{"title":"Landrace Seeds","description":"Better than Heirloom-- these seeds have a wide genetic diversity and resilience due to many generations of growing large quantities and selecting for the best seeds.","products":[{"product_id":"rainbow-corn-landrace","title":"Rainbow Corn Landrace","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea Mays\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 120-140 (plant in late April to mid-May)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGorgeous rainbow native flour\/grinding corn. A landrace of many native corns bred together over 10+ years: Hopi blue, Millenium, Oaxacan green dent, Oaxacan blue, Hopi pink, Navajo Robin's Egg and more. Plant and enjoy harvesting a new rainbow in each ear!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis native flour corn is a grinding\/masa corn for making tortillas, tamales, stews and more. Boil with lime for 1-2 hours to nixtamalize and then grind into masa using a food processor, blender or grain mill. Or simply boil whole nixtamalized kernels into hearty stews. Also a beautiful ornamental and ceremonial corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant corn seeds 6\" deep in late April-mid May in clumps of 5 seeds per hole, spaced 3-5 feet apart. No thinning is necessary. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick corn cobs when fingernail does not dent kernels, as leaves are browning. Shuck cobs (remove leaves) and allow kernels to dry fully on the cob. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox 50 Rainbow Corn seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KaG6ebGaxHw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":45362272567451,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (9 packet equivalent)","offer_id":45362272600219,"sku":"","price":15.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/P1019038.png?v=1705299360"},{"product_id":"colorful-climbing-bean-mix","title":"Colorful Climbing Bean Mix","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e~ Please check back after fall harvest 2026! ~ \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 70-90\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis colorful mixture of climbing beans will delight any gardener. A mixture of Cherokee Cornfield Pole Beans, Hopi Purple String Beans, Rattlesnake Beans, King Banquet Beans, Pueblo Pink Beans, Iroquois Skunk Beans and more. Plant them along a trellis or fence and watch them climb to over 6 feet tall. Eat fresh as green beans or dry for cooking beans. Kids (and eager adults like us!) love shelling these to see which color pops out next! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow directly in the ground 2\" deep, 3\" apart in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Keep moist until germinated.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allow pods to fully dry on the vine. Pick dried pods into a bin and crush to dislodge beans. 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A delightful addition to salads or as a braising green in stir-fries or soups. Arugula sprouts up fast, is shade tolerant and has low water needs. This landrace arises from many varieties of arugulas grown together and selected over 10+ years in a multitude of conditions.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow Arugula seeds directly in the ground 1\/4\" deep in spring or late summer\/early fall, every 2 weeks. Keep moist until germinated. Cold tolerant. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allow your most vigorous plants to bolt. Crumble seed pods when brown \u0026amp; fully dry. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag to ensure they remain fully dry. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox 200 Arugula seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42772915028123,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/arugula.png?v=1668057408"},{"product_id":"clary-sage","title":"Clary Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalvia sclarea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBiennial flower, herb \u0026amp; culinary seed; flowers \u0026amp; produces seed in 2nd year after planting\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClary Sage is a fragrant, pollinator-friendly perennial wildflower. This Clary Sage seed has been adapted to the Rocky Mountains for 10+ years. Incredibly fragrant, purple flowers are often distilled to make an essential oil. Its many traditional herbal properties have been well-documented for centuries. The flowers are a favorite of bees and other pollinators--especially bumble bees! Seeds are gelatinous when soaked in water like chia, and can be eaten in pudding, oatmeal, pancakes, smoothies and anywhere else you may use chia. Unlike chia, Clary Sage seeds have a delicate floral taste-- absolutely delicious. Note that Clary Sage readily self-seeds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Restriction: \u003cbr\u003eDo not purchase this seed if you live in the state of Washington. \u003cem\u003eClary Sage may be considered invasive in certain areas of the USA. 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Rainbow colors (blues, reds, yellows \u0026amp; whites) will appear in future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis native flour corn is a grinding\/masa corn for making tortillas, tamales, stews and more. Boil with lime for 1-2 hours to nixtamalize and then grind into masa using a food processor, blender or grain mill. Or simply boil whole nixtamalized kernels into hearty stews. Also a beautiful ornamental and ceremonial corn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant Blue Corn seeds 6\" deep in late April-mid May in clumps of 5 seeds per hole, spaced 3-5 feet apart. No thinning is necessary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick corn cobs when fingernail does not dent kernels, as leaves are browning. Shuck (remove leaves) and allow kernels to dry fully on the cob. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 50 Blue Rainbow Corn seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KaG6ebGaxHw\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42772915126427,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/corngood.jpg?v=1664249889"},{"product_id":"pea-landrace","title":"Pea Landrace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Southwest-adapted pea landrace has diverse genetics that increase resilience to grow in a variety of conditions. 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Landrace of dryland butternuts from Cortez, CO and various Waltham Butternuts (originally grown by Bob Young of Waltham, Massachusetts in 1970). Fruits display their diversity of genetics with a variability in shape--mainly cylindrical of various statures but also a few round fruits--and color--mostly various shades of tan-orange but also some green patterning. Great for low water \u0026amp; Southwestern gardens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart Butternut Squash seeds indoors 3 weeks before last frost and transplant after all danger of frost has passed. Or seed outdoors after frost if your growing season is at least 100 days long. Plant 2-3\" deep in mounds of well-draining soil. Mounds should be at least 5 feet apart. Vines are large and sprawling. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Select as many of your tastiest, fully mature fruits as possible for seed saving. Cut open squash and lay seeds out to dry on a screen or cloth. You may rinse them in a strainer if needed. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLimited Stock: Approx 20 Butternut Squash seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42772915388571,"sku":"","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/20211011_121427.jpg?v=1678583942"},{"product_id":"lemon-bee-balm-bergamot","title":"Lemon Bee Balm (Bergamot)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMonarda Citriodora\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 120\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon Bergamot is also called Lemon Bee Balm and Prairie Bergamot. A native wildflower and garden favorite. Leaves smell like lemon and long bright purple\/pink flowering stalks appeal to bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Contains citronella and has many traditional herbal uses. Bee Balm will self-seed for returning flowers year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Lemon Bee Balm seeds in early spring to early summer, 1\/4\" deep, 6\" apart. Keep moist until germinated. Or start indoors earlier. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect Lemon Bee Balm seed when seed heads are dry and easily crumble in your hand. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximately 100 Lemon Bee Balm seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42772915978395,"sku":"","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/20240812_143638.jpg?v=1736740387"},{"product_id":"fava-beans","title":"Fava Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 80-100\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavas are a great cool-weather bean that can handle light to moderate frost and even overwinters in some climates! Young Fava seeds can be eaten raw and dried beans can be shelled and eaten cooked. High protein-to-carbohydrate ratio. Fava bean seeds are easy to grow when planted early. 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Plant and enjoy harvesting a new rainbow in each ear! Expect red, blue and some white \u0026amp; yellow kernels in a diverse array of tones and patterns. We love the often deep red-colored corn pollen (see last photo!).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake tortillas, tamales, cornbread, stews and more! Boil with lime for 1-2 hours to nixtamalize and then grind into masa using a food processor, blender or grain mill. Or simply boil whole nixtamalized kernels into hearty stews. Also a beautiful ornamental and ceremonial corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant corn seeds 6\" deep in late April-mid May in clumps of 5 seeds per hole, spaced 3-5 feet apart. No thinning is necessary. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick corn cobs when fingernail does not dent kernels, as leaves are browning. Shuck cobs (remove leaves) and allow kernels to dry fully on the cob. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox 50 Red Rainbow Corn seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KaG6ebGaxHw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":48747136778395,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"120g (9 packet equivalent)","offer_id":48747136811163,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/P1019087.png?v=1665157143"},{"product_id":"hopi-origin-cantaloupe","title":"Hopi Origin Cantaloupe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo var. cantalupensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis diverse landrace cantaloupe seed stock produces hardy and resilient melons. Juicy, sweet and refreshing flavor. Deep ridged exterior and soft, white-green-yellow fleshy interior. Original seed sourced from Hopi farmers. Try this in your dryland garden!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Laying Groundwork, Paonia CO\" href=\"https:\/\/www.layinggroundwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGroundwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Paonia, CO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart Hopi cantaloupe seeds indoors 3-5 weeks before last spring frost and transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Or sow directly in the ground in well-draining rows with seeds spaced 12\" apart. Do not overwater. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Choose fully ripe, tasty fruits for seed saving. Dry seeds on a screen or cloth. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 15 Hopi Origin Cantaloupe seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43089600446619,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/hopi_cantaloupe.png?v=1671235398"},{"product_id":"san-felipe-pepper","title":"San Felipe Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd\" lang=\"en\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 70-80 from transplant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA long, skinny, deep red chile, San Felipe pepper has medium-hot heat, about 10,000-30,000 Scoville units depending on growing conditions. Fantastic flavor! About 3-4\" in length. These peppers are from San Felipe Pueblo in New Mexico, a drought tolerant landrace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal seeds obtained from \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"native seeds search\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNative Seeds\/SEARCH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Arizona. Grown by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Laying Groundwork, Paonia CO\" href=\"https:\/\/www.layinggroundwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGroundwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Paonia, CO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart San Felipe Pepper seeds indoors under lights 3-6 weeks before last spring frost. Transplant after all danger of frost has passed, spaced 2' apart. Keep soil slightly moist but do not overwater.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use gloves to avoid burning skin! Remove San Felipe chile seeds from the tastiest, fully mature fruit. Or use a blender with a very low setting-- place fruits with plenty of water and slowly blend. Strain out seeds. Dry seeds on a screen or cloth. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 30 San Felipe Pepper seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43118677328027,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/sanfelipepeppers.png?v=1672540215"},{"product_id":"cherokee-cornfield-pole-bean","title":"Cherokee Cornfield Pole Snap Bean","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 70-90\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA wide diversity of colors and shading patterns displays Cherokee Cornfield Pole Bean's highly resilient genetics and make this bean especially fun to harvest. Eat young and tender as a snap bean; as a shelling bean like edamame-- boil or steam and then pop the beans out of the pod; or as a dry bean. Drought tolerant, low water needs and landrace. True to their name, we like to run our Cherokee Cornfield Pole Beans up our cornstalks which gives them a natural trellis and fixes needed nitrogen in our cornfield. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow directly in the ground 2\" deep, 3\" apart in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Keep moist until germinated. Ideally plant 2-4\" away from your corn plants when your corn is at least 1\" tall. Needs a cornstalk, trellis, fence or sunflower stalk to climb. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allow pods to fully dry on the vine. Pick dried pods into a bin and crush to dislodge beans. Store beans in a paper or mesh bag to ensure they dry fully and remain dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox 30 seeds\/packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43118677885083,"sku":"","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/20231227_152511.jpg?v=1705298090"},{"product_id":"red-orach","title":"Purple Orach","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; white-space: normal;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; white-space: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit;\"\u003eAtriplex hortensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; white-space: normal;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; white-space: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 45\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; white-space: normal;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; white-space: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit;\"\u003eWe love the bright purple \u0026amp; magenta colors of Purple Orach, a leafy, cold-hardy green related to lambsquarters. Similar to spinach, leaves are wonderful sauteed, cooked in soups, or eaten raw on salads. The flavor is earthy, mineral-rich and mild and the texture is soft and velvety. Very easy to grow and save seeds. Try them as microgreens for a new, bright purple twist! These seeds are Colorado \u0026amp; Southwest adapted. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; white-space: normal;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; white-space: normal;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow Purple orach seeds as soon as soil can be worked in early spring, and plant again in late summer\/early fall. Plant 1\/3\" deep and 3\" apart. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlants may re-seed themselves year after year, so plant Purple Orach seeds in a location where you'd enjoy them to naturalize. You may also allow plants to bolt and go to seed, and collect seeds when dry and crumbly. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43118678016155,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/20230521_194439.jpg?v=1690583810"},{"product_id":"scarlet-runner-bean","title":"Scarlet Runner Bean","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus coccineus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScarlet Runner Beans are big climbers with large pods and gigantic beans! Their vines are decorated with striking bright scarlet flowers that attract hummingbirds, hummingbird moths and bees. This Colorado-adapted landrace is drought tolerant and so easy to grow. Kids love shelling them from their huge pods. Eaten mostly as a dry bean but a few pods or raw beans can be eaten young while still tender. Many colors and patterns make shelling these beans a treasure hunt! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow Scarlet Runner Bean seeds directly in the ground 4\" deep, 5-6\" apart in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Keep moist until germinated. Plant along a tall fence or trellis.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allow pods to fully dry on the vine. Pick dried pods into a bin and crush to dislodge beans. Store beans in a paper or mesh bag to ensure they dry fully and remain dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 18 Scarlet Runner Bean seeds per packet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43118678048923,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/scarlet_runner_beans.png?v=1672632211"},{"product_id":"multicolor-carrot-landrace","title":"Conical Carrot Landrace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tooltip\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" jsaction=\"click:sKUsF\"\u003e\u003cspan tabindex=\"0\" class=\"povykd\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" role=\"button\" style=\"display: inline-block;\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjinODKj7L8AhVhk2oFHSdZDA4QmpgGegQIGhAD\" data-mce-tabindex=\"0\" data-mce-style=\"display: inline-block;\" jsname=\"d6wfac\" jsaction=\"vQLyHf\" jsslot=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"Daucus\" jsname=\"ukx3I\"\u003eDaucus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e carota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ILfuVd NA6bn\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 85\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese carrots have been adapted to Southwest Colorado and selected over generations to have a conical shape, making them easy for harvesting even in tough soils such as clay! Sweet taste was the other selection criteria for this landrace variety. Get a headstart on your carrot breeding with these seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade\"\u003eOriginal seeds sourced from \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lofthouse.com\/\" title=\"Joseph Lofthouse\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoseph Lofthouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Paradise, UT.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e A cool weather biennial crop. Sow Conical Carrot Landrace seed in spring and fall 1\/4\" deep. Thin to 3-4\" apart. Keep moist until seeds germinate-- it is easy for carrot seed to dry out when first planted. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e At the end of the first season, select tastiest roots for seed saving by tasting a small bite from side or tip of root. In warmer climates like the desert southwest, leave these in the ground to overwinter and cover with straw. In colder climates like the Rocky Mountains, place roots in very slightly moist sand in a root cellar or cool place and re-plant roots in the spring. Carrots will flower and go to seed in 2nd season. Collect seeds when fully dry and crumbling. Store seeds in a cool, dark and dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 300 carrot seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":45362257297563,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3g (9 packet equivalent)","offer_id":45362257330331,"sku":"","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/ray_conical_carrot_landrace.png?v=1672633043"},{"product_id":"painted-mountain-corn-colorado-adapted","title":"Painted Mountain Corn (Colorado-Adapted)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZea Mays\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 75-90\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePainted Mountain Corn is a grinding flour (masa) corn bred in Montana for short season growing. High genetic resilience and early production makes this corn a hardy mainstay. We love Painted Mountain for its beautiful rainbow of red, blue, yellow and orange hues. Matures in 75-90 days. This specific corn seed is a Colorado-adapted landrace. It will grow well anywhere in Colorado including higher elevation mountain gardens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePainted Mountain Corn was bred by Dave Christensen, starting by crossing almost 70 native flour corns. It has been selected for 50 years for short-season, hardy genetics. We deeply appreciate this Open Pollinated masterpiece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrown by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Laying Groundwork, Paonia CO\" href=\"https:\/\/www.layinggroundwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGroundwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Paonia, CO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant Painted Mountain Corn seeds 6\" deep in late April-mid May in clumps of 5 seeds per hole, spaced 3-5 feet apart. No thinning is necessary. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick corn cobs when fingernail does not dent kernels, as leaves are browning. Shuck cobs (remove leaves) and allow kernels to dry fully on the cob. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox 50 Painted Mountain corn seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43118678114459,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/Painted_Mountain_Corn_3.jpg?v=1735503550"},{"product_id":"multicolor-landrace-tepary-bean","title":"Tepary Bean, Multicolor Landrace","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e~ Check back Fall-Winter 2026 for our new batch! ~\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 75-85\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTepary beans are one of our all-time favorite seeds!\u003cspan class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade\"\u003e Tepary beans are incredibly drought tolerant, having been selected from beans surviving in the desert with only monsoon rains. Their leaves are more pointy than other beans, and the seeds are flatter and wrinklier. This landrace seed includes a wide color diversity--yellow, brown, pink, black, white and speckled beans. Highly recommended for any southwestern gardener, especially in low water areas. Very easy to grow. They shatter when fully ripe so checking regularly for maturity and using a tarp are helpful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade\"\u003eTepary beans can be eaten green when young and tender, or cooked when dry. The flavor of the cooked dry beans is earthy, mild and slightly nutty, and pairs incredibly with spices like chile, cumin and coriander. Great for soups. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade\"\u003eOriginal seeds sourced from \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lofthouse.com\/\" title=\"Joseph Lofthouse\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoseph Lofthouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Paradise, UT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow Tepary bean seeds directly in the ground 1\" deep, 3\" apart in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Keep moist until germinated. Highly drought tolerant, do not overwater.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allow Tepary bean pods to fully dry on the vine. Place a tarp under row and pull entire plant. Crush to dislodge beans. Store beans in a paper or mesh bag to ensure they dry fully and remain dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox 30 Tepary Bean seeds per packet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43118678409371,"sku":"","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/tepary1.png?v=1672548005"},{"product_id":"hopi-mixta-winter-squash","title":"Hopi Origin Cushaw Winter Squash","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCucurbita argyrosperma (previously Cucurbita mixta)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 95-105\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStriking patterns of yellow \u0026amp; green stripes decorate the beautiful Hopi Cushaw squash. Mild flavored, light colored flesh great for stews, soups and moist baked goods. Thin skinned-- only stores a few months into winter. Our goats love this squash! Great for seed savers wanting to bulk up their squash harvest without crossing with pepos, maximas and moschatas. Original Hopi Cushaw squash seeds from Hopi via Joseph Lofthouse. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart Hopi Cushaw squash seeds indoors 3 weeks before last frost and transplant after all danger of frost has passed. Or seed outdoors after frost if your growing season is at least 100 days long. Plant 2-3\" deep in mounds of well-draining soil. Mounds should be at least 5 feet apart. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Select as many of your tastiest, fully mature fruits as possible for seed saving. Cut open squash and lay seeds out to dry on a screen or cloth. You may rinse them in a strainer if needed. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximately 12 Hopi Origin Cushaw squash seeds per packet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43118678474907,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/P1019374.png?v=1703875621"},{"product_id":"cosmos","title":"Colorado Cosmos Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosmos bipinnatus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 60-80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mixture of Garden, Sea Shells, Candystripe, and Sensation Mix. Shades of light pink, dark pink, white and cranberry. Bright Cosmos flowers add joy to any garden. A pollinator-friendly annual that attracts bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Delicate, feathery foliage is a beautiful addition to bouquets. Cosmos are hassle-free, drought-resistant annuals with very little pest or disease problems. We love that they stay bright in the garden even after light frosts when most other flowers wither. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow Cosmos seeds 1\" deep, 6-12\" apart in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Keep moist until germinated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allow Cosmos flowers to fully dry and crumble seed into bucket, or cut entire seedheads. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry place. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 50 Colorado Cosmos Mix seeds per packet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43128424726683,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/products\/123_1010.png?v=1770238180"},{"product_id":"heat-tolerant-pea-landrace","title":"Heat Tolerant Pea Landrace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e~ Back in stock while supplies last until 2027 harvest! ~ Limit 2 packets per customer ~\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 70\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis super hardy Southwest-adapted pea landrace has diverse genetics that increase resilience to grow in a variety of conditions. We selected these peas for their heat tolerance-- they survived the entire summer, through over 100 degree heat, and even produced more peas after re-flowering in the fall!!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat as young snap peas, harvest pea shoots for salads, and collect dried peas for cooking. These smooth, small pea seeds present a rich variety of colors. A cool weather crop, peas should be planted directly in the ground in early spring or early fall. We received the original seed stock from a variety of sources including Joseph Lofthouse and MASA Seed Foundation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e As soon as ground can be worked in early spring, plant Pea seeds 1\" deep, 3-4\" apart. Provide a trellis or fence to climb. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gather peas (which are the seeds) when pods are dry and crunchy. Store in a cool, dark and dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximately 30 Heat Tolerant Pea Seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43559034126491,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/heat_tolerant_pea_landrace_2026.jpg?v=1783199097"},{"product_id":"rainbow-corn-spotted-dragon-select","title":"Rainbow Corn: Spotted Dragon Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e120-140 (plant in late April- mid May)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis corn is a selection from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vibrantearthseeds.com\/products\/rainbow-corn-landrace?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=cd356d8b4\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eRainbow Corn Landrace\u003c\/a\u003e. We selected for speckled kernels and tie-dye kernels with multiple colors in each kernel! It will keep you up late at night learning the mysteries of the universe from the corn mother.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous rainbow blue corn is a landrace flour\/grinding corn stemming from ancestral puebloan ancestry around the southwest as well as other blue corns (Rio Grande and Oaxacan Blue). Rainbow colors (blues, reds, yellows \u0026amp; whites) will appear in future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis native flour corn is a grinding\/masa corn for making tortillas, tamales, stews and more. Boil with lime for 1-2 hours to nixtamalize and then grind into masa using a food processor, blender or grain mill. Or simply boil whole nixtamalized kernels into hearty stews. Also a beautiful ornamental and ceremonial corn. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant Rainbow Corn seeds 6\" deep in late April-mid May in clumps of 5 seeds per hole, spaced 3-5 feet apart. No thinning is necessary. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick corn cobs when fingernail does not dent kernels, as leaves are browning. Shuck (remove leaves) and allow kernels to dry fully on the cob. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 50 Rainbow Corn seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KaG6ebGaxHw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43927347691675,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/cornnn1.jpg?v=1705299504"},{"product_id":"onion-landrace","title":"Lofty Onion Landrace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Check back Summer 2027*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 100-120 for fully mature bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis onion is a reliable, \"sure thing\" in your Colorado or Southwestern garden. The diversity of genetics in this seed stock \u0026amp; expert selection makes them resilient to a variety of climatic and soil conditions. Bulbs do not easily rot, staying firm in the ground throughout the whole season so you can pace your harvest. These onions also thrived and produced a high yield despite minimal weeding-- a marvelous feat for onions!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal landrace seed stock obtained from\u003cspan class=\"_aacl _aaco _aacu _aacx _aad7 _aade\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/lofthouse.com\/\" title=\"Joseph Lofthouse\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJoseph Lofthouse\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Paradise, UT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e In spring \u0026amp; fall, sow onion seeds outdoors 1\/4\" deep, 2-4\" apart and keep moist until germinated. Thin to 8-12\" apart. Or start indoors in later winter and transplant outside in spring. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eChoose plants to allow to flower \u0026amp; seed. Beautiful white umbel seedheads will form. Collect black onion seeds when fully dry and they easily fall into your hand. Store in a cool, dark and dry location in a paper or mesh bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 100 Onion Landrace seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":45408970145947,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/20230614_185257.jpg?v=1705295652"},{"product_id":"hopi-titus-cantaloupe","title":"Hopi Origin Titus Cantaloupe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo var. cantalupensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 80-90\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe received the original seed stock from Grandfather Titus' farm, renowned traditional Hopi farmer. We love how drought tolerant and easy to grow these melons are in our Southwestern garden; and how they produce abundant, perfectly sized fruits for snacking in the summer heat. Fruits are dripping and sweet but not overly sweet so we can eat a whole melon and not feel overly \"sugared\"! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart Hopi cantaloupe seeds indoors 3-5 weeks before last spring frost and transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Or sow directly in the ground in well-draining rows with seeds spaced 12\" apart. Do not overwater. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Choose fully ripe, tasty fruits for seed saving. Dry seeds on a screen or cloth. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 15 Hopi Origin Titus Cantaloupe seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43972870471835,"sku":null,"price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/atitusmelons.jpg?v=1738707225"},{"product_id":"bee-balm","title":"Bee Balm (Wild Bergamot)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-8 col-print-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-control-static highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMonarda\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003efistulosa\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennial wildflower; takes 2 years to flower \u0026amp; seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee Balm is also called Wild Bergamot. A native wildflower and garden favorite. Long bright purple\/pink flowering stalks appeal to bees, hummingbirds and butterflies. Bee Balm will naturalize and return year after year in your garden. A great choice for xeriscapes and low-water gardens. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Bluebird Dye Gardens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebirddyegardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eBluebird Dye Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in Dolores, CO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Bee Balm seeds in early spring to early summer, 1\/4\" deep, 6\" apart. Keep moist until germinated. Or start indoors earlier. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect Bee Balm seed when seed heads are dry and easily crumble in your hand. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximately 100 Bee Balm seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991724458139,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/wild-bergamot-1.jpg?v=1705466312"},{"product_id":"tasty-cushaw-winter-squash","title":"Papalote Ranch Cushaw Squash","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCucurbita argyrosperma (previously Cucurbita mixta)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 140+ (long season)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGet ready for a TASTY cushaw!! Unlike most cushaw (\u003cem\u003emixta or argyrosperma species\u003c\/em\u003e) squashes that are mild and lack flavor, Papalote Ranch Cushaw is delectable and super sweet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuper thick skin makes it a good keeper. Flesh gets super soft and sweet with cooking. Prolific vines with abundant fruits. Cushaws are great for seed savers wanting to bulk up their squash harvest without crossing with \u003cem\u003epepos, maximas\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003emoschatas\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are thrilled to discover this squash originally from Mexico, grown out at Papalote Ranch in Arizona and passed to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eNative Seeds\/SEARCH \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ein Arizona. Grown by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline;\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Laying Groundwork, Paonia CO\" href=\"https:\/\/www.layinggroundwork.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGroundwork\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Paonia, CO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart Papalote Ranch Cushaw Squash seeds indoors 3 weeks before last frost and transplant after all danger of frost has passed. Or seed outdoors after frost if your growing season is at least 5 months long. Plant 2-3\" deep in mounds of well-draining soil. Mounds should be at least 5 feet apart. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Select as many of your tastiest, fully mature fruits as possible for seed saving. Cut open squash and lay seeds out to dry on a screen or cloth. You may rinse them in a strainer if needed. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximately 12 Papalote Ranch Cushaw Squash seeds per packet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43991730225307,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/MixtaSquash-Needtofindthepacketforvariety.jpg?v=1705259174"},{"product_id":"mexican-hat","title":"Mexican Hat (Prairie Coneflower)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRatibida columnifera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/b\u003e 90-120 days\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMexican Hat is a native wildflower named for its unique, sombrero shape from petals that droop downward around a tall, central cone. This drought-tolerant, low-maintenance perennial grows up to 2-3 feet tall and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies. Mexican Hat is ideal for naturalistic gardens, prairie restorations, or xeriscaping due to its resilience in poor soils and hot, dry conditions.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Mexican Hat seeds in early spring to early summer, 1\/4\" deep, 6\" apart. Keep moist until germinated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect Mexican Hat seed when seed heads are dry and easily crumble in your hand. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximately 100 Mexican Hat seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43992537497755,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/Untitled_design_68.png?v=1736739078"},{"product_id":"tango-cosmos","title":"Tango Cosmos","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCosmos sulphureus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDays to Maturity: 60-80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a bright and cheery member of your garden! A member of the Sulphur Cosmos species, Tango boasts scarlet orange blooms that attract pollinators including butterflies. The petals are semi-double. Plants grow to 4 feet across and 4 feet tall, and stems are perfect for cutting. Plus, Tango Cosmos are dryland tolerant and heat tolerant! Deadhead to keep blooms coming until frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural dyers: Tango Cosmos produce beautiful, bright shades of orange and yellow!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Bluebird Dye Gardens\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bluebirddyegardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eBluebird Dye Gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in Dolores, CO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow Tango Cosmos seeds 1\" deep, 6-12\" apart in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Keep moist until germinated.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allow Tango Cosmos flowers to fully dry and crumble seed into bucket, or cut entire seedheads. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry place. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox 30 Tango Cosmos seeds per packet.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44315764359323,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/D735161D-B3B9-40C3-B706-2338922DC091.jpg?v=1710899091"},{"product_id":"slime-corn","title":"SLIME Corn! \u003c\u003c Self-Fertilizing Nitrogen Fixing Trait \u003e\u003e","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Now shipping!