Vs. Open-pollinated varieties (OP) -Pollinated by natural means. -Great for seed saving.

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Local Food Resource Hubs 2014 Plant & Seed Varieties 1) All Hubs seeds are from Johnny s & non-gmo. 2) We order Organic (OG) whenever available.

Open-pollinated varieties (OP) -Pollinated by natural means. -Great for seed saving. Heirloom varieties -Open-pollinated -Have been around for many years.

Basil (Ocimum americanum) Lime, Organic, OP 60 days. Sweet, tangy lime flavor. Beans, Black (Phaselous vulgaris) Midnight Black Turtle Soup, OP 104 days.

1 Local Food Resource Hubs 2014 Plant & Seed Varieties 1) All Hubs seeds are from Johnny s & non-gmo. 2) We order Organic (OG) whenever available. 3) About Pollination: F1 Hybrid (F1-H) -Cross-pollinated for best results -Not open-pollinated -Seeds are not recommended for saving - Non-GMO Vs. Open-pollinated varieties (OP) -Pollinated by natural means. -Great for seed saving. Heirloom varieties -Open-pollinated -Have been around for many years. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) Genovese, Organic, OP 68 days. Sow basil after last frost, directly or transplant. Space plants 2-8 apart. Prefers full sun. Basil (Ocimum americanum) Lime, Organic, OP 60 days. Sweet, tangy lime flavor. Beans, Black (Phaselous vulgaris) Midnight Black Turtle Soup, OP 104 days. Sow when soil has warmed to at least 60 degrees. Sow seeds 2 apart, 1 deep, in rows apart. When most leaves have fallen and pods are drying, pull plants out by their roots. Dry in a sheltered location. When thoroughly dry, either shell pods individually or thresh out beans by flailing or beating plants secured inside a large bag or beating whole plants inside a large clean container. Beans, Purple Bush (Phaseolus Vulgaris)-Royal Burgundy, Organic, OP, Choose well-drained soil with a ph above 6.0. After last frost date sow seeds about 2" apart, 1" deep, in rows 20-36" apart. Optimum soil temperature for germination is F (21-32 C). Plant untreated seed when daytime soil temperatures average at least 60 F (16 C), or risk poor germination. Inoculants can increase yields. For a continuous supply make successive sowings every 2-3 weeks through mid-summer. Beans, Green (Phaseolus vulgaris) Provider, OP 50 days. Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Plant seeds 2" apart and 1" deep in rows 36-48" apart. Beans prefer full sun. Provide support for pole beans. Harvest beans frequently for increased yields. Shell beans should be picked when seeds are plump in the pods. Beans, Kidney (Phaselous vulgaris) Light Red Kidney, OP 95 days. Grow and harvest just like black beans. Excellent for chili, bean salads, and soups. Beans, Lima (Phaseolus lunatus) Fordhook days. Lima beans thrive in hot temperatures and full sun. Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed and soil and air temperatures have warmed. Plant seeds 2" apart and 1" deep in rows 36-48" apart. Seeds will germinate in 7-18 days. Pick for fresh shelling when beans are plump and bulge inside pods. Beans, Tongue of Fire (Phaseolus Vulgaris) 70 days. A bush bean, plant 2-3 apart and 1 deep in rows similar to black beans. Can be harvested young as snap beans or dried just like black beans. Beans, Yard Long (Vulgaris unguiculata) Red Noodle, OP 85 days. Sow seeds in spring/summer after last frost in a warm, sunny location. Keep soil moist. Train to climb a vertical support. Harvest when pods are smooth, tender and 16-22" long. Culinary tips: Used most notably in the popular Szechwan dish Dryfried Beans, these may be used to replace string beans in any dish. Can be deep-fried, stir-fried, steamed or used in soups. Prepare beans by cutting into 2" sections. Bee Feed Mix-OP days. A blend of nectar and pollen flowers for honey bees, native bees, bumble bees, and other pollinators. This is a mix of low-maintenance perennials and reseeding annual wildflowers. Direct seed (recommended) - Prefers average, welldrained soil. Prepare weed-free field or bed area. Broadcast mixture evenly over area. Lightly rake seed and gently tamp into soil. Seed should be no deeper than 1/8". Keep area moist to aid germination. Plant in late spring, after last frost, early summer or fall.

