white line just under the skin. For baking and frying. Nice for making colourful chips. When boiled, the colour turns to a light blue. Good keeper. SCAB prone

 

 

 

 

Potato- "All Red" Heirloom 

Late. Uniform round, oblong tubers with streaks of red throughout. Keeps colour when cooked. Vines tall, to 40" and robust. Stores well, appears to be resistant to usual disease problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Potato - "Kennebec" Heirloom 

Oblong tubers with cream buff skin. Excellent cooking and chipping qualities. Mid-season variety. Vigorous, fast growing, high yielding, resistant to wart and potato viruses Y and A.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 Potato - "Red Pontiac" Heirloom 

Red-skinned, round, attractive tubers. Good cooking quality. Mid-season variety with drought tolerance, high yield, and wide adaptation. Popular in many countries.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Potato- "Yukon Gold" Heirloom 

Oval tubers with a yellowish, finely flaked skin, pink eyes and yellow flesh. Good cooking and french-frying qualities. A mid-season variety.We have the potato-breeding program of the University of Guelph in Canada to thank for the Yukon Gold. Led by potato breeder Dr. Gary Johnston and sponsored by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, a research team spent years experimenting, finally achieving success by cross-breeding a North American white potato (Norgleam) with a wild South American yellow-fleshed variety (W5279-4). The result was the Yukon Gold, the first Canadian-bred potato to be marketed and promoted by name. It received a Canadian license in 1980 and soon began exportation to the United States I do not agree with this varieties status.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Pumpkin "Connecticut Field" Heirloom Pre-1700 cultivar of Native Americans origin

(C. pepo) 100 days. Pumpkins were grown in Jefferson's fields both for the Monticello table as well as for feeding the workhorses, cattle, sheep, and pigs in late summer. Jefferson enjoyed a "potato-pumpkin," which he described as a substitute for sweet potatoes. In Notes on the State of Virginia, he recorded their use by the Native Americans. 'Connecticut Field' is a large, yellow nineteenth century variety with a soft skin.

 The heirloom pumpkin of the New England settlers and Indians, several hundred years old, golden fruit weigh about 20 lbs each. This is a truly old variety, can be used for pies, the traditional American pumpkin.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.


 

 

  Pumpkin - "Jack Be Little" Heirloom 

105 days. Cucurbita pepo. Plant produces tiny 4" wide orange pumpkins. They are very attractive and are great for making Halloween and Thanskgiving decorations.

 

 

Pumpkin - "Small Sugar" Heirloom 1887

Cucurbita pepo. 95 days.  Plant produces good yields of 10" diameter bright orange yellow pumpkin. It is a smaller version of the Connecticut Field. One of the best pumpkin for making pumpkin pies! An early heirloom pumpkin grown in 1887.


 

 

Radish - "Cherry Belle" Heirloom 

 

 

 

Radish - "French Breakfast" 1793
Only 23 daysto harvest. Oblong roots grow 1-3/4" long and 3/4" wide. Scarlet skin, shades to white at base. White flesh is crisp and mildly pungent when young. Fast and easy to grow, radishes are best in cool weather and planted in a sunny location.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

Radish - "Rat's Tail" Heirloom 1860's

(from rach 2002)(OP) R. caudatus 50-60 days. From the island of Java in Southeast Asia comes this aerial radish, grown for the succulent seedpods, not the roots. Harvest when the pods are 6-12 inches long and thin, like a pencil. The violet tinged pods have a spicy and pungent flavor that is delicious in stir-fries or served raw in salads or on relish trays. Also enjoy pickled! Loves the heat, so plant when you would transplant peppers and melons.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Radish - "Watermelon" Heirloom 

OP - Shinrimei is a unique radish of Chinese origin. The ball-shaped radish, 4 inches in diameter, has deep green shoulder on white skin and bright red flesh and can be harvested in 60 days after sowing. Shinrimei (Shin-Ri-Mei, in Chinese) means "Beauty-In-The-Heart", to reflect the beautiful red flesh of this radish. This variety is also called Roseheart Radish or Watermelon Radish, in the West. Flesh is crispy with mild and sweet flavor, excellent for salad, garnish and cooking. This variety grows best in cool climates, suitable for fall/winter crops. Plants may go into early flowering and fail to form round radishes in warm weather conditions

The color intensifies with a splash of vinegar!  

 

 

Rutabaga - "American Purple Top"  Heirloom 1898

A favorite for years. American Purple Top's purplish crown gives way to creamy-yellow, fine-grained flesh with a sweet flavor. Harvest in 90 days. Boil and serve with butter, lemon juice and parsley. Mash alone, or with potatoes, sour cream, parsley and nutmeg  

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 SoyBean - "Envy" Heirloom 


2004/5 original source SSE, this is his second generation. Organic. Heirloom. SSE #860  Great short-season variety. One of the earliest fresh-eating soybeans. Developed by Professor Elwyn Meader at the Univ. of NH. Upright 24" plants produce an abundance of all-green beans, excellent quality. 75-85 days.

 

 

 

 

Soybean " Shiromeyutaka" PI 360847  1962 year of release Heirloom 1962

Ancestors was "Ani" this variety appeared as multiple phenotypes in the Japanese collection. Shiromeyutaka, is a high-yielding, good-quality variety which is resistant to lodging, and has a high seed to stem ratio. Flower color pink. Used for tofu, miso and fresh eating

Probable origin of soybeans is Manchuria c. 3,000 B.C.; did not arrive in Europe till the 17th century, America till the 19th. Not an excellent culinary bean, but utterly invaluable as the only vegetable naturally containing all amino acids needed by humans, and hence capable of sustaining healthy life with few or no other protein sources in the diet. With such great value in it, human ingenuity has sought and found many ways to make it palatable, from tofu to edamame to miso

 

Spinich - "Giant Noble" 1799B
This is the giant of the spinach clan, plants spread to 25"! Tender leaves are great for canning, steaming or salads, for those who want quantity and quality, introduced in 1926.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

Spinach - "King of Denmark" Heirloom 1929

Reference given in 1929. Early and remains in good condition from a week to two wweeks after all others have gone to seed. Of rapid growth producing an abundance of thick heavy crumpled leaves of a dark green color. Its distinctive good qualities are sure to win favor with both home and market gardeners.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spinach - "Long Standing Bloomsdale" Heirloom 1925

(McKenzie 2005) 40-48 days

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Squash, Summer "Bush Ebony" Heirloom 

c. pepo USDA origin

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Squash " Canada Crookneck" PI 550689 01 SD curcurbita moschata Heirloom pre-1820