* Limit 2 packets per garden *\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea Mays\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 120-140 (plant in late April to mid-May)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our second-year selection (F2) of the slime trait from our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Rainbow corn landrace seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantearthseeds.com\/products\/rainbow-corn-landrace\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRainbow Corn Landrace.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorn with this slime trait can self-fertilize by fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere,\u003c\/strong\u003e via microbiota in the slimy mucilage on its aerial brace roots (see first two photos). In 2024 we observed the slime dripping from brace roots on about 5% of our plants, and we saved the corn seed from those plants. Our slimy corn plants grew significantly taller than non-slimy corn plants, and produced significantly longer ears of corn than non-slimy corn plants (both long ears of corn in the 3rd photo are from slime corn). This supports the theory that the slime is indeed fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/plantae.org\/nitrogen-fixing-corn-slime-a-mexican-maize-landrace-supports-nitrogen-fixing-microbiota-in-aerial-root-mucilage\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003earticle published by the American Society of Plant Biologists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e investigates the slime trait and its potential impact on revolutionizing agriculture by greatly reducing the need for synthetic nitrogen inputs. You can also learn more by watching this \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CFyd-kC6IUw\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBBC documentary\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp us distribute this open-pollinated slime trait widely! Corporations may lead consumers to believe that the slime trait can only be accessed through genetic manipulation (especially for northern climates where day-length is shorter). Our corn tells us otherwise! Our corn is a highly diverse landrace so we are as yet unsure about which genetics contain the slime trait. We intend to select more for the slime trait every year and observe the corn more closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's how you can help:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you already grow native corn: observe the aerial brace roots for slime and let us know what variety you grow and what you find (slime OR no slime)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant this corn, save the seed from plants with slime and distribute it widely. Plant those seeds again next year and repeat.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us if you need more bulk seed for a larger field planting or planting experiment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant corn seeds 6\" deep in late April-mid May in clumps of 5 seeds per hole, spaced 3-5 feet apart. No thinning is necessary. Video contains further guidance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick corn cobs when fingernail does not dent kernels, as leaves are browning. Shuck cobs (remove leaves) and allow kernels to dry fully on the cob. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 50 Slime-Selected Rainbow Corn seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLimit 2 packets per person\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KaG6ebGaxHw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":45924128391323,"sku":"","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/20240812_143356.jpg?v=1735664974"},{"product_id":"painted-tongue","title":"Painted Tongue (Salpiglossis)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-8 col-print-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"form-control-static highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSalpiglossis sinuata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 100-110\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't get over how gorgeous these annuals are! Painted Tongue's trumpet-shaped blooms burst in a warm rainbow of colors including light and dark fuchsia, oranges, yellows, pinks and purples. The stripes on its petals make you feel that you are falling into the flower! It grows 2-4 feet tall with 2\" blooms. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted Tongue is a petunia relative native to Chile. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Painted Tongue seeds outdoors in full sun after all danger of frost has passed, 1\/8-1\/4\" deep. Or start indoors 10 weeks before last expected frost, planted 1\/8-1\/4\" deep. Transplant before they become rootbound. Seeds take 1-2 weeks to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect Painted Tongue seeds when seedheads are brown and fully dry. Store seeds in a cool, dark and dry place. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximately 100 Painted Tongue seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45960550219931,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/IMG_4377.jpg?v=1736657056"},{"product_id":"strawflower","title":"Strawflower, Apricot\/Peach Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eXerochrysum bracteatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 60-80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't get over how beautiful these multicolored strawflowers are! Also known as everlasting flowers, strawflowers make one of the best dried flowers as their color always lasts on their paper-like petals. String on a garland to bring the garden into your home year-round! Annual strawflowers are heat and drought tolerant, making them easy to grow most anywhere in the Southwest. Keep harvesting the flowers to renew blooming. Colors in this mix include yellows, peaches, oranges and reds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal seeds from Johnny's seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow Strawflower seeds 1\" deep, 6-12\" apart in spring after all danger of frost has passed. Keep moist until germinated.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Allow blooms to dry and go to seed. Cut entire seedheads into a bucket and allow to dry fully before dislodging seed. Store Strawflower seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry place. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximately 50 Apricot\/Peach Strawflower seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45965315178651,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/IMG_6351.jpg?v=1736746980"},{"product_id":"painted-hills-sweet-corn","title":"Painted Hills Sweet Corn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea Mays\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 75-80\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted Hills Corn is a stabilized cross of \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantearthseeds.com\/products\/painted-mountain-corn-colorado-adapted\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePainted Mountain Flour Corn\u003c\/a\u003e and Luther Hill Sweet Corn, bred by Alan Kapuler of Peace Seeds in Oregon. High genetic resilience and early production makes this sweet corn a hardy mainstay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile fresh and sweet, it is mostly white with hues of rainbow colors. The flavor is starchy-sweet, not sugary-sweet like a classic bicolor sweet corn. As it dries, its beautiful rainbow of red, blue, yellow and orange hues comes out. Dried corn can be ground for cornmeal! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003ePlant Painted Hills Corn seeds 1-2\" deep, 6\" apart after frost has passed and soil has warmed to at least 65 degrees. Plant in blocks of at least 16 plants to ensure full pollination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick corn cobs when fingernail does not dent kernels, as leaves are browning. Shuck cobs (remove leaves) and allow kernels to dry fully on the cob. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximately 50 Painted Hills Corn seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45989441699995,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/IMG_4447.jpg?v=1737500184"},{"product_id":"hopi-titus-x-green-nutmeg-cantaloupe","title":"Hopi Titus X Green Nutmeg Cantaloupe","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo var. cantalupensis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 80-90\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis melon is a cross of our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantearthseeds.com\/products\/hopi-titus-cantaloupe\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHopi Origin Titus Cantaloupe\u003c\/a\u003e with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/vibrantearthseeds.com\/products\/green-nutmeg-melon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGreen Nutmeg Melon\u003c\/a\u003e. We wanted the low-water and desert-adapted traits of Titus with the added sweetness of Green Nutmeg. This is not a stabilized cross so there will be variability in size, taste, texture and so on-- save seeds from your favorites to plant next year, and take part in the evolution of your local ecosystem. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eStart cantaloupe seeds indoors 3-5 weeks before last spring frost and transplant outdoors after all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Or sow directly in the ground in well-draining rows with seeds spaced 12\" apart. Do not overwater. \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Choose fully ripe, tasty fruits for seed saving. Dry seeds on a screen or cloth. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApprox 20 Hopi Titus x Green Nutmeg Cantaloupe seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46038379069595,"sku":null,"price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/atitusmelons.jpg?v=1738707225"},{"product_id":"pueblo-dryland-hubbard-squash","title":"Pueblo Hubbard Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 100-105\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePueblo Hubbard is a Colorado- and Southwest-adapted, low-water needs beauty. It may be grown dryland. The highlight of this squash is its delicious, smooth, stringless flesh! Perfect for baked goods, soups, stuffing and all your favorite recipes. It is also early-adapted for such a large squash, producing ample fruits in 3.5 months. This is a landrace squash with a variety of shapes and colors including pale blue-gray, green and orange. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal seed from Pueblo Seed \u0026amp; Food. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions: \u003c\/strong\u003eSow Pueblo Hubbard Squash directly in the ground after all danger of frost has passed \u0026amp; soil has warmed a bit. Plant 2-3\" deep in mounds of well-draining soil. Mounds should be at least 5 feet apart. Plant before rains or water in. Or try \u003cspan data-huuid=\"6684908061287566198\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHügelkultur\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for giant fruits! If you are wanting to maintain low-water genetics, water as little as possible (for example, it is a good time for one deep water if squash leaves are wilting and no rain is expected). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Saving Instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Select as many of your tastiest, fully mature fruits as possible for seed saving. Cut open squash and lay Pueblo Hubbard seeds out to dry on a screen or cloth. You may rinse them in a strainer if needed. Store seeds in a paper or mesh bag in a cool, dark and dry location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eApproximately 15 Pueblo Hubbard Squash seeds per packet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vibrant Earth Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46075080802459,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/2349\/5067\/files\/IMG_0793.jpg?v=1741817701"},{"product_id":"big-hill-tomato","title":"Lofthouse Big Hill Tomato","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-page-info__description mb-30 text-center text-md-left overflow-hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity: 75-80 from transplant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA big, juicy landrace slicing tomato! We love landrace tomatoes for their incredible vigor and resilience to pests and harsh conditions. These tomatoes produce a nice gradient of orange to red color. A long-lasting indeterminate that produced abundantly all the way up to the frost! We even covered them up to get them through the first frost and they kept on producing. Wonderful smooth texture and rich flavor perfect for eating raw or making sauces. Our original seeds came from Joseph Lofthouse.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start Big Hill Tomato seeds indoors under grow lights or in a greenhouse 6-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant 2+ weeks after last frost when soil has warmed a bit. Space plants at least 4 feet apart. Support growth with tomato cages, a trellis or wire. 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Select your best-tasting and most vigorous plants to save seed! Cold hardy-- plant in early spring before frost through early summer, and again in late summer to early fall. Keep it in the ground all winter long to enjoy cooking with fresh green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePlanting Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant kale seeds in early spring to late summer, 1\/4-1\/2\" deep, 6\" apart. Keep moist until germinated.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSeed Saving Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collect kale seed when seed pods are dry and easily crumble in your hand. 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