Community Seed Library

We are now accepting donations for our seed library!

The Community Seed Library is accepting seed donations from June 21 - December 21, 2023! Please share the open-pollinated seed you have saved and dried, filling in a form, opens a new window for every kind of seed you donate and bringing the seed in a sealed envelope with the form inside to any branch of RDPL.

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It Takes a Community to Grow a Seed Library!

What is the Seed Library?

The Red Deer Public Library Seed Library is a collection of open-pollinated seeds available to library cardholders completely free! Members come to the library and borrow up to three packets of seeds for their garden. They grow the plants in their garden and at the end of the season, they let a few plants ‘go to seed.’ From those plants, they collect seeds and return one or two packets of seeds to the library to keep the collection growing. Since seed is a living thing, it must be renewed each year somewhere by someone or unique varietals can become extinct. Even growing one seed and returning it to the library makes a difference.

What is the Purpose of the Community Seed Library

The purpose of the seed library is to educate our community on the importance of seed saving while fostering a culture of sharing, self-reliance, and community resilience, preserving and perpetuating Red Deer’s agrarian roots.

How Can I Donate Seeds?

Please fill in a Community Seed Library Donation Form, opens a new window for every kind of seed that you wish to donate and bring the seed in a sealed envelope with the form inside to any branch of Red Deer Public Library. Donation forms can also be picked up at any branch of Red Deer Public Library. We will be accepting donated seeds from June 21 - December 21, 2023.

What Types of Seeds Can I Donate?

The library accepts donations of open-pollinated seeds like beans, peas, lettuce and tomatoes as well as other types of seeds that are easy to save and adapted to urban spaces, particularly if they are adapted to the Red Deer area, or have ties to this community.

When Can I "Borrow" Seeds from the Seed Library?

The Seed Library is now CLOSED for the season! This was our very first year offering a Seed Library collection, and it was so popular that all of our seeds have been handed out. With your support, we hope to expand our Seed Library next year to offer even more seeds! Please see the seed donation form and consider donating.

Browse the Seed Library Collection

Please note that our Seed Library is now CLOSED. If your received seeds from us this year, browse the seed library catalogue below to find important information about your seeds!

Beans

Black Turtle Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Turtle')

Common name: Black Turtle Bean

Genus species 'variety': Phaseolus vulgaris 'Black Turtle'

Family: Fabaceae

Description: A bush bean that benefits from some support. This bean is disease resistant, heat resistant, hardy and productive. A single plant can produce up to 36 pods, each containing 6 to 8 seeds. These tasty beans turn from black to dark brown when cooked.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Flower colour: purple

Days to maturity: 80

Height of mature plant: 45 to 50cm

Days to germinate: 8-16

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 2 to 5cm

Plant spacing: 15cm

Timing: Sow as early as possible when the soil warms up so plants can mature before wet weather sets in. Optimal soil temperature: 21-32°C.

Growing tips: Compact bush bean requires a bit of support.

Companion planting: Beans fix nitrogen in the soil. Plant with Brassicas, carrots, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, peas, potatoes, radish, and strawberries. Avoid planting near chives, garlic, leeks, onions and beets.

Harvesting: Stop all watering when the first pods start drying out. Harvest when the seedpods are straw coloured. Pull the plants up by the roots and hang to dry. To shell the beans shakeback and forth inside a pillowcase. Or shell them individually by hand. Do not pick until pods are dry. The beans themselves can then be set somewhere out of direct sunlight, where air movement is good, for a further week to insure even dryness.

Dragon Tongue Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Dragon Tongue')

Common name: Dragon Tongue Bean

Genus species 'variety': Phaseolus vulgaris 'Dragon Tongue'

Family: Fabaceae

Description: A wax bean until it develops its purple streaks, this beautiful Dutch heirloom can be eaten fresh or dried.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 65

Days to germinate: 8-16

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 2 to 5cm

Plant spacing: 5-10cm

Timing: Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer. Soil must be warm – if it is not warm enough, the seeds may rot. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 21-32°C.

Growing tips: Well-drained, warm soil in full sun is best. Raised beds help with both drainage and warmth.

Companion planting: Beans fix nitrogen in the soil. Plant with beets, Brassicas, carrots, celery, chard, corn, cucumber, eggplant, peas, potatoes, radish, and strawberries. Avoid planting near chives, garlic, leeks, and onions.

Harvesting: When the bean pods turn from green to yellow with purple stripes these can be harvested for eating or cooking.

Green Bean '1' (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Common name: Green Bean '1'

Genus species 'variety': Phaseolus vulgaris

Family: Fabaceae

Description: A green bush bean tender when young maturing into a string bean. Heavy producer.

Type: annual, edible, open pollinates

Days to maturity: 60

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 2 to 5 cm

Plant spacing: 15cm

Timing: Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer. Soil must be warm – if it is not warm enough, the seeds may rot. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 21-32°C.

Growing tips: Well-drained, warm soil in full sun is best. Raised beds help with both drainage and warmth. This variety produces beans later in the season than other varieties, and makes an excellent second harvest crop.

Harvesting: Pick beans regularly to keep the plant producing (if pods get fat with seed, the plant will stop flowering). The smaller the bean, the more tender they are. Let one or two of your best plants mature and dry on the plant to save seed for the Seed Library.