(pre-1820) - A very old heirloom more than likely grown by the Iroquois Indians. It was not introduced commercially until 1834 by Boston seedsman Charles H. Hovey, but certainly grown prior to that time for a number of years. The fruit is up to 12” in length and 4-6” at the base and the skin is a dull yellow that fades in storage. If cured properly, the fruit stores well. The flesh is of excellent quality and a deep gold orange color. This squash is excellent baked but also used the very young fruit raw in salads. Very drought tolerant. EXTREMELY RARE.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squash, Summer "Early Prolific Straightneck"  Heirloom 1938

c. pepo (Valley Greene) 42 days An All American Selection winner from 1938. A heavy bearer of uniform, lemon-yellow, lightly-warted, club-shaped fruits that can reach 10 to 14 inches long and 2.5 to 3.5 inches in diameter. Best harvested at the 4 to 7 inch stage. The excellent quality flesh is thick, firm, and fine-grained.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.
Squash, Summer - "Yellow Crookneck" Heirloom 
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Squash, Summer - "Saffron Prolific Straightneck" 
PI 595838 
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squash, Winter "Swan White Acorn" Heirloom 

PI 601193 (2003)  (OP-creamy white skin; pale yellow flesh; smooth, delicate, sweet flesh) from seed grown on jon's lower garden in 2003

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squash, Winter "Acorn/Table Queen" Heirloom 1913

C. pepo (from Dollar Store 2004)): 85 days. [Introduced 1913. The precursor of this variety was cultivated previously by the Arikara Indian tribe in the early 1800's.] Acorn-shaped fruit averages 6" long. Dark-green rind, fine- textured, golden-yellow flesh. 'Table Queen' is an excellent baking squash. Immature fruits can also be used as a summer squash.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Squash, Winter "Naked Seed" PI615102 C. pepo
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squash, Winter "Buttercup" Heirloom 1937

from McKenzie 2005

Historic Seed Catalogue References:

1937 McFayden, Winnipeg MAN, Toronto ON
  Buttercup: A new North Dakota introduction, producing small, medium early fruits. Suitable for baking in half shell. Has thick, fine grained flesh, which is dry, mealy, and excellent in flavor when baked. also makes good pies and is appetizing when steamed. First class keeper. Best home garden squash so far tested. Has a warty turban at blossom end, which when removed will take seeds with it, leaving only the pure squash to be baked. No other squash is so easily prepared.
1950 Lindenberg, Brandon MAN
  Buttercup: One of the newer introductions. Very thick, fine orange flesh; dry, mealy, and of excellent flavor. A first-class keeper, this variety should be a valuable addition to the home garden.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squash, Winter "Butternut" Heirloom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squash, Delicata Heirloom 1937

1937 McFayden, Winnipeg MAN, Toronto ON
  Delicata: New squash with small medium late fruits suitable for baking in the half shell. In comparison to Table Queen or Acorn squash, Delicata is larger, smoother, and has somewhat sweeter, moister, and less stringy flesh when baked. Long narrow fruits are orange yellow striped with dark green. Considered by many to be the choicest baking Squash on the market. Maturity is too late for districts with a real short season.
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

Squash, Winter "Harris Improved " Heirloom 

c. annum From PI

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Squash, Winter "Indian Pumpkin" Heirloom 

from 2005  NSL 219056 (not Lakota) Cucurbita maxima. Top-shaped fruit with blue-green skin. NO LONGER IN USDA bank

Practically stringless bright orange flesh that is used to make. Top-shaped fruit with blue-green skin. Practically stringless bright orange flesh that is used to make custards and pies. An early collection from the North Valley of Albuquerque, NM  

 

Squash, Winter "Kabocha" Heirloom 

from 2005  NSL 219056 (not Lakota) Cucurbita maxima. Top-shaped fruit with blue-green skin. NO LONGER IN USDA bank

Practically stringless bright orange flesh that is used to make. Top-shaped fruit with blue-green skin. Practically stringless bright orange flesh that is used to make custards and pies. An early collection from the North Valley of Albuquerque, NM  

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

Squash, Winter "Potimarron Red Kury" Heirloom 

From Kokopelli Seed Foundation France (Cucurbita maxima)
The dark brick red coloured fruits have a chestnut flavor. They average 1,5-2,5 kg and have the shape of a spinning top. The flesh is orange, sweet and delicious. The variety is a good keeper, from 4 to 8 months.
This variety is originally from Japan. It is a selection of Potimarron. It is also known as “Uchiki Kury”.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squash, Winter "Sweet Dumpling" Heirloom 

c. pepo Home grown. A small squash with nutty flavour similar to sweet chestnuts. Medium sized good for stuffing & baking. Very sweet orange flesh. (OP)

Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Squash, Winter "Sweet Meat" Heirloom 110 days — This old variety has been a favorite for generations.  Introduced by the old Pacific Northwest regional seed house, Gill Brothers Seed Company of Portland, Oregon. The vines are vigorous and require a lot of space.  The fruits weigh ten pounds or more and are a bluish-gray color.  Very hard shelled, the flesh is a deep orange color, thick, very sweet, dry and fine grained (stringless).  They keep many months and can be simply baked or made into pies. 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

Squash, Winter "Sweet Potato" Heirloom 1894 

(2004)(C. pepo): 96 days. Delicata (also known as sweet potato squash; long cylindrical shape; cream color with dark green stripes (sent to jon by althea walker in 2003) Excellent keeper.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

Squash, Winter "Waltham Butternut" Heirloom 


C. moschata Heirloom (2003)OP) 85/95 days?  Leave on the vine until frost. Stores up to 6 months.

Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Squash, Winter "Lakota" Heirloom 

Heirloom c. Maxima (2004) 85 days. Lakota is as colorful as an Indian blanket with the fine baking quality of Hubbard. Plant breeders have recreated a stunning winter squash once prized by the Sioux but long lost to cultivation. Lakota is as colorful as an Indian blanket with the fine baking quality of Hubbard. Fine-grained orange flesh is sweet and nutty. Mature fruits are 8" x 9". Bred by Burpee to resemble the squash grown by the Sioux.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

Sweet Potato - "Georgia Jet" released 1974
PI 566627  Been ordered, not received yet
Early vines produce large, red-skinned roots with moist, orange to dark red flesh. Excellent hardiness.
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Sweet Potato - "Red Jewel" 

Red Jewel is a red skinned mutation of Jewel and was selected at the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station. The other qualities and characteristics are the same as those of Jewel. Good baking quality and a low fiber content. It matures in 129 to 149 days, is a good sprout producer
PI 566648  Been ordered, not received yet

