{"title":"Perennial Edibles","description":"Perennial plants are some of the world's most important crops. They are valuable in farming systems because they come back year after year, provide structure to the landscape, prevent soil erosion, and capture excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and trap it. If our agricultural system were more focused on perennial plants — and if we had more perennial staple crops to work with — we could actually turn farming from being a driver of climate change to being a weapon against it. We facilitate breeding and research work on many perennial plants through our main networking website, www.\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.ExperimentalFarmNetwork.org\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Experimental Farm Network\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eExperimentalFarmNetwork\u003c\/a\u003e.org, but we are also proud to be offering a wide variety of edible perennial plants right here, including many that are unavailable anywhere else. Perennials are often slower to germinate and take years to reach maturity, so they require more time and attention than annual plants. But once they do mature, many of them reward you with care-free production for years and years and years.","products":[{"product_id":"patience-dock","title":"Patience Dock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Rumex patientia)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eElmer, New Jersey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status: \u003c\/strong\u003eWild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e~50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination tested 10\/2025: \u003c\/strong\u003e88%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatience Dock is a perennial vegetable commonly found growing as a weed in disturbed areas. In Spring, when the leaves are tender, they are are commonly added to soups, salads, casseroles, and stir fries. It has a tangy flavor similar to its cousin sorrel (both are in the buckwheat family), due to the presence of oxalic acid and tannins. Too much oxalic acid consumption is bad for human health, so the leaves are often boiled quickly before eating. In Romania, large leaves are par-boiled and stuffed with a variety of fillings then cooked in sauce (like stuffed cabbage). Also known as \"monk's rhubarb,\" it is purported to have many medicinal qualities. Flower stalks should be cut before seeds ripen to prevent Patience Dock from taking over your garden. Once plants are well established, the whole plant can be cut down to produce new tender leaves during the growing season. In temperate climates it will die back come Winter and re-grow quite early in the Spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1822526701591,"sku":"0927","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/Rumex_X_patientia_Sturm55.jpg?v=1520610556"},{"product_id":"maypop-passionfruit","title":"Northern Maypop Passionfruit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePassiflora incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eMid-Atlantic U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status: \u003c\/strong\u003eWild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e~20\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBOTANICAL SAMPLE - NOT GERMINATION TESTED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maypop is the only passionfruit\/passionflower native to the temperate US East Coast, with a natural range stretching from southern New Jersey to Florida in the East and from Texas to Kansas in the West. It has naturalized in other parts of the country and in Europe. Popular as an herbal sleep aid and anxiety treatment (usually in the form of a tea made from the leaves), maypops also produce a delicious fruit which ripen in autumn and follow one of the most beautiful flowers on the planet. A perennial vine, it dies back to the ground each winter and grows back bigger each summer. It benefits from having a trellis or some other structure (like a tree) to climb, which increases fruit production, but they will also sprawl along the ground and grow a foot or two into the air using its own vines as support, if no other support is provided. The sweet-and-sour fruit pulp (with a flavor reminiscent of pineapple, lemon, tropical passion fruit, caramel, and banana, though entirely unique) can be made into jam or jelly, eaten raw, or used as a flavoring for homebrews, kombucha, wine, or drinking vinegar. You can even press the seeds for a tasty edible oil if you grow enough!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur seeds come from populations at the northern reaches of its \"natural range\" (which was likely extended this far north by Native Americans many centuries ago), in southern New Jersey and Delaware. We've begun including seeds from 2nd generation improved selections from our breeding program. This means there's a strong likelihood some of the plants will be able to thrive — and produce tasty fruit — far north of that. We have heard reports of growers having success (mainly in protected spots, such as next to a house) as far north as Maine and even into parts of Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can tell the fruit are ripe by holding one to your nose and sniffing. The luscious tropical fruit scent is unmistakable. If you can't smell it, you either can't smell, or they're not ripe. Wrinkly skin is a tell-tale sign, along with a softness to the fruit (though occasional fruits will be fully hollow). They are quite firm before they ripen. The flesh around the seeds should be yellow, not white, for full ripeness. Before it does ripen, the flesh is very sour, and at this time the juice can be used as a substitute for lemon juice. But the best rule of thumb for finding ripe maypops is this: only harvest them off the ground. As soon as they ripen they fall to the ground, and often continue ripening there for days (until the critters find them).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote on germination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whenever we've sent these seeds away for germination testing, the test comes back a few weeks later with a low number. In our experience, even seeds from lots that test very low will end up with a much higher germination rate as long as they are planted in a good seed-starting medium and kept moist for up to two months. Patience is necessary. Many will germinate much sooner than that, but they germinate over time. If you end up with no seeds germinating, we will be happy to replace them at no charge. But even one successful sprout is enough for a lifetime of maypops!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe like to start these in flats, but they can probably be direct seeded as well. As mentioned, they can take a while to sprout.  Plants in good soil with something to climb have been known to bear fruit in their first year! Established plants will quickly begin to spread via underground roots, so only plant where you don't mind them taking over (or can mow around them to keep them contained). If you plant near a tree or a drainpipe, they will reward you with copious fruits for a long time. Since vines die back to the ground, you can pull down a whole vine after frost to get the rest of the fruit. The vines have been known to grow over 30 feet in a season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4110808481815,"sku":"0901","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/2015-09-03_19.57.34_1066230939302568503_1701867631.jpg?v=1517296374"},{"product_id":"wild-ramps","title":"Wild Ramps (SE Pennsylvania Ecotype)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium tricoccum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSoutheastern Pennsylvania\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status: \u003c\/strong\u003eWild\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack: \u003c\/strong\u003e~45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL SAMPLE - NOT GERMINATION TESTED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRamps are a much-treasured harbinger of Spring. Often the first green vegetable to sprout after the long winter — and a healthy one at that — they are so beloved that many towns up and down Eastern North America celebrate a \"Ramp Festival\" upon their arrival. They have recently become a highly sought-after luxury item too, available for sometimes $25 per pound at high-end greengrocers from Brooklyn to Chicago (which actually got its name from the Algonquin word for ramps!) \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— leading to major fears of over-harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e Yet for generations these were considered \"peasant food,\" and they are typically foraged from the wild rather than cultivated. The main reason they are rarely grown is simply a lack of patience: like other perennial vegetables, ramps from seed take years to reach full maturity — and need a deciduous woodland habitat in which most farmers are unused to cultivating crops. They also divide quite slowly. The rule of thumb when foraging a hidden, private patch of ramps is to only take — at most! — up to 1\/7 of the plants each year, to allow for regeneration and maintenance of the patch. If a patch is being foraged by others, take far less. To be absolutely sustainable, a forager should only take one of the bright green, broad leaves (which are unusual for Alliums) and not disturb or remove the bulbs at all. Both the leaves and the pale, slender bulbs can be consumed though. Ramps have a milder, more delicate flavor than other wild onions, but are more pungent and flavorful than cultivated leeks or scallions. The best ramps boast notes of garlic as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e According to C. Dale Hendricks, who collected these seeds in the hills and dales west of Philadelphia, ramp seeds are typically \"double dormant,\" which means they require two winters before germination. Sometimes they will germinate before winter, and the root will grow all winter, but the first leaves won't appear until Spring. Other times they will send out roots and shoots all at once in the Spring. Dale says the best way to get these seeds to germinate soon is to keep them vacillating between cooler and warmer temperatures, such as by keeping them in the fridge for a few days, then removing them, and so on. In milder climates, such as the Southeast, you might want to simply plant them on arrival and let nature take its course. But even with Dale's expert treatment, these seeds may still take a year or more to germinate. Once they do, resist the urge to harvest any for at least five years, and eventually you will be richly rewarded with a secret ramp patch of your own. (Choose a moist deciduous forest or the shadiest corner of your garden \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e— but do not plant where the shade is provided by evergreen trees or shrubs, as ramps are spring ephemerals that rely on the dappled sun of spring before the tall trees leaf out.)\u003c\/span\u003e For those who live in areas where this is a native plant, it is a great candidate for \"guerilla gardening,\" or \"reverse wildcrafting\": find some good habitat, plant them, and keep coming back every year to check on them. Ramps are overharvested and therefore under threat across their range, so future generations will thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) published \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mofga.org\/Publications\/The-Maine-Organic-Farmer-Gardener\/Winter-2016-2017\/Growing-Ramps-from-Seed\/fbclid\/IwAR3vT9nmmW9_xfBNSJe8RCIZ2KW2yQmaQw92PFG6eT7iOo-iACcNtG_Fehc\" title=\"MOFGA - Ramps From Seed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis excellent piece\u003c\/a\u003e on growing ramps from seed which we highly recommend reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to limited seed quantity, and stratification requirements, we have decided to not perform a germination test, so these are being sold as a \"botanical sample.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40395547541557,"sku":"1135","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/gil_s_ramps_photo.jpg?v=1642725547"},{"product_id":"elecampane","title":"Elecampane","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInula helenium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEurasia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status: \u003c\/strong\u003eCultivated material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e~75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination tested 09\/2025:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElecampane (also known as \"elfwort\") is a classic medicinal perennial used by herbalists, particularly to aid in the treatment of lung related maladies and for water retention. It is also an ingredient in traditional recipes for absinthe. It takes two years to make good sized roots, but the beautiful yellow flowers make a great backdrop in any garden. Best grown by starting indoors and planting out 2 feet apart, as they will get quite large and tall if well fed. Our seeds were come Michael Billington of Montana, who dabbles in some very cool edible perennial plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown by starting indoors and planting out in the spring. Or you could direct seed in the spring: cover seed very lightly, firm up and keep moist until they germinate, which could be up to two weeks. Plants should end up 1-2 feet apart. Harvest root in the late fall of its 2nd or 3rd year. Prefers full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4364201656343,"sku":"0720","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/elecampagne2.jpg?v=1516725648"},{"product_id":"kaleidescope-perennial-kale-grex","title":"'Homesteader's Kaleidoscopic Perennial' Kale Grex","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica oleracea var. ramosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eOregon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status: \u003c\/strong\u003eCultivar\/Grex\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e~85 ($5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulk seeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e~225 ($12)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination tested 10\/2025: \u003c\/strong\u003e86%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe're thrilled to once again be offering an updated population of this phenomenal kale from our good friend, the genius plant breeder Chris Homanics. Now, more than ever, we feel confident calling this a singular achievement in plant breeding and we have no doubt it will be the source of many fabulous perennial varieties in the future. Please stay in touch about the progress of your plants and any interesting specimens that crop up. Every seed in each packet has the potential to grow into a new and unique plant. How awesome is that?!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere's what Chris himself has to say about these seeds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\"Perfect for the homesteader, the space-intensive gardener, permaculture food foresters, and market farmers alike! Grow kale as a perennial vegetable. These plants are literal bushes with many branches that grow an abundance of delicious greens throughout the year. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEvery plant is unique. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA huge diversity of leaf shapes and colors. From long and thin to ruffled, smooth, flat, or wide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAn array of colors — lig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eht green, red, dark purple, solid green, and more. After cold spells, some plants will even reveal a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ebeautiful colorful variegation of pink or white in their leaves! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhy grow perennial kale? Homesteaders kale provides a year-round source of vital leafy greens. Its perenniality means those same plants will continue producing for a number of years, allowing the grower to create a multi-year rotation plan for their kale patch instead of replanting from seed each season. While most plants will flower, the vast majority will continue growing once flowering has finished later in the season. Due to its vigor, bushiness, and creeping habit, most plants get massive. I strongly recommend at least 3ft spacing. After several years, many plants will begin to decline, but your favorite plants can be kept alive indefinitely by cloning them. You can do that by taking stem cuttings of mature branches and then moving them to another part of the farm or garden. This practice is typically done from fall to early winter \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e— \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edepending on your climate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHomesteaders is not only a great perennial kale, but also excellent in the kitchen. Being not just a farmer, but also comfortable in the kitchen and a lover of good food, this kale has been heavily selected towards superior flavor and a succulent texture. With both of the original bush kale parents being excellent epicurean varieties, selection was made to pass down their great flavor into this population. Repeated taste tests have found this kale grex to be a consistent top-performer — savored by chefs, CSA members, and farmers market customers alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePerennial kale is not just a great leafy vegetable for humans, but also can be important in providing a staple dietary component to your livestock like chickens, cows, sheep, goats, pigs, and more. It once played an important role in the animal stockyard and should again. Consider using this plant as a forage crop in paddock systems or agroforestry silvopasture systems as well. Plants hold up well to rotational grazing or can be cut and brought to livestock.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e—---\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHow did this project come to be? The bedrock of this project was provided by two historic perennial tree kales that seldom flower, ‘Purple Tree Collards’ and ‘Daubenton’. The story is complicated, but these kales were crossed to each other and other Pacific Northwest \u0026amp; West Coast perennial kales as well as a variety of other Brassica oleracea including Baltic Red Kale, Brassica oleracea montana, Brussels sprouts, kohlrabi, Red Cavalier Kale, savoy cabbage, Spis Bladene, Walking Stick Kale, and more. Their progeny have been inter-crossed, reselected, cloned, isolated, reselected, interbred — many times now since 2011. This process forms a grex. What is a ‘grex’ you may ask? Grex in Latin means ‘flock’ and originally comes from the orchid hybridization world. It essentially means a genetically diverse interbreeding mix. An apt moniker for seed stewardship generally, as we are shepherds who herd seeds forward into the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince 2011, this grex has been extensively selected from thousands and thousands of plants to guide this diverse population toward a strongly perennial and bushy growth habit. Other rigorous selection considerations have been made as well. Drought resistance and dry-farm compatibility is very important to me, especially in a dramatically changing climate. In fact, this kale performs very well in many drier climates. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrue to form, this seed has been produced in dry farm conditions with no supplemental irrigation. Winter hardiness and the ability to grow this in colder zones has been an important consideration for those who live in the north. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAfter careful testing and feedback from other growers, we can confidently say this grex is hardy down to US zone 6, though there are folks pushing the limit in colder zones with good success. I have continued to make progress selecting for disease and insect resistance as well. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSince the initial public release in 2017, I’ve been hard at work carefully selecting and breeding this kale further toward these goals. I believe you will be very pleased with this work. In fact, in 2019 I began a whole new mass reselection of around 27,000 initial seedlings in 72 count trays. These included seeds from all my best lines. While still in-tray, these nascent seedlings were exposed to harsh heat and drought conditions of the summer and exposed to temperatures in the low teens during the winter. In 2020, the best surviving plants were carefully selected and transplanted into 4 inch pots to grow on. In July of 2020, plants that still had not flowered were selected again and around 650 plants were planted in an isolated field. Interspersed in that field were superior plants I’ve been cloning and keeping alive since 2013. In February 2021, field plants were screened for bushiness, vigor, general disease resistance, towards a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003emore uniform leaf size, towards higher color content in leaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, and against the heaviest flowering plants. Approximately 540 plants remained to flower out. I managed to get both ‘Purple Tree Collards’ and ‘Daubenton’ to flower out in this patch, so your seed will contain direct backcrosses to those tree kales. Even after all this, about 7% of the plants did not flower at all! In September 2021, 66 plants were cloned out into the nursery for the next round of crossing to double down on the best traits. Stay tuned for another paradigm shift of what is possible with perennial kale!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFinally, an acknowledgement. The nucleus for this project began as an initial chance cross which was a mix of luck and forethought by my friend Graham from Wales. Having communicated about perennial kale for years, he was generous enough to send me some initial precious seed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIn the collaborative spirit of the small community working with perennial kales, this seed is being released under the OSSI [Open Source Seed Initiative] license* to protect this important genetic material from large multinational seed conglomerates that might seek to patent or otherwise control it. So, select out your favorite unique perennial kales and share with friends. Please continue to stay in touch: I always enjoy seeing photos of what develops from your work with this seed. I continue to accept seed or cuttings back of exceptional plants to include in my breeding population. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFor more background information about this perennial kale, future availability of superior selected cloned plants, or to get involved in the collaborative breeding project, please check out the *Perennial Kale Breeding Project* on the EFN webpage (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.experimentalfarmnetwork.org\/project\/14\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.experimentalfarmnetwork.org\/project\/14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e) or follow me on Instagram at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e@headhandsandheart \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs required by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Washington Crucifer Seed Quarantine, a representative sample of this seed was tested (by Oregon State University) and found to be free from Blackleg fungus (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeptosphaeria maculans\u003c\/i\u003e or\u003ci\u003e Phoma lingam\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e* The Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) pledge states:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict other's use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMore information on OSSI can be found at\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.osseeds.org\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eosseeds.