Ferry-Morse Organic Vegetable Seeds
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2012 Organic Vegetable Seeds
Varieties S thru Z
Organic Spinach Seeds
Bloomsdale,
Long Standing
6.00G
A richly flavored spinach that is slower to bolt than other Bloomsdale types. Thick, crinkled, dark green leaves make it a favorite with gardeners everywhere. High in vitamins A, C and the B-complex. Packet will plant approximately a 34 foot row.
Eight to 10 days for germination. 45 days to harvest after germination. Sow in row directly outdoors as soon as ground can be worked. Plant one seed every 2 inches and cover firmly with soil. Cool weather vegetable. When plants are about 3 inches tall, thing to 6 inches apart. Use thinnings in salads. Harvest before flower stalk forms.
Harvest entire plants at soil line when outer leaves are 6 inches long or just cut away outer leaves as needed for continuous crop until hot weather. Sow again in late summer.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic Squash Seeds
Black Beauty (Zucchini)
4.25G
An All-America Selection! A zucchini squash that is delicious when sliced and served fresh, fried, steamed or simmered. Dark green fruits with creamy white flesh are best when 6 to 8 inches long. High in vitamin A. Packet will plant approximately 8 hills.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 63 days to harvest after germination. After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow five seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in between the rows.
Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop production of plants. Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from fruit and fruit can be easily dented with thumbnail.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic Squash Seeds
Early Prolific Straightneck
4.25G
An All-America Selection! This exceptionally productive variety of summer squash bears fruits that can be eaten when 3 to 12 inches long. The flesh is tender and delicious. High in vitamin A. Packet will plant approximately 9 hills.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 50 days to harvest after germination. After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow five seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in between the rows.
Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop production of plants. Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from fruit and fruit can be easily dented with thumbnail.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic
Swiss Chard Seeds
Large Ribbed
Dark Green
4.00G
As mild-flavored as spinach and withstands heat better than most other greens. Huge, dark-green, juicy leaves have broad, thick midribs and are delicious fresh in salads or cooked like spinach. Packet will plant approximately an 30 foot row.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 60 days to harvest after germination. Sow in outdoor row as soon as ground can be worked. Place one seed every 3 inches and cover firmly with soil. Prefers full sun. Thin to 6 inches apart when plants are 3 inches tall. Use thinnings as fresh greens. Keep plants heavily mulched and moist.
When plants are 7 inches tall, cut outer leaves at soil level with sharp knife. Harvest will continue all season if inside leaves are permitted to grow.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic
Swiss Chard Seeds
Ruby
4.25G
A good yielder all summer and into the fall. The tender sweet rhubarb-like stalks are ruby-red. The bright color extends into the leaf veins of the dark-green heavily crumpled leaves. Delicious in salads or cooked. Very ornamental plants are 18 to 24 inches tall. Packet will plant approximately a 45 foot row.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 50 - 60 days to harvest after germination. Sow in outdoor row as soon as ground can be worked. Place one seed every 3 inches and cover firmly with soil. Prefers full sun. Thin to 6 inches apart when plants are 3 inches tall. Use thinnings as fresh greens. Keep plants heavily mulched and moist.
