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2026 CA Blackeye 46 Cowpea.............................................................5 2633 First Kiss F1 Melon........................................................................54 2951 Bush Delicata Winter Squash..............................................84
2253 Chiba Green Soybean....................................................................6 2634 Orange Sherbet F1 Melon......................................................54 2953 Festival F1 Winter Squash......................................................84
2298 Golden Acre Cabbage................................................................ 13 1737-QMG Purple Sango Radish Microgreen......................37 3007 Skyway 687 F1 Tomato.............................................................86
2296 Passat F1 Cabbage.........................................................................14 1738-QMG Red Acre Cabbage Microgreen..........................37 3006 Bartelly F1 Cherry Tomato...................................................89
2327 Cupar F1 Carrot..............................................................................17 2703 New York Early Onion...............................................................61 3059 Pink Boar Tomato..........................................................................89
2333 Starburst Carrot Blend.............................................................17 2704 Zoey F1 Onion..................................................................................60 2991 Fortamino F1 Rootstock Tomato.....................................91
2299 Adona F1 Cauliflower.................................................................19 2769 Abay F1 Pepper.................................................................................67 3235 Tom F1 Watermelon...................................................................96
86250 Lorz Italian Garlic.......................................................................32 2795 Bastan F1 Poblano Pepper......................................................69 5004 Elidia Basil............................................................................................98
86150 Killarney Red Garlic...................................................................31 2806 Lively Italian Orange Pepper...............................................68 5007 Greek Basil...........................................................................................98
86350 Metechi Garlic................................................................................31 2807 Lively Italian Yellow Pepper..................................................68 7045 Beeline Pollinator Mix.............................................................107
86450 Silver White Garlic....................................................................32 84075 AmaRosa Fingerling Potato...............................................71 7106 Hella Sonnenblume Sunflower.........................................106
86550 Zemo Garlic.....................................................................................31 2846 DAvignon Radish...........................................................................76 7093 Pierrot Poppy..................................................................................105
2529 Nashs Green Kale.........................................................................42 2848 Schwarzer Runder Radish......................................................77 7016 Pink Lavatera...................................................................................104
2527 Red Ursa Kale....................................................................................43 2872 Abundant Bloomsdale Spinach..........................................79 7095 Plante Rouge du Jura Poppy............................................105
2524 Siber-Frill Kale..................................................................................43 2871 Escalade F1 Spinach......................................................................78 8000 Tillage Radish Cover Crop.................................................109
2625P Arroyo Pelleted Lettuce....................................................... 51 2899 Yellowfin F1 Zucchini..................................................................80 * See our new apparel on page 107!
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Growing Partners Golden Earthworm Farm
Conversations with our customers, seed growers and community non-profits
Maggie Wood and Matthew Kurek (featured on the cover) own Golden FARM DYNAMICS
Earthworm Farm, a certified organic vegetable business on Long Island, Maggie: We also want to show that farming
NY. They have been growing with High Mowing seeds since 2007. can be a viable business, blending the
best of traditional farming practices with
Maggie: Our farm is located on the North to provide nutritious organic food
Fork of Long Island. We farm two parcels for people, to provide meaningful,
of land, one adjacent to Long Island rewarding work with a distinct
Sound, and the other near the Peconic purpose for myself, and to improve
Bay. Surrounded by water, we farm in a the health of our environment by
relatively temperate climate with a great farming in an eco-friendly manner. And
long autumn. It is increasingly dry and the it seemed like it might be fun!
We started out selling to
restaurants, which was
the world I was familiar
with, and then gradually
shifted to a mix of farmers
developments in technology and crop nutrition
markets, wholesale and
research to farm efficiently. Securing reliable
restaurants. But after
labor is a big challenge, so were always looking
learning about CSAs
for innovations that will make us more efficient
in 1999, we decided to
and less dependent on manual labor. This
give it a try, starting with
helps us keep costs down and allows us to
15 members. We were
charge a reasonable price to our customers.
intrigued by the idea of
a community-supported We take our CSA very seriously, with
farm and selling directly to farm updates, recipes and cooking
the people who were going advice in our weekly newsletter and
Matt with Music garlic (see p. 31) at Golden Earthworm Farm. to eat our produce. What website, so members get the most from
has not changed in all their shares. As the largest CSA on Long
soil is sandy loam to loam, so we irrigate
these years is our passion for consistency Island, we serve communities from the
a lot, but our soil is mostly gravel-free,
in our harvest, growing exceptional East End to Queens, and we work with the
making it excellent for growing root crops.
organic produce for people at a reasonable United Way of NYC and Just Food to bring
We currently have 75 acres in annual price, and bringing people closer to their fresh organic produce to food pantries
crop production, growing vegetables, food and environment through their and emergency food programs in Queens.
strawberries and baby watermelons for relationship with our farm. (continued on p. 7)
a 2,100-member CSA and three farmers
markets. Matthew started the farm on
a half acre in 1993 and the farm was
officially named, The Golden Earthworm
Organic Farm, in 1995, so, like High
Mowing, were celebrating our 20th year
in business!