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"~85 seeds ($5)","offer_id":33357265141813,"sku":"0231","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"(Bulk) ~225 seeds ($12)","offer_id":33357265174581,"sku":"0232","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/perennial_kale_four_quadrants_photo.jpg?v=1576539662"},{"product_id":"lovage","title":"Lovage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"binomial\"\u003eLevisticum officinale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEurasia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status: \u003c\/strong\u003eCultivated material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e~80\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination tested 10\/2025: \u003c\/strong\u003e50%\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLovage is an herbaceous, perennial plant, with a deep flavor somewhere between parsley and celery. The leaves are great for flavoring soups and broths, and can also be added to salads. The seeds can be used as a spice also: add them to pickles or crushed in bread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovage plants are beautiful and will grow 3'-6' tall. It has a role not only as a trusted perennial herb that will always be there for you, but also fits nicely into decorative, landscaping (great for edible landscapers!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEFN co-founder Dusty Hinz loves lovage! And he doesn't quite understand why it isn't more widely cultivated, used, and treasured!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur seed comes from Michael Billington of Nourishing Roots Farm in Montana, who grows all kinds of perennial edible plants.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart seeds in trays with potting soil and transplant to garden when they seem strong enough to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7328720355351,"sku":"0840","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/Herb-Lovage-HB153-Levisticum-off.jpg?v=1547347646"},{"product_id":"rhubarb-breeders-mix","title":"Rhubarb Breeders Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eNew Jersey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status: \u003c\/strong\u003eBreeding material\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e~25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination tested 10\/2025:\u003c\/b\u003e 88%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4737,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;EFN INTRODUCTION. While most rhubarb is grown from clones of known varieties, it is actually quite easy to grow from seeds. Plants need to be protected during their first year from being crowded out by weeds, but by the second year they can generally handle life on their own, and by the third year a good seedling will be ready to harvest from. Rhubarb is a perennial plant that can live for decades. This breeding mix contains seeds from at least four varieties of rhubarb (including 'Tracy', which we also sell on its own), in a range of colors and forms, from deep red to nearly all green. Every seedling will be unique, allowing you to find the plant or plants that do best in your situation. You might even find one that is so strong, lovely, and delicious, that you begin dividing and spreading it around yourself, in which case you would have every right to give it a name! There are very few available cultivars of rhubarb out there, so additions to the genepool are always welcome. We know you'll have fun with these!\\n\\nNOTE: Because we have a limited amount of these seeds and each seed is unique and potentially precious, we do not conduct germination tests (which would require sacrificing hundreds of seeds) on breeding mixes like this one. But these seeds were grown in 2018 and processed following our typical best practices. If buyers are unsatisfied, please contact us.\u0026quot;}\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEFN INTRODUCTION.\u003c\/strong\u003e While most rhubarb is grown from clones of known varieties, it is actually quite easy to grow from seeds. Plants need to be protected during their first year from being crowded out by weeds, but by the second year they can generally handle life on their own, and by the third year a good seedling will be ready to harvest from. Rhubarb is a perennial plant that can live for decades. This breeding mix contains seeds from at least four varieties of rhubarb (including 'Tracy', which we also sell on its own), in a range of colors and forms, from deep red to nearly all green. Every seedling will be unique, allowing you to find the plant or plants that do best in your situation. You might even find one that is so strong, lovely, and delicious, that you begin dividing and spreading it around yourself, in which case you would have every right to give it a new name! There are very few cultivars of rhubarb available out there on the market, so additions to the genepool are always welcome. We know you'll have fun with these!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4737,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;EFN INTRODUCTION. While most rhubarb is grown from clones of known varieties, it is actually quite easy to grow from seeds. Plants need to be protected during their first year from being crowded out by weeds, but by the second year they can generally handle life on their own, and by the third year a good seedling will be ready to harvest from. Rhubarb is a perennial plant that can live for decades. This breeding mix contains seeds from at least four varieties of rhubarb (including 'Tracy', which we also sell on its own), in a range of colors and forms, from deep red to nearly all green. Every seedling will be unique, allowing you to find the plant or plants that do best in your situation. You might even find one that is so strong, lovely, and delicious, that you begin dividing and spreading it around yourself, in which case you would have every right to give it a name! There are very few available cultivars of rhubarb out there, so additions to the genepool are always welcome. We know you'll have fun with these!\\n\\nNOTE: Because we have a limited amount of these seeds and each seed is unique and potentially precious, we do not conduct germination tests (which would require sacrificing hundreds of seeds) on breeding mixes like this one. But these seeds were grown in 2018 and processed following our typical best practices. If buyers are unsatisfied, please contact us.\u0026quot;}\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart plants in trays with potting mix. This could be in a greenhouse or outside after it warms up. 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It is a perennial member of the cucumber\/squash\/gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). This species is a close cousin to the annual Melothria scabra (commonly known as mouse melon, cucamelon, or Mexican sour gherkin), but the fruit is slightly smaller. The unripe fruit, as shown, look like jelly-bean-sized watermelons. They taste like cucumbers, with a bit more sweetness and sourness. They're edible raw and also good for pickles. When fully ripe, the fruits turn black and look like little black olives. At this point the seeds are viable, but the fruit is no longer edible (said to be a powerful laxative).\\n\\nPennsylvania is considered the northernmost part of its range, but we haven't heard of any confirmed sites there. As the climate changes, many species are on the move, and this creeping cucumber is creeping north. The Delaware population was only discovered about a decade ago, so it's unclear how old it is, but is the farthest north confirmed location of this species. (We know people who grow this species as far north as Massachusetts, so it's certainly worth a try beyond its range.) The plant is a spindly little vine, which often prefers to creep along the ground. It should be given plenty of space, perhaps a whole section of garden, or a scrubby farm edge. In parts of its native range it is considered a weed, so care should be taken to make sure it doesn't get out of hand.\\n\\nNOTE: Because we have a limited amount of these seeds and each seed is unique and potentially precious, we do not conduct germination tests (which would require sacrificing hundreds of seeds) on breeding mixes like this one. But these seeds were collected in 2018 and processed following our typical best practices. If buyers are unsatisfied, please contact us.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4737,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}'\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eEFN INTRODUCTION. Also known as \"Guadeloupe Cucumber\", creeping cucumber is native to the US southeast and the Caribbean. It is a perennial member of the cucumber\/squash\/gourd family (Cucurbitaceae). This species is a close cousin to the annual Melothria scabra (commonly known as mouse melon, cucamelon, or Mexican sour gherkin), but the fruit is slightly smaller. This year's batch of seeds were grown nearby to some Melothria scabra, so it's possible some crossing has occurred — meaning you should keep your eyes out for plants that produce particularly large fruit compared to the rest, and let us know if those prove to be perennials too! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe unripe fruit of this species, as shown, look like jelly-bean-sized watermelons. They taste like cucumbers, but with a bit more sweetness and sourness. They're edible raw and also good for pickles. When fully ripe, the fruits turn black and look like little black olives. At this point the seeds are viable, but the fruit is no longer edible (said to be a powerful laxative).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePennsylvania is considered the northernmost part of its range, but we haven't heard of any confirmed sites there. As the climate changes, many species are on the move, and this creeping cucumber is creeping north. The Delaware population that gave rise to these seeds was only discovered about a decade ago, so it's unclear how old it is, but is the farthest north confirmed location of this species. (We do know people who grow this species as far north as Massachusetts, so it's certainly worth a try beyond its range.) The plant is a spindly little vine, which often prefers to creep along the ground rather than climb. It should be given plenty of space, perhaps a whole section of garden, or a scrubby farm edge. In parts of its native range it is considered a weed, so care should be taken to make sure it doesn't get out of hand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese seeds were grown in Vineland, New Jersey, by our friends Corrie and Jose Spellman-Lopez. Their stock seed is the same 'Delaware' Creeping Cucumber we have sold for years, but — again — they grew it in close proximity to some Melothria scabra, a close relative, so it's possible there has been some crossing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because we have a limited amount of these seeds and each seed is unique and potentially precious, we do not conduct germination tests (which would require sacrificing hundreds of seeds) on breeding populations like this one. But these seeds were grown in 2023 and processed following our typical best practices. 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Native Americans harvested them by hand and dried them for future use. European settlers fashioned wooden scoops to harvest the berries. Since the 1960s, most berries have been \\\u0026quot;wet harvested\\\u0026quot; by flooding cranberry fields, knocking off berries with special machinery, then harvesting the berries that float to the surface. The berries have played a critical role in the culture of the Pine Barrens. Elizabeth Coleman White domesticated the blueberry at her family's cranberry farm in Whitesbog, NJ. Elizabeth Lee invented and popularized \\\u0026quot;Cranberry Sauce\\\u0026quot; from her farm in New Egypt, NJ, and was one of three founding members of the Ocean Spray cooperative.\\n\\nFor those who have never been to the Pine Barrens, do yourself a favor and take a trip there someday. New Jersey has a reputation as a small state, but the Pine Barrens wilderness is truly vast. One can hike or bike or even drive for hours within its boundaries and not see another person. But it's hard to travel very far without finding extraordinary animals and plants, including some that exist nowhere else. Since much of the land now preserved for nature was formerly cultivated, evidence of human use is all around, from artesian springs that still bubble up from rusty pipes to abandoned blueberry fields and cranberry bogs.\\n\\nThese seeds were collected from cranberries harvested from abandoned cranberry bogs in the NJ Pine Barrens. We assume they come from different heirloom varieties, and likely from seedlings of such varieties. Cranberries are evergreen perennial tuft-forming ground-covers. They are easy to grow from seed if protected from weeds in their first couple years.\\n\\nNOTE: Because we have a limited amount of these seeds and each seed is unique and potentially precious, we do not conduct germination tests (which would require sacrificing hundreds of seeds) on breeding mixes like this one. But these seeds were collected in 2018 and processed following our typical best practices. If buyers are unsatisfied, please contact us.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4737,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}'\u003eCranberries have grown in the New Jersey Pine Barrens since long before humans arrived to appreciate them. Native Americans harvested them by hand and dried them for future use. European settlers fashioned wooden scoops to harvest the berries. Since the 1960s, most berries have been \"wet harvested\" by flooding cranberry fields, knocking off berries with special machinery, then harvesting the berries that float to the surface. The berries have played a critical role in the culture of the Pine Barrens. Elizabeth Coleman White domesticated the blueberry at her family's cranberry farm in Whitesbog, NJ. Elizabeth Lee invented and popularized \"Cranberry Sauce\" from her farm in New Egypt, NJ, and was one of three founding members of the Ocean Spray cooperative.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor those who have never been to the Pine Barrens, do yourself a favor and take a trip there someday. New Jersey has a reputation as a small state, but the Pine Barrens wilderness is truly vast. You can hike or bike or even drive for hours within its boundaries and not see another person. But it's hard to travel very far without finding extraordinary animals and plants, including some that exist nowhere else. Since much of the land now preserved for nature was formerly cultivated, evidence of human use is all around, from artesian springs that still bubble up from rusty pipes to abandoned blueberry fields and cranberry bogs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese seeds were collected from cranberries harvested from abandoned cranberry bogs in the NJ Pine Barrens. We assume they come from different heirloom varieties, and likely from seedlings of such varieties. Cranberries are evergreen perennial tuft-forming groundcover plants. They are easy to grow from seed if protected from weeds in their first couple years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because we have a limited amount of these seeds and each seed is unique and potentially precious, we do not conduct germination tests (which would require sacrificing hundreds of seeds) on breeding mixes like this one. But these seeds were collected in 2022 and processed following our typical best practices. 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It prefers full sun, but can also do well in partial shade, as its native habitat is in the understory of temperate forests. It can grow six to nine feet tall and will appreciate a trellis or bush\/tree to climb up. Still relatively new to gardeners in this country, Hablitzia is quickly making a name for itself among agroecologists and permaculturists who desire low-input, high-yield perennial crops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis breeding mix comes to us from our friend Andy Hahn in Colorado, who has brought together four different accessions, all of which are growing in close proximity to each other, therefore each seed packet will contain a high degree of genetic diversity. We hope many new varieties of this exciting plant will be brought forth from these seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe urge all growers who order these seeds to sign up to Andy's Hablitzia Improvement Project on the EFN website so we can expand the community of amateur plant breeders working with this awesome perennial vegetable!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGROWING TIPS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe best way to germinate seeds (from our experience) is to plant them just below the surface of moist seed starting mix in a small, covered dish (or even a ziplock bag with a finger-thick layer of soil at the bottom) and place in the refrigerator. The seeds will sprout within about a month, at which point they should be removed from the fridge and brought outside (but watch they don't get fried in the sun those first few days). Seeds require cool temperatures to germinate. If they don't sprout after a month, take them outside anyway, and they will probably sprout soon after. Young seedlings are tiny and fragile, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out or overheat. Plants will be small their first year, but will grow larger in each subsequent year, eventually forming a big clump. 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Potato onions are a lot like shallots, only they keep for much longer and are generally fleshier and without the purple pigmentation in each layer. The main disadvantage compared to standard biennial onions is their small size. Kelly's potato onions flowered after being overwintered in the ground outdoors, rather than being stored inside and replanted in the spring. The seedlings proved to be incredibly diverse, and some of them paired the best traits of potato onions with sizes closer to a supermarket onion. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome of Kelly's onions made their way to EFN grower Andy Hahn in Colorado, who one year produced a bumper crop of true seed — and the 'Green Mountain Multiplier' onions had flowered at the same time as his yellow potato onions. The resulting seed is what we're proud to be offering here. Every seedling will be unique, so each will be something new.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere's been a lamentable loss of potato onion varieties over the past century, such that old heirlooms are now incredibly hard to come by. Kelly's work, furthered by Andy, has the potential to produce countless new potato onion varieties. Their perennial growth habit and long-storing ability will make these new varieties valuable to anyone looking to become independent from the supermarket. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart these seeds early if you can, and you'll be well on your way to nurturing your own new easy-to-grow staple crop. And when you find that perfect new variety, give it a name and start spreading it around!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGROWING TIPS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Start in flats as early as possible (February or March). Transplant to a well-prepared bed once seedlings are a few inches tall and sturdy enough to stand up to the weather. Keep an eye on them throughout the season as they will likely ripen at different times. Bulbs can be removed from the ground once the leaves are no longer green. You may also want to leave some bulbs in the ground to see if they will perennialize in your area. If you've never grown potato onions before, you'd be wise to do some internet sleuthing to learn what to expect!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13128563490839,"sku":"0556","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/Andy_s_Green_Mountain_Multiplier_Onion.JPG?v=1547447303"},{"product_id":"perennial-korean-celery","title":"Seombadi (Perennial Korean Celery)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDystaenia takesimana \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/b\u003eUlleongdo Island, South Korea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImprovement Status:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivated wild material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e~40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination tested 12\/2025: \u003c\/b\u003e45% (likely higher under better conditions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKnown in Korea as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eseombadi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003esobadi, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003edwaejipul\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, and also called wild celery, Ulleung Giant Celery or Korean Pig Plant, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eDystaenia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is an exciting perennial plant that has been traveling under the radar In this country for the past few decades but is poised to become much more popular (it has thus far spread mainly in Maine and New England through the MOFGA — Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association — community). It has a somewhat stronger flavor than celery (but not as strong as lovage), makes a great addition to soups, and stays green through even some very harsh winters. It is very nutritious and incredibly cold hardy. As one of its names implies, it has value as a forage plant for animals, but many people love it too. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe plant first came to the notice of non-Koreans after it was collected on Ulleungdo Island, off the coast of South Korea, in 1953 by the famous University of New Hampshire plant breeder Dr. Elwyn Meader. Professor Meader is one of the most important 20th-century figures in the world of plant breeding. He was a generalist who worked with a huge range of species, and his developments include the 'Royalty Purple Pod' green bean, 'Golden Midget' watermelon, 'Prestige' raspberry, 'Sweet Chocolate' pepper, 'Applegreen' eggplant, 'Meader Male' hardy kiwi, 'Reliance' peach, and 'Mericrest' nectarine, among dozens of others. Meader was a deeply religious Quaker, and he was firmly opposed to patenting plant varieties. He also refused to take royalties for his creations, and instead gave them away \"as payment for [his] space on the planet.\" Of his years at UNH, he said \"I was working for the taxpayers and the results of my work belonged to them.\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur first stock of this seed came from Eric Toensmeier of Holyoke, Massachusetts, the noted author of books including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eParadise Lot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerennial Vegetables, Edible Forest Gardens, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Carbon Farming Solution. