Basil Genovese Basil. Beet Red Ace. Broccoli Arcadia. Spring Ledge Farm - Seed Sowing Workshop April 29th, 2017 by Common Name.

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1 Alyssum Lobularia maritima Snow Crystals White 2-6 tall by 4-6 wide Basil Genovese Basil White flowers Beet Red Ace

smelling flowers all summer long. Brighter white than 'Carpet of Snow' in last year's trials.

The best all-around red beet. Rapid growth, sweet flavor, and tenderness are the characteristics of Red Ace.

They maintain their sweet tenderness when larger and older. Medium tall, red-veined greens for bunching.

green and delicious. Grows well in our neck of the woods.

and the pot marigold's blooms peak in spring to early summer but can last through the fall.

1 1 Alyssum Lobularia maritima Snow Crystals White 2-6 tall by 4-6 wide Basil Genovese Basil White flowers Beet Red Ace Ocimum basilicum Beta vulgaris Broccoli Arcadia Brassica oleracea Vigorous white alyssum produces mounds of sweet smelling flowers all summer long. Brighter white than 'Carpet of Snow' in last year's trials. Intensely scented strain of Sweet Large Leaf basil that is becoming very popular in the "Gourmet" vegetable trade. The best all-around red beet. Rapid growth, sweet flavor, and tenderness are the characteristics of Red Ace. The round, smooth, deep red roots size early, with high uniformity. They maintain their sweet tenderness when larger and older. Medium tall, red-veined greens for bunching. Used in our fields for several years now along with 'Green Comet' - very nice sized heads of firm florets - dark green and delicious. Grows well in our neck of the woods. Calendula Calendula officinalis Pacific Beauty Mixed tall by 12 wide This edible annual prefers cooler climates and the pot marigold's blooms peak in spring to early summer but can last through the fall. The 2-3" blooms, in shades of orange, cream to yellow garland 1-2 feet tall plants. Nice for cut flower production. Attractive to beneficial insects. Cilantro Coriandrum sativum Jantar Greater leaf production and slower to bolt than other varieties. Both leaves and seeds are used in spicy cooking. Easy to grow.

2 Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata Mix Mixed 24-30 tall by 18 wide Beautiful and bright summer flowers -

The market standard for slicing cucumbers. Grown by most fresh market growers in NH.

semi-double flowers on bushy uniform plants. Flowers are up to 2 1/2 inches across. Dark green leaves.

Dill flowers attract a multitude of beneficial insects.

tall by 12" wide Free-flowering, compact, 8 to 10 inch plants deliver a carnival of 3 to 4 inch blooms

Flowers open wide during the day and close as night.

2 2 Cosmos Cosmos bipinnatus Sonata Mix Mixed tall by 18 wide Beautiful and bright summer flowers - classic cottage garden flower. Great cut flower. Cucumber Cucumis sativus Marketmore Popular non-hybrid. The market standard for slicing cucumbers. Grown by most fresh market growers in NH. Dahlia Dahlia pinnata Figaro Mix Mixed 12-14" tall by 14-16" w Dill Fernleaf Anethum graveolens Standard semi-double flowers on bushy uniform plants. Flowers are up to 2 1/2 inches across. Dark green leaves. Nice container or bedding plant. Use the leaves for salads, soups, pickles. Dill flowers attract a multitude of beneficial insects. Gazania Gazania rigens New Day Mix Mix 9 tall by 6 wide Kale Brassica oleracea Redbor Magenta 18-24" tall by 12" wide Free-flowering, compact, 8 to 10 inch plants deliver a carnival of 3 to 4 inch blooms in bright hues of pink, bronze, orange, white and yellow, many striped multicolored and picoteed. Flowers open wide during the day and close as night. Drought-tolerant series performs beautifully in containers and baskets, and as a garden edging or groundcover. A completely magenta kale. FInely curled kale is a striking addition to salads and something new for the ornamental garden as well. Vigorous and cold resistant.

3 Lettuce Lactuca sativa Forellenschluss Speckled Amish Attractive green leaves with red spotted pattern

A heirloom from Austria, the name means "speckled like a trout's back." Excellent cool weather choice.

An ornamental bibb of spectacular beauty, its apple-green leaves splashed with maroon flecks.

Makes small firm mild-flavored heads Lima Bean Phaseolus lunatus Fordhook 242 Classic, big, plump limas.

White seeds Marigold Tagetes x (triploid) Gem Mix Orange/Yellow A mixture of the edible Marigolds -

Each lacy mound is covered with petite half inch single flowers with a citrusy scent.

Marigold - French Tagetes patula Safari Mix Mix 8-10 tall by 6-8 wide Early, compact dwarf with double

3 3 Lettuce Lactuca sativa Forellenschluss Speckled Amish Attractive green leaves with red spotted pattern dress up any lettuce mix. Good choice for cutting small or harvesting full heads. A heirloom from Austria, the name means "speckled like a trout's back." Excellent cool weather choice. Open-pollinated. An ornamental bibb of spectacular beauty, its apple-green leaves splashed with maroon flecks. A stunner in your garden or salad. Makes small firm mild-flavored heads Lima Bean Phaseolus lunatus Fordhook 242 Classic, big, plump limas. Early bearing and delicious, this is the best large-seeded variety. Widely adapted. White seeds Marigold Tagetes x (triploid) Gem Mix Orange/Yellow A mixture of the edible Marigolds - lemon gem, orange gem, and red gem. Each lacy mound is covered with petite half inch single flowers with a citrusy scent. Great for containers or in the garden, also called signet marigolds, they are drought and deer resistant. Marigold - French Tagetes patula Safari Mix Mix 8-10 tall by 6-8 wide Early, compact dwarf with double anemone shaped flowers. Morning Glory Ipomea tricolor Heavenly Blue Sky Blue 12' tall by 6' wide Vining, climbing morning glory will bloom profusely once established. Very impressive old fashioned flower. Nasturtium Trapoleum majus Alaska mixed flowers/varieg. foli trail Unusual creamy-white and green foliage plus all the popular colors. Bicolored foliage is great for rock gardens or hangers. Edible flowers.

