{"title":"Seeds for Starting Outside","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe seeds listed below can all be sown outside directly into garden soil.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Start Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e the following seeds are easy to start outside - amaranth, beets, beans, peas, corn, chard, cilantro, cucumber, dill, squash, and most flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStart These Seeds Outside:\u003c\/strong\u003e the following seeds will actually perform better if started directly outside into their final location instead of sowed into containers - amaranth, arugula, leaf lettuce, beans, cilantro, cucumber, melon, squash, peas, radish, spinach.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your seeds moist!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeware of Slugs! Slugs \u0026amp; snails like to eat many emerging seedlings. 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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. 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This plant is known for its unique flavor. Baby salad greens are mild and tender with a touch of spice, while mature leaves develop a big peppery punch! If harvesting mature arugula, the peppery flavor can be mellowed out with cooking. They benefit from a good sauté, braise, stir-fry or steaming. Try it in soups or in any dish calling for cooked greens. 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Pole beans utilize vertical space in the garden and produce more beans than bush types. \u003cspan\u003ePurple pod color makes them easy to spot when harvesting.\u003c\/span\u003e Eat young pods raw or prepare as you would any green bean—we like to stir fry them with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and sesame oil. Or try them the traditional way, steamed and slathered with butter. Erica likes to pickle them the old fashioned way: just grab a handful of beans from the vine, stick 'em in a quart jar, fill the jar with salt brine, cover and presto! In just a few days you've got pickled beans (see Recipes for more info). Preserve by blanching and freezing. Easy seed saving plant. Seeds are beige in color. 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Since then, it has set the standard for red beets. Detroit Dark Red is nearly globe shaped and displays a striking, deep red color. 2.5-3\" diameter roots. Stores well. These sweet beets are great raw, cooked, pickled, grated or juiced. 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Champion is quite cold hardy and with luck (and perhaps some protection), plants will survive the winter and provide early spring baby greens and collard raab (flowering stalks). Sometimes collards will become perennial if flowering stalks are removed from plants in spring or early summer (we have a patch that is 4 years old!). Collards develop sweetness as the weather turns cooler in the fall. Highly nutritious. Prepare collards like kale—harvest younger, more tender leaves, remove stems and chop small. Soy sauce and garlic really enhance collard's flavor. Alternatively, you can prepare a “mess-o-greens,” the traditional African-American way with ham hocks and long-cooking. 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By growing it year-after-year and saving seeds from the strongest surviving plants, we are continuing to select it for southeast Michigan hoophouse growing conditions. We are so excited to be bringing this variety back to Michigan and share it with you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e28 days baby, 50 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydroponic Growers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grand Rapids' greenhouse heritage makes it \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/natureandnurtureseeds.com\/collections\/hydroponic-seeds\"\u003eideal for hydroponic systems\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Resistant to many common diseases that plague cucumber plants, including powdery downy mildew, anthracnose, angular leaf spot, and scab. If you have trouble growing cucumbers, give these a whirl!  Bred and released by Dr. Henry M. Munger of Cornell University along with Clemson University in 1976. 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Plants are more vigorous and uniform than most golden beets. \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\/Touchstone-Gold-Beet?id=1874\u0026amp;species_id=20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esee ratings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoots are rich in beta-carotenes that retain their gold color when cooked. Touchstone is superb in Erica’s mom’s Roasted Root Veggie recipe with olive oil, garlic, and salt. 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Sometimes called Pot Marigold, calendula is also well suited for container gardens or tight spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variety originates in Germany where it is known as \u003cspan\u003eErfurter Orangefarbigen which translates as \"Orange Zinger\". (AKA\"Erfurter\")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e90 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 115 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776479256860,"sku":null,"price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Orange-Zinger-Calendula-Flowers-seeds.jpg?v=1739910987"},{"product_id":"pink-passion","title":"Pink Passion Chard Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eVivacious fuchsia stems contrast with forest green leaves to add a fabulous flash of color to your garden! While we chose to test this variety because of its stunning appearance, we knew we had to offer this seed when we tasted its smooth, tender leaves. We think that chard is underappreciated – it is so easy to grow and is a great summer substitute for spinach! Pick the leaves young to use raw on sandwiches and in salads, or harvest full-sized for cooking. Pink Passion plants grow upright, with stems that are narrower than Fordhook Giant. There is some natural variability in color and shape in Pink Passion, so you may be gifted with an unexpected white plant if you grow a large enough patch. 