 

Sweet Potato - "Vardaman" Heirloom 

Vardaman's history as a sweet potato growing area began in 1915 when a few farm families moved to the area from Martin, Tennessee. The newcomers brought with them the beginnings of the Vardaman, Mississippi sweet potato industry. Mid-season. Bushy vines with blue and purple foliage. Good keeping roots with golden-yellow skin and deep reddish-orange flesh.
PI 566662  Been ordered, not received yet

 

Swiss Chard - "Five Color Silverbeet" Heirloom 


 (McKenzie 2005) 60 days Plant stems can be yellow, gold, orange, pink, violet or variegated, in addition to red or white, offering a milder chard flavour as well as ornamental value. Harvest can begin 4-5 weeks after planting for young salad greens. Pick young or mature leaves just above soil line so that plants can grow back for multiple harvests. Seed bought in Canada, but US origin  

 

 

 

Tomatillo - "Toma Verde" Heirloom pre-1840

(2003) A green tomato-type fruit that grows within a papery husk similar to a Chinese lantern. The bushy plants can measure as much as 3 to 4 feet across and produce a prolific harvest of round 2 to 3 inch fruits that adds a unique flavor to Mexican dishes. Livens up homemade salsas and blended with hot peppers makes a delicious green sauce. 60-70 days
This dependable, prolific variety produces larger sized fruit than some types, up to 2” diameter, and its taste is somewhat sweeter and more mellow than other varieties. Toma Verde is great for harvesting immature and slightly green to make salsa. Then, when ripe, it turns from pale green to golden and the flavor is sweeter. It’s still luscious in tart-sweet salsas, but also wonderful in pies, jams, chutneys or stews. Toma Verde is heavenly skewered, brushed with olive oil and grilled, as an accompaniment to meat or chicken.

 

Disease resistance of various tomatoes, these resistance codes will be listed after the name:

V = Verticillium Wilt

N = Nematodes

F = Fusarium Wilt

FF =Fusarium Races 1 and 2

T = Tobacco Mosaic Virus

A = Alternaria Stem Canker

St = Stemphylium Gray Leaf Spot

Example: The Abraham Lincoln Hybrid Improved listed below has the codes VFNASt following the name, 
this implies it is resistant to Verticillium Wilt, Fusarium Wilt, Nematodes, Alternaria Stem Canker and Stemphylium Gray Leaf Spot.  

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Ailsa Craig" #1803
An excellent all purpose variety that produces a heavy crop of fine flavoured tomatoes indoors or out. It's been around for more than 60 years - proof enough? Some say there is no finer flavour. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor cultivation

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Amish Paste"  Heirloom pre1900 Indeterminate

(SSE)  OP Amish heirloom discovered in Wisconsin. Produces 8 oz. red fruits that are oxheart to almost teardrop-shaped. Meaty fruits are juicy and have really outstanding flavor. Indeterminate, 85 days from transplant. An old Amish heirloom dating back to the turn of the century. Used for canning and sauces for generations. Bright red, 8 ounce fruits. Excellent for slicing also

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Beefsteak"  Heirloom 1950

Indeterminate Heirloom 1950 . Very large bright scarlet fruits that are very meaty. A favorite whose seeds are must requested. Indeterminate. 80 days

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

            

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Black Krim" Heirloom 


Indeterminate (original seed  )This tomato variety actually hails from the Isle of Krim in the Black Sea off the coast of the Crimean peninsula in Russia. A rare heirloom variety of the black tomato. This tomato variety ( Black Krim) is a medium large sized ( 10-12 ounce), maroon beefsteak with green shoulders and an intense, unique taste! Ideal for slicing, salads and more. Due to their natural salty taste, sliced Black Krims do not require salting and only a hint of pepper, which makes them an ideal tomato variety for your tomato patch if you can not have salt in your diet. The production of this variety is intense and it will do quite well in containers, but if not watered evenly during the summer, this variety is subject to splitting. About 70-80 days to maturity. Nice medium sized, dark grey-black fruits. Seeds have a green gel around them. Very unusual tomato whose skin is so dark red it is almost black in color. The inside of the fruit are dark red and very sweet and tasty. 70 days. Indeterminate.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Tomato - "Bonsai Cherry" HYBRID

(original seed from Colleen Butler, NH) Compact determinate plants. Heavy producer. May be good as container tomato. Her source was Terri Hanna.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato -  "Brandywine" Heirloom 1885

Potato leaf type 2005 (Indeterminate). This variety dates back to 1885 and is regarded as one of the world's finest flavoured 'beefsteak' tomatoes ever offered. Yields a heavy crop of firm, clear skinned, light rosy pink fruits on plants with potato like leaves. (Lycopersicon esculentum).

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Tomato - "Camp" Old World heirloom non-hybrid2005 Heirloom 
 
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Tomato - "Cherry"  Heirloom 1880's

This is a standard large Red Cherry Tomato from a strong strain that produces small round, red and sweet tomatoes. Great for salads or using in stir-fry and other cooking. A great and prolific producer. Red Cherry was originally introduced way back in the 1880's and has been growing strong ever since! Just like the ones your grandmother used to raise! 

Indeterminate (Valley Greene)

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Tomato - "jon's Cherokee Yellow" (from Richard GA OHG 2002) Peach sized and shaped nice medium yellow tomato. Good flavour. Very harsh year. Survived from extremes of 0.3C to over 40C  in one day.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Free Emerald Evergreen"  Heirloom 

Indeterminate from 2005 Baker Creek Heirloom Co 72 days. Green ripening to stunning neon green, inside and out with pale yellow streaks on the skin. The excitement surrounding this tomato is well earned. tasty, richly flavored, with a delicately lingering tang, and sweet creamy solid flesh. When ripe it has lovely pale yellow streaks on its skin. Marvelous for frying when unripe, which increases exponentially its sugar content. When ripe it makes fantastic green salsa and is perfect for fresh eating.  

