{"title":"Disease Resistant Seed Varieties","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eKeep Your Garden Strong with These Disease Resistant Seeds!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAre your plants succumbing to disease? Check out our list of disease resistant varieties that are sure to help your garden grow strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to do disease prevention by crop rotation, drip watering. controlling insects that transmit disease. And of course don't forget the compost!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hopi-red-dye","title":"Hopi Red Dye Organic Amaranth Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe have been growing and saving seeds of Hopi Red Dye amaranth since 1996 because we just love it so much. So, now we’re really excited to share it!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaranthus cruentus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas domesticated by the indigenous people of Central America. This variety of amaranth originates with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHopi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNation, a Native American tribe of the Southwest, who use its flowers as an edible dye. Stunning, beet-red color is eye-catching in any garden. It is a fantastic all-purpose plant. Every life stage of the plant and all above-ground parts are usable: sprouts, micro-greens, baby greens, whole young plants, mature leaves, and seeds are edible. Flowers can be used for bouquets or natural dyes. This amaranth is re-seeding, making it ideal for edible landscaping or as a cover crop \u003cspan\u003e(watch out – it spreads seed!)\u003c\/span\u003e. Depending on growing conditions, plant height ranges from 2 – 6’ tall. Magenta leaves are a great warm weather substitute for spinach. Can be enjoyed raw in salads or cooked. In fact, young amaranth leaves and stems can be used in any application calling for cooked greens. Protein-rich, nutritious seeds can be harvested and used as a grain. Available in bulk sizes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e14 days baby, 70 days flowering plant, 110 days seed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 360 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776490365212,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 1\/5 oz (Approx  7200 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776490397980,"sku":null,"price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Hopi-Red-Dye-Amaranth-seeds-in-garden.jpg?v=1739911154"},{"product_id":"gold-pattypan","title":"Gold Pattypan Organic Summer Squash Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eWild squash originated in the America's and were domesticated by Native Americans centuries ago. Following European colonization, pilgrims began to grow the pattypan squashes of the indigenous people. Pattypan squash, also known as \"scallop\" squash, have remained popular in the U.S. ever since. Gold Pattypan produces a golden, scallop-shaped fruit that tastes great and is eaten just like a zucchini. Plants are bush-type (non-vining) and grow about 3' tall and up to 5' wide. Long harvest period. Gold color makes them easy to find among the green foliage. These squash are highly vigorous, productive and less attractive to squash bugs than other varieties. Mike really loves pattypan type squash and has been growing it since the 90's. He likes to pick them when they’re very small and tender (about the size of a golf ball) and stir-fry them whole. (AKA \"Golden Bush Scallop\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e68 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 18 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776484663580,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: (Approx 70 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776484696348,"sku":null,"price":7.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Golden-Bush-Scallop-Summer-Squash.jpg?v=1739911094"},{"product_id":"blush","title":"Blush Organic Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlush’s sweet, fruity flavor has won our farm's tomato tasting year after year. Fruits are oval, 2- 2½\" long, golden with a \"blush\" of grapefruit red. Blush is vigorous, productive and boy is it tasty! It is a perfect example of needed innovation in the breeding of new heirloom vegetables. Introduced in 2011 by farmer\/breeder Fred Hempel of Baia Nicchia Farm in Sunol, CA. Tomatoes of similar size and shape are commonly called a \"saladette\" or \"julienne cherry,\" and are perfect eaten fresh or cooked. It is sweet and tart, juicy and aromatic with overtones of tangerine. It’s so fruity that Ali said \"wow, you’d think you were eating 'real' fruit!\" Steve couldn't help himself, eating over 20 in one sitting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowers will appreciate that Blush is productive and has decent resistance to Early Blight. Indeterminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 days to maturity (from transplant date).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 20 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776484139292,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 1\/2 g (Approx 140 seed) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776484172060,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Blush-Tomato.jpg?v=1739911086"},{"product_id":"wisconsin-55","title":"Wisconsin 55 Organic Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eRefreshing taste of summer in a gorgeous, scarlet-red, round, mid-size slicing tomato. Juicy but never mushy, the Wisconsin 55 is great for salads and sandwiches. Impressively vigorous, blemish-free, crack-resistant, uniform, high-yielding and stores well. Good disease resistance to early blight, so it keeps producing until frost. A workhorse variety with exceptional flavor – we just can’t seem to stop talking about how much we love it! Bred in 1947 by renowned plant pathologist John Charles Walker of the University of Wisconsin, Madison back when our public universities bred high-quality seeds for public good. It was bred for disease and crack resistance in the humid upper Midwest. If you have trouble growing tomatoes, try Wisconsin 55! Indeterminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e72 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 30 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776482500892,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: (Approx 100 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776482533660,"sku":null,"price":5.