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt was a 2013 lecture by Eric on perennial industrial crops and carbon farming that gave Nate the idea to start EFN! This year's seed was generously donated to us by Jack Kertesz, MOFGA's Landscape Coordinator and founder of the Maine Tree Crop Alliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAs far as we know there has been precious little breeding work done on this species — a wild plant on Ulleungdo — so it's likely there's room for improvement with respect to flavor, size, growth habit, etc. Let us know if you find any particularly interesting individuals out there!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[Steven Barstow has written a wonderful article about this species, available at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.edimentals.com\/blog\/?tag=seombadi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethis link\u003c\/a\u003e. And the second photo here shows Eric's friend and colleague Jonathan Bates with some \u003cem\u003eseombadi\u003c\/em\u003e at \"Paradise Lot.\"]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Germination rates start low and decline quickly, so we recommend planting all of the seeds you receive as it's not worth saving them for another year. Surface sow and keep moist until sprouting (you could try direct-seeding, but we recommend starting in flats or pots). 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It was once widely grown in kitchen gardens across Europe and the United States, and may yet be again. Good-King-Henry was long placed in the same genus — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChenopodium — \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas quinoa and lamb's quarters, but it is now considered more closely related to spinach, and is classed in the genus Blitum. But regardless of what we call it, it is an exceptionally useful perennial vegetable. In spring the growing tips can be used much like asparagus. Once the plant matures, the leaves can be harvested for use as a leaft vegetable, with a flavor and texture similar to spinach. The young flowering tips can also be eaten, as can the seeds, which are somewhat similar to quinoa. No vegetable garden should be without this perennial staple!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur seed comes from Michael Billington of Nourishing Roots Farm in Montana, who grows all kinds of perennial edible plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS:\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCold stratification improves seed germination. Plant in weed-free position where it can remain in perpetuity. Prefers a sunny spot, but will also grow in partial shade. 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According to Aaron Parker, who produced these seeds in Maine (at his Edgewood Nursey), the edible leaves are only \"OK\", \"nothing too special,\" however the flower buds are prolific and very tasty, similar to broccoli raab. The pretty yellow flowers attract syrphid flies and other beneficial insects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS: \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEasily direct sown. Plant 1\/4-1\/2 inch deep, watch for large cotyledons. Seeds may be a little slow to germinate. If direct sown requires no special care. If starting in pots you may want to scarify seed with sandpaper and soak in room temp water for 24 hrs before sowing. Because of taprooted habit seedlings will do best in deep pots or planted out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is vigorous and not easily killed once established, so pick your spot carefully. Probably not in the veggie garden. Does best in full sun and decent soil, but tolerates almost anything (except full shade). Self-sows annoyingly well, so eat lots of flower buds and deadhead the blooms you leave to feed insects (unless you want your patch to spread). Because of weed potential, do not abandon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13201081204759,"sku":"1093","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/Screen_Shot_2019-02-11_at_6.19.38_PM.png?v=1549927786"},{"product_id":"mouse-garlic","title":"Mouse Garlic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium angulosum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eEurasia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cultivated material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e~50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination tested 10\/2025:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e80\u003c\/span\u003e%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Mouse Garlic is a great choice for a perennial allium, larger and more robust then chives or garlic chives, but with a milder flavor. It is a very low maintenance plant once established. It produces beautiful purple flowers, which are as edible as the leaves. Native to a broad swath of Europe from France and Italy to Kazakhstan and Siberia, it can adapt to most regions of the United States, but it prefers at least a mildly cold winter. There are some reports of large amounts of mouse garic being somewhat toxic, but in moderation it is no problem. People have likely been eating this species for thousands of years. Our seed comes from Aaron Parker of Edgewood Nursery in Maine.\"}'\u003eMouse Garlic is a great choice for a perennial allium, larger and more robust than chives or garlic chives, but with a milder flavor. It is a very low maintenance plant once established. It produces beautiful purple flowers, which are as edible as the leaves. Native to a broad swath of Europe from France and Italy to Kazakhstan and Siberia, it can adapt to most regions of the United States, but it prefers at least a mildly cold winter. There are some reports of large amounts of mouse garlic being somewhat toxic, but in moderation it is no problem. People have likely been eating this species for thousands of years. Our seed comes from Aaron Parker of Edgewood Nursery in Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31489944322101,"sku":"0878","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/mouse_garlic_photo.jpg?v=1576553992"},{"product_id":"nodding-onion","title":"Nodding Onion (SE Pennsylvania-adapted)","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium cernuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSE Pennsylvania\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status: \u003c\/strong\u003eCultivated wild material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e~70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL SAMPLE - NOT GERMINATION TESTED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Nodding onion is one of our most underutilized native perennial edibles. It's likely people overlook it assuming it is just \\\u0026quot;onion grass\\\u0026quot; (also known as \\\u0026quot;wild garlic,\\\u0026quot; or Allium vineale, which is also edible, though not as tasty, and an invasive weed from across the Atlantic). But nodding onion has graceful pink-white flowers, slender and tender green leaves, and surprisingly large edible bulbs. Also, deer don't like it, but pollinators like our native bees do. Native across North America, this is a native perennial everyone should be growing. Our seed comes from Aaron Parker of Edgewood Nursery in Maine.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}[null,171,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":185}'\u003eNodding onion is one of our most underutilized native perennial edibles. It's likely people overlook it assuming it is just \"onion grass\" (also known as \"wild garlic,\" or Allium vineale, which is also edible, though not as tasty, and an invasive weed from across the Atlantic). But nodding onion has graceful pink-white flowers, slender and tender green leaves, and surprisingly large edible bulbs. Also, deer don't like it, but pollinators like our native bees do. Native across North America, this is a native perennial everyone should be growing. Our seed comes from Zach Elfers of Nomad Seed in SE Pennsylvania.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Nodding onion is one of our most underutilized native perennial edibles. It's likely people overlook it assuming it is just \\\u0026quot;onion grass\\\u0026quot; (also known as \\\u0026quot;wild garlic,\\\u0026quot; or Allium vineale, which is also edible, though not as tasty, and an invasive weed from across the Atlantic). But nodding onion has graceful pink-white flowers, slender and tender green leaves, and surprisingly large edible bulbs. Also, deer don't like it, but pollinators like our native bees do. Native across North America, this is a native perennial everyone should be growing. 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It is clump-forming, and at maturity grows up to 7ft tall and 3 or 4ft wide. It makes a great specimen plant for a perennial garden. Native to the Himalaya region (including India, Tibet, Xinjiang, Kashmir, Nepal, and Afghanistan), it is reportedly increasingly endangered due to over-harvesting and habitat destruction. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used for pulmonary problems, including asthma, coughing, and chest pain. It has also been used against liver problems, tuberculosis, cardiac disorders, gonorrhea, and diabetes. The leaves have been used for diarrhea, dystenary, and bronchitis. Scientists around the world are currently studying the plant, and a number of promising studies have already been published. This is a plant more people should be growing, more scientists should be studying, and more herbalists should be using. Our seed comes from Aaron Parker at Edgewood Nursery in Maine.\"}'\u003ePushkarmool is a perennial relative of elecampane with beautiful yellow slender-petaled daisy-like flowers and highly medicinal roots. It is clump-forming, and at maturity grows up to 7ft tall and 3 or 4ft wide. It makes a great specimen plant for a perennial garden. Native to the Himalaya region (including India, Tibet, Xinjiang, Kashmir, Nepal, and Afghanistan), it is reportedly increasingly endangered due to over-harvesting and habitat destruction. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is used for pulmonary problems, including asthma, coughing, and chest pain. It has also been used against liver problems, tuberculosis, cardiac disorders, gonorrhea, and diabetes. The leaves have been used for diarrhea, dystenary, and bronchitis. Scientists around the world are currently studying the plant, and a number of promising studies have already been published. This is a plant more people should be growing, more scientists should be studying, and more herbalists should be using. Our seed comes from Aaron Parker at Edgewood Nursery in Maine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eSeeds are typically deeply dormant, cold stratify 60+ days or store dry for 12+ months. Seeds should be surface shown and exposed to light for best germination. Grows easily in sun to part shade in most soils. Easily self sows, so deadheading is advisable. 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It's also great for interplanting with larger perennials like fruit trees or berries (it can be established as a permanent competitor to perennial weeds like mugwort). Medicinally, it has a history of use for stomach ailments, kidney disease, neuralgia, colds, diarrhea, pain, and inflamattion. The plant contains thymol, a well-known (and flavorful) fungicide and antiseptic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eSurface sow in spring. Starting in pots is probably preferable due to small seed size, but direct sowing is also a option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpotted beebalm does well in full sun to part shade and does well in any well drained soil. Tolerates drought and extremely weak soil, including bare sand or gravel. 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Developed by Tim Peters, this perennial cereal rye is the product of years of breeding involving the wild perennial known as \\\u0026quot;Mountain Rye\\\u0026quot; (Secale montanum) and normal cereal rye (Secale cereale), which is typically an annual or biennial. This plant behaves differently in different environments, but it is generally best planted in the fall for a first harvest the following summer. It can range in height from a few feet to taller than a person. It seems the best method for growing is to sow the plants rather thickly in a well-prepared bed so that they develop a thick mat of roots and prevent weeds from growing. One patch can survive and produce for many years.\\n\\nIf you've followed our work since our founding in 2013, you know that breeding and improving perennial grains have been among our key goals from the beginning. Perennial staple crops replacing conventional annual crops could enable us to transform agriculture from a driver of climate change to a weapon against it. But we need more and better perennial crops to be bred. We believe that anyone who grows plants can be a plant breeder, and that all of us who grow plants should be plant breeders. That ethos led us to create the Experimental Farm Network as an open-source platform for collaboration, a place where amateurs and professionals alike can come together to work on critical plant breeding and sustainable agriculture research projects to help fight climate change and secure a food supply for humanity into the distant future. Tim's work is living proof that a person does not need a PhD to be a pathbreaking plant breeder — and now by making these seeds available to you, we hope that people like you will pick up this ball where Tim left it and run with it. There's some diversity to this 'Mountaineer' perennial rye, so there's certainly room for more selection. And there's the possibility of making more crosses with it to create newer, even better cultivars. We hope that the mere presence of this variety in our catalogue will also inspire growers out there to work on their own ingenious perennial staple crops — because the more people who try, the more people will succeed.\\n\\nWe are indebted to Tim for creating this wonderful plant, as well as to our friend Sylvia Davatz, founder of Solstice Seeds, who stewarded this plant for many years and was the source of seeds for our grower, Andy Hahn in Colorado. Andy is providing us with seeds for an array of wonderful plants, especially perennials, and we're very thankful he's part of the EFN team.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eThis is perhaps the greatest perennial grain currently in existence — and we're thrilled to be able to offer it for sale. 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There's some diversity to this 'Mountaineer' perennial rye, so there's certainly room for more selection. And there's the possibility of making more crosses with it to create newer, even better cultivars. We hope that the mere presence of this variety in our catalogue will also inspire growers out there to work on their own ingenious perennial staple crops — because the more people who try, the more people will succeed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are indebted to Tim for creating this wonderful plant, as well as to our friend Sylvia Davatz, founder of Solstice Seeds, who stewarded this plant for many years and was the source of seeds for our grower, Andy Hahn in Colorado. 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The pod is the only part of the plant that's edible, and there are lookalikes out there that are poisonous, so we recommend growing it yourself unless you are completely certain of an identification out in the field. Seeds for this plant are hard to find, so we're very excited to be offering it. Our seeds came from Prairie Moon Nursery in Winona, Minnesota.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eBuffalo plum (or ground plum, or groundplum milkvetch) is the common name for \u003cem\u003eAstragalus crassicarpus\u003c\/em\u003e. A relative of the famous Chinese medicinal herb \u003cem\u003eAstragalus propinquus\u003c\/em\u003e (formerly \u003cem\u003eA. membranaceus\u003c\/em\u003e), buffalo plum also has a long history of medicinal use, but it is most widely used as a food. It is a wild plant that has long been foraged by native peoples in its native range of western North America. Dakota people, who are said to have mainly eaten it raw, call the plant \"\u003cem\u003epte ta wote\u003c\/em\u003e\", which means \"buffalo food,\" while Lakota people reportedly used it as medicine for horses. Pawnee people are said to have eaten it to help quench thirst.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe plant is a legume, with vetch-like leaves and pretty purplish-pink flowers, but the pod is quite different from most legume pods: it's round and really looks like a plum! (Though some might more accurately say a large gooseberry.) The taste is similar to a sweet pea, sometimes with some sourness, and when cooked it tastes like green beans. The pod is the only part of the plant that's edible, and there are lookalikes out there that are poisonous, so we recommend growing it yourself unless you are completely certain of an identification out in the field. Seeds for this plant are hard to find, so we're very excited to be offering it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16777215},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Buffalo plum (or ground plum, or groundplum milkvetch) is the common name for Astragalus crassicarpus. A relative of the famous Chinese medicinal herb Astragalus propinquus (formerly A. membranaceus), buffalo plum also has a long history of medicinal use, but it is most widely used as a food. It is a wild plant that has long been foraged by native peoples in its native range of western North America. Dakota people, who are said to have mainly eaten it raw, call the plant \\\u0026quot;pte ta wote\\\u0026quot;, which means \\\u0026quot;buffalo food,\\\u0026quot; while Lakota people reportedly used it as medicine for horses. Pawnee people are said to have eaten it to help quench thirst.\\n\\nThe plant is a legume, with vetch-like leaves and pretty purplish-pink flowers, but the pod is quite different from most legume pods: it's round and really looks like a plum! (Though some might more accurately say a large gooseberry.) The taste is similar to a sweet pea, sometimes with some sourness, and when cooked it tastes like green beans. The pod is the only part of the plant that's edible, and there are lookalikes out there that are poisonous, so we recommend growing it yourself unless you are completely certain of an identification out in the field. Seeds for this plant are hard to find, so we're very excited to be offering it. Our seeds came from Prairie Moon Nursery in Winona, Minnesota.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eOur seeds came from Prairie Moon Nursery in Winona, Minnesota.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}[null,78,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":102}[null,151,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":173}[null,183,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":198}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Buffalo plum (or ground plum, or groundplum milkvetch) is the common name for Astragalus crassicarpus. A relative of the famous Chinese medicinal herb Astragalus propinquus (formerly A. membranaceus), buffalo plum also has a history of medicinal use, but it is most widely used as a food. It is a wild plant that has long been foraged in its native range of western North America. The plant is a legume, with vetch-like leaves and pretty purple flowers, but the pod is quite different from most legume pods: it's round and looks like a plum! (Some might more accurately say a large gooseberry.) The taste is said to be something similar to a sweet pea, sometimes with some sourness, and when cooked it tastes like green beans. The pod is the only part of the plant that's edible, and there are lookalikes out there that are poisonous, so we recommend growing it yourself unless you are completely certain of an identification out in the field. Seeds for this plant are hard to find, so we're very excited to be offering it. Our seeds were grown by Andy Hahn in Colorado.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eNOTE: Photo of live plant is from Wikimedia Commons user \u003c\/span\u003eb_holden, anonymous ebirder, and it is available under a \u003ca title=\"w:en:Creative Commons\" class=\"extiw\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/en:Creative_Commons\"\u003eCreative Commons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\/deed.en\" class=\"external text\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eAttribution-Share Alike 4.0 International\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e license. Nate took the photo of a dried seed pod. The flower photo is from our friend Laura Parker of High Desert Seed + Gardens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31554451374133,"sku":"0623","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/Astragalus_crassicarpus_fruits.png?v=1578386904"},{"product_id":"carosella-perpetua-fennel","title":"'Carosella Perpetua' Fennel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFoeniculum vulgare subsp. piperitum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItaly, via Spain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e~70\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination tested 10\/2025: \u003c\/strong\u003e78% \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEFN INTRODUCTION. \"Carosella\" is an Italian word (a feminized version of the word for \"carousel\") used mainly to describe a wilder form of fennel than the \"Florence\"-type bulbing fennels. In English these fennels are sometimes called \"bitter fennel.\" The young shoots and sprouts are used in cooking or salads, but the main event is the seeds (and the pollen). This particular variety is a new release from EFN, from plants that have survived four winters in the ground here in New Jersey (and one in a greenhouse before we learned it would survive outside) — which is why we've dubbed it 'Carosella Perpetua', which means \"Perpetual Fennel.\" The majority of our original seedlings died, so we hope these last few survivors have genes for cold-hardiness and longer perenniality. It's not unusual for fennel to perennialize (it is generally considered a \"biennial or short-lived perennial\"), but five winters is a long time. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur original stock seed came from the USDA, which got it from Spain's National Institute of Agricultural Research under the name \"Carosella\" or \"Italian Fennel.\" The aroma of this fennel is incredibly strong — like a cross between licorice and cannabis. The stems and fronds have a slightly blue shade to them, and are firmer and less branched than other fennels. Seed production is high. This is also a great variety for producing fennel pollen, which is becoming a high-value crop for in-the-know growers. We're very excited to be offering these seeds for the first time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Love it or hate it, dill is one of the most popular culinary herbs. Valued for both its seed (commonly used to flavor pickles) and its fresh or dried fronds (often referred to as \\\u0026quot;dill weed\\\u0026quot;), dill plays a major role in the cuisine of Europe and Asia. It's often paired with fish or meat, used in soups like borsht, and mixed with sour cream or mayonaisse to make a dill-flavored sauce. Even the flower is flavorful and useful in cooking.\\n\\nLike its cousins in the Apiaceae family (including parsley, carrot, fennel and caraway, among others) dill is beloved by beneficial insects, including both pollinators and pest-destroying predators such as tiny wasps you're unlikely to ever notice. It is also a popular host plant for the caterpillars of beautiful swallowtail butterflies. Dill is said to make a good companion plant for cucumbers and brassicas.