  Received gift from Kokopelli 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Garden Peach" Heirloom 1800's

Indeterminate (original seed from Colleen Butler, NH) 73 Days. This tomato truly resembles a peach. The fruits have a peach like fuzz and are yellow, often with a hint of pink blush when fully ripe. The flavor is outstanding. A good storage tomato if picked green right before frost. Highly split resistant.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "German Gold" Heirloom 1890's

Indeterminate (original seed from Colleen Butler, NH) 88 days , flattened globe, golden yellow skin with red streaks. 85 days - This heirloom variety was first introduced in the 1890's, and has large, 1-2 pounds, golden tomatoes, each with a red blossom end and red streaks on its sides. Immensely striking in appearance! Looks great in a salad or with other colored tomatoes. A sweet, mild flavor. Indeterminate vines.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Moderate

Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Kentucky Beefsteak"  Heirloom

Top Notch Seeds 19th century heirloom from the hill people of East Kentucky. Huge, tasty orange beefsteaks with a fine, mild flavor. Ind. 100 days.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Large Red Cherry" Heirloom 1949

Indeterminate (SSE) OP Obtained from the Ben Quisenberry collection. Large 1½-2" cherry tomato. Extremely productive plants. Great full flavor. Ben preferred this variety for canning whole. Indeterminate, 75-80 days. Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Manitoba" Heirloom 
66 days- Determinate bushy plants, 3.25” x 2.75”, red tomatoes, excellent yield.  Highly recommended by a customer in the UP of Michigan for earliness and crack resistance. This slicer was developed in Manitoba, Canada, to ripen during the short summers of the Manitoba prairie. A vigorous determinate variety, it bears heavy yields of 3-4 inch crimson red fruit with a refreshing, tangy tomato taste. Great for slicing or for canning. One of the more productive early heirlooms.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato - Abraham Lincoln: 87 days ID (OP)   Heirloom 1923

The variety 'Abraham Lincoln' was originally released by H. W. Buckbee Seed of Rockford, Illinois in 1923.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Moderate
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato - Arkansas Traveler 90 days ID (OP)  Heirloom 

80 days. A medium-size pink tomato that is smooth and a beautiful rose color. An excellent heirloom from Arkansas, tolerant to heat and humidity, crack and disease resistant. Good flavor, an excellent Hillbilly favorite

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.   
Tomato -  Beefmaster: 80 days. ID  HYBRID F1 

 

 

 

 

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Beefsteak: 80 days ID (OP)  Heirloom 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.   

Tomato -  Black Krim: 80-85 days: ID (OP)  Heirloom 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Black Prince 70-90 days ID (OP)  Heirloom 

70 days. An heirloom from Irkutsk, Siberia. The 5 oz. tomatoes are round and very uniform, the color is a wonderful deep blackish-chocolate brown. The flavor is as deep, sweet and rich as the color. A unique salad tomato, the plants produce a large crop and early; A good tomato for fine markets.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato - Brandywine (original): 80 days: ID (OP)  Heirloom 1885

Reportedly it is an old Amish heirloom, dating back to 1885 and named after Brandywine Creek in Chester County, Pennsylvania.The disease tolerant, regular leaf plants yield fruits that are red, globe shaped, and full of flavor. 
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Brandywine (black): 80-120 days: ID (OP)  Heirloom pre-1920

80-90 days. This fine variety was sent to us by our friend, famed seed collector and food writer, William Woys Weaver, of Pennsylvania. It was passed down to him from his Quaker grandfather’s collection dating back to the 1920s. As to its history, Will states "The "true" Black Brandywine was bred sometime in the late 1920s by Dr. Harold E. Martin (1888-1959), a dentist turned plant breeder who is best remembered today for his famous pole lima with huge seeds. Dr. Martin lived in Westtown, PA, only a few miles from my grandfather’s place in West Chester, and the two were gardening buddies. It was through that connection that his grandfather managed to wheedle seed out of the good doctor, as well as the details on how he created it. Dr. Martin always had a high opinion of his plant creations and did not like to share them–he charged 25 cents a seed for his lima, unheard of in those days. And he never released his Black Brandywine to a seed company, nor did he share it with many people, so I am fairly certain it never circulated among growers like his popular lima bean. According to my grandfather, Black Brandywine was a controlled cross between Brandywine and the original brown Beefsteak tomato otherwise known as Fejee Improved. Fejee Improved is probably extinct." We thank Will for entrusting us with this great-tasting tomato that is extra large in size and full of the deep, earthy and sweet flavor that has made blackish-purple tomatoes so popular. Some fruits tended to crack, but the yield was heavy, and the plants were vigorous and did well in our hot Missouri summer. Superior for salsa and cooking. We enjoyed these all summer, both fresh and in countless recipes. A great home garden variety that will surely become a favorite. See Mr Weavers' article about this tomato in the Winter 06/07 issue of "The Heirloom Gardener" magazine.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Brandywine (red): 90-100 days: ID (OP)  Heirloom 
An Amish heirloom variety.  A bright red fruit with a superb flavor similar to the other black and yellow varieties

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them. . 

Tomato -  Burpee Big Boy (OP): 78 days. ID  HYBRID F1

 

 

 

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Campbells 1327 69 days D  Heirloom 

A great variety for growing in adverse conditions.  Very disease resistant yet has excellent flavor and good color and texture.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Celebrity 67 days D  HYBRID F1

 

 

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Cherokee Purple (original): 80-90 days ID (OP)  Heirloom 1800's

Cherokee Purple is an heirloom tomato with a history extending back over at least 100 years and is a good producer of medium sized, purple brown tomatoes with darker shoulders. Originally passed down from the Cherokee tribe of Native Americans. Tolerant to drought and common diseases. Cherokee Purple is the most popular purple heirloom tomato. Indeterminate. 80-90 days. 

Given to heirloom tomato collector Craig LeHoullier by J. D. Green of Tennessee, it is at least 100 years old and was reported as originally grown by the Cherokee Indians. The fruits are large (twelve to sixteen ounces), dark pink with darker purple shoulders.  Excellent complex flavor, slight sweet aftertaste, perfect slicer for tomato sandwiches!