When plants are 7 inches tall, cut outer leaves at soil level with sharp knife. Harvest will continue all season if inside leaves are permitted to grow.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic Tomato Seeds
Beefsteak
600MG
Extremely large-fruited beefsteak tomato with excellent vigor. High in vitamins A and C. Indeterminate. An excellent slicing tomato that is popular with home gardeners.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 80 days to harvest after germination. Start seed indoors in a sunny location or under fluorescent plant grow lights 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings 4 to 6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic Tomato Seeds
Big Rainbow
150MG
If you are looking for an interesting sweet tomato to grow, "Big Rainbow" is the one. With its huge ribbed shoulders and golden color with red running through the flesh, these indeterminate vines grow a delicious tomato perfect for slicing.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 80 - 102 days to harvest after germination. Start seed indoors in a sunny location or under fluorescent plant grow lights 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings 4 to 6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic Tomato Seeds
Brandywine
160MG
One of the best of the "heirloom" vegetables now available. Produces really tasty, large pink tomatoes truly worthy of growing. Fruits can weigh up to a pound. Indeterminate. Packet will produce approximately 25 plants.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 90 - 120 days to harvest after germination. Start seed indoors in a sunny location or under fluorescent plant grow lights 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings 4 to 6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic Tomato Seeds
Rutgers
500MG
Rutgers has proven itself for years to be highly productive. Large, attractive fruits with thick, solid flesh. Superior flavor, delicious in salads, unsurpassed for home canning. Indeterminate. Packet will produce more than 40 plants.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 80 - 85 days to harvest after germination. Start seed indoors in a sunny location or under fluorescent plant grow lights 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings 4 to 6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic Tomato Seeds
San Marzano
250MG
A heavy-yielding variety used for preserves, solid-pack canning, tomato paste and puree. Very little juice and of mild flavor. Mature fruits are 3.5 inches long and 1.5 inches thick. Indeterminate. Packet will produce more than 45 plants.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 85 - 90 days to harvest after germination. Start seed indoors in a sunny location or under fluorescent plant grow lights 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings 4 to 6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic Tomato Seeds
Sweetie
250MG
Deliciously sweet, bite-sized red tomatoes can be used in salads or served as appetizers. Tall, indeterminate vines provide bountiful harvest all season. High in vitamins A and C. Packet will produce approximately 35 plants.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 70 - 75 days to harvest after germination. Start seed indoors in a sunny location or under fluorescent plant grow lights 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings 4 to 6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
To keep fruit clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic Turnip Seeds
Purple Top White Globe
4.80G
This long time favorite is the most popular turnip for table use. The white flesh of its root is firm and fine-grained and has a mild, sweet flavor. Most tender when roots are 2 to 2.5 inches in diameter. Packet will plant approximately a 200 foot row.
Seven to 10 days for germination. 55 days to harvest after germination. Sow directly in garden as early as soil can be worked. Cool weather vegetable. Plant 2 seeds together every 5 inches. Thin to one plant every 5 inches when seedlings are 2 1/2 to 3 inches tall. Sow again in late summer for fall crop.
Turnip roots become woody if they grow over 3 inches in diameter. To harvest, loosen soil around base of leaves, then grab tops and pull.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic
Watermelon Seeds
Allsweet
3.00G
Perfect for picnics! Large striped melons weigh about 25 to 28 pounds and are packed with very sweet flesh. High in vitamins A, B and C. A main season favorite with melons that are 17 to 19 inches long and 7 inches in diameter. Very few seeds. Disease resistant. Packet will plant approximately 6 hills.
Six to 8 days for germination. 95 - 100 days to harvest after germination. Start seed indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow 6 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
Choose a site with good drainage, good air circulation and full sun. Ready to harvest when skin on underside turns yellow and when a thump with knuckles produces a hollow sound.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Organic
Watermelon Seeds
Moon & Stars
3.00G
A very unique variety with very sweet bright-red flesh. Legendary variety rediscovered in rural Missouri. Large oval fruits up to 40 pounds. Dark-green skin is speckled with bright-yellow splashes ranging from star to moon size. Leaves are also speckled. Packet plants approximately 5 hills.
Six to 8 days for germination. 95 - 100 days to harvest after germination. Start seed indoors 4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Take care not to disturb roots when transplanting. Or, sow 6 seeds over a hill 9 to 12 inches tall and 2 feet across. When plants are 3 inches tall, thin by cutting to 3 plants per hill. Use a balanced fertilizer to increase yield.
Choose a site with good drainage, good air circulation and full sun. Ready to harvest when skin on underside turns yellow and when a thump with knuckles produces a hollow sound.
Certified organic by California Certified Organic Farmers. All Ferry-Morse Organic Seeds are certified 100% organic in complete accordance with the organic standards established by the United States Department of Agriculture.
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