\\n\\nOur seed comes from a naturalized dill population maintained by Francois Medion in Duluth, Minnesota.\\n\u0026quot;}\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Love it or hate it, dill is one of the most popular culinary herbs. Valued for both its seed (commonly used to flavor pickles) and its fresh or dried fronds (often referred to as \\\u0026quot;dill weed\\\u0026quot;), dill plays a major role in the cuisine of Europe and Asia. It's often paired with fish or meat, used in soups like borsht, and mixed with sour cream or mayonaisse to make a dill-flavored sauce. Even the flower is flavorful and useful in cooking.\\n\\nLike its cousins in the Apiaceae family (including parsley, carrot, fennel and caraway, among others) dill is beloved by beneficial insects, including both pollinators and pest-destroying predators such as tiny wasps you're unlikely to ever notice. It is also a popular host plant for the caterpillars of beautiful swallowtail butterflies. Dill is said to make a good companion plant for cucumbers and brassicas.\\n\\nOur seed comes from a naturalized dill population maintained by Francois Medion in Duluth, Minnesota.\\n\u0026quot;}\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDirect seed around last frost, or start seeds indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost and then transplant to garden. Harvest young shoots (after the first year) for culinary use. Seeds and fennel pollen are wonderfully flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31554472411189,"sku":"0084","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/carosellafennelwithwasp2.jpg?v=1578376662"},{"product_id":"red-leaf-peach-1","title":"Red Leaf Peach","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrunus persica\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eColorado\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status: \u003c\/strong\u003eCultivated material\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL SAMPLE - NOT GERMINATION TESTED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Red-leaf peach trees are not unheard of, but they are not very common. Many existing varieties are dwarf trees that produce tasty little fruit. Some larger varieties are more rare, and have sometimes been used as rootstock for other peaches (the red leaves make it easy to tell if a shoot near the base is a sucker or comes from above the graft). These seeds come to us from EFN collaborator Andy Hahn in Colorado, who reports that the red-leaf trait is passed on via seed. Seedlings are likely to be very similar to the parent plants in other ways, including in producing delicious little peaches. And given that the parent plant is growing in Colorado, these peaches may have more cold hardiness than most. Give them a try and let us know how they do for you!\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}'\u003eRed-leaf peach trees are not unheard of, but they are not very common. Many existing varieties are dwarf trees that produce tasty little fruit. Some larger varieties are more rare, and have sometimes been used as rootstock for other peaches (the red leaves make it easy to tell if a shoot near the base is a sucker or comes from above the graft). These seeds come to us from EFN collaborator Andy Hahn in Colorado, who reports that the red-leaf trait is passed on via seed. Seedlings are likely to be very similar to the parent plants in other ways, including in producing delicious little peaches. And given that the parent plant is growing in Colorado, these peaches may have more cold hardiness than most. Give them a try and let us know how they do for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31554481750069,"sku":"0977","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/red_leaf_peach_leaf_photo_dd3ac096-8152-42fc-a910-b86c124a030c.jpg?v=1578389775"},{"product_id":"new-jersey-tea","title":"New Jersey Tea","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeanothus americanus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCumberland County, N\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eew Jersey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivated wild material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e~45\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL SAMPLE - NOT GERMINATION TESTED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Jersey Tea is a native perennial shrub with pretty white pom-pom-like flowers and green leaves with a wintergreen-like flavor when fresh. During the American Revolution, when it was politically incorrect to drink imported tea, American patriots took to drinking tea made from the leaves of this plant. It is said to be stimulating, though caffeine-free. Indigenous people have long used the root bark and roots medicinally, mainly to treat upper respiratory infections. Herbalists today use it for problems of the lymphatic system. It is a pretty plant, and its flowers attract a wide range of pollinators (as you can see in the blurry photo). It thrives in sunny or at least partially sunny locations, growing to about 3 feet tall. Our seeds come from plants grown at the EFN flagship farm in Elmer, NJ, from nursery stock we bought from Akerboom Nursery in Cedarville, NJ (who told us they collected their original seeds locally).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eWe have yet to try growing these from seed, so we don't know the best way to do so, and because we haven't germination tested these, we are offering them as \"botanical samples.\" According to our research, seeds are likely to benefit from at least 30-60 days cold stratification, followed by surface sowing (because they need light to germinate) in a moist medium kept moist until sprouting. They might take a few months to sprout. The best way to do it is probably to plant a number of seeds toward the end of summer in a place where you want the plants to grow. 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Did you know there's a holly species native to the US Southeast that makes a tasty tea packing more caffeine than either black tea or coffee?\\n\\nIt's called Yaupon (from Yupón, a diminutive form of the #\\\\Catawban word for tree) and it's the only North American plant containing caffeine. Indigenous people long utilized it, including as part of ceremonies that involved purging — hence the botanical name: Ilex vomitoria. But contrary to that Latin, it is quite safe to consume.\\n\\nIndeed, yaupon tea, one of many drinks referred to as \\\u0026quot;black drink\\\u0026quot;, is still enjoyed for both its taste and caffeine content, and it is starting to enjoy something of a renaissance. (Its South American counterpart, a holly called Ilex paraguariensis, is already very popular the world over under its traditional name, Yerba Mate.)\\n\\nYaupon's natural range extends from Texas to Florida along the Gulf coast, and north to coastal Virginia along the Atlantic. There are disjunct populations in Arkansas and — surprisingly — in the state of Chiapas in far southern Mexico. It seems highly plausible that humans expanded its range intentionally long ago. Today it is most typically grown as an ornamental plant for its evergreen foliage \u0026amp; long-lasting bright red berries.\\n\\nIn the future, with climate change threatening agriculture the world over — and long-lived plants like coffee \u0026amp; tea likely to be highly sensitive to the coming new extremes — not to mention the possibility of major disruptions to local economies and global trade, Americans may one day count on this resilient, drought-hardy, sand-loving plant for their daily caffeine fix.\\n\\nWe are excited to have seeds from two forms of Yaupon (this beautiful weeping form, along with a standard upright form) in our catalogue, both from ornamental plantings at the northern part of this plant's natural range. The origin or cultivar name of these plantings are unknown to us. The seeds may not grow true to type (so may not be weeping), and they should produce both female (berry-bearing) \u0026amp; male plants, but they are said to be easy to grow from seed. And as ours were all harvested in the state of Virginia, from mature plantings on exposed sites at the northern tip of its natural range, we expect they will be able to thrive far beyond that range in this warming world. Some yaupon are said to thrive as far north as Zone 6. Give it a try and let us know it does for you!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4739,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEFN EXCLUSIVE. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDid you know there's a holly species native to the US Southeast that makes a tasty tea packing about as much caffeine as coffee?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's called Yaupon (from Yupón, a diminutive form of the Catawban word for tree) and it's the only North American plant containing caffeine. Indigenous people long utilized it, including as part of ceremonies that involved purging — hence the botanical name: \u003cem\u003eIlex vomitoria\u003c\/em\u003e. But contrary to that Latin, it is quite safe to consume and does not cause vomiting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, yaupon tea, one of many drinks referred to as \"black drink\", is still enjoyed for both its taste and caffeine content, and it is starting to enjoy something of a renaissance. (Its South American counterpart, a holly called \u003cem\u003eIlex paraguariensis\u003c\/em\u003e, is already very popular the world over under its traditional name, Yerba Mate.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYaupon's natural range extends from Texas to Florida along the Gulf coast, and north to coastal Virginia along the Atlantic. There are disjunct populations in Arkansas and — surprisingly — in the state of Chiapas in far southern Mexico. It seems highly plausible that humans expanded its range intentionally long ago. Today it is most typically grown as an ornamental plant for its evergreen foliage \u0026amp; long-lasting bright red berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;EFN EXCLUSIVE. Did you know there's a holly species native to the US Southeast that makes a tasty tea packing more caffeine than either black tea or coffee?\\n\\nIt's called Yaupon (from Yupón, a diminutive form of the #\\\\Catawban word for tree) and it's the only North American plant containing caffeine. Indigenous people long utilized it, including as part of ceremonies that involved purging — hence the botanical name: Ilex vomitoria. But contrary to that Latin, it is quite safe to consume.\\n\\nIndeed, yaupon tea, one of many drinks referred to as \\\u0026quot;black drink\\\u0026quot;, is still enjoyed for both its taste and caffeine content, and it is starting to enjoy something of a renaissance. (Its South American counterpart, a holly called Ilex paraguariensis, is already very popular the world over under its traditional name, Yerba Mate.)\\n\\nYaupon's natural range extends from Texas to Florida along the Gulf coast, and north to coastal Virginia along the Atlantic. There are disjunct populations in Arkansas and — surprisingly — in the state of Chiapas in far southern Mexico. It seems highly plausible that humans expanded its range intentionally long ago. Today it is most typically grown as an ornamental plant for its evergreen foliage \u0026amp; long-lasting bright red berries.\\n\\nIn the future, with climate change threatening agriculture the world over — and long-lived plants like coffee \u0026amp; tea likely to be highly sensitive to the coming new extremes — not to mention the possibility of major disruptions to local economies and global trade, Americans may one day count on this resilient, drought-hardy, sand-loving plant for their daily caffeine fix.\\n\\nWe are excited to have seeds from two forms of Yaupon (this beautiful weeping form, along with a standard upright form) in our catalogue, both from ornamental plantings at the northern part of this plant's natural range. The origin or cultivar name of these plantings are unknown to us. The seeds may not grow true to type (so may not be weeping), and they should produce both female (berry-bearing) \u0026amp; male plants, but they are said to be easy to grow from seed. And as ours were all harvested in the state of Virginia, from mature plantings on exposed sites at the northern tip of its natural range, we expect they will be able to thrive far beyond that range in this warming world. Some yaupon are said to thrive as far north as Zone 6. Give it a try and let us know it does for you!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4739,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}'\u003eIn the future, with climate change threatening agriculture the world over — and long-lived plants like coffee \u0026amp; tea likely to be highly sensitive to the coming new extremes — not to mention the possibility of major disruptions to local economies and global trade, Americans may one day count on this resilient, drought-hardy, sand-loving plant for their daily caffeine fix.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are excited to have seeds from two forms of Yaupon (this beautiful weeping form, along with a standard upright form) in our catalogue, both from ornamental plantings at the northern part of this plant's natural range. The origin or cultivar name of these plantings are unknown to us. The seeds may not grow true to type (so may not be weeping), and they should produce both pollen-bearing \u0026amp; fruit-bearing plants, but they are said to be not all that difficult to grow from seed. And as ours were all harvested in the state of Virginia, from mature plantings on exposed sites at the northern tip of its natural range, we expect they will be able to thrive far beyond that range in this warming world. Some yaupon are said to thrive as far north as Zone 6. Give it a try and let us know it does for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;EFN EXCLUSIVE. Did you know there's a holly species native to the US Southeast that makes a tasty tea packing more caffeine than either black tea or coffee?\\n\\nIt's called Yaupon (from Yupón, a diminutive form of the #\\\\Catawban word for tree) and it's the only North American plant containing caffeine. Indigenous people long utilized it, including as part of ceremonies that involved purging — hence the botanical name: Ilex vomitoria. But contrary to that Latin, it is quite safe to consume.\\n\\nIndeed, yaupon tea, one of many drinks referred to as \\\u0026quot;black drink\\\u0026quot;, is still enjoyed for both its taste and caffeine content, and it is starting to enjoy something of a renaissance. (Its South American counterpart, a holly called Ilex paraguariensis, is already very popular the world over under its traditional name, Yerba Mate.)\\n\\nYaupon's natural range extends from Texas to Florida along the Gulf coast, and north to coastal Virginia along the Atlantic. There are disjunct populations in Arkansas and — surprisingly — in the state of Chiapas in far southern Mexico. It seems highly plausible that humans expanded its range intentionally long ago. Today it is most typically grown as an ornamental plant for its evergreen foliage \u0026amp; long-lasting bright red berries.\\n\\nIn the future, with climate change threatening agriculture the world over — and long-lived plants like coffee \u0026amp; tea likely to be highly sensitive to the coming new extremes — not to mention the possibility of major disruptions to local economies and global trade, Americans may one day count on this resilient, drought-hardy, sand-loving plant for their daily caffeine fix.\\n\\nWe are excited to have seeds from two forms of Yaupon (this beautiful weeping form, along with a standard upright form) in our catalogue, both from ornamental plantings at the northern part of this plant's natural range. The origin or cultivar name of these plantings are unknown to us. The seeds may not grow true to type (so may not be weeping), and they should produce both female (berry-bearing) \u0026amp; male plants, but they are said to be easy to grow from seed. And as ours were all harvested in the state of Virginia, from mature plantings on exposed sites at the northern tip of its natural range, we expect they will be able to thrive far beyond that range in this warming world. Some yaupon are said to thrive as far north as Zone 6. Give it a try and let us know it does for you!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4739,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e In an effort to improve your chances of success, this year we're offering unprocessed \"wet\" seed still inside the fruit. There are typically four seeds per fruit, and you will receive 10 fruits. We recommend you remove the seeds from the fruit immediately before planting so the seeds never dry out. They may benefit from some cold-moist stratification, and may exhibit some dormancy or even double dormancy, so plant them somewhere you can keep track of them for up to a couple years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;EFN EXCLUSIVE. Did you know there's a holly species native to the US Southeast that makes a tasty tea packing more caffeine than either black tea or coffee?\\n\\nIt's called Yaupon (from Yupón, a diminutive form of the #\\\\Catawban word for tree) and it's the only North American plant containing caffeine. Indigenous people long utilized it, including as part of ceremonies that involved purging — hence the botanical name: Ilex vomitoria. 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Today it is most typically grown as an ornamental plant for its evergreen foliage \u0026amp; long-lasting bright red berries.\\n\\nIn the future, with climate change threatening agriculture the world over — and long-lived plants like coffee \u0026amp; tea likely to be highly sensitive to the coming new extremes — not to mention the possibility of major disruptions to local economies and global trade, Americans may one day count on this resilient, drought-hardy, sand-loving plant for their daily caffeine fix.\\n\\nWe are excited to have seeds from two forms of Yaupon (this beautiful weeping form, along with a standard upright form) in our catalogue, both from ornamental plantings at the northern part of this plant's natural range. The origin or cultivar name of these plantings are unknown to us. The seeds may not grow true to type (so may not be weeping), and they should produce both female (berry-bearing) \u0026amp; male plants, but they are said to be easy to grow from seed. And as ours were all harvested in the state of Virginia, from mature plantings on exposed sites at the northern tip of its natural range, we expect they will be able to thrive far beyond that range in this warming world. Some yaupon are said to thrive as far north as Zone 6. Give it a try and let us know it does for you!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4739,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}'\u003eAnd we owe a big THANK YOU to our Ujamaa Cooperative Farming Alliance colleague Alexis Yamashita for harvesting this year's seed for us. 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And as ours were all harvested in the state of Virginia, from mature plantings on exposed sites at the northern tip of its natural range, we expect they will be able to thrive far beyond that range in this warming world. Some yaupon are said to thrive as far north as Zone 6. 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Indigenous people long utilized it, including as part of ceremonies that involved purging — hence the botanical name: Ilex vomitoria. But contrary to that Latin, it is quite safe to consume.\\n\\nIndeed, yaupon tea, one of many drinks referred to as \\\u0026quot;black drink\\\u0026quot;, is still enjoyed for both its taste and caffeine content, and it is starting to enjoy something of a renaissance. (Its South American counterpart, a holly called Ilex paraguariensis, is already very popular the world over under its traditional name, Yerba Mate.)\\n\\nYaupon's natural range extends from Texas to Florida along the Gulf coast, and north to coastal Virginia along the Atlantic. There are disjunct populations in Arkansas and — surprisingly — in the state of Chiapas in far southern Mexico. It seems highly plausible that humans expanded its range intentionally long ago. Today it is most typically grown as an ornamental plant for its evergreen foliage \u0026amp; long-lasting bright red berries.\\n\\nIn the future, with climate change threatening agriculture the world over — and long-lived plants like coffee \u0026amp; tea likely to be highly sensitive to the coming new extremes — not to mention the possibility of major disruptions to local economies and global trade, Americans may one day count on this resilient, drought-hardy, sand-loving plant for their daily caffeine fix.\\n\\nWe are excited to have seeds from two forms of Yaupon (this standard upright type, along with a weeping version) in our catalogue, both from ornamental plantings at the northern part of this plant's natural range. The origin or cultivar name of these plantings are unknown to us. The seeds may not grow true to type, and they should produce both female (berry-bearing) \u0026amp; male plants, but they are said to be easy to grow from seed. And as ours were all harvested in the state of Virginia, from mature plantings on exposed sites at the northern tip of its natural range, we expect they will be able to thrive far beyond that range in this warming world. Some yaupon are said to thrive as far north as Zone 6. Give it a try and let us know it does for you!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6787,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}[null,709,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":728}[null,797,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":807}'\u003eDid you know there's a holly species native to the US Southeast that makes a tasty tea packing about as much caffeine as coffee?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's called Yaupon (from \u003cem\u003eYupón\u003c\/em\u003e, a diminutive form of the Catawban word for tree) and it's the only North American plant containing caffeine. Indigenous people long utilized it, including as part of ceremonies that involved purging — hence the botanical name: \u003cem\u003eIlex vomitoria\u003c\/em\u003e. But contrary to that Latin, it is quite safe to consume and will not cause vomiting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIndeed, yaupon tea, one of many drinks referred to as \"black drink\", is still enjoyed for both its taste and caffeine content, and it is starting to enjoy something of a renaissance. (Its South American counterpart, a holly called \u003cem\u003eIlex paraguariensis\u003c\/em\u003e, is already very popular the world over under its traditional name, \u003cem\u003eYerba Mate\u003c\/em\u003e.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYaupon's natural range extends from Texas to Florida along the Gulf coast, and north to coastal Virginia along the Atlantic. There are disjunct populations in Arkansas and — surprisingly — in the state of Chiapas in far southern Mexico. 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The seeds may not grow true to type, and they should produce both fruit-bearing \u0026amp; pollen-bearing plants (this species is dioecious), but they are said to be not too difficult to grow from seed. Some yaupon are said to thrive as far north as Zone 6. Give it a try and let us know how it does for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Did you know there's a holly species native to the US Southeast that makes a tasty tea packing more caffeine than either black tea or coffee?\\n\\nIt's called Yaupon (from Yupón, a diminutive form of the #\\\\Catawban word for tree) and it's the only North American plant containing caffeine. Indigenous people long utilized it, including as part of ceremonies that involved purging — hence the botanical name: Ilex vomitoria. 