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Cuore de Toro (Bulls Heart): 89 days: ID (OP)  Heirloom Italy
An heirloom variety from Italy.   Oxheart shaped fruits weigh up to 2 lbs!!!  A very sweet tomato that is an excellent producer. Excellent for making paste, sauce, puree, and canning. A heirloom variety from Italy. Indeterminate Red

 

 

 

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Early Girl: 57 days. D  HYBRID F1

 

 

 

 

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Early Goliath: 58 days. ID  HYBRID F1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Georgia Streak 90 days: ID (OP)  Heirloom 

91 days. (Indeterminate) [Heirloom from Georgia. Introduced in 1990 by SESE] A bicolored beefísteak with eye-appealing yellow and red color inside and out. Color is predominately yellow with a red blush and red core on the blossom end.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Giant Belgium: 82-90 days: ID (OP)  Heirloom 
A very popular heirloom variety.   12-24 oz. fruits are very sweet and excellent slicers...these tomatoes are huge!!!.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Heinz 1439 80 days D  Heirloom

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Jet Star: 70 days. ID (OP)  Heirloom 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Kentucky Beefsteak: 115 days: ID (OP)  Heirloom 

An enormous, luminescent orange beefsteak from the "Bluegrass State." The flavor is superbly sweet, mild and fruity. A wonderful tomato for market growers; can grow up to 2 lbs. This heirloom was collected from Eastern Kentucky.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Marglobe Select 72 days D (OP)  Heirloom 1917

75 days, determinate — Developed in 1917 by Fred J. Pritchard of the USDA by crossing 'Marvel' and 'Globe'.  Released in 1925. One of the first disease resistant strains with a good resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium wilt. 'Marglobe' is the parent of many tomato varieties. (1, 2)Red, smooth and solid six ounce fruit that is crack resistant.  Its earliness favors its adoption in canning regions of Northern States where frosts and short seasons are common
STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Mountain Spring 72 days: D  VFF Hybrid #3225

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Mr. Stripey 80 days ID (OP)  Heirloom

Mr. Stripey is a large striped tomato of a beefsteak type. The tomato's base color is a rich golden yellow and is covered with reddish-pink vertical stripes to create a very striking color combination. Mr. Stripey has a higher natural sugar content than most varieties, which allows it to masquerade as a low-acid tomato variety. This variety produces some very large tomatoes. Indeterminate. 80 days.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato - Mule Team 78 days ID (OP)  Heirloom 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Moderate
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Old Fashion Goliath: 78 days. ID  F1 Hybrid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Oxheart-Giant 80 days ID (OP)  Heirloom 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Moderate
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato - Parks Whopper...VFFNT Hybrid

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Ponderosa Red  Heirloom 1891


88 days, indeterminate — Large, purplish-pink fruit, mild flavor for slicing and canning, twelve ounces to two pounds in clusters of three to five fruits, with small seed cavities, prone to cracking, late-maturing, heavy yields, fair to poor leaf coverage, requires staking.

Released by Peter Henderson in 1891.

 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Rutgers 75 days ID (OP)  Heirloom 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Given to me in a mixed seed packet. Cannot ID until they are grown out. 
Hopefully, garden 2010 I will grow each variety that I can identify for positive, 
then again save each individual seed and label them.  

Tomato -  Stupice 52 days ID (OP)  Heirloom 

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Mexico Midget" Heirloom 

 Heirloom Indeterminate (SSE) OP Very prolific plants continue producing heavily throughout the entire season. Round dark-crimson ½" fruits give an incredible flash of rich tomato flavor, great for salads. Indeterminate, 60-70 days from transplant. Certified Organic

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Nebraska Wedding" Heirloom 

 Heirloom Determinate  (Heirloom Acres 2005) Orange 4-8 oz, determinate

Marvelous old fashioned tomato flavor!

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Old German" Heirloom 

   Indeterminate from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. Introduced in 1985 by SESE. Mennonite family heirloom from the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. 'Old German' is a large, very attractive and tasty tomato. Fruit color is yellow with a red center visible on the surface and throughout the core. Best color of several strains of this heirloom. 'Old German' is not a heavy producer, nor does it tolerate drought, but its flavor and color are outstanding. An attractive addition to salads. Fruits often weigh over a pound. Should be staked or caged.

The Old German heirloom tomato is a tomato variety that was originally native from a Mennonite community in Virginia during the 19th century.  The tomatoes are a golden yellow with pink to red stripes that extends into the tomato's core. Each tomato, which are a beefsteak tomato type, can weigh from a pound upwards to two pounds each. Indeterminate. 85 days.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Tomato - "Persimmon Type"

PI 326170 69AI 2005 88 days. (Indeterminate) [Introduced about 1982.] Beautiful persimmon colored, rose-orange fruits range between 12 and 16 oz., though early fruits can weigh up to 2 lbs. Ripens from the blossom end to the softly dented light green shoulders, gradually acquiring a rose orange hue. Vines are vigorous, well branched and produce 1 to 2 fruits per flower cluster. 'Persimmon' is one of our personal favorites for inviting color and rewarding flavor.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Principe Borghese"  Heirloom pre-1940 Italy

Determinate (Territorial Seed Co)OP) 80 days. Principe Borghese is a favorite with the Italians because of its drying and storage qualities. In the Tuscany region of Italy, racks of this small fragrant tomato fill backyards, to be dried and used in winter sauces and cooking. This prolific little tomato is also well suited to growing for market and for selling as a complete truss. Can be stored well into the fall without drying. Small-veined determinate plants should be started indoors and set out early, after the danger of frost has passed. No staking required. Heirloom from Italy used for splitting in half and sun-drying. Superb color and flavor when dehydrated. After the fruits are dehydrated they can be reconstituted in water or olive oil. Bushy 2' plants need support due to the weight of hundreds of 2" fruits. Determinate, 75 days from transplant Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Tomato - "Purple Prince" Heirloom 

Indeterinate. Red fruit. Virginia potato leaf heirloom introduced by Tad Smith. A potato leaf heirloom that yields medium-large, 10 oz., pink-purple fruits with excellent flavor. Similar to Cherokee Purple but an earlier variety. 75days

from CT 2006

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

   

 
Tomato - "Rainbow Beefsteak" from jon 2005  

If it is white with the flesh inside is marbled with red in the bottom half of the fruit. It has a big, lumpy beefsteak shape with a very mild and sweet flavor. It's a knockout on a platter with slices of our other tomato varieties. The large fruits (often 22 ounces) are borne on tall plants. Indeterminate. Ready to harvest in 85 days HEIRLOOM. Verify upon growing out. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Roma"  

2005 (OP) Semi-Bush (Semi-Determinate). Almost every home has ketchup. Children love it - it goes with so many things and it's very easy to make. Bred for ketchup, tomato juice or soup making. Super Roma is very thick, juicy, nearly seedless and plum shaped with a deliciously different flavour which makes it an excellent variety for eating fresh as well. It's very heavy cropping and disease resistant and can be grown outdoors or in the greenhouse. An old-time plum type tomato on a compact plant. The 3 oz. fruits are crack resistant and widely used for tomato paste, canning and juicing. Resists verticillium and fusarium wilt. 80 days

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank

 

Tomato - "Russian Yellow"  Heirloom   

The original seed of this wonderful Russian tomato variety was originally collected by Kent Whealy of SSE from an elderly Russian seedsman at the Kalitnikovskiy Bird Market in Moscow. It produces an abundance of lemon shaped, 4 to 6 oz. yellow tomato fruits. This tomato offers a great flavor and makes excellent sauce or even yellow catsup. Excels in the short seasons of northern areas. Indeterminate. 95 days.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Rutgers"  Heirloom 1934