HUMBLE BEGINNINGS
Matt: I started the farm after several
years working as a natural foods chef in
Maggie and Matt grow:
Manhattan. Id spend hours at farmers Marketmore 76 Cucumber
markets in the city talking with farmers, (p. 26)
and became interested in growing Oranos F1 Pepper (p. 67)
Corvair F1 Spinach (p. 78)
vegetables myself. I started out planting Yaya F1 Carrot (p. 16)
tomatoes in my backyard in Brooklyn, Traviata F1 Eggplant (p. 28)
Sweet REBA Acorn Squash
learning as I went, and it quickly (p. 83)
became clear that I belonged in the Sugar Dumpling F1 Winter
field, not the kitchen. I began the farm Squash (p. 84)
Moskvich Tomato (p. 87)
Joan Rutabaga (p. 95)
2
2 Matt, Maggie and sons in toll free
a field of Oranos F1 peppers
highmowingseeds.com (see p. 67).
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Whats in a description? Heres what youll find in our variety listings:
Item Code Variety Name
Days to Maturity:
From transplant if a commonly transplanted
crop or from seeding if commonly direct
Variety Features Line: sown; based on Vermont conditions.
Indicates if variety is open-pollinated (OP), 3165 Sunkist F1 78 days
HEIRLOOM or HYBRID HYBRID HMOS EXCLUSIVE FW, VW 8-10 oz
Indicates disease resistances (if applicable) Finally, an orange slicer as sweet as the reds! Perfect
resistance key is in the Cultural Information for unblemished fruits are slightly flattened with firm flesh.
that crop type Works well in the greenhouse or field. Bred by Dr. Brent Attribution:
Indicates useful information such as fruit Loy of the University of New Hampshire and produced in Varieties that were bred by our par tners,
size, commercial uses and other important Wolcott, VT on our seed farm. public or independent breeders have been
attributes that make the variety unique identified at the end of the descriptions.
Seed Definitions:
HEIRLOOM: OPEN-POLLINATED (OP): HYBRID:
Heirlooms are open-pollinated varieties that either pre-date, These varieties have more genetic diversity and often Created by deliberately crossing two different parent varieties
or are unaltered by, the last 60 years of modern breeding more variation than hybrids and can be pollinated by from the same species, they combine the best traits of these
work. These varieties have been passed down from neighbor another plant of the same variety to produce seeds that varieties to produce greater disease resistance, yield and
to neighbor or through families for generations, and are are true to type just like the parent plant. If an OP uniformity. F1 means first generation offspring. These are not
prized for their unusual appearance, genetic diversity and is cross-pollinated by a different variety of the same genetically modified but are created through traditional plant
superior flavor. species, it will produce seeds that are hybrids. breeding techniques.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplanting. Although artichokes are light frost, but protect if harder frost is expected. Soil preparation is required as artichokes do
perennials, certain varieties can be grown as annuals, even in cold climates, by exposing best in rich, well-drained soil with neutral to slightly acidic pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Fertilize
the young plants to cool temperatures to vernalize them. Start seeds indoors at least 10 heavily at planting and continue to side dress in the early season of rapid growth.
weeks before the last frost date. Sow thickly as germination rates are typically not high. SEED SPECS: 560-680 seeds/oz (625 avg), 9-11M seeds/lb (10M avg). Seeding rate: 100 seeds/100
Plant deep and keep at 65-70F. Transplant to larger pots or cells when roots are well row, 8,712 seeds/acre (~14 oz/acre) using 1 seed/ft, plants 2-3 apart in single rows 5 apart. M=1,000
developed. Harden off before planting outside but get them out 10 days or more before
the last frost date so theyll experience temperatures between 40-50F. They can tolerate Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Beans are tender annuals that dry plant surfaces. Infected plants should be removed immediately.
prefer full sun, average fertility and well drained soils. Bush varieties do not require support RESISTANCE KEY: AN-Anthracnose, BCMNV-Bean Common Mosaic Necrosis
but pole varieties will require varying amounts. Direct seed after all danger of frost has passed. Virus, BCMV-Bean Common Mosaic Virus (races indicated if known), CTV-
Inoculant may be used to increase yields. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-95F. Curly Top Virus, DM-Downy Mildew, FW-Fusarium Wilt, PM-Powdery Mildew,
Beans are particularly sensitive to cool soils and may rot at soil temperatures below 55F.