Pea (garden veg.) Pisum sativum Green Arrow Green peas A standard shelling pea with good sweet pea taste.

Slim pointed pods are 4-5" long and contain 8-11 small deep-green peas.

4 Poppy Papaver rhoeas Shirley Double Mix Mixed 18-24 tall by 12 wide Incredible double blooms - blooms

Spinach Spinacia oleracea Gazelle Squash - summer Cucurbita pepo Multipik The standard for Spring Ledge

Sunflower Helianthus annuus Teddy Bear Yellow 24-36" tall by 12" wide Swiss Chard Beta vulgaris Bright

garden. Final height depends greatly on the size of the growing container.

4 Pea (garden veg.) Pisum sativum Green Arrow Green peas A standard shelling pea with good sweet pea taste. Likes cool weather. Medium-size vines grow 24-28" tall. 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. 4 Poppy Papaver rhoeas Shirley Double Mix Mixed tall by 12 wide Incredible double blooms - blooms profusely. Stems should be cut underwater and seared for best results. Short vase life, but very stunning. Spinach Spinacia oleracea Gazelle Squash - summer Cucurbita pepo Multipik The standard for Spring Ledge grown yellow summer squash. Tender flesh, strong growth. Great for the home garden. Sunflower Helianthus annuus Teddy Bear Yellow 24-36" tall by 12" wide Swiss Chard Beta vulgaris Bright Lights Mixed stem colors 12-16" tall by 4-6" wide Versatile sunflower for use in the container or the garden. Final height depends greatly on the size of the growing container. In pots, the plant may reach only to 12-16". In the field, the plant can reach to three feet. Masses of petals form a puffy flower. Very popular with kids. AAS Winner. Multicolor chard. Stems of many colors including gold, pink, orange, purple, red and white. Lightly savoyed leaves with a mild taste.

Tomato - Cherry Lycopersicon esculentum Sweet Million Red indet tall by 24 wide Dark red fruit, disease resistant

An improvement over 'Sweet 100' in quantity and quality of fruits.

Goes well with 'red cherry', 'sweet million' and 'Sun Gold'.

of flowers all summer long. Self sows. Nice cut flower. Butterflies love this flower!

Yarrow Achillea millefolium Colorado Pastel mix 24" tall by 18" wide Zinnia Zinnia angustifolia Profusion Double

Hardy to zone 3 This strain produces showy clusters of flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, white or apricot.

5 Tomato - Cherry Lycopersicon esculentum Sweet Million Red indet tall by 24 wide Dark red fruit, disease resistant and a standard cherry for Spring Ledge field production. An improvement over 'Sweet 100' in quantity and quality of fruits. 5 Yellow Pear indet tall by 24 wide Distinctive salad tomato. vigorous plant with pear-shaped fruits. Goes well with 'red cherry', 'sweet million' and 'Sun Gold'. Vervain(bonariensis) Verbena bonariensis Bonariensis Purple 60-72" tall by 36" wide Wiry stems bear flat panicles of flowers all summer long. Self sows. Nice cut flower. Butterflies love this flower! Winter squash Cucurbita Butternut This fine Butternut type is the most popular winter squash. Fruit are 8-10 in. long with thick, cylindrical necks. Its flesh color is richer than others, and the fruit store well, late into winter. Yarrow Achillea millefolium Colorado Pastel mix 24" tall by 18" wide Zinnia Zinnia angustifolia Profusion Double Yellow Yellow State Fair Mixed Blooms the first year. Mix of pastels plus red and white. Hardy to zone 3 This strain produces showy clusters of flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, white or apricot. Fragrant, ferny green foliage. Excellent for cutting, fresh or dried. Remove faded flowers regularly to promote continued blooming. Inclined to spread, so site this carefully or plan Double yellow flowers. Blooms spring to frost This one is a sure winner. State Fair Mix has jumbo 5" flowers, a wide range of colors and tall, robust plants. Colors include red, yellow, orange, purple, pink, white and bicolors. Disease resistant with terrific sun and heat tolerance.

Basil Dark Opal. Spring Ledge Farm - Seed Sowing Wkshp 4/7/18 By Common Name. Snow Crystals. Blue Boy. Genovese Basil. Arcadia.

Basil Dark Opal. Spring Ledge Farm - Seed Sowing Wkshp 4/7/18 By Common Name. Snow Crystals. Blue Boy. Genovese Basil. Arcadia. 1 Alyssum Lobularia maritima Snow Crystals Vigorous white alyssum produces mounds of sweet smelling flowers all summer long. Brighter white than 'Carpet of Snow' in last year's trials. Bachelor Button