Determinate (Valley Greene) the Rutgers tomato seeds once produced 70 percent of the processed tomatoes in the United States? Resistant to Fusarium Wilt (F)Rutgers tomato seeds are open-pollinated, nonhybrids and produce plants
with comparatively little variation from generation to generation. 75 days, determinate — An improved, disease resistant strain.  Fruit is six ounce, bright red; globular, slightly flattened with smooth, thick walls that are crack resistant.  It was originally introduced in 1934.   It is a cross between 'J. T. D.' and 'Marglobe'.  Good for slicing and cooking.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Rutgers Select" Heirloom 

   2004/5 from American Seed Determinate Plant produces heavy yields of 7 oz red tomatoes. Tomatoes are very flavorful. Excellent for slicing, sauce, and paste. Good canning variety. Disease Resistant.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from a small number of mail-order seed companies. Difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato  - "San Marzano" Heirloom 

2005 This variety has a productive cycle of 85 to 90 days. The ripening is graduated. Rustic plant with covering foliage. The fruits are cylindrical, weigh 70 g approx., have a wonderful color and are uniform. They are in demand from both the industry and the fresh market. A great paste tomato with a bright red color and heavy walls...great for sauce and catsup.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Silvery Fir Tree" Heirloom 

  Determinate (Seeds of Change 2003)Russian variety first offered in 1994 by SSE and continues to be a best seller. Distinctive carrot-like silvery-gray foliage on compact 24" plants. Heavy crops of round, slightly flattened 3-3½" red fruits. Extremely decorative variety that is an eye-catcher. Determinate, 58 days from transplant

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tomato - "Stupice" Heirloom; from Czechoslovakian imported to USA about 1976

 Indeterminate potato leaf (Territorial Seed Co)(OP) 60-67 days. This cold-tolerant tomato ripens sweet, red, slightly oval, 2 inch fruit that make an excellent choice for first-of-the-summer salads, lunch boxes, and juicing. Stupice consistently gets high marks for taste throughout the summer. Pumps out fruit over the entire season. Bred in the former Czechoslovakia. Indeterminate potato leaf variety.  Grew excellently in zone 2b/3a  2.5” x 1.75”, flattened globe, red flesh, excellent yield.

Potato-leaf, four foot tall plants loaded with 2½ inch by two inch diameter fruits borne in clusters. Extremely early, great flavor. Heavy yields all season. Introduced here in the U.S. from Czechoslovakian in about 1976. Pronounced "stu-peek-a."  Produces very well in northern climates.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Commonly available from several mail-order seed companies. Easy to find.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

Tomato - "Summer Cherry" Heirloom pre-1969

PI 290856 65AI Fruit globe 2 to 3 cm, uniform unripe color; heat tolerant.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Tomato - "Yellow Russian" Heirloom 

Indeterminate Heirloom from Richard GA OHG 2002. This is a small paste type bright canary yellow tomato. Originally collected at a Moscow city bird market by SSE from an elderly Russian seedsman, the Azoychka is among the most outstanding of Russian heirloom tomato varieties. The name "Azoychka" is a common woman's name in Russia and came to be attached to this variety by SSE. The Azoychka Tomato is a marvelous producer of 3 inch, round, slightly flattened yellow-orange beefsteak tomatoes. It is one of the best yellow-orange heirloom beefsteak tomatoes for your garden and features a very rich, tangy, and sweet citrus-like taste. D-81, determinate, deep yellow. Potato leaf. Russian heirloom from elderly seedsman at the Bird Market in Moscow. Collected by Seed Savers Exchange. Old Beefsteak type, 10 oz, 3" diameter, unusual citrus flavor. Very good.  or (looks like more)

Russian Plum Lemon Tomato (aka. Wonderlight, Limmony Liana, Lemon Vine) This open pollinated heirloom tomato from Russia is also known as "Wonderlight". The original seed of this wonderful Russian tomato variety was originally collected by Kent Whealy of SSE from an elderly Russian seedsman who sold his garden seeds at the Kalitnikovskiy Ptichije Rynok (Kalitnikovskiy Bird Market) in the Eastern sector of Moscow (Note: the Kalitnikovskiy Bird Market, which had been operational in the same location since the 1930's, was closed down on December 29th, 2001 by Moscow City Police. This outstanding and unusual yellow tomato variety is  known in Russia as "Limmony Liana" (translation: "Lemon Vine")  and produces an abundance of lemon shaped, 4 to 6 oz. yellow tomato fruits. This tomato offers a great flavor and can double as an attractive decoration for the table or salad bar, but also makes excellent sauce or even yellow catsup. This tomato will excel in the short season and cold climates of northern areas. Indeterminate. About 95 days to maturity. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turnip "Purple Top White Globe" Heirloom pre-1880

(McKenzie 2005) 55-60 days Excellent for a cover crop and soil builder.  We plant August 1-10 for a mid-September to hard freeze harvest.

            2005- EXCELLENT yields and sweet taste, no pests or cracking  

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Secure Good
 
Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from several mail-order seed companies. Not difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Turnip "Seven Top" – Heirloom pre-1940

greens only

1940 Gaze, St John's NFLD
  Seven Top For Early Greens: Early. Grown entirely for its tops, best for early greens, taste like Spinach, grows in 30 days.

Seed availability statistics have not been collected for Turnip.

   

 

 

 

Turnip - "Snowball"1807
An old variety that still has a following, especially with those who use it for exhibitions. White skinned type, early and relatively quick maturing.

 

 

Watermelon - "Charleston Gray"

  85 days. Citrullus lanatus. Plant produces a very flavorful deep pink flesh watermelon. The watermelon is very sweet and average 25 lbs. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 20014. Disease Resistant: Fusarium I and III, and Anthracnose. A variety from South Carolina, USA.

"Then along came C. Fred Andrus, a plant breeder who set out to develop a better watermelon--one that could be stacked and shipped, resist disease, and still taste good. In the late 1940's, Andrus began that task at what is today the U.S. Vegetable Laboratory in Charleston, South Carolina. In 1954, after years of breeding, Andrus came up with a winner. He released what was then called "that gray melon from Charleston." Formally called Charleston Gray, it dominated the world market for more than two decades, turning up everywhere from Australia to China."