Green Bean '2' (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Common name: Green Bean '2'

Genus species 'variety': Phaseolus vulgaris

Family: Fabaceae

Description: Bush bean willing to climb. A tender and stasty stringless green bean.

Type: annual, edible, open pollinates

Days to maturity: 60

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 2 to 5 cm

Plant spacing: 15cm

Timing: Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer. Soil must be warm – if it is not warm enough, the seeds may rot. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 21-32°C.

Green Dandy Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Green Dandy')

Common name: Green Dandy Bean

Genus species 'variety': Phaseolus vulgaris 'Green Dandy'

Family: Fabaceae

Description: Medium 10 cm smooth, round-podded beans holding the pods high off the ground on an erect compact bush. Pods are very early and are an ideal shape for French cut, canning, freezing or making dill beans. the pods high off the ground on an erect compact bush.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 55

Height of mature plant: 45-55cm

Days to germinate: 8-16

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 2 to 5cm

Plant spacing: 15cm

Timing: Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer. Soil must be warm – if it is not warm enough, the seeds may rot. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 21-32°C.

Growing tips: Well-drained, warm soil in full sun is best. Raised beds help with both drainage and warmth.

Jade Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Jade')

Common name: Jade Bush Bean

Genus species 'variety': Phaseolus vulgaris 'Jade'

Family: Fabaceae

Description: Tender gourmet beans with rich flavour. The medium dark green, round pods grow 13-18 cm on upright plants. Resistant to rust and mosaic virus this variety produces beans later in the season than other varieties, and makes an excellent second harvest crop.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Flower colour: white

Days to maturity: 60

Height of mature plant: 45-55cm

Days to germinate: 8-16

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 2 to 5cm

Plant spacing: 15cm

Timing: Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer. Soil must be warm – if it is not warm enough, the seeds may rot. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 21-32°C.

Growing tips: Well drained, warm soil in full sun is best. Raised beds help with both drainage and warmth. This variety produces beans later in the season than other varieties, and makes an excellent second harvest crop.

Rattlesnake Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Rattlesnake')

Common name: Rattlesnake Pole Bean

Genus species 'variety': Phaseolus vulgaris 'Rattlesnake'

Family: Fabaceae

Description: A pole bean requiring support. Pods are a purple/green and curl around the vine as they grow.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 60

Height of mature plant: 1.8m

Days to germinate: 8-16

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 2 to 5cm

Plant spacing: 15cm

Timing: Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer. Soil must be warm – if it is not warm enough, the seeds may rot. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 21-32°C.

Growing tips: Well drained, warm soil in full sun is best. Raised beds help with both drainage and warmth.

Scarlet Runner Pole Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris 'Scarlet Runner')

Common name: Scarlet Runner Pole Bean

Genus species 'variety': Phaseolus vulgaris 'Scarlet Runner'

Family: Fabaceae

Description: A pole bean requiring support. Pods are a purple/green and curl around the vine as they grow.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Flower colour: red

Days to maturity: 60

Height of mature plant: 2-3m

Days to germinate: 6-14

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 2 to 5cm

Plant spacing: 15cm

Timing: Direct sow from mid-spring to early summer. Soil must be warm – if it is not warm enough, the seeds may rot. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 21-32°C.

Growing tips: Well drained, warm soil in full sun is best. Raised beds help with both drainage and warmth.

Tomatoes

Brandywine Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine')

Common name: Brandywine Tomato

Genus species 'variety': Solanum lycopersicum 'Brandywine'

Family: Solanaceae

Description: This indeterminate potato-leaf vine variety needs staking to support the plant and the massive fruit that can weigh more than half a kilogram. Plants yield approximately 20 fruits per plant. The fruit has a pink flesh, amazing flavour and has a good ratio of flesh to skin and seeds for processing.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 90 from transplant

Height of mature plant: 2.5 to 3 m

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 5mm to 1cm

Plant spacing: 50 to 75cm

Timing: Start indoors in early spring over bottom heat. When seedlings germinate, remove from the heat and grow under bright lights. Grow seedlings on for 6-8 weeks at around 10°C.

Growing tips: Prefer a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Tomatoes like fertile, well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage the fruit to ripen.

Companion planting: Tomatoes benefit from asparagus, basil, beans, borage, carrots, celery, chives, collards, cucumber, garlic, lettuce, marigold, mint, nasturtium, onion, parsley, and peppers. Avoid planting alongside Brassicas and dill. Corn will attract tomato pests, and kohlrabi will stunt tomatoes’ growth. Potatoes may spread blight to tomatoes, so keep them apart.

Chocolate Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Chocolate Cherry')

Common name: Chocolate Cherry Tomato

Genus species 'variety': Solanum lycopersicum 'Chocolate Cherry'

Family: Solanaceae

Description: This indeterminate cherry tomato needs staking. Prolific producer of 2.5 cm purple fruit. Tasty for fresh eating.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 65 from transplant

Height of mature plant: 2.5 to 3m

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 5mm to 1cm

Plant spacing: 50-75cm

Timing: Start indoors in early spring over bottom heat. When seedlings germinate, remove from the heat and grow under bright lights. Grow seedlings on for 6-8 weeks at around 10°C.

Growing tips: Prefer a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Tomatoes like fertile, well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage the fruit to ripen.