BEANS
SNAP BUSH
ROMANO BUSH
BEANS
Unique purple-streaked white pods, also known as Dragons Tongue. Popular for
eating fresh as a snap bean with super flavor and crispness a clear winner in our taste
tests. Streaks fade when cooked. Versatile variety also makes a great shelling bean or
dry bean. Purple seeds.
DRY
new
new 2026 CA Blackeye 46 Cowpea 65 days fresh, 80 dry
OP FW (3) Cool-tolerant Upright habit
Our earliest dry bean and one of the most popular black-eyed peas grown in
the South. The classic Southern pea, with a cream-colored seed coat decorated with a
single black eye. High yields of long green pods that can be eaten fresh, frozen, dried
or canned. Vigorous plants have a more upright habit than CA Blackeye 5. Bred by UC
Davis and the CA Agricultural Experiment Station.
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2030 Calypso 90 days
HEIRLOOM Bush habit
Widely-adapted, delicious bean for baking and soups! Dependable and early
yields of 45 beans per pod on sturdy plants. Also known as Orca or Yin Yang for its
distinctive black and white pattern that is retained in cooking. Mild flavor and creamy
rich texture. Beans double in size when cooked.
BEANS
2030 Calypso Dry $4.10 $10.50 $14.70 $12.00/lb $10.00/lb $8.38/lb
2253 Chiba Green Soybean $4.95 $14.50 $23.10 $19.00/lb $18.00/lb $15.80/lb
2234 Dragon Langerie Bush $2.75 $9.00 $14.00 $11.00/lb $9.00/lb $7.80/lb
2232 Gold Rush Yellow Wax Bush $2.75 $7.50 $10.00 $7.00/lb $6.40/lb $5.80/lb
2050 Jacobs Cattle Dry $2.75 $8.00 $12.25 $9.90/lb $8.40/lb $7.50/lb
2022 Jade Bush $2.75 $7.70 $11.55 $9.60/lb $8.80/lb $7.20/lb
2160 Kentucky Wonder Pole $2.75 $7.40 $10.80 $9.00/lb $8.40/lb $7.60/lb
2060 Light Red Kidney Dry $2.75 $6.95 $9.65 $8.55/lb $7.60/lb $7.00/lb
2200 Maxibel Haricot Vert $2.75 $8.75 $12.10 $10.70/lb $9.15/lb $8.40/lb
2241 Midori Giant Soybean $4.95 $14.50 $23.10 $19.00/lb $18.00/lb $15.80/lb
2156 Northeaster Pole $4.10 $15.00 $25.00 $22.00/lb $18.50/lb $15.00/lb
2210 Provider Bush $2.75 $6.60 $10.00 $7.90/lb $7.00/lb $6.40/lb
2035 Quincy Pinto Dry $2.75 $8.25 $12.00 $10.40/lb $9.45/lb $8.90/lb
2161 Rattlesnake Pole $4.10 $9.20 $13.70 $11.00/lb $10.00/lb $9.50/lb
2233 Red Swan Bush $4.10 $10.50 $14.70 $13.10/lb $11.20/lb $9.80/lb
2230 Royal Burgundy Bush $2.75 $7.40 $10.80 $9.00/lb $8.40/lb $7.60/lb
2250 Shirofumi Edamame Soybean $4.10 $15.25 $29.00 $26.40/lb $22.60/lb $19.90/lb
2040 Silver Cloud Cannellini Dry $2.75 $8.25 $12.00 $10.40/lb $9.45/lb $8.90/lb
2255 Strike Bush $2.75 $6.00 $9.00 $6.40/lb $6.00/lb $5.20/lb
2258 Tavera Haricot Vert $2.75 $11.00 $15.00 $12.50/lb $10.00/lb $9.30/lb
2021 Vermont Cranberry Dry Bean $2.75 $7.00 $11.40 $9.40/lb $8.80/lb $8.00/lb
2023 Windsor Fava $3.50 $12.00 $18.00 $16.00/lb $13.20/lb $11.00/lb
Larger volumes available; please call for pricing. *Please see shipping charges on page 58 for individual items weighing 25 lbs or more.
Growing Partners: Golden Earthworm Farm with Maggie Wood and Matthew Kurek (continued from p. 2)
To learn more about Golden Earthworm Farm, visit them on Facebook or at goldenearthworm.com.