 

 

 

 

Watermelon - "Crimson Sweet"

     

 

 

Watermelon - "Blacktail Mountain" Heirloom 1970 

(Heirloom Acres 2005)Blacktail Mountain is quintessential watermelon. This dark green cannon ball is shot full of flavor. Its dense scarlet flesh is sweet, juicy and crunchy. It was bred for early maturity by Glenn Drowns in the 1970's. Drowns developed Amy Goldman's favorite, `Blacktail Mountain,' when he lived in Care wood, Idaho. The growing season there is only 75 days long; the six to 10-pound melons ripen in that short period of time. Compact foliage is another characteristic shared by short-season varieties. Their vines and the distance between leaves (nodes) are shorter than larger, long-season melons. "I can go through a field of different melon varieties," Drowns says, "and tell immediately which ones are fast producers. The distance between nodes on the vines will be shorter. They flower earlier, too."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watermelon - "Moon & Stars"  Heirloom pre-1930's

(Seeds of Change) OP Members of the Seed Savers Exchange searched for almost a decade before Kent Whealy rediscovered this legendary watermelon on a farm near Macon, Missouri, where it had been brought from Tennessee. The early history of Moon and Stars is uncertain. Henry Fields (Shenandoah, Iowa) and Robinson Seed Co. (Waterloo, Nebraska) both were offering it during the 1930s. The medium-sized oval dark green fruits are covered with pea-sized bright yellow "stars" and usually one larger "moon." The fruits have sweet pink flesh and brown seeds Foliage is also beautifully spotted with yellow just like the fruits. 88-90 days.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watermelon - "White Wonder"  Heirloom 

 (Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co) Beautiful, snow white flesh is so pale it is almost transparent! The small 3-8 lb icebox-sized fruit are round. The flavor is unique, fruity and so delicious. This refreshing variety is perfect for gourmet growers wanting to target high-class markets. They will add contrast to any display and are sure to bring attention at farmers markets. White-fleshed watermelons were common in the 1800's and Henry Fields was still selling seeds for a white-fleshed variety in the 1970's. But due to corporate agriculture, these genetic treasures are about to be lost This will be a shame as white-fleshed varieties date back hundreds of years and were developed in Africa from wild strains. This early variety is not for shipping as they crack easy, but you will enjoy their unique crispness fresh from the garden.

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Endangered Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Available from only a few mail-order seed companies. Very difficult to find.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Not maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Zucchini - "Black Beauty" Heirloom introduced to the USA in 1920's

50 days. The classic dark-green summer squash that has made modern zucchini of this type popular. Introduced in the U.S. markets in the 1920's and seed companies started listing it in the 1930's. Delicious fried or baked, best picked young.
Seed Availability:

STATUS DISTRIBUTION
Rare Poor

Not currently propagated by Seeds of Diversity's seed-savers.
Not known to have been sold commercially in North America for over 20 years.
Not maintained by the Canadian gene bank.
Maintained by the U.S. gene bank.

 

Zucchini - "Tondo Chiaro i Nizza" 1826A

This is a delightful, round (or, if you wish to be pedantic, spherical)-shaped Courgette. The plants are very productive and the pale green fruits should be cut when they are about four inches in diameter - cricket-ball sized. They have an excellent flavour.

 

 

Herbs:

Anise  -  Heirloom Annual. Licorice flavour, prolific. Self sowing. Use leaves in salads like parsley. Use seeds in cooking and baking.

 

Basil  - “Blue Spice ”  Heirloom 

 

Basil - "Cinnamon" Heirloom Has a spicy cinnamon fragrance. Use as a tea or potpourri.  

 

Basil  - “Compact” Heirloom

 

Basil – “Genovese”  Heirloom

 

Basil - "Lemon" (O. citriodora) Heirloom

 

Basil  - “Mrs Burns Lemon” Heirloom pre-1930 PI 652054

 

Basil  - “Lettuce Leaf”  

 

Basil  - “Lime” Heirloom

 

Basil  - “Opal” Heirloom

 

Basil - "Purple" Heirloom Very attractive in salads or vinegars. Use like common basil for seasoning  

 

Basil - "Salad Leaf"  

 

Basil - "Sweet Green" Heirloom A select strain of large-leaf basil. Use fresh or dried for flavoring sauces, soups, dressings, and pesto. Medicinal: Basil has been used as a carminative. Research indicates that it may inhibit gastric acid secretion  

 

Basil - "Sweet" Heirloom pre-1879

 

Basil  - “Thai” Heirloom

 

Borage Heirloom Annual. 1' - 3' tall. Edible leaves and clear blue, star shaped flowers, which are also edible, are impressive decorating a salad or afloat in a punch bowl. Self seeding. 50 days to maturity.

 

Catnip- (Nepeta cataria):  Heirloom Use this mint for teas, or for amusing your cat. Note that only about two out of three cats are amused: the remainder who do not have the dominant gene for this response are bored by this plant. Medicinal: Traditionally used for colds and flu primarily as a diaphoretic for feverish conditions. Nepetalactone, the primary ingredient of the essential oil is chemically similar to the sedative constituents of valerian.  

 

Chives- (A. schoenoprasum): Heirloom 80 days. Grow indoors or outdoors for year-round onion flavoring. Use chopped leaves and young flowers to add flavor and decorative garnish to salads. Medicinal: A tonifying and healthful herb. The essential oil is highly antibacterial.  

 

Chives - "Garlic" (mr Fothergill's) (A. tuberoísum) 80 days. Leaves are larger and flatter than chive leaves. Garlic flavor for salads and seasoning.  

 

Cilantro/Corriander  - Heirloom

 

Cumin - "Black" Heirloom

 

Dill-  "Bouquet" Heirloom

 

Dill – “Fernleaf” Heirloom Shorter variety with attractive leaves and a tiny, less seedy head. Excellent as an herb or an attractive addition to a flower garden

 

Dill - Mamoth (Anethum graveolens) Heirloom70 days. The standard heirloom variety for flavoring pickles, soups, breads, stews, salads, and sauce. 4' - 5' tall with huge seed heads and lots of leaves. I first sowed this years ago and it's been sowing itself ever since. I always tuck a few seeds of this and coriander among the cabbage family plants, to deter bugs, and have very few of them. I think it's tall enough to screen out a lot of the cabbage butterflies. Whatever the reason, it seems to work. 90 days to maturity.

 

Epazote-  Heirloom 

 

Fennel-  Heirloom Common foeniculum vulgaris: Annual. Self-sowing. Anise/licorice flavoured seeds used in Italian sausage and cooking. Chopped leaves used for garnishes, soups, salads, and stews. Fennel tea is calming and is an anti-flatulent.

