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Alpine Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) A cottage garden favorite, the woodland-like sprays of these delicate but easy to grow plants produce delicious, aromatic red strawberries about twice the size of wild berries. They bear fruit in the second year; although in some cases fruit may appear in the first fall. Includes: seed, growing medium, coconut husks for drainage, directions. Bag 7" high x 6" wide.  How to grow: Includes:  Alpine strawberry seeds growing medium coconut husks for drainage directions leak proof plant bag (7" high x 6" wide) Follow SeedsNow.com's board Strawberries on Pinterest.

Amaranth, Red Garnet (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) Red Garnet Amaranth has many uses! Cook it as you would any other green, or allow it to flower for a beautiful display of brightly colored red flowers. The grain from the Red Garnet Amaranth can also be used. This plant isn't shy either, with the right soil...it can grow 10+ feet!  Quick Tip Planting Guide: Depth to Plant  Spacing Between Plants Days to Germinate (Sprout) GerminationSoil Temp Planting Season Plant Height Plant Width No. of Plants per sq. ft. 0.25 inches deep 12"-18" apart 3-4 days 60-90 degrees Early spring 4+ feet tall 2+ feet 2+   What is Amaranth, Red Garnet? Amaranth is generally a summer annual. With stunning red flowers, this Amaranth is not only edible but beautiful too.   This is a garnet colored sprout that has a wide variety of uses. Amaranth is very easy to grow, heat and drought resistant and grows exceptionally well if you have rich soil or compost.   Health Benefits of Amaranth Do you have grey hair? Amaranth helps to prevent premature graying, mainly due to the minerals it contains. It helps to lower bad cholesterol and also can reduce inflammation and ease pain.   Especially important for people suffering from diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.  Great for tackling high blood pressure and may even help prevent cancer.  Don't forget it is a wonderful source of protein.     Ways to Consume Amaranth Amaranth is a lot like quinoa as far as being a "protein packed" seed.  You can roast, pop, or boil these seeds.  Use as a breakfast cereal, or combine it with other grains.  Amaranth is a wonderful soup thickener because of it's gelatinous quality when cooked.  Cook the leaves of the Amaranth plant, similar to how you would cook/use spinach leaves.  See Amaranth Recipes & Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board Follow SeedsNow.com's board Amaranth on Pinterest.  

Angelica, Herb (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) Angelica archangelica. "Angelica archangelica, commonly known as garden angelica, Holy Ghost, wild celery, and Norwegian angelica, is a biennial plant from the Apiaceae family, a subspecies of which is cultivated for its sweetly scented edible stems and roots." - source/wiki "Angelica archangelica roots have been used in the traditional Austrian medicine internally as tea or tincture for treatment of disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, nervous system, and also against fever, infections, and flu." - source/wiki  

Anise (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) A known digestive-aid, anti- flatulence agent and fights off coughs and colds! It has a long history of medicinal uses, but widely known for effectively fighting off your common colds or coughs.  Quick Tip Planting Guide: Depth to Plant  Spacing Between Plants Days to Germinate (Sprout) GerminationSoil Temp Planting Season Plant Height Plant Width No. of Plants per sq. ft. 0.25 inches deep 12" apart 10-20  days 70+ degrees Early spring 2-4 feet 1 feet   1 What is Anise? Anise is known for it's very aromatic seeds which are mostly used for cooking and herbal medicine.   It is a flowering plant which has leaves that taste similar to licorice, fennel or tarragon.  You may be familiar with the Anise flavor if you've had absinthe, because Anise seeds are the basis for this famous alcoholic beverage.  Health Benefits of Anise Anise has a history of being used as a spice and fragrance.  Uses range from treatment of digestive problems to toothaches.  It helps breathing, relives pain, and eases thirst.  Bloated? Try consuming a little anise.  It also has been used to treat asthma, bronchitis and coughs.    Ways to Consume Anise Anise is often added to licorice flavored foods and treats, but also wonderful when paired with dairy products, gelatin's, puddings meats and candies.  It is commonly used as a spice, but the seeds can be used as a breath freshener.   See Anise Recipes & Growing Tips on our Pinterest Board Follow SeedsNow.com's board Anise on Pinterest.