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Wisconsin-55-Tomato-seeds.jpg?v=1739911049"},{"product_id":"provider-bean","title":"Provider Organic Bean Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eProvider is a dependable green, snap bean with very good flavor. Beans are tender and have a nice crisp crunch. Provider is easy to grow and yields early, so consider planting a second planting to have fresh beans all summer long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighly rated\u003c\/strong\u003e on SeedLinked - \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/app.seedlinked.com\/en-US\/seeds\/vegetables\/Provider-Bean?id=276\u0026amp;species_id=5\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee ratings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like to do a lot of taste testing right out in the field, and Provider rates high for eating raw because of its smooth, hairless pods. It is also great eaten pickled and cooked.  Provider, bred in 1966, is such a great bean that it has withstood the test of time and is still a popular variety today. We think you will like Provider!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBush plant. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 100 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776477552924,"sku":null,"price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 6 oz (Approx  500 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776477585692,"sku":null,"price":10.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Provider-Bean.jpg?v=1739910959"},{"product_id":"black-cherry-tomato","title":"Black Cherry Organic Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherry tomato with delicious, complex flavor that is sweet, juicy, rich, and savory. Black Cherry was the winner of our 2017 trial of dark colored, cherry tomatoes. We were searching for a cherry tomato with the flavor of a full-size heirloom beefsteak, and we found it! Our strain is an heirloom from the Hall family (Hall’s Heritage Horticulture), grown for over two decades in Owosso, Michigan. We first received our seeds from Jim Wyant of Indiana. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Cherry was bred by Vince Sapp, the deceased husband of Linda Sapp, owner of Tomato Growers Supply. High yielding and some general disease resistant, Black Cherry will provide numerous 1” fruits throughout the season. Black Cherry is an excellent fresh-eating tomato, so try it on salads, sandwiches, or eaten straight off the plants. Indeterminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65-75 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt (Approx 25 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776472768796,"sku":null,"price":4.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 1\/2 g (Approx  180 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776472801564,"sku":null,"price":7.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/files\/DSC01841editblackcherrycroppedforwebsite.jpg?v=1739910933"},{"product_id":"fercita-amaranth","title":"Fercita Amaranth Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn early, edible grain amaranth with gorgeous multi-colored plumes of magenta, pink, and pastel-yellow flowers perfect for northern growers. This high-protein, gluten-free grain is easy to grow and will grow in poor, dry soils. Short, stocky plants  (3-4’ tall) make this amaranth easy to work with and less likely to lodge (fall over) than other grain amaranths. The edible seeds are cream-white and the leaves and stems are also edible. Thanks to Amy Newday and John Edgerton of Harvest of Joy Farm who introduced us to this great variety. This variety was selected by Ecology Action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75-90 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 500 seeds)","offer_id":53776471097628,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 1\/2 oz (Approx 12,000 seeds)","offer_id":53776471130396,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Fercita-Amaranth.jpg?v=1739910915"},{"product_id":"green-finger-cucumber","title":"Green Finger Organic Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eGreen Finger is a crisp, tender slicing cucumber that’s as delicious as it is reliable. 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Deep orange flesh is blissfully sweet. This medium-sized cantaloupe (3-5 lbs) is very firm yet moist - perfect for slices, cubes or melon balls that keep well in the fridge. This is Mike Lordon's favorite melon and it even wins over people who prefer melt-in-the-mouth melons because the flavor is so superb!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe fruits are yellow\/tan and have moderate ribbing and lightly netted exterior. Trifecta is another top-notch cucurbit variety we discovered through Virginia based seed farmer Edmund Frost’s research with Cornell University based breeder Michael Mazourek. Resistant to downy mildew. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e83 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 20 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776469557532,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 1\/8 oz (Approx  110 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776469590300,"sku":null,"price":11.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Trifecta-Melon-seeds.jpg?v=1739910885"},{"product_id":"seychelles-bean","title":"Seychelles Organic Pole Bean Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeychelles is our new go-to green pole bean for its remarkable dependability, productivity, and flavor. Climbing plants are loaded with heavy clusters of uniform, straight, and stringless snap beans ranging from 5-6” long. Seychelles was distinguished as an All American Selection in 2017, and we agree that it is all around tough to beat. One of our favorite traits of this bean is that the pods stay tender and delicious on the plant for a longer period that other bean varieties, so we can harvest less frequently without sacrificing quality. With its early production that extends late into the fall, Seychelles is an excellent choice for growers that want to maximize their planting efficiency. Young plants benefit from a little help finding the trellis which can easily accomplished by gently tying the plants to the supports.  Intermediate resistance to common bean mosaic virus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e60 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 50 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776469491996,"sku":null,"price":3.