This Heirloom Vegetable Garden Starter Kit is filled with premium vegetable seed packets along with marigold seeds for companion planting. Each kit includes the following premium, non-GMO seed packets:
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Detroit Dark Red Beet Seeds produce quintessentially American beets with striking dark-red globes, succulent flesh and a delicious sweet flavor. The greens taste great too!
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Golden Bantam Sweet Corn Seeds produce plump, juicy ears or corn with bright yellow kernels that taste sweet and delicious on the plate.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Cherry Belle Radish Seeds produce radishes with a mildly zesty flavor, crystal white fish and bright, red skins. They're delicious raw or cooked!
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Crookneck Summer Squash Seeds produce abundant, beautifully bumpy bright, butter yellow squash that are full of flavor all season long.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Waltham Butternut Winter Squash Seeds deliver the ideal cool weather crop. Waltham Butternut's have velvety, bright orange flesh which tastes great in sweet and savory holiday dishes.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Long Island Improved Brussels Sprout Seeds produce tender and tasty sprouts perfect for fall and winter feasts.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Big Red Sweet Pepper Seeds produce crisp, colorful peppers rich in vitamins with thick walls ideal for crunchy snacks, salads, and cooking.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Tendersweet Carrot Seeds produce crunchy, coreless, sweet orange carrots that will liven up any dish. They’re perfect for cooking, canning, juicing or eating raw.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Golden Acre Cabbage Seeds produce delicately flavored cabbages excellent for cooking or eating raw; or as ornamentals for cold weather gardens.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Large Red Cherry Tomato Seeds are incredibly productive, delivering delicious handfuls of sweet, firm fruit that are delicious plucked off the vine or in your favorite dishes.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Rainbow Mixture Swiss Chard Seeds produce vivid red, yellow, pink, white, and orange stems with dark green leaves.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac Premium Petite Mixture Marigold Seeds produce vibrant yellow, orange and red flowers that look fabulous while also helping as companion plants for many vegetable varieties.
- Substitutions: Depending on availability we may substitute up to 2 of the seed varieties above with alternate seed packets from our selection of The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Vegetable Seeds.
Are Your Seeds Heirloom? What are Heirloom Seeds?
Heirloom Seeds (sometimes called Heritage Seeds) are open pollinated vegetable and herb seed strains that have been planted, grown and harvested for several generations (usually more than 30 or 50 years depending on the variety) with consistent results. Heirloom seeds are always non-GMO and are never hybrids. All of our vegetable and herb seeds are heirloom seeds.
Are Your Seeds Non-GMO? What Does Non-GMO Mean?
Non-GMO means seeds (or other products) that were produced without genetic engineering and were not derived from GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms). All of our seeds are non-GMO.
Where do Your Seeds Come From?
Most of the seeds offered on our site are USA Origin seeds sourced from certified US based suppliers. We do also source a small number of seeds from other countries. To view the specific origin of any of our current seed offerings, check the seed packet or look in the specifications for "Country of Origin" on any product page.
Are Your Seeds Packed for the Current Growing Season?
All of our seed packets are packed for the current growing season. If stored properly they will provide high germination rates for 1-2 additional years as well.
How Can I Store My Seeds Safely for Use in the Future?
Our seeds will generally retain their high germination rates for several years from the date of purchase. If you're planning on saving your seeds for us in the future, the most important thing to remember that seeds like to be stored where it is cool, dry and dark. The easiest way to ensure this for long term storage at home is to double-seal your seeds inside two zipper style bags and then place them in the freezer. (Make sure you label your seeds for future reference if they're not in original packaging.) When you're ready to plant your seeds, take just the ones you want to use out of the freezer and let them sit on a counter, in a covered container, for a few days to thaw and stabilize before being planted. To preserve germination rates, minimize temperature, light and humidity fluctuations by storing your seeds at the back of the freezer and only taking them out when you're ready to use them.
What Does the "Packed For" Year Mean on the Back of Seed Packets?
Federal regulations require seed packets to include "Packed For" Year markings. The "Packed For" Year is not an expiration date, it is only an indicator of when the seeds were packaged. "Packed For" Years can help gardeners determine how viable (able to germinate) seeds are likely to be. If stored properly -- in a dark, cool, dry place -- most seeds will deliver high germination rates for several years after the "Packed For" date.
The Package with my Seeds in was Left Outside in Freezing and/or Rainy Weather. Will the Seeds Still Work?
As long as your seeds have not gotten wet they should work fine. Freezing temperatures will not hurt the seeds.
Are Your Seeds Treated?
No. The USDA Certified Organic Program prohibits the use of treated seeds. All of our seeds -- whether certified organic or not -- are untreated.
The Old Farmer's Almanac Heirloom Vegetable Garden Starter Kit with Wooden Garden Markers
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UPC Code
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850008688478
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Packed for Year
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These seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.
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Country of Origin
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Various
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Packaging
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12 Individual Paper Seed Packets with 12 Wooden Plant Markers
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Seed Type
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Varies (Organic, Non-GMO, Premium, Heirloom, Open Pollinated)
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Growth Medium
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Soil
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