 

Ginger - storebought in a pot  

 

Lavender – (Lavendula verea)  

 

Lemon Balm (Mentha officinalis) Heirloom Use for hot and refreshing cold teas as a lemon substitute. Leaves may be added to salads. Essential oils are volatile resulting in more fragrance than flavor. Medicinal: Lemon balm has anti-viral action (in lab tests) against herpes simplex, mumps, and other viruses. Also a sedative, calmative, and carminative.  

 

Lemongrass - Cymbopogon citratu. storebought and planted  Lemongrass is drunk before bed to induce sleep. The infusion is also used to loosen and lessen mucous, to treat fevers, cramps, and stress. The essential oil is used as a food flavoring and an ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes. The oil has antibacterial properties.  

 

Marjoram (Origanum hortensis) Heirloom 70 days.  Resembles oregano in flavor though milder with subtle overtones of balsam. Add it fresh to salads and tomatoes. Uses are similar to oregano. Medicinal: Inhibits herpes simplex virus in laboratory studies. 

 

Oregano Heirloom

 

Parsley - Flat Leaved (Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum) Heirloom Italian or Flat-leaf parsley generally has a more pungent, sweet flavor than the curly varieties and is rich in iron, as well as vitamins A, B, & C. It is the choice parsley for drying, as well. Though technically a biennial, it is often grown as an annual herb where it cannot winter over. It's a host plant for Black Swallowtail butterflies.   

 

Parsley  - “Italian or Single” Heirloom

 

Parsley – "Moss Curled" Heirloom pre-1866

 

Parsley  - “Triple Curled” Heirloom pre-1908

 

Rosemary - (Rosemarinus officinalis) Heirloom Requires a well-drained, alkaline soil. Sow seed in a sterile seed starting mix with limestone added. Germination is normally low and growth of seedlings is slow.] Rosemary is a versatile culinary seasoning for many vegetable or meat dishes. Medicinal: Rosemary has diverse medicinal properties, the most notable being its use as a circulatory and nervine stimulant. Extracts of rosemary have strong antioxidant and preservative properties.

 

Sage  Heirloom

 

Sage - "Sausage Sage"  Heirloom

 

Savory  - Heirloom

 

Spearmint – Heirloom

 

Tarragon - Heirloom

 

Thyme Heirloom

 

Watercress - NSSL 6404.02 SD nasturtium officinale sort #1Heirloom

 

Dye Plants: 

Ladies bedstraw

Madder

Woad - (Isatis tinctoria) Used as a dye plant for over 2000 years, woad leaves produce a natural blue dye. An attractive plant with blue-green leaves and yellow flowers in May. May be a noxious weed or invasive Cannot ship to ID, MT, OR, UT, or WY.  

 

 

 

Grains:

Amaranth “Greek”  from Seeds of Change Heirloom

   

Barley “GA- Luttrell”  PI 602058 Heirloom

Six-row, bearded, early maturing, medium tall winter barley with excellent straw strength. One day earlier than Venus. Good resistance to scald (Rhynchosporuin secalis) and barley yellow dwarf virus. Moderate resistance to net blotch (Pyrenophora teres).

GA-Luttrell, a University of Georgia release, has yielded well the past three years, but it has less than average test weight, has tough beards, and is about the same maturity as Nomini. GA-Luttrell has good disease resistance. The program will continue to evaluate the effect of low test weight barley on markets before GA-Luttrell is added to the recommended variety list.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/grains/424-001-96/424-001.html

`GA-Luttrell' barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) (Reg. no. CV-274, PI 602058) is a winter feed cultivar developed at the University of Georgia Agricultural Experiment Station in cooperation with the USDA-ARS and was released in 1994. GA-Luttrell was derived from a single cross `Volbar'/`Sussex' made in 1981. It was named to honor E.S. Luttrell, a former plant pathologist and mycologist at the Georgia Station, Griffin.

GA-Luttrell was developed using a modified pedigree method of breeding. Individual spike selections were made in the [F.sub.2], [F.sub.3], [F.sub.4], and [F.sub.5]

Barley - "Purple Nepal"   CIho 1373 HeirloomHordeum vulgare subsp. vulgare POACEAE  Seeds of this barley accessions were grown out in fields located at Aberdeen, Idaho. They were inspected by a USDA Plant Pathologist and have been found free of harmful diseases and insects. Seed was inspected for smut, including flag smut and dwarf blunt and the presence of ergot. Karnal bunt is not present either. Importation papers. From Idaho

 

Oats -  "Canada Cluster" CIav 1347 Heirloom Importation papers. Virginia, United States


Oats  - "Irish Victor" CIav 1536Avena sativa L. POACEAE Heirloom Importation papers. Ireland

 

Oats – “Walken” CIav 8205 OUT

The best forage producing oat variety was Walken. On this date Walken oats produced 2,201 lbs/acre of dry forage. Walken was the top hay producing variety at 5,308 lbs/acre. This is a grazing oat.  

 

Quinoa – from grocery store  

 

Rye – “Branched” from PI  OUT

 

Rye – “Hazel” PI OUT


Rye – “Branched” from PI  OUT


Sesame - "Rio" Seasamum indicum PI 599440 01 SD Heirloom

 

Wheat  - "Red Winter" - Heirloom  PI 15865Triticum aestivum subsp. spelta (L.) Thell. POACEAE

 These seeds of wheat accessions were grown out in fields located at Aberdeen, Idaho. They were inspected by a USDA Plant Pathologist and have been found free of harmful diseases and insects. Seed was inspected for smut, including flag smut and dwarf blunt and the presence of ergot. Karnal bunt is not present either. Importation papers.

linim usitatissium PI 522605-  Heirloom Common foeniculum vulgaris: Annual. Self-sowing. Anise/licorice flavoured seeds used in Italian sausage and cooking. Chopped leaves used for garnishes, soups, salads, and stews. Fennel tea is calming and is an anti-flatulent.

   

Wish List
Seeds I have been interested in and have not gotten to...yet!!

"Purple Beauty" Pepper

 "Kabocha" Squash
"Lions's Paw" Celery

"Great White" Tomato (or any other interesting white tomato)
"Purple Dutch" Asparagus "Stampede" Artichoke

"Munstead Dwarf" Lavender

 "Bleu of Solaise" (aka Blue Solaise) I lost mine :o(

"Early Northern Red" Peanuts

 "Cariboo" Potato

"Jacob's Cattle" Bean

 Kiwano (African Horned Cucumber)

"Bull's Blood" Beets

 "Lunar White" Carrot