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And as ours were all harvested in the state of Virginia, from mature plantings on exposed sites at the northern tip of its natural range, we expect they will be able to thrive far beyond that range in this warming world. Some yaupon are said to thrive as far north as Zone 6. Give it a try and let us know it does for you!\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6787,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,0],\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}[null,709,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":728}[null,797,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":807}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4739,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;EFN EXCLUSIVE. 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The seeds may not grow true to type (so may not be weeping), and they should produce both female (berry-bearing) \u0026amp; male plants, but they are said to be easy to grow from seed. And as ours were all harvested in the state of Virginia, from mature plantings on exposed sites at the northern tip of its natural range, we expect they will be able to thrive far beyond that range in this warming world. Some yaupon are said to thrive as far north as Zone 6. Give it a try and let us know it does for you!\u0026quot;}\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e These seeds can be tricky. 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This large perennial mallow is probably best known for being a ingredient in the precursor to the modern sugar\/gelatin blobs known as marshmallows. It has a long history is herbal medicine, used as a source of mucilage to soothe sore throats and other inflammation and irritation in the GI tract. Flowers and young leaves are also eaten, and root extracts can be mixed with sesame seeds or sunflower seeds and sugar to make the Middle Eastern dessert-snack called halva.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eGROWING TIPS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eSeed germinates better after 30 days of cold\/moist stratification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33270157541429,"sku":"0851","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/marshmallow.jpg?v=1606159398"},{"product_id":"korean-giant-mint","title":"'Superior Licorice Mint' Korean Mint","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAgastache rugosa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eEast Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImprovement status:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":515,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16773836},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Wild\"}'\u003eWild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/b\u003e~200\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination tested 08\/2025: \u003c\/b\u003e97%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife cycle:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003ePerennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"This relative of anise-hyssop looks quite similar and is equally attractive to pollinators, but has a more minty, menthol-like smell and flavor and it grows to two or three times the size (about 6’ tall in good soil and full sun). It is a popular food item in Korea, where it is called banga and is used most often in fish stews or pancakes (the famous Banga-buchimgae). In China, it is one of the 50 fundamental herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, used particularly for nausea, vomiting, and as an appetite stimulator. Hardy to Zone 7 as a perennial, but grows as a self-sowing annual in most climates. Our seed comes from Aaron Parker of Edgewood Nursery in Maine.\\n\\nGROWING TIPS: Seeds are quite small, so surface sow in pots for transplants or direct sow into a carefully prepared, well-weeded seed bed. Prefers sun to part shade, and should thrive in most soils.\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14851,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,-1726934767],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}[null,286,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":292}[null,353,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":368}'\u003eThis relative of anise-hyssop looks quite similar and is equally attractive to pollinators, but has a more minty, menthol-like smell and flavor and it grows to two or three times the size (about 6’ tall in good soil and full sun). It is a popular food item in Korea, where it is called banga and is used most often in fish stews or pancakes (the famous Banga-buchimgae). In China, it is one of the 50 fundamental herbs in traditional Chinese medicine, used particularly for nausea, vomiting, and as an appetite stimulator. Hardy to Zone 7 as a perennial, but grows as a self-sowing annual in most climates. Our seed comes from Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds in Philomath, Oregon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seeds are quite small, so surface sow in pots for transplants or direct sow into a carefully prepared, well-weeded seed bed. Prefers sun to part shade, and should thrive in most soils.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33270197452853,"sku":"0473","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/koreangiantmint.jpg?v=1606160022"},{"product_id":"garlic-chives","title":"Garlic Chives","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllium tuberosum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Sino-Mongolian steppe\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":515,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":15389148},\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSino-Mongolian steppe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImprovement status:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Landrace\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":515,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16773836},\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLandrace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/b\u003e~150\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination tested 10\/2025: \u003c\/b\u003e73%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife cycle:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA fantastic perennial edible, garlic chives have a place in any garden. The flavor is more like garlic than chives, but the plant certainly resembles chives, except it has broad and flat leaves instead of round It is similarly the leaves and flowers that are eaten (not the small bulbs). They are hugely important ingredient in East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisine, frequently used in dumplings, pancakes, soups, stir fries, and pickles. Korean people often use garlic chives to flavor kimchi. Garlic chives are sometimes grown blanched — cut to the ground and hidden from sunlight during peak growing season, producing pale yellow leaves and a subtler flavor (they are also sometimes available like this in Asian markets). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally clump-forming, we haven't seen garlic chives spread aggressively, but there are certainly reports of them doing that (largely via seed). Originally from the Sino-Mongolian steppe, garlic chives have become popular among chefs and gardeners the world over, and in turn the species has naturalized in various parts of the world, including North America. Hardy to Zone 4, they tend to die back to the ground in Zones 4-7, but will stay green year round in Zone 8 and warmer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOur seed comes from our friend Lorna Koestner of Duluth, Minnesota.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33272000086069,"sku":"0743","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/garlicchives.jpg?v=1606195684"},{"product_id":"dunphy-rhubarb","title":"'Dunphy' Rhubarb","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eMaine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImprovement status:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":515,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16773836},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Cultivar\"}'\u003eCultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/b\u003e~25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination tested 10\/2025:\u003c\/b\u003e 82%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife cycle:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e'Dunphy' is an old family heirloom rhubarb that comes to us from Aaron Parker of Edgewood Nursery in Maine. He reports that this variety has been in his partner's family for many generations. It has a pale red stem fading to green toward the leaf. Great rhubarb flavor, productive, and cold-hardy (at least to Zone 4). Seeds will display some diversity, so if you get any cool new forms you are free to slap a new name on that clone and start giving away divisions with the new name on it!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33340729229365,"sku":"0150","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/dunphyrhubarbbackedoff.jpg?v=1607633088"},{"product_id":"colorado-prickly-pear","title":"Colorado Prickly Pear","description":"\u003cstyle data-mce-fragment=\"1\" type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpuntia spp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eColorado\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status: \u003c\/strong\u003eWild\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet: \u003c\/strong\u003e~15\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBOTANICAL SAMPLE - NOT GERMINATION TESTED\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}[null,311,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":318}[null,372,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":379}[null,665,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":684}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;We really love prickly pears. While they can be annoying — the tiny barbed spines on the outside of the fruit, known as glochids, are truly horrible — they are delicious, refreshing, and beautiful. The plants are useful both as a fruit and a vegetable, since the young pads can be harvested and eaten (known as nopales in Mexico). The taxonomy of the prickly pear genus — Opuntia — is complicated, so we don't actually know the species name of any of the prickly pear accessions we offer, but we are excited to be offering this third cold-hardy prickly pear from our friend and longtime collaborator Andy Hahn in Colorado. He believes there's a good chance this is Opuntia macrorhiza. Andy found this cactus growing in the wild and reports that it has great-tasting fruit, though it's seedy (like most of them). Prickly pear fruit makes a tasty jam or syrup, but most people simply eat it raw. In our experience the seeds germinate best when planted on the surface of sandy soil given a dusting to cover them. They should be kept wet, but can be allowed to almost completely dry out between waterings. Heat helps them germinate, as does patience. The tiny cactus seedlings are adorable, at first resembling fleshy little squash seedlings, before a tiny spined tuft appears in the middle. They should be treated with care while young, but once they reach maturity they are very hard to kill, and a single pad can be removed and rooted simply by lying it on its side on the ground.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eWe really love prickly pears. While they can be annoying — the tiny barbed spines on the outside of the fruit, known as glochids, are truly horrible — they are delicious, refreshing, and beautiful. The plants are useful both as a fruit and a vegetable, since the young pads can be harvested and eaten (known as nopales in Mexico). The taxonomy of the prickly pear genus — Opuntia — is complicated, so we don't actually know the species name of any of the prickly pear accessions we offer, but we are excited to be offering this third cold-hardy prickly pear from our friend and longtime collaborator Andy Hahn in Colorado. He believes there's a good chance this is \u003cem\u003eOpuntia macrorhiza\u003c\/em\u003e. Andy found this cactus growing in the wild and reports that it has great-tasting fruit, though it's seedy (like most of them). Prickly pear fruit makes a tasty jam or syrup, but most people simply eat it raw. In our experience the seeds germinate best when planted on the surface of sandy soil given a dusting to cover them. They should be kept wet, but can be allowed to almost completely dry out between waterings. Heat helps them germinate, as does patience. The tiny cactus seedlings are adorable, at first resembling fleshy little squash seedlings, before a tiny spined tuft appears in the middle. They should be treated with care while young, but once they reach maturity they are very hard to kill, and a single pad can be removed and rooted simply by lying it on its side on the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33340741353525,"sku":"0664","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/coloradopricklypear2.jpg?v=1607634134"},{"product_id":"allport-rhubarb","title":"'Allport' Rhubarb","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":45569,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":12,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Rheum rhabarbarum\"}'\u003eRheum rhabarbarum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlymouth, New York\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImprovement status:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":515,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16773836},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Cultivar\"}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e~25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination tested 09\/2025:\u003c\/b\u003e 44%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEFN INTRODUCTION.\u003c\/strong\u003e In 2018, EFN co-founder Nate Kleinman bought a beautiful farm in Chenango County, NY from a lovely couple named Ann and Peter Allport. The Allports had long ago retired to Florida, but continued coming to the farm every summer. At a certain point it became too much for them to maintain, and Nate is very pleased they decided to sell the wonderful place to him. But the Allports still own hundreds of acres surrounding the property, mainly woods and fields, but also a small house down the hill with a little garage. It contains an old overgrown garden loaded with delicious black raspberries and quite a bit of rhubarb. Nate was driving past it one day when he noticed a few huge flower spikes. After securing permission from the Allports to take a closer look, he found the biggest rhubarb plants he'd ever seen! Some stalks were nearly three feet long, and the leaves were nearly as wide and tall too. The plants are truly beastly. He harvested a few stalks — enough to make a few pies! — shared it with some friends, and all agreed that it's as delicious as it is enormous. Ann and Peter were happy to allow Nate to return to harvest the seeds, and this EFN introduction is the happy result! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne note on growing rhubarb from seed: like most other typically clonally-propagated perennial vegetables (like asparagus, seakale, etc) rhubarb seeds will not grow \"true to type,\" meaning the seedlings will present an array of diverse forms. Back in the day, seed companies would explain the traits of the parent variety and urge customers to select for them as a way to \"maintain\" the variety, but in the end they really ended up creating more genetic diversity (which is why 'Victoria' rhubarb plants from nurseries don't always look the same). It's likely this variety began as a seedling a long time ago — the Allports said the patch was there when they bought the property — for it is certainly unique. Seeding rhubarb takes two or three years to get established, at which point the seedlings with the worst traits should be culled, while the best seedlings should be named and nurtured, on their way to becoming your own treasured heirlooms, able to be divided and shared with the people you love for generations to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start rhubarb indoors or direct seed after last frost. Be sure to keep well-weeded the first and second year — though after that it should be able to handle itself. Some seedlings will just never produce a plant worth saving, so these should be culled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhoto credit: Michaeline Picaro.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33392250912821,"sku":"0012","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/ScreenShot2021-01-04at2.42.38PM.png?v=1609789434"},{"product_id":"canada-perennial-lettuce","title":"Canada Wild Lettuce","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":45569,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":12,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Lactuca canadensis\"}'\u003eLactuca canadensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eHolyoke, Massachusetts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImprovement status:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":515,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16773836},\"12\":0}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Cultivar\"}'\u003eCultivated wild material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e~100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination tested \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e12\/2025: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e90%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Short-lived perennial or Biennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eFrom our seed source, the author, scholar, and perennial vegetable expert Eric Toensmeier: \"Our best-tasting wild lettuce, native to the central and eastern US and Canada. Can be annual, biennial, or short-lived perennial, growing as a rosette until flowering, then growing 6-8’, setting seed, and usually dying. Leaves are edible, but the best part is when it begins to produce its flower shoot. When the shoot is 12-18” tall it is delicious (leaves and stem), tasting remarkably like romaine lettuce. If you always let some go to seed, it will come up here and there around your garden for many years to come. The small yellow flowers are valuable to pollinators, and hollow stems are good overwintering and nesting spots for insects. Ordinary soils are fine, sun to part shade. USDA zones 3-9.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWounds on the plant produce a tan-colored milky sap which has been used medicinally against a variety of ailments (though often with little objective evidence to support such use) including pain, insomnia, digestion issues, spasms, and arthritis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEric's population originated with wild volunteers at his old mini-homestead in Holyoke, Massachusetts, made famous in his and Jonathan Bates' 2013 book Paradise Lot: Two Plant Geeks, One-Tenth of an Acre, and the Making of an Edible Garden Oasis in the City.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow seeds in spring, with just a bit of soil or growing medium sprinkled on top. Best direct-sown, but can be started in flats too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33392436510773,"sku":"0641","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/files\/canada_wild_lettuce.jpg?v=1766964796"},{"product_id":"m61-survivor-perennial-sorghum","title":"'M61' Perennial Sorghum","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSorghum bicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOregon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImprovement status:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Cultivar\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":515,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16773836},\"12\":0}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBreeding population\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e~40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination tested 02\/2026: \u003c\/b\u003e90%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Perennial (or Annual in colder climates)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-hyperlinkruns='{\"1\":1384,\"2\":\"http:\/\/www.experimentalfarmnetwork.org\/\"}{\"1\":1415}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":1384,\"2\":{\"2\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":1136076},\"9\":1}}{\"1\":1415}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":1061379,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":[null,2,65280],\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10,\"23\":1}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;EFN INTRODUCTION. NEW. Back in 2016 we were given two panicles (seed-heads) of 'M61' perennial sorghum grown by Sarah Kleeger and Andrew Still of Adaptive Seeds in Oregon. They got their initial seed from Tim Peters of the erstwhile Peters Seed \u0026amp; Research. It's said to be the diverse result of a cross between an annual grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor subsp. bicolor) and the weedy perennial Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense). The USDA's National Plant Germplasm System has the same variety listed as 'M6-1'. We planted three beds of it that year at the Deitrichs' farm in Elmer, NJ, and in the late spring of 2017 we noticed a single plant growing back from its roots. It happens that this particular plant had been the most vigorous and productive the year before, producing 16 seed-heads — and in its second year it was more than twice as productive, producing 36! Thankfully Nate saved all of the seed from that plant, because it didn't survive a second winter. (The low temperature during its first winter was 12 degrees Fahrenheit, while the low temperature in its second winter was just 6.) In 2019 we planted a large bed of seeds from this lone surviving plant, and sure enough the following spring we found four survivors! We also shared the seed with volunteers around the country through our collaborative online breeding project (which we encourage you to join as well, at www.ExperimentalFarmNetwork.org).\\n\\nThese seeds are a mix of seeds from the original winter-surviving plant and its descendants. We firmly believe that through rigorous selection and widespread attempts in a range of climates, this population will one day yield a reliably perennial grain sorghum capable of producing lots of food while also sequestering carbon and conserving soil. A reliable perennial grain crop like this could one day help us fight climate change and enable farmers to abandon the genetically-modified corn and soy which have become the dominant field crops across the United States, bringing with them intensive tillage, soil loss, copious use of harmful chemicals, destruction of habitat, and reduction of biodiversity. \\n\\nHelp us bring about a new paradigm in agriculture by breeding new crops like perennial sorghum. Please let us know how these incredibly exciting seeds do for you!