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Beets Beta vulgaris
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding; if transplanting subtract 14-21 best be avoided by maintaining well drained soils. Leaf spots are prevalent during periods of
days. Hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes. Beets can be grown for greens frequent rainfall and high humidity. Scab can commonly occur on the outer skin of the root.
or roots. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before first frost Prevention includes removal of plant debris, crop rotation and increased airflow.
date. Requires moderate fertility and moderate drainage. Early planting and wider spacing will RESISTANCE KEY: RZ-Rhizoctonia
result in larger roots. Thinning of seedlings is optional but results in a more uniform root size
BEETS
and fewer undersized roots. Optimal germination temperature is 55-75F. For a continuous SEED SPECS: 1,250-1,875 seeds/oz (1,560 avg), 20-30M seeds/lb (25M avg). Seeding
harvest of bunching beets, plant every 2-3 weeks until 6-8 weeks before frost. Greens can be Rate: Roots- 320M seeds/acre (13 lbs/acre) using 10 seeds/ft, 18 row spacing. Baby
harvested throughout the season as long as each root has remaining leaf material. Optimal Leaf- 22M seeds/100 (~14oz/100), 220M seeds/1000 (~9lb/1000) using 40 seeds/ft,
storage conditions for roots are 32F and 95% relative humidity for up to 6 months. with five 2-4 bands, 2 between bands. M=1,000
DISEASE & PESTS: Damping off and root rot are caused by a number of individual fungi and can Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
Boro F1
2265 Boro F1 50 days
HYBRID Stores well Baby or full sized 2-6 roots
One of the sweetest beets weve tasted! Superb flavor, resistance to leaf spot and
the ability to stay tender support a wide range of uses. Juicy roots can be harvested
baby and beyond 3 with good quality up to 6. Tops regenerate quickly for clean,
Early Wonder Tall Top healthy leaves all season. Deep red color with minimal zoning.
BEETS
this variety a popular choice for specialty markets. A new strain of the popular Italian heirloom, Cylindra Guardsmark Chioggia
improved by Alf Christianson Seed Company for better uniformity and bolt tolerance.
BEET SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/16 oz 1 oz 1/4 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb* 50 lb* 100 lb*
2261 Aviv $2.75 $14.00 $33.00 $88.00 $79.80/lb $70.00/lb $64.50/lb $58.50/lb
2273 Cylindra $2.75 $6.80 $15.00 $38.00 $36.00/lb $33.00/lb $30.50/lb $28.75/lb
2280 Detroit Dark Red $2.75 $5.40 $9.35 $21.85 $19.20/lb $18.00/lb $17.00/lb $16.15/lb
2290 Early Wonder Tall Top $2.75 $4.50 $6.95 $18.00 $15.80/lb $15.20/lb $14.80/lb $14.25/lb
2262 Shiraz $2.75 $18.00 $47.00 $130.00 $102.00/lb $96.00/lb $82.00/lb $76.00/lb
BEET SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 1M 5M 25 M 100 M 500 M** 1000 M**
2260 Bulls Blood $2.75 $6.40 $2.90/M $2.25/M $2.00/M $1.75/M $1.50/M
2269 Guardsmark Chioggia $3.50 $6.75 $2.85/M $2.36/M $2.10/M $1.93/M $1.96/M
2288 Touchstone Gold $2.75 $7.00 $5.60/M $5.20/M $4.90/M $4.50/M $4.15/M
BEET SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 1M 5M 25 M 100 M 500 M** 1000 M**
2265 Boro F1 $3.70 $10.00 $6.40/M $3.96/M $2.95/M $2.70/M $2.53/M
2285 Red Ace F1 $2.75 $6.25 $3.25/M $2.84/M $2.30/M $2.05/M $1.95/M
2289 Rhonda F1 $3.15 $9.50 $6.05/M $3.38/M $2.90/M $2.50/M $2.25/M
Larger volumes available; please call for pricing. *Please see shipping charges on page 58 for individual items weighing 25 lbs or more. **For 500M, add $14. For 1000M, add $28.
To grow well, beets need neutral to slightly alkaline soil and proper thinning (since each beet seed is a capsule
containing 2-4 seeds). But to produce high quality, truly delicious beets, they also need specific nutrients.
Boron The most common beet deficiency, with 1 Tablespoon Epsom salts per gallon of
known as Black Heart, causes distorted water, or amend with dolomitic lime or Sul-
young leaves, scorched older leaves and Po-Mag in severe cases.
black, corky spots on the roots. Boron is less Potassium Deficiency causes lesions
available in strongly alkaline and very fertile along midribs and withered older leaves, while
soils. Spray with seaweed extract or add 1 adequate levels support vigorous growth. If
teaspoon Borax per gallon of water per 100 a soil test indicates that the soil is acidic, mix
square feet. one cup of wood ash per 100 square feet.