Green Zebra Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Green Zebra')

Common name: Green Zebra Tomato

Genus species 'variety': Solanum lycopersicum 'Green Zebra'

Family: Solanaceae

Description: This indeterminate vine tomato needs staking. Produces fruit striped green and yellow fruit 5 to 7.5 cm in diameter. The taste is zingy and sweet. recommended in salsa, fresh or canned. Germination rate of these seeds may be low.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 75 from transplant

Height of mature plant: 2.5 to 3m

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 5mm to 1cm

Plant spacing: 50-75cm

Timing: Start indoors in early spring over bottom heat. When seedlings germinate, remove from the heat and grow under bright lights. Grow seedlings on for 6-8 weeks at around 10°C.

Growing tips: Prefer a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Tomatoes like fertile, well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage the fruit to ripen.

Little Napoli Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Little Napoli')

Common name: Little Napoli Tomato

Genus species 'variety': Solanum lycopersicum 'Little Napoli'

Family: Solanaceae

Description: High yielding, compact dwarf cherry tomatoyielding small, red plum-shaped tasty fruit. Does well in a container and is disease resistant.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 60-65

Height of mature plant: 45-60cm

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 5mm to 1cm

Timing: Direct sow in warm soil when there is no risk of frost.

Growing tips: Prefer a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Tomatoes like fertile, well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage the fruit to ripen.

Old German Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Old German')

Common name: Old German Tomato

Genus species 'variety': Solanum lycopersicum 'Old German'

Family: Solanaceae

Description: This indeterminate potato-leaf vine variety needs staking. Fruits are striped red and yellow and can weigh 450 g. The flesh is firm with few seeds. Recommended for preserving and eating fresh.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 80 from transplant

Height of mature plant: 2.5-3m

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 5mm to 1cm

Plant spacing: 50-75cm

Timing: Start indoors in early spring over bottom heat. When seedlings germinate, remove from the heat and grow under bright lights. Grow seedlings on for 6-8 weeks at around 10°C.

Growing tips: Prefer a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Tomatoes like fertile, well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage the fruit to ripen.

Yellow Pear Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum 'Yellow Pear')

Common name: Yellow Pear Tomato *OUTOFSTOCK*

Genus species 'variety': Solanum lycopersicum 'Yellow Pear'

Family: Solanaceae

Description: This indeterminate vine variety needs staking. Fruits are pear shaped with yellow skin and flesh 5 cm or so in length. Recommended for preserving and eating fresh. Does well in a container.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 78 from transplant

Height of mature plant: 2.5-3m

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 5mm to 1cm

Plant spacing: 50-75cm

Timing: Start indoors in early spring over bottom heat. When seedlings germinate, remove from the heat and grow under bright lights. Grow seedlings on for 6-8 weeks at around 10°C.

Growing tips: Prefer a soil pH of 6.0 to 6.8. Tomatoes like fertile, well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Stop watering around the end of July to encourage the fruit to ripen.

Leafy Vegetables

Arugula (Eruca vesicaria sativa)

Common name: Arugula

Genus species 'variety': Eruca vesicaria sativa

Family: Brassicaceae

Description: Cold hardy with a milder flavour when grown in cool weather. Will bolt in hot weather. It is high in vitamin A and potassium.

Type: annual, edible, open pollinates

Days to maturity: 30-40

Days to germinate: 4-8

Timing: Direct sow starting just before last frost, and again every three weeks.

Harvesting: Baby greens are ready to cut in 21 days. Arugula is well suited to microgreen growing. As microgreens it is delicious and tender, with a 'peppery' taste.

Bok Choi (Brassica rapa chinensis)

Common name: Bok Choi

Genus species 'variety': Brassica rapa chinensis

Family: Brassicaceae

Description: Dark-green leaves are supported by thick, sweet, white stalks that are mild and juicy with a delicate flavour.

Type: annual, edible, open pollinates

Requires: sun to part shade

Seed depth for planting: 5mm to 1cm

Plant spacing: 15-20cm

Timing: Direct sow four weeks before the last frost date to eight weeks after. Sowing short rows every 2-3 weeks allows for a fairly constant harvest time.

Growing tips: Keep plants well-watered throughout their growth.

Perpetual Spinach (Beta vulgaris 'Perpetual Spinach')

Common name: Perpetual Spinach

Genus species 'variety': Beta vulgaris 'Perpetual Spinach'

Family: Chenopodiaceae

Description: A prolific and very hardy chard that looks and tastes like spinach. Makes a good fall crop. Harvest a few leaves at a time, snapping them off at the base.

Type: annual, edible, open pollinates

Days to maturity: 50

Days to germinate: 7-21

Seed depth for planting: 1.5cm

Plant spacing: 25cm

Timing: Direct sow once the soil has warmed in late spring.

Growing tips: Water well. Does well in a container.

Red Sails Lettuce (Lactuca sativa "Red Sails')

Common name: Red Sails Lettuce

Genus species 'variety': Lactuca sativa "Red Sails'

Family: Asteraceae

Description: Stunning, deep-red tints gloss over medium-green, crinkled leaves. The large, open plant is very slow to bolt and holds a long time after maturity without getting bitter. Reseed for multiple harvest. Good for containers.

