Marigolds germinate quickly, sprouting within a few days and blooming in about 8 weeks, making them easy to grow from seed. Sow seeds directly outside after all danger of frost, 1 inch apart and water thoroughly after planting.

Marigolds only need enough water to dampen the soil, and they only require watering about once every ten days. The soil should be allowed to dry out on the surface before watering. The base of the plant should receive the water, and the plant should not be watered from overhead.

Marigolds thrive in cool season, it is best to plant during spring. Marigolds can even handle the reflected heat and light of paved surfaces as long as they get regular moisture. Another fun fact, marigolds bloom better and more often in poorer soil!

Non-GMO - Heirloom - Open Pollinated - High Germination Rate

Seeds For: Vegetable Gardening

Days to Full Maturity: 70 -- Annual --

Orange stocks and green leaves great for salads or steamed side plate.

Golden Swiss chard can be used similarly to other leafy greens and chard varieties and may be eaten raw when young, but larger leaves are best cooked. They can be sautéed, blanched, stewed, braised, baked, and even grilled. Use raw leaves to add an earthy saltiness and a bright color to salad mixes. Slow cook entire stalks similarly to collards, though some of their golden color may lessen and become dull, and compliment with smoked meats and white beans. Wilt the shredded leaves into pastas or atop pizzas and flatbreads. The golden stalks are as equally edible as the leaves, and may be used in dishes for added texture. Complimentary flavors include citrus, tomatoes, garlic, shallots, chickpeas, white beans, potatoes, aged and melting cheeses, cream, mushrooms, bacon, sausage, ham, chili flakes, fennel and herbs such as basil, tarragon and chervil

Radicchio is a perennial cultivated form of leaf chicory sometimes known as Italian chicory because of its common use in Italian cuisine. It is grown as a leaf vegetable and usually has colorful white-veined red leaves that form a head. Radicchio has a bitter and spicy taste which mellows if it is grilled or roasted.

Tall and pointed, it looks like a large red endive, with a similarly mild flavor. The sturdy, narrow leaves are made for scooping up dips.

Packet: 9-10 grams of seed

Mix of various flowers for spring to attract birds and butterflies with a spring bloom. 

These showy, colorful blossoms will have the neighbors talking. This easy-to-grow annual is shorter than most Cosmos varieties, so it fits well in smaller spaces. Cosmos is great for butterfly gardens and cut flower gardens alike.

Because of their Mexican heritage, these bright annuals meet high heat and drought conditions with native beauty and vigor. Spanish conquistadors searching for gold discovered these flowers on their journeys through Mexico. Mission gardens often included these flowers, which priests gave the name "cosmos," the Greek word for a harmonious whole, because of their neatly spaced petals. Cosmos flowers made their way to England with Spanish ambassadors in the late 18th century, and to the United States in the following century.

These can grow up to 48" tall.

Mix of various wild flowers for spring. 

Spring, summer and fall are all good times to plant wildflowers but the absolute best time will depend on the winter temperatures and water availability.

Lettuce: Bionda Ricciolina/Grand Rapid

Bionda Ricciolina/Grand Rapid: Leaves are lightly cloaked with lob ate edged. Leaves are thick and light green in colour.

Fast growing light green cutting lettuce. Frilly leaves. Will regrow after cutting but it is best to succession plant for best quality and regular production. Make succession plantings every 3 weeks. Broadcast sow in a bed from 3 weeks or so before last frost, trying to get seeds an inch or so apart. Cover or rake in lightly; keep bed moist until lettuce emerges (7-14 days depending on temperature). To harvest either grab a bunch of plants and cut with a knife or pull entire plant. 

Summer annual flower mix for cutting. 

28" Height.

Appearance     Stalks: Bright red, crimson, or ruby red.

Leaves: Dark green and crinkly with prominent red veins.

Growth habit: Arching leaves supported by the colorful stalks.           

Culinary uses     Young leaves: Delicious in salads. Mature leaves and stalks: Can be steamed, sautéed, or stir-fried. Stalks: Can be cooked like asparagus. Common dishes: Salads, quiches, and steamed side dishes. 

Harvesting: Harvest baby leaves after about 30 days or mature leaves after 50-60 days.  Growing conditions: Prefers cool weather and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.  Planting: Sow seeds in soil temperatures of \(10-29 and thin seedlings to about \(15-30\) cm apart. 

Sunlight: Full sun in cooler climates, and partial shade in hotter climates.  Hardiness: It can be grown as an annual and is relatively cold-hardy, though it does best in cool weather.