Magnesium Deficiency causes stunted Calcium Young leaves curl downwards at
growth, flavorless roots and leaf yellowing, the ends, forming a hook shape, while older
progressing to dark spots on the leaf margins. leaves wither. Spread lime or wood ash on
Magnesium strengthens cell walls, increases acidic, calcium-deficient soil, but keep in
sweetness and yields, and improves uptake mind that high levels of calcium are more Taylor harvesting Guardsmark
Chioggia beets.
of nitrogen, phosphorus and sulfur. Water common and inhibit magnesium uptake.
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Broccoli & Sprouting Broccoli
Brassica spp.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplant; add 15-20 days if direct RESISTANCE KEY: RS-Ring Spot, WB-White Blister, FY-Fusarium Yellows,
seeding. Broccoli is a cool season hardy biennial grown for spring and fall crops and FW-Fusarium Wilt, PM-Powdery Mildew, DM-Downy Mildew
prefers cooler conditions, ideally 60-75F. Seedlings exposed to stress may form uneven, SEED SPECS: 4,375-9,375 seeds/oz (6,875 avg), 70-150M seeds/lb (110M avg). Seeding
premature heads so attempt to reduce stress factors. Broccoli heads should be harvested rate: 300 seeds/100 single row (~1/32 oz/100), 87M seeds/acre (~13 oz/acre) using 3
BROCCOLI
while buds are still tight. After the main head is harvested, regular harvesting of side seeds/ft, plants 12 apart in single rows 18 apart. M=1,000
shoots encourages fur ther production. Cool broccoli immediately after harvest to retain
quality. Store at 32F for 10-14 days. Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
In Your Own
WORDS Im pleased to inform you that your broccoli, Belstar F1, performed magnificently. All of
the starts grew rapidly and produced huge, firm heads with an excellent taste. There
were no bugs despite the lack of pesticides, and they didnt bolt despite our unnaturally
hot weather . . . I will definitely be buying more next year. - Andrea in Graham, WA
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SPROUTING BROCCOLI
CULTURAL INFO: Sprouting broccoli has many small shoots rather than a
single head. Can be planted in spring or summer for a quick harvest, or late fall
for overwintering. Fall planting (under protection in colder climates) with a late-
winter harvest results in impressive yields just when demand for fresh greens is
highest. Shoots are mild-flavored, much sweeter and more tender than broccoli.
BROCCOLI
OP Heat and cold-tolerant
Thick, succulent stems, crisp leaves and mini-broccoli florets; also known as
Chinese broccoli. Stems are best harvested young; perfect lightly steamed or sauteed
with Hoisin sauce. Tolerant of heat and cool temperatures with resistance to mildews.
Plant late spring to early fall. Brassica oleracea
BROCCOLI SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb
2300 De Cicco $2.75 $3.80 $5.50 $12.10 $30.50 $54.00 $43.00/lb
2495 Hon Tsai Tai Flowering Broccoli $2.75 $5.00 $8.00 $14.00 $42.00 $72.00 $68.00/lb
2310 Rosalind $4.95 $15.00 $40.00 $109.00
1960 Spring Raab Broccoli Raab $2.75 $6.25 $11.25 $23.65 $60.35 $109.00
2494 Te You Flowering Broccoli $2.75 $7.00 $12.75 $30.00 $90.00 $150.00 $125.00/lb
2315 Waltham 29 $2.75 $5.00 $8.00 $14.00 $42.00 $72.00 $68.00/lb
BROCCOLI SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 25 500 1M 5M 25 M 100 M
2301 Batavia F1 $2.75 $17.00 $24.00 $21.00/M $18.70/M $16.45/M
2302 Belstar F1 $2.75 $17.00 $24.00 $21.00/M $18.70/M $16.45/M
2305 Fiesta F1 $2.75 $17.00 $24.00 $21.00/M $18.70/M $16.45/M
2311 Santee F1 Sprouting Broccoli $4.75 $52.25 $77.50 $70.50/M $65.00/M $61.50/M
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The world is changing and our seeds and breeding need to change with it. What does the healthy
agriculture of tomorrow look like? How will our climate and habits change? These things need to be weighed
so that we know how to direct our organic breeding work. Here are some of
the ways we are meeting the needs of current and future farmers.
Flavor, flavor, flavor flavor, will help us all appreciate vegetables
The future will be delicious! People are no more. Bold, interesting and intense flavors
longer satisfied with cardboard tomatoes, are not always associated with vegetables, but
flavorless peppers and beautiful but bland thats because in recent years, most have been
carrots. We know how to farm and breed for bred for looks or yield first. We think that the
flavor; its just a question of actually doing it. future has to have both and our job is to find
More ecologically-sound farming techniques, them or breed them and provide them to you.