Type: annual, edible, open pollinates

Days to maturity: 66

Requires: full sun, part sun

Seed depth for planting: 5mm

Plant spacing: 20 to 25cm

Timing: Lettuce grows best in cool weather in the spring and fall, but it can be grown in the summer. Sow short rows every 2-3 weeks following the last average frost date for a continual harvest. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 10-22°C.

Growing tips: Lettuce seeds don’t sprout easily when the soil temperature is over 22°C in summerso sprout them indoors in a cool area, or pre-sprout by sprinkling seeds on a damp paper towel and placing it in a plastic bag in the fridge for a few days.

Companion planting: Beets, Brassicas, carrot, celery, chervil, cucumbers, dill, garlic, onions, radish, spinach, squash, and strawberries.

Harvesting: Pick individual leaves as they mature. Mature summer lettuce stays in prime eating condition only a short time, so harvest promptly and keep planting. Choose one or two of your best plants to bolt and set seed to save for the Community Seed Library.

Red Salad Bowl Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Red Salad Bowl')

Common name: Red Salad Bowl Lettuce

Genus species 'variety': Lactuca sativa 'Red Salad Bowl'

Family: Asteraceae

Description: This bright burgundy loose leaf lettuce has leaves with green centres that are great for baby leaf salad mixes. Slow to bolt, tender, and mild-tasting. The bright red colour is best in cool temperatures.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 55

Seed depth for planting: 5 mm or lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil.

Plant spacing: 20 cm apart

Timing: Lettuce grows best in cool weather in the spring and fall, but it can be grown in the summer. Direct sow short rows every 2-3 weeks following the last average frost date for a continual harvest. Lettuce seeds don’t sprout easily when the soil temperature is over 22°C in summer. Get around this by sprouting them indoors in a cool area, or pre-sprout by sprinkling seeds on a damp paper towel and placing it in a plastic bag in the fridge for a few days.

Growing tips: Regular watering is essential to prevent leaves from developing a bitter taste. If harvesting as babyleaf lettuce decrease the spacing as it is harvested at an immature size.

Sorrel (Rumex acetosa)

Common name: Sorrel

Genus species 'variety': Rumex acetosa

Family: Polygonaceae

Description: Sorrel leaves have a citrus flavour and can be used as salad greens or cooked.

Type: perennial, flower, open pollinates

Days to maturity: 40-50

Requires: sun to part shade

Seed depth for planting: 5mm or lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil.

Plant spacing: 1cm

Timing: Seed every three weeks from just before the last frost date until the end of summer for a continuous harvest. Plant in a block or in a wide row. Sprinkle the seeds evenly over prepared, moist soil.

Yugoslavian Red Lettuce (Lactuca sativa 'Yugoslavian Red'

Common name: Yugoslavian Red Lettuce

Genus species 'variety': Lactuca sativa 'Yugoslavian Red'

Family: Asteraceae

Description: Red-tinged leaves form loose heads. Cutting the head in half exposes solid green interior leaves and an almost white center. Excellent mild flavor, a reliable germinator and slow to bolt.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 55

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: sun

Seed depth for planting: 6 cm

Plant spacing: 2.5 cm then thin to 25 cm

Timing: Direct sow. Sow continuously for a constant supply of lettuce. Best grown in cooler weather.

Other Fruits & Vegetables

Birdhouse Gourd (Lagenaria siceraria)

Common name: Birdhouse Gourd

Genus species 'variety': Lagenaria siceraria

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Description: A durable gourd bulbous at the blossom end, restricting at the neck and, then forming a smaller bulb. Good for attracting pollinators

Type: annual, ornamental, open pollinates

Days to maturity: 125

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 6-13mm

Plant spacing: 90cm apart

Growing tips: Start indoors 3 weeks before transplanting. Requires a warm soil temperature of 27 degrees C and constant, even moisture. Sow outdoors like squash mid June. Sow 3 seeds3 per hill in rows or trellis vines for cleaner fruit.

Companion planting: celery, corn, melon, onion, radish

Harvesting: Wash gourds in warm, soapy water and rinse in a strong solution of non-bleaching disinfectant. Dry with a soft cloth and store 4-6 weeks in a well-ventilated room. Hanging is best for maximum air circulation. Check weekly and discard immature or soft gourds. They are cured when thoroughly dry and hard shelled. Wax and polish.

Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry (Physalis pruinosa 'Coassack Pineapple')

Common name: Cossack Pineapple Ground Cherry

Genus species 'variety': Physalis pruinosa 'Coassack Pineapple'

Family: Solanaceae

Description: Prolific yielding 2.5 to 5 cm fruit in papery tusks. Taste is like pineapple!

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 120

Requires: sun

Timing: Ground cherries are slow to get started so they should be started 8 weeks prior to transplanting. Press seeds lightly into soil surface, cover lightly and provide constant moisture and bottom heat. Transplant after your last spring frost date.

Growing tips: Cross pollinates with tomatillos but not with tomatoes.

Harvesting: Fruits picked early as green fruit can be used like tomatillos. Fruit is ripe when it turns yellow. To save seed, allow the fruit to drop from the plant and process like tomato seeds.

Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea (Pisum sativum 'Dwarf Grey Sugar')

Common name: Dwarf Grey Sugar Pea

Genus species 'variety': Pisum sativum 'Dwarf Grey Sugar'

Family: Fabaceae

Description: Produces the earliest and most dwarf edible pods of all. Prolific, bushy vines with attractive sweet pea-like flowers followed by clusters of flat, fleshy, curved, semi-pointed pods forming at the tops of the plants for easy picking. Heirloom variety has been in production since before 1773. This is one of the best choices for growing pea shoots and pea tips.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Flower colour: purple

Days to maturity: 66

Height of mature plant: 1.5m

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: sun

Seed depth for planting: 5cm

Plant spacing: 2-7cm

Timing: Soaking seeds is not advised for damp soils. direct sow. Do not thin.

Growing tips: Dwarf varieties do not need a trellis, but may benefit from the support of some twigs poked into the soil in the row.

Companion planting: Plant near beans, carrots, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, parsley, peppers, potatoes, radish, spinach, strawberries, and turnips. Avoid planting peas near onions.

Harvesting: Peas can be harvested before the seeds mature, as snow peas, and then as tender snap peas, and finally as shelling peas. Make multiple sowings to extend the harvest season. Allow your best plant to set seed and save for the Seed Library.

Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper

Common name: Jimmy Nardello Sweet Pepper

Genus species 'variety': Capsicum annum 'Jimmy Nardello'

Family: Solanaceae

Description: Long red sweet pepper. Quick to mature. Flavourful raw or cooked and be dried. Selected for 'The Ark of Taste' by the Slow food Organization.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 75 from transplant

Height of mature plant: 45 to 60 cm

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: sun

Seed depth for planting: 6cm

Plant spacing: 30cm

Timing: Sow seeds indoors 5 mm deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.

Growing tips: Likes heat and does well in containers if staked.

Pea (Pisum sativum)

Common name: Pea

Genus species 'variety': Pisum sativum

Family: Fabaceae

Type: annual, edible, open pollinates

Days to maturity: 60

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: sun

Seed depth for planting: 5cm

Plant spacing: 2 to 7 cm

Timing: Soaking seeds is not advised for damp soils. direct sow. Do not thin.

Companion planting: Plant near beans, carrots, celery, corn, cucumber, eggplant, parsley, peppers, potatoes, radish, spinach, strawberries, and turnips. Avoid planting peas near onions.

Radish (Raphanus sativus)

Common name: Radish

Genus species 'variety': Raphanus sativus

Family: Brassicaceae

Type: annual, edible, open pollinates

Requires: sun

Seed depth for planting: 5 mm or lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil.

Timing: Radishes can be grown all season but they’re easiest when sown just after the last frost date and again at the end of summer and into the fall.

Growing tips: Sow a short row frequently, thin them quickly, keep them watered, eat them quickly, and sow some more.

Small Sugar Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo 'Small Sugar')

Common name: Small Sugar Pumpkin

Genus species 'variety': Cucurbita pepo 'Small Sugar'

Family: Cucurbitaceae

Description: Small, round, slightly flattened orange heirloom pumpkin. The sweet flavour is good for canning and pumpkin pie.

Type: annual, edible, heirloom

Flower colour: orange

Days to maturity: 110

Days to germinate: 7-14

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 2cm

Plant spacing: 90 to 120cm

Timing: Direct sow when soil warms up. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 25-35°C . Plant in small hills 4 to 6 seeds per hill. Thin to 1 to 2 plants per hill.

Growing tips: Choose a sunny spot with fertile, well-draining soil. All pumpkins grow male flowers first, then the female flowers are produced. The female flowers have tiny fruits at the base of the petals and require pollination by bees, mostly. To increase chances of fruit hand pollinate male to female flowers. Incomplete pollination is common at the beginning of the season, and results in small fruits that are misshapen at the flower end. Discard these damaged fruits before they rot.

Harvesting: Pumpkins are mature when they have good orange colour and their stems are crisp. For the best sugar content, cut the stem about 4cm from the body of the fruit. Allow the pumpkins to sit in a warm room for a few days before using. Save the biggest seeds, rinse and allow to dry to save for the Community Seed bank.

Strawberry Popcorn (Zea mays 'Strawberry Red')

Common name: Strawberry Popcorn

Genus species 'variety': Zea mays 'Strawberry Red'

Family: Poaceae

Description: This popping corn yields two cobs per plant. Cobs are 5 to 10 cm long with small kernels that change to deep red as they mature. The red kenrnels pop white.

Type: annual edible, heirloom

Days to maturity: 100

Height of mature plant: 1.8m

Requires: sun

Seed depth for planting: 3cm

Plant spacing: 30cm

Harvesting: Let cobs mature on stalk. If wet weather is forecast, harvest cobs, peeling back the husks and then hanging to dry in a dry area. When fully dry the kernels rub loose from the cobs.

Herbs

Bouquet Dill (Anethum graveolens 'Bouquet')

Common name: Bouquet Dill

Genus species 'variety': Anethum graveolens 'Bouquet'

Family: Apiaceae

Description: Compact plant, a particularly good variety to grow in containers or smaller herb gardens. Attracts pollinators.

Type: annual, edible, open pollinates

Flower colour: yellow

Days to maturity: 45 to leaf 100 to seed

Height of mature plant: 75-90cm

Days to germinate: 7-10

Requires: grown in container, grown in sun, grown in part sun

Seed depth for planting: Lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil. Dill seeds need some light to germinate.