2 Beet (Beta vulgaris) Early Wonder Tall Top, Organic 50 days. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant seeds 2" apart and ½" deep in rows 20-24" apart. Seeds will germinate in 5-10 days. Thin to 4-6" apart. Can be planted at two-week intervals for continuous harvests. All parts of the beet plant are edible. Beneficial Insect Mix-OP days. Perennial and annual varieties attract a wide array of beneficial insects that prey upon unwanted garden insect pests. SEEDING RATE: PKT. sows a 45' row or 4 sq.ft.; 1/4 lb. sows 500 sq.ft.; 9-18 lb./acre. Full sun. Broccoli Raab (Brassica rapa- Ruvo Group) --Sessantina Grossa. 35 days. Prefers cool temperatures. Sow seeds/ft., ¼ - ½ deep, rows apart. Keep soil moist. Harvest when florets appear and cut entire plant or cut the young stems/leaves for continuous harvest. Carrots (Daucus carota) Purple Haze days. Sow seeds outdoors 3-4 weeks before last spring frost or as soon as soil can be worked. Plant seeds ½" apart and ¼" deep in rows 16-24" apart. Tap soil firmly; keep bed moist until emergence. Germination is slow and uneven, so be patient. Using spun polyester row covers may improve germination rates. Thin to 2-4" apart. Carrots (daucus carota var. sativus)-nelson 56 days. Choose, deep, well-drained soils. Sow early spring to midsummer in a 2 wide band or row, seeds about ¾-1 apart, in rows apart. Keep soil hilled over the tops of roots. Cantaloupe (cucumis melo) Sweet Granite, Organic, OP 70 days. Southern exposure is ideal. Good soil moisture is important in early stages of growth and during pollination when fruits are setting. Sow 1-2 weeks after last frost when soil is warm, above 70 degrees, 3 seeds every 18, ½ deep, thinning to 1 plant/spot. Cilantro (coriandrum sativum) --Calypso, OP 90 days. Sow outdoors after last spring frost when soil has reached at least 60 degrees F. Spacing between plants: 7-10 inches; Spacing between rows: 24 inches. CONTAINER OK. Collards (brassica oleracea) Champion, OP 60 days. Plant from early spring to approx. 3 months before expected fall frost. Sow 3 seeds every 8, ¼ - ½ deep, in rows apart. Thin to 1 plant/group for plants inches apart. Harvest by clipping individual leaves. Corn Who gets Kissed? Organic, OP 72 days. Sow seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Plant seeds 4" apart and 1" deep in rows 36-48" apart. Seeds will germinate in 4-21 days. Thin to 8" apart. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water and full sun. Cucumber (Cucumis sativus) Little Leaf, Organic, OP 57 days. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after the last frost when soil is warm. Space hills 6' apart in all directions. Plants seeds 1" deep with 6-8 seeds per hill; thin to 3-4 plants per hill. Cucumbers benefit from full sun and consistent moisture. Provide support for vines to save space. Dill (anethum graveolens) Bouquet, Organic, OP 70 days. Sow outdoors: 4-5 weeks before last spring frost Allow days for germination. Spacing between plants: 12 inches ; Spacing between rows: 24 inches. CONTAINER OK. Greens-Asian-(brassica rapa var. chinensi)-gunsho, 40 days. Transplant early spring through midsummer with 3-4 seeds per cell, 1/8 deep. In about 4 weeks, after danger of heavy frost, transplant to the garden 6-8 apart. Greens-Pac Choi (brassic rapa var. chinensis)-me Qing Choi, 45 days. Sow in early spring through midsummer. Sow 15 seeds per ft in 2 wide bands, 1/8-1/4 deep in rows 18 apart. Harvest before flowering. Greens-Amaranth-Red Leaf, OP. Medium green. Sow thinly, seeds/ft. 1/8-1/4 deep, in warm 70F soil. Thin to 6 apart. Pick individual leaves.