Honeynut butternut squash, p. 84
married with breeding for resilience and great (continued on p. 12)
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Brussels Sprouts
Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera
Deep fried Brussels sprouts are delicious served with Sriracha aioli.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplant; add 15-20 days if direct seeding. Brussels RESISTANCE KEY: FY-Fusarium Yellows, FW-Fusarium Wilt, PM-Powdery
sprouts are cool season biennials that prefer temps of 45-75F, with optimal growth at 60-65F. Mildew, RS-Ring Spot, WB-White Blister
Direct seed as soon as ground can be worked in spring or start transplants indoors 4-6 weeks SEED SPECS: 80-150M seeds/lb (112M avg). Seeding rate: 200 seeds/100, 34M seeds/acre
before setting out. Can tolerate frost once hardened off. Fertilize well at planting and side dress (~5 oz/acre) using 2 seeds/ft, plants 24 apart in single rows 30 apart. M=1,000
BRUSSELS
again about three weeks later. Snap tops off plants in late summer to encourage sprout production.
Sprouts become sweeter after a few light frosts in fall. Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from spring transplanting; if transplanting leaf of the head begins to fold back on itself. Light fall frosts make heads sweeter and improve
in warm weather subtract 10-14 days; direct seeding add 14 days. Cabbage is a hardy flavor. Cut heads flat on underside. Cabbage is best stored at 32F and 95% humidity. Fresh
biennial closely related to broccoli and kale. The trick to growing cabbage is steady, market varieties store for 2-3 weeks while storage and processing types store for 2-6 months
uninterrupted growth with good fertilization and ample water. Cabbage does best in or longer.
CABBAGE
cool, temperate climates but can be grown anywhere with the right varieties and good RESISTANCE KEY: BL-Black Leg, BR-Black Rot, BS-Black Speck, BSR-Bacterial Soft
care. In most areas you can plant an early crop for fresh eating and a late crop primarily Rot, CR-Club Root (races indicated if known), FY-Fusarium Yellows, FW-Fusarium
for winter storage. Direct sow when daytime soil temps warm to 65-75F or start seeds Wilt, T-Thrips, TB-Tip Burn, TMV-Turnip Mosaic Virus
indoors or in cold frames 4-6 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature
for germination is 75F but seeds will germinate in soils as cool as 50F. Seedlings can SEED SPECS: 4,875-9,750 seeds/oz (7,300 avg); 78M-156M seeds/lb (117M avg). Seeding
tolerate light frost after theyve hardened off. Plant into well-drained soil with plenty of rate: 200 seeds/100 row, 43M seeds/acre (~6 oz/acre) using 2 seeds/ft, plants 12-18 apart in
organic matter. Cabbage prefers a pH of 6.5-6.8 for optimum growth and to prevent single rows 24 apart. M=1,000
disease. Keep seedlings well watered. Cabbage is a heavy feeder; fertilize well at Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
planting and side dress again three weeks later. Cabbage is mature when the tight outer
GREEN
new
2358 Primax 60 days
OP Early Holds well in field 2-4 lb heads
Early fresh market cabbage with tender leaves and excellent flavor. Small to
medium-sized round heads with light-green interiors, a short core and darker green
wrapper leaves. Extra early; great for summer farmers market stands and home
gardens. Holds well in the field. Unavailable in 2016.
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2357 Capture F1 85 days
new HYBRID FY, FW, BR, T Main season fresh market & processing 4-6 lb heads
Black Rot-resistant fresh market cabbage for organic growers! Full-size green
cabbage for fresh market or processing; short term storage ability. Excellent disease
resistancegrows best in susceptible climates where black rot and thrips are present.
Uniform heads sit high on the stalk with good wrapper leaves.
Drago F1 High quality heads hold exceptionally well in field and storage. Dense, medium-
sized heads with open green wrapper and snow white interior, indicating high Vitamin
C content. Sits high on stem for easy harvest and disease prevention. Potential for 10 lb
heads under ideal conditions.
RED
SAVOY
Deadon F1 Famosa F1
CULTURAL INFO: General conditions are similar to those for green cabbage,
but Napa cabbage requires even more careful timing to ensure a quality crop.
Plants have a tendency to bolt in spring if exposed to frost or a few nights of
temperatures below 50F. Napa cabbage grows best as days shorten in summer
months for a late summer crop. High fertility yields large plants with dense
heads so fertilize well at planting and again three weeks later. Direct seed or
start transplants 4-6 weeks before planting date. Transplant out after 4 weeks,
being careful not to disturb roots. Plant shallowly and water in transplants to
avoid stress. Protect from flea beetles as needed during the growing season.