\u0026quot;}\"\u003eBack in 2016 we were given two panicles (seed-heads) of 'M61' perennial sorghum grown by Sarah Kleeger and Andrew Still of Adaptive Seeds in Oregon. They got their initial seed from Tim Peters of the erstwhile Peters Seed \u0026amp; Research. It's said to be the diverse result of a cross between an annual grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor subsp. bicolor) and the weedy perennial Johnsongrass (Sorghum halepense). The USDA's National Plant Germplasm System has the same variety listed as 'M6-1'. We planted three beds of it that year at the Deitrichs' farm in Elmer, NJ, and in the late spring of 2017 we noticed a single plant growing back from its roots. It happens that this particular plant had been the most vigorous and productive the year before, producing 16 seed-heads — and in its second year it was more than twice as productive, producing 36! Thankfully Nate saved all of the seed from that plant, because it didn't survive a second winter. (The low temperature during its first winter was 12 degrees Fahrenheit, while the low temperature in its second winter was just 6.) In 2019 we planted a large bed of seeds from this lone surviving plant, and sure enough the following spring we found four survivors! We also shared the seed with volunteers around the country through our collaborative online breeding project (which we encourage you to join as well, at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.citsci.org\/organizations\/experimental-farm-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.citsci.org\/organizations\/experimental-farm-network\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/citsci.org\/organizations\/experimental-farm-network\/\"\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile we previously offered seeds from our NJ population (as 'M61 Survivor'), this year we are offering the full original population from our friends at Adaptive. We firmly believe that through rigorous selection and widespread attempts in a range of climates, this population will one day yield a reliably perennial grain sorghum capable of producing lots of food while also sequestering carbon and conserving soil. A reliable perennial grain crop like this could one day help us fight climate change and enable farmers to abandon the genetically-modified corn and soy which have become the dominant field crops across the United States, bringing with them intensive tillage, soil loss, copious use of harmful chemicals, destruction of habitat, and reduction of biodiversity. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelp us bring about a new paradigm in agriculture by breeding new crops like perennial sorghum. 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We got a number of cuttings of a variety of elderberries at the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service winter conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a few years ago, and 'Wyldewood 2' proved to be the most vigorous and productive by far once established in New Jersey. In 2020 it produced a bumper crop of berries, which we processed into an immune-boosting syrup, but not before we removed the seeds in order to be able to offer them to you!\\n\\nThere is not a lot of elderberry diversity on the market these days, meaning the growing elderberry industry is potentially susceptible to emerging pests and diseases. Since elderberries produce very little unless grown in the presence of another variety (that blooms at the same time), it is important to grow at least two or three or four different varieties. Each of the seeds in each packet we sell will produce a unique elderberry. Given how little breeding work is being done, you very well could grow the next important American elderberry cultivar (or, if you have European elderberries around, the next important hybrid cultivar!).\\n\\nSeeds likely benefit from cold, moist stratification for 30-60 days before attempting to germinate. Seedlings should be coddled for their first year or two, after which they should be just as vigorous as any other elderberry, and will be easy to propagate by cuttings.\\n\\nLet us know if you grow any wonderful new varieties from these seeds!\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;6\u0026quot;:1}\"\u003e'Wyldewood 2' was developed by Wyldewood Cellars — an elderberry farm, nursery, and winery — in Mulvane, Kansas, in collaboration with Kansas State University and the University of Missouri. We got a number of cuttings of a variety of elderberries at the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service winter conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a few years ago, and 'Wyldewood 2' proved to be the most vigorous and productive by far once established in New Jersey. In 2020 it produced a bumper crop of berries, which we processed into an immune-boosting syrup, but not before we removed the seeds in order to be able to offer them to you!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere is not a lot of elderberry diversity on the market these days, meaning the growing elderberry industry is potentially susceptible to emerging pests and diseases. Since elderberries produce very little unless grown in the presence of another variety (that blooms at the same time), it is important to grow at least two or three or four different varieties. Each of the seeds in each packet we sell will produce a unique elderberry. Given how little breeding work is being done, you very well could grow the next important American elderberry cultivar (or, if you have European elderberries around, the next important hybrid cultivar!).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Wyldewood 2' was developed by Wyldewood Cellars — an elderberry farm, nursery, and winery — in Mulvane, Kansas, in collaboration with Kansas State University and the University of Missouri. We got a number of cuttings of a variety of elderberries at the Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service winter conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a few years ago, and 'Wyldewood 2' proved to be the most vigorous and productive by far once established in New Jersey. In 2020 it produced a bumper crop of berries, which we processed into an immune-boosting syrup, but not before we removed the seeds in order to be able to offer them to you!\\n\\nThere is not a lot of elderberry diversity on the market these days, meaning the growing elderberry industry is potentially susceptible to emerging pests and diseases. Since elderberries produce very little unless grown in the presence of another variety (that blooms at the same time), it is important to grow at least two or three or four different varieties. Each of the seeds in each packet we sell will produce a unique elderberry. Given how little breeding work is being done, you very well could grow the next important American elderberry cultivar (or, if you have European elderberries around, the next important hybrid cultivar!).\\n\\nSeeds likely benefit from cold, moist stratification for 30-60 days before attempting to germinate. Seedlings should be coddled for their first year or two, after which they should be just as vigorous as any other elderberry, and will be easy to propagate by cuttings.\\n\\nLet us know if you grow any wonderful new varieties from these seeds!\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;6\u0026quot;:1}\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease let us know if you grow any wonderful new varieties from these seeds!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS: \u003c\/strong\u003eSeeds likely benefit from cold, moist stratification for 30-60 days before attempting to germinate. Seedlings should be coddled for their first year or two, after which they should be just as vigorous as any other elderberry, and will be easy to propagate by cuttings. With a limited supply of seeds and the time it takes to stratify seeds and wait for germination, we decided to offer these seeds as botanical samples. 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What we can say definitively is that we have serious doubts about this corn originating in Oaxaca, the beautiful, culturally diverse state in Southern Mexico. Home to speakers of well over 100 indigenous languages, birthplace of world-famous foods like molé, and the location of incredible archaeological sites like Monte Alban, Oaxaca is truly one-of-a-kind. EFN co-founder Nate Kleinman takes over the story from here: \\n\\nI spent some pivotal weeks of my life in Oaxaca — during the tail-end of the peoples' uprising there in early 2007 — so it will always have a special place in my heart. I would love to be able to verify that 'Oaxacan Green Dent' is a Oaxacan variety, but I can find no evidence that this corn actually originates there, other than a brief claim repeated over and over again in seed catalogues. Most seed sources say something like this about it: 'Cultivated for centuries by Zapotec Indians in Southern Mexico, used for green tamales and tortillas.' It sounds thoroughly plausible. But no sources indicate where in Oaxaca it came from, or from which branch of Zapotec people. Due to the historic isolation between communities and the long time scales involved in Zapotec cultural history, here are dozens of different Zapotec peoples, and some 64 extant Zapotec languages, many of them mutually unintelligible from each other (for instance, speakers of Yatee Zapotec likely would not be able to understand spakers of Mitla Zapotec or Zaachila Zapotec or Solteco Zapotec), so why was this information not ever included in the story of this corn? Further, there seems to be no record of any corn like this actually growing in Oaxaca, nor are there credible stories of travelers encountering Oaxacan farmers growing a corn that resembles this one, or bringing back samples of any similar corn. This type of dent corn is most likely a modern strain related to (and possibly derived from) 'Reid's Yellow Dent,' developed in the US in mid-1800s (dent corns were developed in the US from crosses between gourdseed corn and northern flint corns). Finally, and most crucially, there is an almost identical corn in the USDA collection called 'ES Green Dent' — which is where the story gets more interesting.\\n\\nErnest Strubbe was a well-known figure in Stevens County, a rural patch of western Minnesota. He's most widely remembered as a conservationist, educator, wildlife artist, ornithologist, and photographer, with a true passion for birds. Less well known is that he was a farmer and plant breeder. A newspaper once called him \\\u0026quot;a jack of all trades and a master of most of them.\\\u0026quot; On his patch of ground in tiny Alberta, Minnesota, he spent decades playing around with corn, and some of his work is still around today, including 'Fire Pink Calico,' 'Hawkeye Gold,' and his 'Bloody Butcher Northern' selection (which may be circulating mainly as just 'Bloody Butcher' today, though that variety is much older). According to the USDA's database, when Strubbe donated 'Ernest Strubbe's Green Dent' corn (marked down as 'ES Green Dent') to the government collection in 1977, he had been selecting it for some 40 years. It seems likely it came from a cross between a yellow dent corn and a blue corn (surprise surprise!), or possibly from a progenitor population of what is now known as 'Earth Tones Dent' corn, a beautiful multi-colored pastel dent corn that features green kernels and is overall quite similar.\\n\\nMy earliest memory of seeing and growing this variety was from packets of Seeds of Change seeds in the 1990s. William Woys Weaver believes they introduced it as well, and was responsible for first instilling doubts in me about this variety, while his colleague Stephen Smith has done extensive research and come to the same conclusion. Seeds of Change didn't come into existence until 1989, and Ernest Strubbe had passed away three years earlier, so it's possible someone there knowingly changed the name to make it more marketable and \\\u0026quot;exotic\\\u0026quot; than 'ES Green Dent,' believing that with Strubbe's passing no one would ever notice. Or perhaps someone else made this change and then the seeds made their way to Seeds of Change. It's unclear who first slapped the word \\\u0026quot;Oaxacan\\\u0026quot; on it, but Stephen reports that even his contacts in the corn community in Mexico are baffled by the existence of this corn.\\n\\nPerhaps we are wrong, and something amazing and unexpected really did come out of Oaxaca in the form of this corn. If anyone has any evidence for or against our theory, please bring it forward. (A simple PCR test could confirm it, but who can afford that?) But despite the mysterious provenance and likely incorrect name, this really is a wonderful corn, and it does make great green tamales or tortillas!\\n\\nOur seed was grown by Brennan Henry Allsworth of Whistlepig Farm in Boise, Idaho — which is one more indication of this corn's likely origin in Minnesota, rather than Oaxaca: this is a short-season corn, ripening from between 70 and 90 days, while most corns from Oaxaca take far longer than that (and many of them won't even ripen at all this far north due to day length sensitivity).\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}[null,468,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":474}[null,638,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":2435}[null,2437,{\"6\":1}]{\"1\":4540}'\u003eMonkey Puzzle is the common name given by some long-dead Englishman to this extraordinary Chilean pine relative (he's said to have remarked something along the lines of \"that tree would puzzle even a monkey trying to climb it!\"). It was and largely remains a curiosity in most places outside its native range, grown as an ornamental specimen tree in botanical gardens and front yards around the world (especially in the UK, where it thrives), but this means we non-Chileans have been overlooking the most important use of this tree: food!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndigenous Chileans, particularly the Mapuche people, have been eating Monkey Puzzle seeds for thousands of years. Resembling pine nuts, but more like chestnuts in flavor and texture, they are three or four times the length of the average pine nut, and probably at least ten times larger by weight. Seed flesh is starchy and low in oil. They are born on 8-inch diameter cones with up to 300 seeds per cone. The cones remain on the tree but release nuts as they ripen, making them relatively easy to harvest right off the ground. What's more, individual trees can live and be productive for over a thousand years! The only downside to using this tree in agriculture (as with other conifers) is that it can take 20+ years to reach bearing age. Male trees, however, often begin flowering at an earlier age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur seed was harvested from plantings in the Seattle area by our great friend and collaborator Chris Homanics. Despite this tree's obvious merits, a number of fruitful Monkey Puzzles in Washington and Oregon have been cut down in recent years, and as such it has become increasingly difficult to locate trees from which to collect seed. Thankfully Chris is on the case, and we hope to make offering these a regular occurrence. The seeds are not likely to keep beyond this season, so we urge you to plant whatever you buy before this spring!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNOTE: These seeds have been treated with a weak hydrogen peroxide solution (2700 ppm) to prevent mold growth, which is Chris' standard practice at this point for both monkey puzzle seeds and chestnut seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eINSTRUCTIONS: These are fresh seeds harvested in late summer 2025. If you wish to start them indoors right away, you should have the best luck chilling them in your fridge for a week before starting them. If you wish to start them in the spring, and therefore plan to store them for an extended period in the fridge, place them in a moistened bag with or without media. The tag-end of the seed is prone to forest mold, so check on them every so often and rinse occasionally.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThey should last many months. Best planted in a greenhouse or warm locale when temperatures reach into the 70’s – similar to tomatoes. Monkey Puzzle seems to do fine in a normal potting mix but could benefit from an acidic potting-soil mix. Choose deep pots like 2-gallon pots or tree pots or band pots that have root pruning holes, as they establish a deep taproot early. Plant by pushing the pointed tip into soil until the rounded “top” and “tag” is poking above the soil level. [Nate has also had good luck lining them up like sardines, reversing direction with each one, on the surface of a lightly moistened peat-based growing medium half-filling a gallon zip-lock bag — with the bag sealed, the young trees will thrive for up to a year until being repotted or planted out.] Once established in their nursery pot for 1-2 years, they can be carefully transplanted to the field. Despite their fearsome appearance, they should be protected from critters who may nevertheless rip them from the ground to munch on their swelling taproots. Trees can tolerate heavy clay soils but not standing water which can cause the roots to succumb to disease. Best planted in a full sun area, but will accept partial shade as well. Provide irrigation during dry spells for the first few years until establishment, but once established, Monkey Puzzles are very drought-resistant. (Cuttings can be rooted, but similar to other pines, this process is difficult and takes a long time to callus and establish roots. Superior trees have been successfully veneer-grafted onto seedling stock, though we have never seen this done in person.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis species is well-adapted to USDA Zones 7–9 in sites with full sun and regular moisture. With extra care it is possible in zone 6 as there are some older established trees in colder areas (like the mountains at the New York\/New Jersey border and Longwood Gardens in Pennsylvania). Monkey Puzzle is especially viable for maritime bioregions with low heat units during the growing season. It’s no surprise it grows well in the Pacific Northwest from Vancouver Island to Northern California. There are also quite a few mature trees in the British Isles and France. For reference, in its native environment, it is usually found on mineral-rich acidic volcanic ash soils with low nitrogen and it typically associates with endomycorrhizal fungi (unlike pine trees, which associate with ectomycorrhizal fungi). But, like pine, it may benefit from spreading duff from an established Monkey Puzzle tree if you happen to have one nearby. You are encouraged to plant at least several trees per locale within several hundred feet with good line-of-sight to produce nuts. Normal tree care is necessary, such as mowing, weeding, mulching, and adequate irrigation while establishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe strongly recommend you buy at least 5 or 10 seeds, as they may not all germinate successfully, they may sprout but then meet an untimely end, and you will want to have at least one mature pollen-producing tree and one nut-producing tree eventually. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBelow is a monograph written by our source for these seeds about the history and potential of this amazing tree.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e_____________________________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA TREE BRONTOSAURUS COULD NOT BROWSE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eby Chris Homanics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMonkey Puzzle (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria araucana\u003c\/em\u003e) - Piñonero, Chilean Pine, Pehuén\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhat’s for dinner? Tonight I’m roasting Monkey Puzzle nuts, a relatively obscure relative of pines which originated in South America but has been planted here and there along the west coast as well as elsewhere in the US. Instead of an oily center like the related pine nuts, the flesh is starchy like a chestnut or potato, seasoned with a dash of pine nut oil. With a very pleasant mouth feel which is slightly chewy in all the right ways, its moist flesh melts away in your mouth. Quite appealing, they leave you longing for another. But, unlike the often diminutive size of the pine nut, these seeds are much larger measuring about 1.5in long and are about as narrow as a finger. The nuts which are an attractive shiny reddish light brown hue have a paper-like shell akin to a chestnut. Also like the chestnut, once roasted, the shell is easily shattered away revealing a delicious nutmeat which can be easily pulled out and removed. When raw they can be prepared by cutting away the shell for a crunchy and slightly sweet snack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTraditionally, the Pehuén is a sacred tree to the Mapuche people who roast or boil these nuts or grind them into flour to make bread. An alcoholic drink called ‘mudai’ is also made from the nuts and is used in traditional ceremony. The botanical name Araucaria derives from a Spanish name for the Mapuche people, ‘Araucari, who inhabit a region of the Andean mountains of south-central Chilé to southwestern Argentina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrowing eventually to 200 ft tall and beyond, the Monkey Puzzle stands tall with a rigidly straight stature and a steep narrow pyramidal form, giving it a commanding presence in the landscape. Its graceful cylindrical branches bifurcate and spread out in well-spaced upward arcs, bouncing and swaying in the gusts of wind. These branches are protected by whorls (verticils) of sharp, fibrous, scale-like triangular leaves. Thick flaky bark insulates it well from fire regimes. It's the hardiest species within the Araucaria genus, often found growing in higher altitude mountain valleys. These trees have an average lifespan easily spanning hundreds of years. The oldest known representative of the species was core-dated to 1,021 years old, with several more coming close to that.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAraucaria araucana is almost always dioecious, with seed-bearing and pollen-bearing cones born on separate trees. Though monoecious trees are rumored to exist, I have never observed them. Female seed-bearing cones are some of the largest amongst the Conifers rivaling the Coulter Pine (\u003cem\u003ePinus coulteri\u003c\/em\u003e) with male cones being characteristically narrower. Female nut-bearing trees typically take 20 years to produce seed, with about 40 years for good production. Male trees however typically begin flowering much sooner (one tree in Olympia, Washington began flowering after only 8 years). The trees are wind-pollinated and should be planted within 200 feet of each other with a good line-of-sight. Males seem to be slightly more common so make sure to plant at least four to have good chances of having both sexes. This is a long-term tree crop for our future generations!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCones tree-ripen in waning heat of late summer making it fit a niche crop for the market as an early-season chestnut-like starchy nut crop. As the cone dries, its scales loosen and the seeds shatter freely. As the tree branches shake in the wind, the small wings on the seeds help scatter the seed far from the mother tree. With the genera, an even more stark example of this trait can be seen with the New Caledonia species \u003cem\u003eAraucaria montana\u003c\/em\u003e which releases seeds that helicopter and flutter in the wind similar to maple.