3 Ethiopian Kale/African Mustard-Amara, OP. Tender, slightly savoyed with a wavy margin with excellent flavor. Sow from early spring to late summer. Sow ¼-1/2 deep in a 2 wide band with 15 seeds/ft, rows apart. Cut when greens reach full size (12-18 ). Kale (Brassica oleracea) Toscano Dinosaur, Organic, OP 30 days baby, 65 days mature. Sowing instructions same as collards. Transplant: Plant outdoors 24" apart just before the last frost. Prefers full sun. Kale is most tender and delicious after a frost. Harvest can continue even after snow. Lettuce Head (lactuca sativa)-monte Carlo, OP. 46 days. Dense heads can be harvested mini size or slightly larger. Creamy Centers with great flavor. Cool weather crop and best at temperatures of degrees F. Sow every 3 weeks for continuous supply of fresh lettuce. Mexican Mint Marigold-OP, 5-15 days. Sweet licorice flavor brightens salads and main dishes. The edible, pretty, golden-yellow flowers bloom all summer and can be used to garnish desserts and drinks with the same sweet licorice flavor as the leaves. Thrives in warmer climates where French tarragon will not grow. Mizuna (brassica rapa, japonica) Mizuna, Organic, OP. 21 days baby, 40 days full size. For full sized: Sow 15 seeds/ ft, ¼ deep in 2 bands in rows 18 apart. For baby: sow a 2-4 wide band with 60 seeds/ft. Clip young leaves when 3-6 tall. Mustard Greens (Brassica juncea)- Southern Giant Curled. 21 days baby, 45 days full size. Plant from early spring to late summer. Not as heat tolerant as other varieties. Sow 1/4-1/2 deep in a 2 wide band. Rows apart. Thinnings can be eaten. Do not use wilted or yellowed leaves. You can cut the entire plant or pick individual leaves as they grow. Chinese Mustard (Brassica rapa) Hon Tsai Tai, OP 37 days. Plant June through October. Sow ¼ deep in 2 bands in rows 18 apart. Harvest 8-10 long shoots by snapping them. Shoots that do not easily snap are overmature. Nasturtium-Jewel Mix, OP days. Directly seed 2 weeks before last frost. Parsley (petroselinium crispum) Giant of Italy, Organic, OP 75 days. Sow directly in the ground after danger of spring frosts has passed. Cover seeds with 1/8 inch of soil, and keep them moist. Since germination is so slow, it s a good idea to mark the rows. Emerging seedlings will appear almost grass-like, with two narrow seed leaves opposite each other. Thin or transplant seedlings when they are 2-3 inches high. Final spacing should be inches apart. Do not allow the plants to dry out completely between waterings in the garden. Water deeply at least once a week. Biennial. CONTAINER OK. Parsnips (pastinaca sativa) Lancer, OP 120 days. Sow in early to midspring in a 2 band about 1 apart (20 seeds/ft.), ½ deep, in rows apart. Seed normally requires 3 weeks to germinate. Do not allow soil to dry out prior to emergence. Thin plants to 2-3 apart. To harvest, mow tops and fork, or use root crop harvester. Parsnips require a full season of growth and their sweet flavor is brought on by cold weather. Dig what is left in the field after heavy frosts for the highest quality spring harvest. Peas, Snow Pod (Pisum sativum) Oregon Giant, OP 60 days. Peas thrive in cool weather. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant seeds 2-3" apart and ½-1" deep in rows 24" apart. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Double rows of peas can be planted on each side of a trellis. Snow peas produce large, flat pods. Peas, Snap (pisum sativum) Sugar Snap, Organic, OP 62 days. Same sowing instructions as snow pod. Vines are tall and need support. Both peas and pods are sweet. Remove string from pods before cooking. Pumpkin (cucurbita pepo) New England Pie, Organic, OP, and *Heirloom* 105 days. Sow in late spring after frost danger, minimum 70 degrees soil temp. Sow 2 seeds every 12, ½ 1 deep. Thin to 1 plant per spot. Space apart. New England Pie: Avg 3-4 fruits per plant, weighing 4-6 lbs each. Radish, Daikon (raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) Miyashige, OP