Evaluate maturity by pressing the heads to see how firm and full they are. Harvest
when heads fill in, removing damaged outer leaves as necessary to reveal clean,
blanched head within. Heads store well for 3 or more months at temperatures
close to freezing and high humidity.
Left to Right: Kaboko F1, Emiko F1 and Bilko F1
2367 Kaboko F1 60 days
HYBRID Bolt-resistant 8 heads
Delectable mid-sized Napa cabbage for the garden or market. Creamy white,
blanched interior with light, aromatic and sweet flavor; delicious cooked or raw in salads
and slaws. Densely packed heads are smaller than Bilko and Emiko, averaging 8-10 tall
and 5 wide with a compact barrel shape that stores beautifully. Limited availability.
CABBAGE
HYBRID FY, TB, CR, BSR Disease and bolt-resistant 10 heads
Very consistent, broad Napa cabbage with mild, tender leaves. Every plant
made compact, attractive heads with dark green wrapper leaves and vanilla interiors
in our trials. An excellent choice for commercial growers! Holds well in the field; good
resistance to bolting in summer temperatures. Slightly larger and later than Kaboko but
a good substitute. From Bejo Seeds.
CABBAGE SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb
2348 Copenhagen $2.75 $4.65 $8.00 $16.00 $54.00 $88.00 $77.00/lb
2298 Golden Acre $2.75 $4.00 $7.00 $12.00 $23.00 $39.00 $30.00/lb
2358 Primax $2.75 $5.50 $9.00 $23.50 $73.50 $125.00 $105.00/lb
2369 Red Express $2.75 $4.90 $8.55 $25.00 $75.00 $120.00 $96.00/lb
CABBAGE SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 25 500 1M 5M 25 M 100 M
2364 Bilko F1 Napa $2.75 $9.75 $14.25 $11.55/M $10.20/M $9.50/M
2361 Buscaro F1 $3.75 $21.00 $39.00 $35.80/M $31.56/M $29.50/M
2357 Capture F1 $3.40 $18.75 $29.75 $26.50/M $23.60/M $18.00/M
2349 Caraflex F1 $5.60 $31.75 $57.25 $50.00/M $44.00/M $38.00/M
2353 Deadon F1 $4.50 $26.85 $42.50 $36.85/M $31.75/M $29.75/M
2356 Drago F1 $3.40 $18.75 $29.75 $26.50/M $23.60/M $18.00/M
2381 Emiko F1 Napa $2.75 $10.25 $14.85 $12.15/M $10.75/M $9.95/M
2363 Famosa F1 $4.20 $19.00 $32.00 $27.60/M $24.00/M $21.50/M
2366 Farao F1 $3.40 $18.75 $29.75 $26.50/M $23.40/M $18.00/M
2359 Impala F1 $3.40 $18.75 $29.75 $26.50/M $23.60/M $18.00/M
2354 Integro F1 $3.75 $20.50 $38.50 $35.00/M $31.00/M $28.25/M
2367 Kaboko F1 Napa $2.75 $9.50 $13.75 $11.10/M $9.70/M $9.00/M
2362 Murdoc F1 $5.60 $31.75 $57.25 $50.00/M $44.00/M $38.00/M
2296 Passat F1 $3.40 $18.75 $29.75 $26.50/M $23.60/M $18.00/M
2368 Produsa F1 $4.25 $19.25 $34.15 $29.05/M $25.40/M $22.50/M
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Carrots Daucus carota
Freshly-harvested Napoli F1 carrots being washed at High Ledge Farm in Woodbury, VT.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Carrots are hardy biennials that Some varieties may be over-wintered outdoors or in a high tunnel for an early spring harvest.
do best in fertile sandy loam. For more compact soils, choose tapered carrots like Chantenays or For storage carrots, dig roots after frost but before ground freezes.
Danvers types that can wedge their way into soils. Prepare raised beds by loosening soil and raking SEED SPECS: 11-37M seeds/oz (18M avg), 175-600M seeds/lb (288M avg).
smooth. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring. Transplanting is not recommended. Seeding rate: 3M seeds/100 row, 653M seeds/acre (~2.2 lbs/acre) at 30 seeds/ft in 3
CARROTS
Seedlings may take up to three weeks to emerge and will require thinning to 1 apart, or use pelleted rows 16 apart in beds 6 on center. M=1,000
seed. Ensure constant moisture during germination. Plant every three weeks for a continual harvest.
Carrots hold well in the field for up to three weeks in the summer and longer in cool conditions. Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
EARLY SEASON
MAIN SEASON
Jeanette F1
2328 Miami F1 60 days
HYBRID Long storage Uniform 6-8 Nantes-type
Consistently uniform cylindrical roots with exceptionally sweet carroty
flavor. Bright orange roots grow stouter as they mature, with attractive feathery tops
perfect for fresh market bunches. Well-adapted for early or main season successions.