Apple Tree-to-Be (Malus pumila 'Ralls Janet') The apple tree is one of the most widely cultivated of all fruit trees. The fruit of the Ralls Janet is medium to large with thin greenish-yellow skin covered with pinkish red red striping. The yellowish flesh is fine-grained, crisp and juicy. Ripens in October and is an excellent keeper. Everything you need to successfully start and grow your apple tree. An aluminum tag is provided for a personalized inscription to be placed on the tree. It is a great gift idea for commemorating any special event. Includes: Hydrocarbon free jute bag (9.5" high x 8.5") Apple tree seed Growing medium Germination bag with wafer Coir seedling pot Terra cotta saucer Directions

Green Globe Artichoke Seeds 100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO Artichoke Seed Planting & Spacing Guide Depth to Plant  Spacing Between Plants Days to Germinate (Sprout) GerminationSoil Temp Planting Season Plant Height Plant Width No. of Plants per sq. ft. 0.25 inches deep 2 - 4 feet apart 7 - 21 days 70F to 80F Early spring 3 ft. - 5 ft. 5 ft. - 6 ft. 1 plant requires appx. 9 sq. ft. Latin Name | Cynara Scolymus Grow Zones | 7+ Days to Maturity | 85-120 days Hardiness Temp |  65- 80 degrees F Plant Size | Appx. 3-4 ft. Tall, Appx. 4 ft. wide Light Requirements |  Full Sun Sowing Method | Direct sow / Start indoors approximately 7-8 weeks before last frost Season | Early Spring Click here for complete Artichoke grow guide Health Benefits of Artichokes Artichoke flower heads are packed with antioxidants!  Most of the good stuff is located within the pulp of the leaves, but you can also reap the health benefits of this plant if you eat the leaves or stems once dried. Want to reduce your cholesterol or improve digestion?  Maybe have better gut bacteria?  Eating more artichokes might be for you!  It also helps with other gut/digestion problems like IBS.     Ways to Eat Artichokes Artichokes can be eaten in so many fun ways.  Most of us have eaten them by removing the leaves one by one and dipping them in a homemade sauce, butter, vinegar or mayonnaise dip. Lemon juice can be spritzed on them for a light "summery" treat.  Don't stop at the leaves though, once you remove the inedible choke by peeling it away from the base you can eat the heart of the artichoke.   Everyone loves artichoke dip!  The Green Globe Artichoke produces large heads from an edible bud with numerous triangular scales. The edible portion of the buds are the fleshy lower portions (including the base, known as the "heart"). The Green Globe artichoke is by far the most popular artichoke variety suitable for all gardeners - beginner to advanced.Quick Note |  The artichoke is an interesting vegetable. It's actually a species of thistle, that has flower buds which are edible before they come into bloom.  The base is edible but once the buds bloom, you wouldn't want to eat it, it becomes barely edible at that point. Artichokes are also perennial plants in many regions.    Pinterest Board on all-things Artichoke Follow SeedsNow.com's board Artichokes on Pinterest.   

Violet Star Artichoke Seeds 100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO Artichoke Seed Planting & Spacing Guide Depth to Plant  Spacing Between Plants Days to Germinate (Sprout) GerminationSoil Temp Planting Season Plant Height Plant Width No. of Plants per sq. ft. 0.25 inches deep 2 - 4 feet apart 7 - 21 days 70F to 80F Early spring 3 ft. - 5 ft. 5 ft. - 6 ft. 1 plant requires appx. 9 sq. ft. Latin Name | Cynara Scolymus Grow Zones | 7+ Days to Maturity | 85-120 days Hardiness Temp |  65- 80 degrees F Plant Size | Appx. 3-4 ft. Tall, Appx. 4 ft. wide Light Requirements |  Full Sun Sowing Method | Direct sow / Start indoors approximately 7-8 weeks before last frost Season | Early Spring Click here for complete Artichoke grow guide Health Benefits of Artichokes Artichoke flower heads are packed with antioxidants!  Most of the good stuff is located within the pulp of the leaves, but you can also reap the health benefits of this plant if you eat the leaves or stems once dried. Want to reduce your cholesterol or improve digestion?  Maybe have better gut bacteria?  Eating more artichokes might be for you!  It also helps with other gut/digestion problems like IBS.     Ways to Eat Artichokes Artichokes can be eaten in so many fun ways.  Most of us have eaten them by removing the leaves one by one and dipping them in a homemade sauce, butter, vinegar or mayonnaise dip. Lemon juice can be spritzed on them for a light "summery" treat.  Don't stop at the leaves though, once you remove the inedible choke by peeling it away from the base you can eat the heart of the artichoke.   Everyone loves artichoke dip!  The Green Globe Artichoke produces large heads from an edible bud with numerous triangular scales. The edible portion of the buds are the fleshy lower portions (including the base, known as the "heart"). The Green Globe artichoke is by far the most popular artichoke variety suitable for all gardeners - beginner to advanced.Quick Note |  The artichoke is an interesting vegetable. It's actually a species of thistle, that has flower buds which are edible before they come into bloom.  The base is edible but once the buds bloom, you wouldn't want to eat it, it becomes barely edible at that point. Artichokes are also perennial plants in many regions.    Pinterest Board on all-things Artichoke Follow SeedsNow.com's board Artichokes on Pinterest.    