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 2 oz (Approx  125 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776469524764,"sku":null,"price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Seychelles-Pole-Bean-seeds.jpg?v=1739910884"},{"product_id":"sacred-basil-1","title":"Sacred Organic Basil Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eUniquely fragrant, easily cultivated, and medicinal – this world traveling herb is rejuvenating and a beautiful addition to gardens big and small. Sacred basil is a potent herbal medicine with spiritual connections around the world and there are many cultivars adapted to various climates. This particular strain is well suited for temperate areas, like ours, that have hot summers and cool, fall nights. \u003cspan\u003eUsed like Holy Basil and Tulsi, it is a different species that grows better in the north. T\u003c\/span\u003ehese seeds came to us from Wild Garden Seeds who have grown it since 1983 after receiving seeds from the Abundant Life Seed Foundation of Port Townsend, WA. Popularly used for making teas, sacred basil leaves and flowers are also an elegant and complexly flavored garnish for both savory and sweet dishes. Mike often adds this herb to summer pesto, as well as into Thai curries for farm lunches. We continue harvesting leaves even after bushy plants have flowered, though we usually leave a few flowers to feed the pollinators that flock to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistant to Downy Mildew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e70 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 210 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776469459228,"sku":null,"price":4.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Sacred-Basil-seeds.jpg?v=1739910882"},{"product_id":"homs-kousa-squash","title":"Homs Kousa Squash Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eTender and delicious light green Middle Eastern summer squash similar to zucchini, but with a yummy sweetness. Typically picked and eaten small when they are light green but they are also very good as they get bigger (unlike zucchini).  As they mature the fruit turn almost white and at this stage they are very good and store for over 4 weeks this way at room temp. We love them sliced and roasted, stir fried, stewed, grilled Mike says \"they are good any which way\". Plants are vining and productive but not as early as bush type plants - Homs Kousa makes up for this by giving squash all the way through to the first frost long after other summer squash plants are done! In our trial it showed good disease resistance to powdery mildew and pest resistance to cucumber beetles. This is a \"landrace\" which means that it has some natural variability in fruit size and shape. These seeds came to us via the Experimental Farm Network who obtained the seeds from the USDA GRIN seedbank. They identified it as one of the best Syrian heirlooms they have identified from the USDA's collection. They say \"The people of war-torn Homs who developed this squash have given a great gift to the world in this plant.\" Homs was a bustling city until 2011 when war devastated the area. Many traditional seed varieties were lost due to the conflict. Learn more about Syrian seeds from the movie \"Wild Relatives\". Also known as \"Lebanese Squash\" and alternate spellings include \"Coussa.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e65 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 30 seeds)","offer_id":53776466411804,"sku":null,"price":4.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: (Approx 90 seeds)","offer_id":53776466444572,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Homs-Kousa-Squash-seeds.jpg?v=1739910819"},{"product_id":"chou-cheh-watermelon","title":"Chou Cheh Organic Watermelon Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest. Watermelon. Ever. Enough said.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeriously though - this heirloom variety is very sweet, but there's also a delicious complexity to its flavor reminiscent of rosewater that you won't find in other watermelons. With hints of cherry - you won’t be able to get enough of this scrumptious fruit! And lucky for you, its harvest window is extremely long, so you don’t have to ration your watermelon intake. We harvested our first Chou Cheh in late August, and continued harvesting until late October. In addition to the high sweetness (which measures at 10 brix!), the fruit has a consistent crispness and juiciness - no mushiness here! Chou Cheh comes from Shaanxi Province, China, via the USDA seed bank (PI 435990), and was hailed as a standout by our friend Edmund Frost of Commonwealth Seed Growers in their 2016 seed growers. He found it to be exceptionally resistant to downy mildew, as well. The fruits are medium and oblong, and average 5-12 pounds. This is the ultimate watermelon, friends! You won't be disappointed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 days to maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 18 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776466280732,"sku":null,"price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Chou-Cheh-Watermelon-seeds.jpg?v=1739910813"},{"product_id":"cherokee-purple-tomato-seeds","title":"Cherokee Purple Organic Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSavor the sweet \u0026amp; popping flavor of this beautiful beefsteak tomato. It's exceptional flavor is often included on lists of the best tasting heirloom tomatoes. Its striking deep purple-pink coloration, accented with a hint of green around the stem, creates a visual and culinary delight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherokee Purple Tomato, an heirloom variety dating back to the pre-1890s was brought to public attention by Craig LeHoullier in 1993 after receiving the seeds from John Green, who traced its lineage to the Cherokee people over a hundred years ago, this variety quickly became a popular choice for tomato connoisseurs. Enjoy their unmatched richness in fresh sandwiches, vibrant salads, or robust sauces, while honoring their storied past in your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResistant to: \u003cspan\u003eBacterial Speck, Fusarium Wilt 1, Fusarium Wilt 2, Fusarium Wilt 3, Root Knot Nematode, Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, Verticillium Wilt. \u003c\/span\u003eIndeterminate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e80 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt (Approx 30 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776465002780,"sku":null,"price":4.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/files\/Cherokee-Purple-Tomato-seeds.jpg?v=1739910781"},{"product_id":"aosta-tomato","title":"Aosta Organic Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGorgeous clusters of bright red, sweet fruit. 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Its firm yet juicy texture is perfect for sandwiches and salads, but also works well for cooking and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts disease resistance makes it a great choice for humid \u0026amp; rainy climates like the Midwest. Resistant to Septoria leaf blight, Late Blight, Verticillium \u0026amp; Fusarium Wilts. The fruit is uniform and resistant to cracking. 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