Plant spacing: 30cm

Timing: Direct sow late spring through summer, or sow when cucumbers are transplanted, to coincide maturity for pickling.Stagger the harvest by sowing every 2-3 weeks for a constant supply of fresh leaves. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 15-21°C.

Growing tips: Seeds can be grown as microgreens. Flowers and seed can be used for pickling and seasoning. Foliage is flavourful but is best picked young and tender.

Companion planting: A good companion plant for cabbage, corn, cucumber, lettuce, and onions.

Harvesting: Growing for seed: Dill does not cross-pollinate with any other herb or vegetable, but insects will cross different varieties, so grow one variety at a time if you intend to save the seeds. When the first seeds have turned brown, cut the whole head and hang it upside down for the drying seeds to fall out into trays or paper bags. Dill leaf loses most of its flavour when dried, so freeze it in ice cube trays filled with water or butter.

Catnip (Nepeta cataria)

Common name: Catnip

Genus species 'variety': Nepeta cataria

Family: Lamiaceae

Description: Edible flowers can be used fresh or dried. Attracts pollinators and cats.

Type: perennial, edible, open pollinates

Days to germinate: 10-20

Requires: sun to part shade

Seed depth for planting: Lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil.

Timing: Direct sow in the fall or sow seeds 2 to 6 weeks after the last frost date.

Growing tips: Catnip does well in containers, raised beds, or borders. The main challenge to growing it is protecting it from cats. After the main bloom, plants should be cut back hard to encourage a second bloom and tidy shape.

Harvesting: Attracts pollinators and cats, but repels aphids, flea beetles, Japanese beetles, ants, weevils, and squash bugs.

Chives (Allium schoenoprasum)

Common name: Chives

Genus species 'variety': Allium schoenoprasum

Family: Alliaceae

Description: Attracts pollinators. Good for containers.

Type: perennial, edible flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: purple

Days to maturity: 80-110

Height of mature plant: 30cm

Days to germinate: 14

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 5mm to 1cm

Plant spacing: 15cm

Timing: Direct sow once the soil has warmed in late spring. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 19°C.

Growing tips: Divide when chives spread to 30 cm apart and replant to stand 30 cm apart or plant in containers. Remove flower stems before they open to increase foliage production. Keep chives watered evenly throughout the season. For a winter crop, try digging up a small clump after the foliage dies back in the fall. Plant this in a container using loamy potting mix, and bring indoors to a warm, and very bright windowsill.

Companion planting: Brassicas, carrots and tomatoes. They help to repel aphids, carrot rust fly, and Japanese beetles. Avoid planting near beans and peas.

Harvesting: Cut down to 4cm from the ground. Use scissors and take as much as needed. Chives don’t dehydrate well, so use fresh portions regularly. Flowers are edible.

Dill (Anethum graveolens)

Common name: Dill

Genus species 'variety': Anethum graveolens

Family: Apiaceae

Description: Produces seed, leaves and flowers with a good flavour. The leaves are excellent fresh or dried. Attracts pollinators.

Type: annual, edible flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: yellow

Days to maturity: 45 to leaf 90 to seed

Height of mature plant: 1.25 to 1.5 m

Days to germinate: 10-21

Requires: grown in sun

Seed depth for planting: Lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil. Dill seeds need some light to germinate.

Plant spacing: 15cm

Growing tips: Seeds can be grown as microgreens. Flowers and seed can be used for pickling and seasoning. Foliage is flavourful but is best picked young and tender.

Companion planting: A good companion plant for cabbage, corn, cucumber, lettuce, and onions.

Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum)

Common name: Garlic Chives

Genus species 'variety': Allium tuberosum

Family: Alliaceae

Description: Attracts pollinators.

Type: perennial, edible flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: white

Days to maturity: 90

Height of mature plant: 30-45cm

Days to germinate: 14

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 5mm to 1cm

Plant spacing: 15cm

Timing: Direct sow once the soil has warmed in late spring. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 19°C.

Companion planting: Brassicas, carrots and tomatoes. They help to repel aphids, carrot rust fly, and Japanese beetles. Avoid planting near beans and peas.

Harvesting: Cut down to 4cm from the ground. Use scissors and take as much as needed. Chives don’t dehydrate well, so use fresh portions regularly. Flowers are edible.

Flowers

Amaranth - Love Lies Bleeding (Amaranthus caudatus)

Common name: Love Lies Bleeding

Genus species 'variety': Amaranthus caudatus

Family: Amaranthus caudatus

Description: Ropes of deep red, trailing blooms. Good as a cut flower.

Type: annual, flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: red

Days to maturity: 65-75

Height of mature plant: 1.1m

Days to germinate: 7-10

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: Lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil.

Plant spacing: 30cm

Timing: Indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or directly into prepared beds after the last frost. Succession sow 3-4 times, 3 weeks apart for continuous blooms.

Harvesting: You can harvest the seeds for eating, for returning seed to the Seed Library, for floral arrangements of for dried floral arrangements.Harvest when the tassels begin to elongate. Remove foliage so the spikes and tassels are more visible.

Amaranth mix (Amaranthus spp.)

Common name: Amaranth mix

Genus species 'variety': Amaranthus spp.