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhile there are quite a few New Caledonia species, none appear to be worthwhile nut crops nor hardy in temperate regions. However, other species worth exploring are the Bunya-Bunya (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria bidwillii\u003c\/em\u003e) which is adapted to zone 9 or higher. But, most promising is the Paraná Pine (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) which is classified in the same section of the Araucaria genera and though is from Brazil it is surprisingly hardy and worth planting more extensively. There is at least one surviving planting in Seattle of all places! I have seen several trees including established trees in Oregon and a number in Northern California. Further, Monkey Puzzle hybrids with A. angustifolia apparently exist and would be worth exploring as they may confer precocity or monoecious plants with both male and female cones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis utilitarian species has a long history of use for food, medicine, and wood products. The dry-weight breakdown of the nutmeat is 64% Starch, 25% Dietary Fiber, 7% Sugars, 2% Oils, and 1% Protein. A majority of the starch is easily-digestible glucose-based polysaccharides, while 42% of starch is amylose, a resistant form of starch making it lower on the glycemic index than many starch-based foods. The related Paraná or Pinhão (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria angustifolia\u003c\/em\u003e) was found to have a nutritional analysis (mg\/100g): Phosphorus 103mg, Magnesium 55mg, Calcium 13mg, Zinc .8mg, Copper .3mg, and Iron .7mg. The tree also has some traditional uses for the resin which include dressing wounds, treating bruises, and ulcers. The nuts, particularly the shells, are high in quercetin, a flavonoid which acts as a zinc ionophore and has antiviral activity against viruses including COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2). This species has prebiotic and antimicrobial properties as well. The timber is softwood with straight grain, light brown in color, with occasional red\/yellow hues, odorless. Easily to work and turnable. A specialty wood with possible usages in furniture, plywood, and turned objects, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eLong ago, ancestors of this tree towered above the earthbound dinosaurs, while flying reptiles and early avians flew amongst the branches, and comparatively small mammals scurried below. An early pine relative in the order of the Pinales, it’s impressive that this lineage is still with us today some 175 million years later after enduring a myriad of wild planetary climatic swings and major extinction events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEarlier relatives of the Monkey Puzzle offered a softer, more palatable forage for long-necked dinosaurs. Imagine something akin to everyone’s favorite indoor conifer — the Norfolk Pine (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria heterophylla\u003c\/em\u003e) — the oft-used stand-in Christmas tree here in the US. During the Late Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary (~ 66 mya, or million-years-ago) it is speculated that in response to this predation, the Monkey Puzzle developed sharp, fibrous, scale-like triangular leaves, perhaps lending to its existential durability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Araucariaceae family lineage was a dominant forest canopy species in the tropical jungles and subtropical forests across not only the former supercontinent Gondwana — Antarctica (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria fildesensis\u003c\/em\u003e 56-38 mya), Australia, and South America (Araucaria mirabilis 160 mya) — but fossils of relatives have also been found in China, Japan\/Russia (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria nipponensis\u003c\/em\u003e 100-66 mya), Arizona, Europe, and Madagascar (\u003cem\u003eAraucaria sp.\u003c\/em\u003e ~220 mya). This was once a globally ubiquitous plant family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAs we follow the Araucaria backwards in time, we come to a living fossil tree called the Wollemi Pine (\u003cem\u003eWollemi nobilis\u003c\/em\u003e) which was found extant growing in a small valley in New South Wales, Australia circa 1994. Nearly identical fossils dating to the beginning of the Jurassic (~200 mya) have been found elsewhere on the continent. Wollemi appears to be close to the divergence point where one branch leads to Araucaria, Yellowwood\/Plum Pine (Podocarpaceae), Umbrella Pine (Sciadopitys verticillata), Yews (Taxaceae), and Cypress (Cupressaceae), while the other branch evolved to become the Pines, Cedar, Fir, Spruce, etc (Pinaceae). Interestingly, part of a broader lineage called the Cordaites which gave rise to the Ginkgo — the progenitor of the true-flowering plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eSpeaking of these Cordaites, the Araucaria lineage first appears amongst petrified remains of an ancient Arizona fossilized forest dating to the Late Triassic (237-201 mya). There were discovered remains of one of the oldest ancient conifer fossils ever found. In 1905, John Muir described that the structure of the fossilized wood happened to bear some resemblance to the wood structure of Araucaria. Unfortunately, the massive volcanic hot ash flow which preserved these fossils happened with such force that it either burnt off or shredded all the leaves of this forest. Among the oak tree and other fossils, \u003cem\u003eWoodworthia arizonica\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eAraucarioxylon arizonicum\u003c\/em\u003e (probably actually multiple species) are found. \u003cem\u003eWoodworthia\u003c\/em\u003e was unusual in that it had a trunk which was covered in vegetative nodules along its trunk — perhaps as a sacrifice to foraging Dinosaurs or as a fire adaption?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Araucaria genus seems to have had its apogee around the Late Cretaceous-Tertiary boundary (~66 mya), afterward significantly shrinking as ice sheets advanced over a rapidly cooling planet due to a precipitous drop in carbon dioxide levels. Several factors likely have led to extinctions and range restrictions in the Araucariaceae family. In the deeper past, as continental drift broke apart the supercontinent Gondwana, once ideal geographic bioregions drifted further from the equator and into colder temperate climes. In the Northern Hemisphere this was likely a large factor in the eventual extinction of species there. In the Southern Hemisphere, as the species compositions of jungle environments changed, Araucaria may have been crowded out by the proliferation of true-flowering hardwood trees that were able to better dominate as climax species. While in other environments where contemporary conifers tend to dominate, they were perhaps again out-competed by the arrival of better-adapted conifer species. Later, in the Quaternary period (2.58 mya to 11,000 ya), as large macro-mammals began to go extinct, many large-seeded species and masting species (i.e. nut-bearing) began disappearing. Range restrictions also occurred as rodent or rodent-like symbionts were removed along with their dispersal habits. In recent times, large-scale ecological changes and over-harvesting caused by humans have further restricted the range of Monkey Puzzle trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHowever, Araucaria persisted, albeit range-restricted in the Southern Hemisphere continents of Australia, South America, and the South Pacific. New Caledonia is the current biodiversity hotspot, an island archipelago in the middle of the Pacific which broke free from Australia and became isolated around 66 million years ago. Among the many unique and bizarre species that find these rocks home, a substantial number of both surviving and recently radiated species persist. These are good candidates for conservation in tropical climates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMonkey Puzzle is now listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List and is steadily disappearing from the mountainous Andean slopes of South America. We have a responsibility to preserve this species by creating conservation plantings around the temperate world, utilizing both its nuts and lumber: preservation through human interaction and dissemination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s my great hope that by offering these seeds here more and more people will come to appreciate the grace, beauty, and utility of this remarkable tree — and we will play a role in ensuring its survival for future generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"7 seeds for $9.45 ($1.35 each)","offer_id":44751333326901,"sku":"0870","price":9.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"15 seeds for $18.75 ($1.25 each)","offer_id":44751333359669,"sku":"0871","price":18.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"30 seeds for $34.50 ($1.15 each)","offer_id":44751333392437,"sku":"0872","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 seeds for $50 ($1 each)","offer_id":44751333425205,"sku":"0873","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 seeds for $80 ($0.80 each)","offer_id":44953663111221,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"500 seeds for $250 ($0.50 each)","offer_id":44953663143989,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/20200904_105719.jpg?v=1618337236"},{"product_id":"common-milkweed","title":"Common Milkweed (Minnesota Ecotype)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepias syriaca\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnited States and Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImprovement status:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e~100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination tested 09\/2025:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/b\u003ePerennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;3' H x 2' W. 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Cold stratify 30 days, or fall direct seed outside.\u0026quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":771,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16770457},\"11\":3,\"12\":0}'\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur seed was scrounged for by our friend \u003c\/span\u003eLorna Koestner from the wild population of milkweed at her homestead just outside of Duluth, MN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;3' H x 2' W. Medium to Dry Soil. Full to Part Sun. Pink blooms June-Aug. Monarch host plant. Pollinator magnet. Spreads with rhizomes. 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It produces leeks with long well-wrapped shafts and strong upright leaves. When cooked, the flesh becomes tender and melting and quite delicious. We've previously sold seeds from a perennial selection that came from this population, so keep an eye out for plants that stick around through many winters (leeks produce little bulbs called \\\u0026quot;offsets\\\u0026quot; that resemble small cloves of garlic; leaving the roots and bottom of the leek in the ground at harvest increases the likelihood of plants surviving for multiple seasons).\\n\\nThese seeds, like the 'Delft Perpetual' variety we sold in 2021, come to us from Wild Garden Seeds in Philomath, Oregon.\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;6\u0026quot;:1}\"\u003e'Delft' is a winter leek from the Dutch city of the same name (famous for its blue-painted pottery known as Delftware). It produces leeks with long well-wrapped shafts and strong upright leaves. When cooked, the flesh becomes tender and melting and quite delicious. 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It's great for any recipe calling for scallion or green onion, and is especially well suited to Asian cookery. This is a very cold hardy perennial variety that should have no problem surviving winter temperatures well below 0 degrees (Fahrenheit!) with no protection. \\n\\nOur seeds come from our friend at Wild Garden Seeds in Philomath, Oregon.\\n\\nGROWING TIPS: Space seed in 1\/4 to 1\/2 inch rows 14-18\\\u0026quot; apart. Plant just below soil surface. To establish perennial beds, thin direct-seeded rows to leave best plants 6\\\u0026quot; apart. These will enlarge as they grow into clumps.\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;6\u0026quot;:1}\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlagpole', as the name indicates, is a very large straight tall scallion. It's great for any recipe calling for scallion or green onion, and is especially well suited to Asian cookery. 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The root is known as \\\"Huang-qin\\\", and it has been used for ailments from diarrhoea to high blood pressure, chronic hepatitis to threatened miscarriage. It has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects as well. The plant can be eaten as a vegetable when young, and the leaves are dried to make tea. It also happens to be a beautiful garden flower. It puts on a show starting in July for a couple months, and pollinators love it.\"}'\u003eBaikal Skullcap is one of the 50 fundamental herbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The root is known as \"Huang-qin\", and it has been used for ailments from diarrhea to high blood pressure, chronic hepatitis to threatened miscarriage. It has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects as well. The plant can be eaten as a vegetable when young, and the leaves are dried to make tea. It also happens to be a beautiful garden flower. It puts on a show starting in July for a couple months, and pollinators love it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":6659,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0,\"14\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":2236962},\"15\":\"Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Baikal Skullcap is one of the 50 fundamental herbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The root is known as \\\"Huang-qin\\\", and it has been used for ailments from diarrhoea to high blood pressure, chronic hepatitis to threatened miscarriage. It has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects as well. The plant can be eaten as a vegetable when young, and the leaves are dried to make tea. It also happens to be a beautiful garden flower. 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It's also called Japanese Wild Parsley, which pretty well describes its flavor — though some note hints of other tastes, including celery, cilantro, and chervil (all of which are in the same family). I think it tastes mildly of parsley, but mainly just tastes green and fresh. In Japan, mitsuba indeed grows wild. Apparently it can reach two or three feet in height in its natural habitat, which is damp, temperate woodlands (it is cold hardy to USDA zone 5 or even 4). If grown in full sun, the leaves are pretty yellow and the flavor rather bitter. Grown in shade, it is green, mild, and delicious. It can take well to container culture as well.\\n\\nAs a shade-loving perennial vegetable, we think it's a criminally underutilized plant. While it won't get as tall in your garden (1 or 2 feet is normal), it is easy to establish and take care of as it grows. It has pretty little white flowers. The leaves are the most commonly eaten part, and they're usually eaten raw since cooking makes it bitter, but the root is also edible and the seeds can be used for seasoning (think celery seed, but not quite). We've found fresh mitsuba plants, with roots still attached, for sale in a handful of Japanese markets in the US. It is traditionally used as an edible garnish with sushi.\\n\\nIn fact, its association with sushi has led to a funny development: it's said that the little green plastic \\\u0026quot;leaves\\\u0026quot; that sometimes separate supermarket sushi from the pickled ginger and wasabi its served with actually is a bastardized form of mitsuba! Since it's not so widely grown, real mitsuba is hard to come by, but sadly plastic is not!\\n\\nWe're excited to play a role in finding a wider audience for this great Japanese perennial vegetable! Our seeds come from  the great seed farmers at Restoration Seeds in Oregon.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eMitsuba means \"three leaves\" in Japanese, and that indeed descibes its appearance pretty well. It's also called Japanese Wild Parsley, which pretty well describes its flavor — though some note hints of other tastes, including celery, cilantro, and chervil (all of which are in the same family). I think it tastes mildly of parsley, but mainly just tastes green and fresh. In Japan, mitsuba indeed grows wild. Apparently it can reach two or three feet in height in its natural habitat, which is damp, temperate woodlands (it is cold hardy to USDA zone 5 or even 4). If grown in full sun, the leaves are pretty yellow and the flavor rather bitter. Grown in shade, it is green, mild, and delicious. It can take well to container culture as well.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs a shade-loving perennial vegetable, we think it's a criminally underutilized plant. While it won't get as tall in your garden (1 or 2 feet is normal), it is easy to establish and take care of as it grows. It has pretty little white flowers. The leaves are the most commonly eaten part, and they're usually eaten raw since cooking makes it bitter, but the root is also edible and the seeds can be used for seasoning (think celery seed, but not quite). We've found fresh mitsuba plants, with roots still attached, for sale in a handful of Japanese markets in the US. It is traditionally used as an edible garnish with sushi.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn fact, its association with sushi has led to a funny development: it's said that the little green plastic \"leaves\" that sometimes separate supermarket sushi from the pickled ginger and wasabi its served with actually is a bastardized form of mitsuba! Since it's not so widely grown, real mitsuba is hard to come by, but sadly plastic is not!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Mitsuba means \\\u0026quot;three leaves\\\u0026quot; in Japanese, and that indeed descibes its appearance pretty well. It's also called Japanese Wild Parsley, which pretty well describes its flavor — though some note hints of other tastes, including celery, cilantro, and chervil (all of which are in the same family). I think it tastes mildly of parsley, but mainly just tastes green and fresh. In Japan, mitsuba indeed grows wild. Apparently it can reach two or three feet in height in its natural habitat, which is damp, temperate woodlands (it is cold hardy to USDA zone 5 or even 4). If grown in full sun, the leaves are pretty yellow and the flavor rather bitter. Grown in shade, it is green, mild, and delicious. It can take well to container culture as well.\\n\\nAs a shade-loving perennial vegetable, we think it's a criminally underutilized plant. While it won't get as tall in your garden (1 or 2 feet is normal), it is easy to establish and take care of as it grows. It has pretty little white flowers. The leaves are the most commonly eaten part, and they're usually eaten raw since cooking makes it bitter, but the root is also edible and the seeds can be used for seasoning (think celery seed, but not quite). We've found fresh mitsuba plants, with roots still attached, for sale in a handful of Japanese markets in the US. It is traditionally used as an edible garnish with sushi.\\n\\nIn fact, its association with sushi has led to a funny development: it's said that the little green plastic \\\u0026quot;leaves\\\u0026quot; that sometimes separate supermarket sushi from the pickled ginger and wasabi its served with actually is a bastardized form of mitsuba! Since it's not so widely grown, real mitsuba is hard to come by, but sadly plastic is not!\\n\\nWe're excited to play a role in finding a wider audience for this great Japanese perennial vegetable! Our seeds come from  the great seed farmers at Restoration Seeds in Oregon.\u0026quot;}\"\u003eWe're excited to play a role in finding a wider audience for this great Japanese perennial vegetable! 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We just need more people to grow it! Skirret is a root vegetable in the carrot family. Each plant produces a cluster of sweet, 5-8\\\u0026quot; long white roots. The flavor of the raw roots — which can be grated into salads, sliced for crudites, or simply munched on out of hand — is in the carrots, parsnip, root-parsley deparment. It gets sweeter with cooking, much like those other root veggies, and it can likewise be boiled, stewed, roasted, fried, or added to soups or stir fries. Wikipedia has a fun compendium of historical skirret recipes worth looking it, including this simple one: \\\u0026quot;When boiled and served with butter, the roots form a dish, declared by the seventeenth-century agriculturist John Worlidge in 1682, to be 'the sweetest, whitest, and most pleasant of roots'.\\\u0026quot; \\n\\nWhile skirret traces its roots to China, it seems to have reached peak popularity in Europe durring the Middle Ages (at least as far as we can tell from this European colonial outpost). It likely reached Europe before Roman times, and Pliny the Elder mentioned that it was a favorite of the Emporer Tiberias (though the word used \\\u0026quot;siser,\\\u0026quot; may actually have meant parsnip or carrot). Before sugar from sugar cane and sugar beets became popular, skirret was a major source of sweetness for Europeans. The Dutch still call it \\\u0026quot;suikerwortel\\\u0026quot; and the Germans \\\u0026quot;zuckerwurzel\\\u0026quot;, both of which mean \\\u0026quot;sugar root.\\\u0026quot; The roasted root makes a good chicory-like coffee substitute. It was also used medicinally, for indigestion, liver problems, and urinary issues. John Gerard, in his famous 1633 book about herbs (Herball, or General Historie of Plantes) noted that it can \\\u0026quot;provoke lust\\\u0026quot;!\\n\\nHarvest after light frost for the best flavor. It's recommended to emove the woody core of older plants before cooking because it can be difficult to remove later. Store like parsnips and carrots.\\n\\nGROWING TIPS: Start in flats (or in ground, if you're diligent) and keep in a well-weeded protected spot for at least the first year. Eventually it will mature into a dense stand, especially if it has a lot of moisture. Skirret just loves a damp corner of the garden — and this makes it easier to harvest the roots as well. If you leave chunks of root and crown in the ground when you harvest the plants will keep coming back year after year. Hardy to Zone 3!\u0026quot;}\"\u003eSkirret is one of those rare perennial vegetables that needs no further breeding work to be an excellent potential staple crop. We just need more people to grow it! Skirret is a root vegetable in the carrot family. Each plant produces a cluster of sweet, 5-8\" long white roots. The flavor of the raw roots — which can be grated into salads, sliced for crudites, or simply munched on out of hand — is in the carrots, parsnip, root-parsley deparment. It gets sweeter with cooking, much like those other root veggies, and it can likewise be boiled, stewed, roasted, fried, or added to soups or stir fries. Wikipedia has a fun compendium of historical skirret recipes worth looking it, including this simple one: \"When boiled and served with butter, the roots form a dish, declared by the seventeenth-century agriculturist John Worlidge in 1682, to be 'the sweetest, whitest, and most pleasant of roots'.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile skirret traces its roots to China, it seems to have reached peak popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages (at least as far as we can tell from this European colonial outpost). It likely reached Europe before Roman times, and Pliny the Elder mentioned that it was a favorite of the Emperor Tiberias (though the word used \"siser,\" may actually have meant parsnip or carrot). Before sugar from sugar cane and sugar beets became popular, skirret was a major source of sweetness for Europeans. The Dutch still call it \"suikerwortel\" and the Germans \"zuckerwurzel\", both of which mean \"sugar root.