Arugula Roquette 100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO       Latin | Eruca vesicaria sativa Family | Eruca / Mustard Difficulty |  Easy Days to Harvest | 25-40 Hardiness | Frost hardy Grow Zone | Can be grown in all zones Light Requirements | Full sun/part shade Sowing Method | Direct sow/ start indoors Season | Cooler months Plant Height/Width | Arugula can usually be harvested as early as 4 weeks after planting. The leaves of the Arugula plant add a tangy/peppery flavor to any meal. This variety of Arugula is an "easy-to-grow" green. Plant in the spring, and again in the fall. Arugula is one of the easiest leafy greens you can grow. Arugula is very rich in vitamin C and potassium.  It's been referred to as an aphrodisiac, and used commonly as a "leaf vegetable". The young seed pods, flowers, leaves and mature seeds are all edible.Arugula has been acknowledged by the American Cancer Society because of it's anticancer compounds and all of the antioxidants that it possesses. Arugula Seed Planting & Spacing Guide Depth to Plant Spacing Between Plants Days to Germinate (Sprout) Germination Soil Temp Best Season to Plant_________ Sun Requirement Soil Requirements 0.5 inches deep 6" apart 4 - 7 days 40F to 55F Late fall and early spring. Full sun / partial shade Prefers soil with pH levels of 6.0 - 7.0. Soil should be kept evenly moist. How to Plant, Grow & Harvest Arugula(click here for more detailed growing instructions)   Follow SeedsNow.com's board Arugula on Pinterest.

Bare Root – 2 Year Old. All male Variety. Can produce for 20 + years! The top name in Jersey male asparagus. Phenomenal yields, excellent quality and disease resistant. Yields (3-4x) are possible because the roots are almost all male. Dark green spears with purple bracts. Shoot tips hold tighter than other varieties allowing for an extended harvest period. This asparagus can be used either raw or cooked.

Bare Root – 2 Year Old. All male Variety.  Yields (3-4x) are possible because the roots are male. Can produce for 20 + years! Purple Passion is the best asparagus variety. Produces beautiful dark purple bracts that are sweeter than standard green varieties. Plants are very vigorous and fully produce in the third year with large tender spears. This asparagus can be used either raw or cooked.

Asparagus Mary Washington seeds 100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO The Mary Washington Asparagus is an extremely popular variety and old heirloom variety as well.   These asparagus plants are perennials, and this variety can easily produce for up to 20 years!  Asparagus is best planted in early spring or fall, and can be grow in all areas and all types of soil!  There's nothing better than home grown and hand picked asparagus! Did you know that asparagus makes for a great diuretic, or that it contains very high levels of beta carotene and other vitamins and minerals?  Need more fiber? Chew on some asparagus.  And ... If you're looking for help with controlling your diabetes, or preventing kidney stones...you should be planting and eating more asparagus!  If you're looking for help with controlling your diabetes, or preventing kidney stones...you should be planting and eating more asparagus! Asparagus is actually a perennial (a plant that lives for more than two years), spring or fall, flowering plant.   It thrives in maritime habitats and can survive in soils that are too saline for weeds to grow.   Crowns of asparagus are planted in the winter and your first shoots will appear in the spring. When you first start harvesting, those small shoots are often referred to as "thinnings" or sprue.   Asparagus Seed Planting & Spacing Guide Depth to Plant Spacing Between Plants Days to Germinate (Sprout) Germination Soil Temp Best Season to Plant_________ Sun Requirement Plant Height 0.25 inches deep 10"-12" apart 7-21 days 75F to 85F Late fall and early spring. Full sun / partial shade 3' - 5' tall How to Plant, Grow & Harvest Asparagus (click here for more detailed growing instructions) Asparagus seeds started indoors should be started in 4 inch pots approximately 3 months before the last frost. They will germinate best at daytime temperatures at around 75-80 F, and a low temperature at night of around 65F. It may take as long as 3 weeks for the asparagus seeds to germinate. To hasten germination, soak the seed for 48 hours in water prior to planting. Sow the seeds approximately 1/2" to 3/4" deep in rows approximately 2 feet wide. Seedlings should be transplanted or thinned to a minimum of 3-4 inches between plants. These seedlings should grow for a summer, and the following year the 'yearlings' should be transplanted to the permanent asparagus bed ... learn more Related YouTube Videos (click here for more YouTube search results)   Ways to Eat Asparagus  Asparagus is delicious when eaten alone. You can boil, steam, grill, roast or saute' the stems.  Don't be afraid to incorporate asparagus into your other favorite foods such as soups, risotto's, lasagna's, quiche and more.  Do you like to can your own homegrown vegetables? You can never have to many jars of pickled asparagus!   Pinterest Board (click here for more Pinterest Boards) Asparagus is delicious when eaten alone. You can boil, steam, grill, roast or saute' the stems.  Don't be afraid to incorporate asparagus into your other favorite foods such as soups, risotto's, lasagna's, quiche and more.  Do you like to can your own homegrown vegetables? You can never have to many jars of pickled asparagus!