Family: Amaranthaceae

Description: A genetic mix of amaranth species, Four Star Explorer mix is frost sensitive with purple foliage and flower 'plumes'. Can be grown as an ornamental or as an edible crop. Young leaves are edible raw, older leaves can be steamed. Seeds are high in protein and can be steamed, popped or ground into flour. One plant can yield 500 g of seed.

Type: annual, edible, open pollinates

Flower colour: purple

Days to maturity: 80

Height of mature plant: 1.2-1.8m

Days to germinate: 7-10

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: Lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil.

Plant spacing: 30cm

Timing: Indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost or directly into prepared beds after the last frost. Succession sow 3-4 times, 3 weeks apart for continuous blooms.

Growing tips: Good as an ornamental in a container.

Harvesting: You can harvest the seeds for eating or for returning seed to the Seed Library. Harvest when the tassels begin to elongate. Remove foliage so the spikes and tassels are more visible and shake seed into a bucket. Seed is a mix of black, brown and white.

Bachelor Button - white (Centaurea cyanus)

Common Name: Bachelor Button white

Genus Species 'Variety': Centaurea cyanus

Family: Asteraceae

Description: Classic cut flower. Easy to grow and maintain. Attracts beneficial hoverflies.

Type: annual, edible flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: white

Seed depth for planting: 5 mm or lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil.

Plant spacing: 15-30cm

Timing: Direct sow starting just before last frost, and again every two weeks until end of spring.

Growing tips: Can be invasive but they are short rooted, and can be pulled up with little effort, the seeds drop locally if allowed to mature, and do not eject, and they do not spread by underground rhizome.

Bees n' Butterfly Mix

Nickname: Bees n' Butterfly Mix *OUT OF STOCK*

Common name: Contains a mix of Bergamot, Black-eyed Susan, Hyssop, Hedysarum, Prairie Coneflower, Purple Prairie Clover, Smooth Aster, Goldenrod, and Yellow Evening Primrose.

Description: Plant a small wildflower garden with this mixture of Canadian wildflower seeds and create a food source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Type: flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: assorted

Growing tips: In a sunny weed-free location, spread seeds on soil surface. Lightly cover seeds with soil. Keep soil moist until germination occurs.

Calendula (Calendula officianalis)

Common name: Calendula

Genus species 'variety': Calendula officianalis

Family: Asteraceae

Description: A hardy annual with edible, tangy petals which can be dried for tea. This is a good companion plant deterring pests, a good cut flower and has uses as a tinctures, ointment, and wash to treat burns, bruises, and cuts, as well as the minor infections they cause.

Type: annual, edible flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: orange

Days to germinate: 6-14

Requires: sun

Seed depth for planting: 5mm

Plant spacing: 15-45cm

Timing: Direct sow in early spring when light frost is still a possibility, and continue to sow every two to three weeks until early summer for fall flowers.

Growing tips: Keep plants well-watered throughout their growth.

Companion planting: Calendula repels a number of bad nematodes in the soil, but may attract slugs. Plant with tomatoes and asparagus.

Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus)

Common name: Cosmos

Genus species 'variety': Cosmos bipinnatus

Family: Asteraceae

Description: Flowers in a mix or pink and/or white in a range of shaeds and patterns. Drought tolerant and a good source of nectar and pollen for pollinators.

Type: annual, flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: mix of pink and/or white

Days to maturity: 60

Height of mature plant: 90cm

Days to germinate: 7-21

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: 3cm

Plant spacing: 20 to 25 cm

Timing: Direct sow after the last frost date.

Growing tips: Several sowings will result in a very long bloom period. Cosmos can also be started indoors in late winter for transplanting after last frost, once daytime temperatures are above 10°C. Frost sensitive.

Harvesting: Pinching off the growing tip when the plant is about 15cm tall will help keep this tall lacy plant bushy and erect. Do not overfeed, as rich soil will delay flowering. Deadhead (remove spent flowers) to extend the flowering period and keep plants looking their tidiest.

Honeywort (Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens')

Common name: Honeywort

Genus species 'variety': Cerinthe major 'Purpurascens'

Family: Boraginaceae

Description: Stunning cut flower.

Type: annual, flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: purple

Days to maturity: 60

Height of mature plant: 65 to 70cm

Days to germinate: 7-10

Requires: sun, part shade

Seed depth for planting: 2cm

Plant spacing: 5 to 10 cm

Timing: Direct sow in spring when danger of frost is past.

Harvesting: Cut the flower in the morning and sear the ends in boiling water for 10 seconds. Seeds are easy to save and plant may reseed.

Lanceleaf Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata)

Common name: Lanceleaf Coreopsis

Genus species 'variety': Coreopsis lanceolata

Family: Asteraceae

Description: Naturalized across much of the Prairies, this hardy perennial is drought tolerant works in well drained containers and attracts pollinators. The stems are stiff and upright, so it makes a nice cut flower.

Type: perennial, flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: yellow

Days to maturity: 75-85

Height of mature plant: 90cm

Days to germinate: 5-25

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: Sow seeds on the surface of the soil. Transplant or thin to 15cm.

Timing: Direct sow when a slight risk of frost is still possible.

Growing tips: Deadhead and do not feed, as fertilizers can reduce flowering. Coreopsis will adapt to many different soils, but prefers well drained, rich soil. This perennial species may self sow and is hardy to Zone 4.