4 50 days. Plant in July and early August. Work soil deeply, or in raised beds if possible. These will grow to be long white cylindrical roots. Sow seeds 2 apart, thinning to 4-6 apart, rows 18 apart. Radish (Raphanus sativus) Easter Egg (multicolor mix), OP 30 days. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be worked in spring. Plant seeds 1" apart and ½" deep in rows 12" apart; thin to 2-3" apart. Successive plantings can be made every 3-4 weeks throughout summer and fall to provide a continual harvest. Radishes like full sun. CONTAINER OK. Radish (Red Meat)-Watermelon, OP. Large, round radishes with unique dark pink flesh. Sow during the beginning in early spring, using 2-3 wide bands, seeds about ¾-1 apart Scallion Onion (allium fistulosum) Evergreen, OP 65 days. Plant in early spring for summer use, or plant in fall (3-4 weeks before last frost) for overwintering. Sow the seed thickly, ½ deep in 2-3 wide bands in rows 1 foot apart. Germination can take up to a month and may be spotty if the soil dries out in the interim, so be sure to keep an eye on watering. Thin the seedlings to 1 apart (use the little leaves as you might young chives). Make successive sowings every 3 weeks through summer to ensure a regular harvest. May be handled as a perennial by dividing the clumps the second summer to produce a new crop. CONTAINER OK. Shiso (perilla frutescens) Red Shiso, OP days. Sow after last frost. Space plants 6-12 apart. Will grow to height. Prefers sun. Has a distinct cinnamon/clove flavor and aroma, with the spiciness of cumin. Used in Asian cooking, sushi, and salad mix. Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) Space; or Corvair, Organic, OP 39 days. Spinach grows best in cool weather and should be planted in early spring or in late summer to produce a fall crop. Plant seeds 1" apart and ½" deep. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Thin to 6-8" apart. For best yields, make successive plantings every ten days. CONTAINER OK. Squash, Winter (Cucurbita pepo) Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 70 degrees. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Plant seeds 1" deep with 6-8 seeds per hill; thin to 3-4 plants per hill. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Squash prefers full sun. Mature fruits can usually tolerate 1-2 light frosts, but harvest before heavy frost. To cure (for longer shelf life): expose harvested fruits to sun for 5-7 days or so, covering in the evening if frost is likely. An indoor method of curing is to expose squash to degrees with ventilation for 3-5 days. -Acorn, Jester. 95 days. Avg 5-7 fruits per plant at 1 ½ lbs each. -Buttercup (Cucurbita maxima) Burgess, Organic, OP. 95 days. Avg 3-4 fruits per plant, 3-5 lbs each. -Delicata, Organic, OP. 100 days. Avg 5-7 fruits per plant. 7-9 long, 3 wide, 1 ½ - 2 lb each. Very sweet, excellent for stuffing and baking. No curing required. Squash Yellow Crookneck-Yellow Crookneck, Organic, OP. Sow beginning in late spring after danger of frost when soil temp. is at least 62 F (17 C) for treated seeds and 70 F (21 C) for untreated seeds. Seeds will rot in cool, wet soil. Sow 3 seeds every 12" (thin to 1 plant), 1/2-1" deep, in rows 5-6' apart. Sunflower-Autumn Beauty, OP days. Direct seed recommended after the last frost. Transplant- Sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. Dislikes root disturbance. Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris) Bright Lights, OP 28 days baby, 55 days bunching. Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when soil temperature is at least 50 F. Can also be started indoors 5-6 weeks before transplanting out. For bunching: sow about 6 seeds/ft, ½ deep, rows apart. Thin to 4-6 apart for larger leaves. Cut for bunching at any stage; new leaves will grow. For baby: sow in a 2-4 wide band, 1 apart, 40 seeds/ft. Clip in about 5 weeks. Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade. Swiss chard withstands light frost. CONTAINER OK. Tatsoi (Brassica rapa, narinosa group) Tatsoi, Organic, OP 21 days baby, 45 days full size. Plant late spring through autumn. For full-sized, sow 15 seeds/ft, ¼ deep in 2 wide bands in rows 18 apart. Thin to 6-8 apart for full-sized. For baby leaf, sow a 2-4 wide band with 60 seeds/ft. and harvest by clipping young leaves when 3-6 tall.

5 Turnip (Brassica rapa) Purple Top White Globe, Organic, OP 50 days. Sow seeds outdoors as soon as soil can be prepared in spring. Plant seeds ¼-½" deep and 2" apart in rows 24" apart. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Thin to 4-6" apart. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest. Quality and flavor are best if harvested when weather is cool. Turnips prefer full sun to partial shade. Turnip-Hakurei. The flat-round, smooth, white roots mature early, just after radishes, and are best harvested young, up to 2" diameter. Eaten raw the flavor is sweet and fruity, and the texture is crisp and tender. The dark green hairless tops are useful raw or lightly cooked with the roots. Hakurei stays smooth as it sizes. Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Sugar Baby, OP. 79 days. Watermelons love heat. Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Space hills 8' apart in all directions. Plant seeds ½" deep with 6-8 seeds per hill. Seeds will germinate in 4-10 days. Thin to 3-4 plants per hill. Can also be started indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Avg 1-2 fruits per plant at lbs each Seedlings All seedlings are locally-grown by Glacial Ridge Growers in Prior Lake. They are grown sustainably but are not certified organic. These seedlings are available in May: Basil- Genovese, Thai Broccoli- Arcadia Cabbage- Blue Napa Collards- Champion Eggplant- Fairy Tale, Rose Bianca, Thai Green Kale- Toscano Oregano- Greek Oregano Pepper, hot- Carribean Red Habanero, Early Jalapeno, Thai Hot (Bird s Eye) Pepper, poblano- Ancho Gigante Pepper, sweet- Jimmy Nardello, Sweet Chocolate, Carmen (red) Rosemary Sage Thyme- German Winter Thyme Tomatillo- De Milipa Tomato- Big Beef, Brandywine, Green Zebra, Gold Medal, Speckled Roman, Sungold, Valencia Orange, Nyaous, Yellow Canary, Patio

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