\" The roasted root makes a good chicory-like coffee substitute. It was also used medicinally, for indigestion, liver problems, and urinary issues. John Gerard, in his famous 1633 book about herbs (Herball, or General Historie of Plantes) noted that it can \"provoke lust\"!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHarvest after light frost for the best flavor. It's recommended to move the woody core of older plants before cooking because it can be difficult to remove later. Store like parsnips and carrots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Skirret is one of those rare perennial vegetables that needs no further breeding work to be an excellent potential staple crop. We just need more people to grow it! Skirret is a root vegetable in the carrot family. Each plant produces a cluster of sweet, 5-8\\\u0026quot; long white roots. The flavor of the raw roots — which can be grated into salads, sliced for crudites, or simply munched on out of hand — is in the carrots, parsnip, root-parsley deparment. It gets sweeter with cooking, much like those other root veggies, and it can likewise be boiled, stewed, roasted, fried, or added to soups or stir fries. Wikipedia has a fun compendium of historical skirret recipes worth looking it, including this simple one: \\\u0026quot;When boiled and served with butter, the roots form a dish, declared by the seventeenth-century agriculturist John Worlidge in 1682, to be 'the sweetest, whitest, and most pleasant of roots'.\\\u0026quot; \\n\\nWhile skirret traces its roots to China, it seems to have reached peak popularity in Europe durring the Middle Ages (at least as far as we can tell from this European colonial outpost). It likely reached Europe before Roman times, and Pliny the Elder mentioned that it was a favorite of the Emporer Tiberias (though the word used \\\u0026quot;siser,\\\u0026quot; may actually have meant parsnip or carrot). Before sugar from sugar cane and sugar beets became popular, skirret was a major source of sweetness for Europeans. 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Hardy to Zone 3!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12803,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Skirret is one of those rare perennial vegetables that needs no further breeding work to be an excellent potential staple crop. We just need more people to grow it! Skirret is a root vegetable in the carrot family. Each plant produces a cluster of sweet, 5-8\\\u0026quot; long white roots. The flavor of the raw roots — which can be grated into salads, sliced for crudites, or simply munched on out of hand — is in the carrots, parsnip, root-parsley deparment. It gets sweeter with cooking, much like those other root veggies, and it can likewise be boiled, stewed, roasted, fried, or added to soups or stir fries. 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Skirret just loves a damp corner of the garden — and this makes it easier to harvest the roots as well. If you leave chunks of root and crown in the ground when you harvest the plants will keep coming back year after year. Hardy to Zone 3!\u0026quot;}\"\u003eNOTE: First photo here comes from user succulentserenity and was shared \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eunder the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"w:en:Creative Commons\" class=\"extiw\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/en:Creative_Commons\"\u003eCreative Commons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"creativecommons:by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\" class=\"extiw\" href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\"\u003eAttribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e license. 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But while a handful of thornless cultivars are available on the market, there's definitely a need for more (each has its weaknesses). We're not sure which cultivar these seeds come from — we were given a pile of rooted growing tips from our friend John Lockwood when we first started farming in Elmer (they were taking over a section in his community garden) — but they are productive and delicious. We provide literally no care whatsoever, and they keep rewarding us with copious amounts of fruit all summer. It's our hope that by offering these seeds for sale some of you out there will develop some new thornless blackberry varieties that we can add to our population someday. Whatever the variety of the plants that produced these seeds, we can say that they regularly cause visitors to the farm to re-think their dislike or indifference toward blackberries. 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It's our hope that by offering the seeds for sale some of you out there will develop some new thornless blackberry varieties that we can add to our population someday. Whatever the variety of the plants that produced these seeds, we can say that they regularly cause visitors to the farm to re-think their dislike or indifference toward blackberries. Nothing beats a field-ripened blackberry on a hot summer's day!\\n\\nGROWING TIPS: The biggest challenge with these is likely to be germination. Since we want to get you the freshest material, we're selling these as botanical samples (since we don't have time to pre-treat them and do an accurate germination test). Blackberry and raspberry seeds generally require cold moist stratification to germinate — and scarification (nicking or scratching the seed coat) doesn't hurt. 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NEW FOR 2022. I get excited about a lot of plants, but few plants have lit my fire as much as this one, and it's a real thrill to have enough seed to share some with all of you. \\n\\nSea Plantain (Plantago maritima) is a wild perennial vegetable that inhabits maritime environments in temperate to cold climates. It's so resilient, it can thrive well below the high-tide line, getting swamped by seawater for multiple hours twice a day. It can handle essentially being watered with saltwater. It also has a similar nutritional and medicinal profile to the other plantains, which means it's a powerhouse. But the best thing about it is its quality as food.\\n\\nI've put a lot of plantain in my mouth through the years —especially the common wild types, Plantago major and Plantago lanceolata, which I often chew up and apply to insect bites or other skin irritations — but I've never had any that tasted as fantastic as the population of sea plantain I found growing in Searsport, Maine, one day last summer (while visiting the wonderfully seedy couple Eli Rogosa and Cr Lawn). Crunchy, fleshy, salty, fresh and vibrant, it's easy to start munching on this plant by the handful. There's really nothing like it. And while I only ate it raw, I know it can be cooked or pickled too. Some plants have a bit of bitterness, but not all of them. And none were as bitter as the buckshorn plantain (Plantago coronopus) that people regularly grow in gardens as food. What's more, the fleshy leaves can stay crunchy and delicious without refrigeration for 4 or 5 — a remarkable quality in any vegetable, but especially one used as a green.\\n\\nI'd been hoping to find these plants — which grow on seashores around the world, including both coasts of North America — but to find them with ripe seeds too, and on such good-tasting plants, I couldn't have asked for more. (I found some in Iceland a few months later, and almost all of the plants were bitter.) This perennial wild plant has huge potential as a perennial vegetable. Beyond being nutritious, delicious, and supposedly easy to grow (there are many reports of this wild plant being grown as a garden plant), it can grow in saline soils, which the world has lots of these days due to both over-irrigation and seawater incursion (both exacerbated by climate change). I grew it from seed once, but the lone seedling I managed to grew from old USDA seeds sadly didn't thrive. This is one I really can't wait to try myself in 2022. \\n\\nBy putting these seeds out into the world, we're hoping to start a collaborative domestication project that I firmly believe could result in the best-tasting perennial green in the world. \\n\\nWho's in? \\n\\n(To stay in touch on this effort, please join our project page on www.ExperimentalFarmNetwork.org [INSERT LINK TO PROJECT PAGE \u0026gt; AFTER CREATING PROJECT PAGE])\u0026quot;}\"\u003eEFN INTRODUCTION. I get excited about a lot of plants, but few plants have lit my fire as much as this one, and it's a real thrill to have enough seed to share some with all of you. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSea Plantain (\u003cem\u003ePlantago maritima\u003c\/em\u003e) is a wild perennial vegetable that inhabits maritime environments in temperate to cold climates. It's so resilient it can thrive well below the high-tide line, getting swamped by seawater for multiple hours twice a day. It can handle essentially being watered with saltwater. It also has a similar nutritional and medicinal profile to the other plantains, which means it's a powerhouse. But the best thing about it is its quality as food.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI've put a lot of plantain in my mouth through the years — especially the common wild types, \u003cem\u003ePlantago major\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePlantago lanceolata\u003c\/em\u003e, which I often chew up and apply to insect bites or other skin irritations — but I'd never had any that tasted as fantastic as the population of sea plantain I found growing in Searsport, Maine, one day in the summer of 2021 (while visiting the wonderfully seedy couple Eli Rogosa and Cr Lawn). Crunchy, fleshy, salty, fresh, and vibrant, it's easy to start munching on this plant by the handful. There's really nothing like it. And while I only ate it raw then, I now know it can be cooked or pickled too. Some plants have a bit of bitterness, but not most of them. And none were as bitter as the buckshorn plantain (\u003cem\u003ePlantago coronopus\u003c\/em\u003e) that people regularly grow in gardens as food. What's more, the fleshy leaves of this species can stay crunchy and delicious without refrigeration for 4 or 5 days after harvest — a remarkable quality in any vegetable, but especially one used as a green.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI'd been hoping to find these plants — which grow on seashores around the world, including both coasts of North America — one day, but to find them with ripe seeds too, and on such good-tasting plants, I couldn't have asked for more. (I found some in Iceland a few months later, but almost all of the plants were rather bitter. And I've since found many more populations in Maine and one in Washington state, the seeds of all of which are now available in the catalogue too.) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-hyperlinkruns='{\"1\":2742,\"2\":\"http:\/\/www.experimentalfarmnetwork.org\/\"}{\"1\":2773}' data-sheets-textstyleruns='{\"1\":0}{\"1\":2746,\"2\":{\"2\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":0}}}{\"1\":2753,\"2\":{\"2\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":1136076},\"9\":1}}{\"1\":2784}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":1061379,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":65280},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":10,\"23\":1}' data-sheets-value=\"{\u0026quot;1\u0026quot;:2,\u0026quot;2\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;EFN INTRODUCTION. NEW FOR 2022. I get excited about a lot of plants, but few plants have lit my fire as much as this one, and it's a real thrill to have enough seed to share some with all of you. \\n\\nSea Plantain (Plantago maritima) is a wild perennial vegetable that inhabits maritime environments in temperate to cold climates. It's so resilient, it can thrive well below the high-tide line, getting swamped by seawater for multiple hours twice a day. It can handle essentially being watered with saltwater. It also has a similar nutritional and medicinal profile to the other plantains, which means it's a powerhouse. But the best thing about it is its quality as food.\\n\\nI've put a lot of plantain in my mouth through the years —especially the common wild types, Plantago major and Plantago lanceolata, which I often chew up and apply to insect bites or other skin irritations — but I've never had any that tasted as fantastic as the population of sea plantain I found growing in Searsport, Maine, one day last summer (while visiting the wonderfully seedy couple Eli Rogosa and Cr Lawn). Crunchy, fleshy, salty, fresh and vibrant, it's easy to start munching on this plant by the handful. There's really nothing like it. And while I only ate it raw, I know it can be cooked or pickled too. Some plants have a bit of bitterness, but not all of them. And none were as bitter as the buckshorn plantain (Plantago coronopus) that people regularly grow in gardens as food. What's more, the fleshy leaves can stay crunchy and delicious without refrigeration for 4 or 5 — a remarkable quality in any vegetable, but especially one used as a green.\\n\\nI'd been hoping to find these plants — which grow on seashores around the world, including both coasts of North America — but to find them with ripe seeds too, and on such good-tasting plants, I couldn't have asked for more. (I found some in Iceland a few months later, and almost all of the plants were bitter.) This perennial wild plant has huge potential as a perennial vegetable. Beyond being nutritious, delicious, and supposedly easy to grow (there are many reports of this wild plant being grown as a garden plant), it can grow in saline soils, which the world has lots of these days due to both over-irrigation and seawater incursion (both exacerbated by climate change). I grew it from seed once, but the lone seedling I managed to grew from old USDA seeds sadly didn't thrive. This is one I really can't wait to try myself in 2022. \\n\\nBy putting these seeds out into the world, we're hoping to start a collaborative domestication project that I firmly believe could result in the best-tasting perennial green in the world. \\n\\nWho's in? \\n\\n(To stay in touch on this effort, please join our project page on www.ExperimentalFarmNetwork.org [INSERT LINK TO PROJECT PAGE \u0026gt; AFTER CREATING PROJECT PAGE])\u0026quot;}\"\u003eThis perennial wild plant has huge potential as a perennial vegetable. Beyond being nutritious, delicious, and easy to grow (if you can keep the rabbits at bay!), it can also  grow in saline soils, which the world has lots of these days due to both over-irrigation and seawater incursion (both exacerbated by climate change).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy putting these seeds out into the world, we're hoping to start a collaborative domestication project that I firmly believe could result in the best-tasting perennial green in the world. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho's in?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(To stay in touch on this effort, please sign up and \u003ca title=\"link to Experimental Farm Network project page\" href=\"https:\/\/www.experimentalfarmnetwork.org\/project\/34\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ejoin this project at www.ExperimentalFarmNetwork.org\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40400226680885,"sku":"0436","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/PXL_20210822_222003270.jpg?v=1641429313"},{"product_id":"captivator-gooseberry","title":"'Captivator' Gooseberry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRibes uva-crispa x Ribes hirtellum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geneva, New York\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImprovement status:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eCultivar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e~25\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOTANICAL SAMPLE - NOT GERMINATION TESTED\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/strong\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDeveloped in 1935, 'Captivator' is a hybrid between the common European gooseberry species (\u003cem\u003eRibes uva-crispa\u003c\/em\u003e) and a wild American species (\u003cem\u003eRibes hirtellum\u003c\/em\u003e). We're not sure which was the seed parent and which the pollen parent. Either way, the resulting plant — released by the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Ontario in 1949 — is simply fantastic. It certainly captivates us throughout the many weeks in early-to-mid summer when it's simply loaded with fruit. The unripe green fruit, tart and crunchy, can be used for jams, jellies, pies, and wine, while the the ripe pink-to-burgundy fruit, sweet and soft, can be used for all of those purposes in addition to being enjoyed out of hand. Berries exposed to the sun ripen faster, so it's possible to find the last of the ripe fruit deep within the bushes many weeks after the first ripen. The long ripening period is helpful because picking gooseberries can be a slow process on account of the thorns. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's not outlandish to assume that one 'Captivator' bush just a few years old will produce a quart or more of fruit. More mature bushes can produce four or five times that, and since gooseberries root so easily, its trailing branches become new plants when the tip hits the ground, so one bush can easily become a thicket within a few years if not maintained. Gooseberries are also easy to graft, so you can create a bush with loads of different types of berries on it (there are hundreds of gooseberry cultivars in existence). 'Captivator' is mildew and rust-resistant, has few insect pests that bother it (at least in our neck of the woods), and is incredibly cold-hardy, as its northern Ontario provenance suggests it should be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGooseberries are highly prized in Europe, but have been severely neglected in the US. This is in large part due to the longstanding prohibition on gooseberry cultivation (along with their close currant cousins) implemented by agricultural authorities because members of the Ribes genus are carriers of a fungal pathogen called White Pine Blister Rust (\u003cem\u003eCronartium ribicola\u003c\/em\u003e). The lumber lobby got the government to force farmers to stop growing these plants to protect their lucrative industry, but ultimately federal and most state authorities realized the \u003cem\u003eRibes\u003c\/em\u003e ban accomplished very little — since so many wild Ribes species exist across the continent already. But it's still worth checking your local rules before planting gooseberries, since some bans are unfortunately still in place.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeds of this species do not grow \"true to type\", so every seed you plant will have a unique combination of genes and have the potential to become a new named variety. If you produce any winners, we hope you'll share cuttings with us someday!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROWING TIPS:\u003c\/strong\u003e The biggest challenge with gooseberries is germination. The seeds have some dormancy issues, so at least one cold-moist stratification period (3-4 months) is normally required. Alternatively, seeds can also be planted outdoors in the fall or early-mid winter to allow nature to take its course. The many changes in temperature they experience in the real world can help them break dormancy. We recommend trying both methods! Given the long stratification often necessary, we have not germination tested these seeds and so are selling them as botanical samples. 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Perennial. Light harvests in 2nd year, full harvests in 3rd season.\"}'\u003eThis is second generation seed of the most widely grown commercial asparagus variety, 'UC 157', which is a terribly boring name for such a great variety. Bred by two guys named Frank (Takatori and Southers) at the University of California - Riverside, it was released in 1978 and quickly became popular due to its vigor, productivity, tender and delicious spears, and resistance to diseases including rust and fusarium.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe're pleased to be offering this F2 seed to encourage growers to explore the diversity that comes out in the F2 generation and hopefully develop some more new asparagus varieties (there are only a few commonly available for sale). While the parent plant was bred for California, this generation should prove more widely adaptable. (But if you're in a very cold-winter area, we recommend you check out the 'White Hawk' asparagus seed we also offer.)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAsparagus grown from seed requires some patience (it shouldn't be harvested fully until its third spring), but it pays off over the long-run in resilience! It's the quintessential perennial vegetable and deserves a place in any garden or farm!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":4737,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"10\":2,\"12\":0,\"15\":\"arial,sans,sans-serif\"}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Second generation seed of the most widely grown commercial asparagus, bred by the University of California. Perennial. Light harvests in 2nd year, full harvests in 3rd season.\"}'\u003eGROWING NOTES: First-year seedlings are very tiny. They should be kept in pots or well-weeded in their permanent positions. Once established, in three years usually, they can withstand significant weed pressure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: We did not have our own in house photo of this variety but fortunately there was a good one on Wikimedia Commons. Special thanks to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/User:Id%C3%A9alit%C3%A9s\"\u003eIdéalités\u003c\/a\u003e for taking this photo.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40749832142901,"sku":"0493","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/UC157asparagus.jpg?v=1678824320"},{"product_id":"watercress","title":"Watercress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":45571,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":15374745},\"12\":0,\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":12,\"18\":1}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Papaver somniferum\"}'\u003eNasturtium officinale\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin:\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eEurasia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eImprovement status:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Cultivar\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":515,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"4\":{\"1\":2,\"2\":16773836},\"12\":0}'\u003eCultivated wild material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeeds per packet:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e~600\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination tested 09\/2025:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e84%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLife cycle: \u003c\/b\u003ePerennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerennial cabbage-family vegetable and herb, known for its spicy flavor, medicinal uses, and powerful nutrition profile. Prefers wet environments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto by Masparasol - Own work, CC BY 3.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=5707861\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40750006599733,"sku":"1107","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2333\/6781\/products\/Watercress__2.jpg?v=1648014242"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.experimentalfarmnetwork.org\/collections\/perennial-vegetables.oembed?page=7","provider":"Experimental Farm Network Seed Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}