Lavatera pink (Lavatera trimestris)

Common name: Lavatera pink

Genus species 'variety': Lavatera trimestris

Family: Malvaceae

Type: annual, flower, heirloom

Flower colour: pink

Days to germinate: 15-20

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: Lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil.

Plant spacing: 30 to 45 cm

Timing: Direct sow in early spring when only light frost is a risk.

Growing tips: Lavatera dislikes transplanting, so do not try to move them from their permanent planting site. Water well and deadhead regularly. Avoid feeding plants, as Lavatera grown in rich soil will have lush foliage and fewer flowers. It may self-sow.

Marigold mix (Tagetes tenuifolia)

Common name: Marigold mix

Genus species 'variety': Tagetes tenuifolia

Family: Asteraceae

Description: Compact plants densely covered in tiny yellow and orange flowers., a mix of Tangerine Gem and Lemon Gem. Petals are edible with a citrus flavour. Attracts beneficial insects live hoverflies and ladybugs.

Type: annual, edible flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: yellow or orange flowers

Flower scent: scented

Days to maturity: 60

Height of mature plant: 20 to 30cm

Requires: sun

Seed depth for planting: 5 mm or lightly cover seeds after pressing them into the soil.

Plant spacing: 30cm

Timing: Direct sow 1 to 2 weeks last frost date.

Growing tips: Can be grown in containers or as a border.

Companion planting: Avoid planting near beans.

Plains Coreopsis (Coreopsis tinctoria)

Common name: Plains Coreopsis

Genus species 'variety': Coreopsis tinctoria

Family: Asteraceae

Description: Naturalized across much of the Prairies, this hardy perennial is drought tolerant works in well drained containersand attracts pollinators. The stems are stiff and upright, so it makes a nice cut flower.

Type: perennial, flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: yellow with red centre

Days to maturity: 75-85

Height of mature plant: 90cm

Days to germinate: 5-25

Requires: full sun

Seed depth for planting: Sow seeds on the surface of the soil. Transplant or thin to 15cm.

Timing: Direct sow when a slight risk of frost is still possible.

Potomac Snapdragon mix (Antirrhinum majus)

Common name: Potomac Snapdragon mix

Genus species 'variety': Antirrhinum majus

Family: Plantaginaceae

Type: annual, flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: mix of lavender, orange, white, yellow, pink and red

Height of mature plant: 90 to 120 cm

Companion planting: Snapdragons are sensitive to ethylene and should be kept separate from ethylene-producing fruit.

Harvesting: Harvest when ½ of the flowers are open.

Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata)

Common name: Swamp Milkweed

Genus species 'variety': Asclepias incarnata

Family: Apocynaceae

Description: The narrow leaves of this native wildflower emerge, forming a clump of foliage. Then, from mid-spring to late summer, umbels of fragrant, pink to mauve flowers appear that are so generous with nectar that they attract pollinators of all kinds. Though not common in this area the Monarch butterfly prefers this species on which to lay her eggs. Monarch caterpillars feed on the leaves of this milkweed. All parts of this plant are toxic in large quantities. Deer resistant and hardy. Less agressive of a spreader than common milkweed.

Type: perennial, flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: pink/purple

Height of mature plant: 1.5m

Days to germinate: 7-35

Requires: sun or part shade

Plant spacing: 30 to 60cm

Timing: Direct sow towards late spring. Optimal soil temperature for germination: 10-25°C.

Growing tips: Prefers wet, neutral to slightly acidic soil but will tolerate heavy clay.

Harvesting: The dandelion-like seeds seeds emerge from conspicuous pods which are easily removed before they dry and crack. If seed is not removed it will self sow and this plant is an agressive spreader.

Sweet Pea mix (Lathyrus odoratus)

Common name: Sweet Pea mix

Genus species 'variety': Lathyrus odoratus

Family: Fabaceae

Description: Climbing vine similar of fragrant flowers in a mix of colours. Not edible. Pods are toxic.

Type: annual, flower, open pollinates

Flower scent: scented

Days to maturity: 80

Height of mature plant: 2.25m

Days to germinate: 10-20

Requires: sun

Seed depth for planting: 25mm

Plant spacing: 8cm

Timing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring, while the soil is still cool and light frost is still possible. Plants are strongest from an early, indoor sowing.Soak seeds overnight to aid germination. They are slow so be patient.

Growing tips: Prefers cool roots in summer. Water and mulch well. Requires support for vine. Keep picking flowers to prolong the blooming period.

Sweet Pea - yellow (Lathyrus chloranthus)

Common name: Sweet Pea yellow

Genus species 'variety': Lathyrus chloranthus

Family: Fabaceae

Description: Climbing vine similar to sweet peas but with acid yellow unscented blooms. Not edible. Pods are toxic.

Type: annual, flower, open pollinates

Flower colour: acid yellow

Flower scent: unscented

Days to maturity: 60

Height of mature plant: 1.2-1.8m

Requires: sun to part shade

Seed depth for planting: 25mm

Plant spacing: 8cm

Timing: Nick seeds first and soak in warm water for 24 hours. Direct sow directly after danger of frost has passed.

Growing tips: Not frost tolerant. Does not crosspollinate with Lathyrus odoratus.

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