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Bi-color kernels are tender, sweet, and have a wonderful smooth texture. Compact plants are 5-6’ tall. Ears are large and develop over a prolonged period, longer than most corns. We like to grow Top Hat corn with Who Gets Kissed for an extended sweetcorn harvest. These seeds have good emergence in cooler soils, so it can be planted a bit earlier than most heirloom corns – a real boon for northern growers. Like any good OP, you will find some natural variability in the plants and ears. Thanks to High Mowing Organic Seeds who brought this variety to the marketplace. Looking for more fresh \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/natureandnurtureseeds.com\/collections\/corn\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-GMO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e corn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e? 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We love how easy kale is to grow - plant once in the spring and you quickly have greens that grow all the way through fall (and even into winter if the plants are protected). The breeding of Alive Vates began as a large population of six different strains of green curly kale which were exposed to a frosty Oregon winter with outdoor temperatures as low as 5°F – the survivors were then let to cross with each other. The result is a “grex” – a diverse population of plants from which Don continues to select for desired traits. Great for all kale uses but especially for kale chips and massaged kale salad. 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Deeply ruffled, tender leaves with impressive purple stems make this variety a delightful ornamental plant, if you can resist eating it all! If you enjoy green curly kales, give Curly Roja a try – you won’t be disappointed. Good for stir fries, kale chips, kale salad, pickled kale and more! Curly Roja is vigorous and cold-hardy, so enjoy it into the fall (and perhaps through the winter with adequate protection). Cooler weather in spring and fall make kale leaves taste sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55 days to maturity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nature \u0026 Nurture Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt(Approx 100 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776478929180,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"VALUE SIZE: 1\/20 oz (Approx  500 seeds) \/ Certified Organic","offer_id":53776478961948,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/5253\/products\/Curly-Roja-Kale-seeds-in-garden.jpg?v=1739910978"},{"product_id":"red-head","title":"Redhead Quinoa Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur quinoa seeds grow healthy plants with edible, protein-packed grains ideal for salads and as a rice-substitute in healthy meals. This hardy, drought-tolerant crop thrives in full sun, adapting to various climates. 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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":5.99,"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":"dottenfelder-cabbage","title":"Dottenfelder Organic Cabbage Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen, storage cabbage with nice and sweet flavor. We are so excited to offer this great, open-pollinated storage\/kraut cabbage especially in light of the domination of hybrid cabbage in the seed industry! Dottenfelder was bred by German Biodynamic Seed breeder Dieter Bauer and was made possible through the work of the Meadowlark Hearth Biodynamic Seed Initiative. Clint Freund, of Jefferson, Wisconsin, grew these seeds in collaboration with Meadowlark Hearth. Traditionally, cabbage has been an essential winter staple vegetable in northern regions – because of its amazing storage qualities it was THE food that literally got folks through long winters. We think cabbage is highly underutilized in American kitchens and gardens. What other green vegetable can you harvest in the fall and eat in April??? May there be a cabbage revival! Dottenfelder is vigorous with medium large, firm heads that store well into April. We use cabbage as an all-purpose green, in sautés and stir fries. It’s also great chopped and browned in the over with oil and salt. Clint says Dottenfelder makes fantastic sauerkraut. 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This is a Seed Savers Exchange variety donated by Ralph Blackwell of Alabama, whose mother used the greens to make a dish like sauerkraut. A traditional African-American recipe calls for long-cooking collard greens with smoked\/salted meet such as ham hocks which makes them extra tender and flavorful. 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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":"golden-rocky-snap-bean","title":"Golden Rocky Organic Bean Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eYellow bush bean that produces abundant, uniform, tender and delicious snap beans. 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