Very long storage; compares well to Bolero. Retained its great flavor long into the
Miami F1 winter in our storage trials.
CARROTS
roots with broad shoulders and very little greening. Maintains its attractive, uniform Bangor F1
appearance and sweet flavor improves in storage; ideal for CSA growers looking for a
reliable and long-storing carrot for bunching or season extension.
SPECIALTY
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CARROT SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb*
2323 Atomic Red $2.75 $6.50 $18.90 $63.80 $180.00 $290.00 $240.00/lb $198.00/lb
2335 Cosmic Purple $2.75 $6.50 $18.90 $63.80 $180.00 $290.00 $240.00/lb $198.00/lb
2330 Danvers 126 $2.75 $5.00 $10.50 $21.00 $33.20 $52.00 $46.00/lb $43.00/lb
2325 Dragon $4.00 $6.80 $19.80 $67.00 $225.00 $410.00 $375.00/lb
2320 Red Cored Chantenay $2.75 $4.70 $9.70 $20.00 $29.40 $48.00 $44.00/lb $39.20/lb
2340 Scarlet Nantes $2.75 $4.80 $9.80 $20.30 $29.60 $48.50 $44.00/lb $39.20/lb
CARROT SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 250 2M 10 M 25 M 100 M 500 M 1000 M
2333 Starburst Blend $2.75 $2.38/M $1.63/M $1.33/M
2337 Yellowstone $2.75 $2.38/M $1.40/M $1.33/M $1.09/M $0.98/M $0.94/M
CARROT SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 250 2M 10 M 25 M 100 M 500 M 1000 M
2332 Bangor F1 $2.75 $5.25/M $1.88/M $1.58/M $1.45/M $1.37/M $1.25/M
2327 Cupar F1 $2.75 $5.50/M $2.00/M $1.65/M $1.55/M $1.49/M $1.36/M
2329 Interceptor F1 $2.75 $5.25/M $1.88/M $1.58/M $1.45/M $1.37/M $1.25/M
2321 Jeannette F1 $2.75 $4.63/M $1.55/M $1.40/M $1.27/M $1.17/M $0.98/M
2328 Miami F1 $2.75 $5.25/M $1.88/M $1.58/M $1.45/M $1.37/M $1.25/M
2322P Napoli F1 - Pelleted $4.95 $7.97/M $3.30/M $2.73/M $2.35/M $2.20/M $2.00/M
2322 Napoli F1 $2.75 $4.85/M $1.45/M $1.40/M $1.28/M $1.22/M $1.20/M
2324 Negovia F1 $2.75 $5.33/M $1.89/M $1.58/M $1.44/M $1.40/M $1.30/M
2291 Resistafly F1 $3.30 $7.70/M $2.70/M $2.30/M $2.10/M $1.90/M $1.79/M
2326 White Satin F1 $4.50 $7.25/M $2.50/M $2.10/M $1.85/M $1.75/M $1.70/M
2336P Yaya F1 - Pelleted $4.95 $7.97/M $3.30/M $2.73/M $2.35/M $2.20/M $2.00/M
2336 Yaya F1 $2.75 $4.43/M $1.60/M $1.35/M $1.24/M $1.18/M $1.13/M
Larger volumes available; please call for pricing. *Please see shipping charges on page 58 for individual items weighing 25 lbs or more.
Jesse tying wrapper leaves to blanch cauliflower in the High Mowing Trials field.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplant; add 15-20 days if direct varieties have tight leaf curl around heads to minimize the need to cover. Harvest
seeding. Cauliflower is a cool season biennial closely related to broccoli and cabbage. It heads promptly when they are full size but still compact, white and smooth. Delaying
does best in cool, temperate climates but can be grown anywhere with the right varieties harvest results in curds turning loose and ricey, greatly reducing quality.
and good care. Greatly prefers steady, uninterrupted growth with good fer tilization and RESISTANCE KEY: FY-Fusarium Yellows, FW-Fusarium Wilt
ample water. Environmental stress leads to poor head development. Direct seed or star t SEED SPECS: 5,625-7,500 seeds/oz (6,250 avg), 90-120M seeds/lb (100M avg).
indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date. Plant outdoors in spring as soon as hard frost has Seeding rate: 600 seeds/100 row (~1/16 oz/100), 87M seeds/acre (~14 oz/acre), using
passed. Seedlings can withstand light frost once hardened off. Fall crops should be sown 3 seeds/ft, plants 12 apart in single rows 18 apart. M=1,000
in mid-summer and protected from extreme heat and drought during establishment.
Daytime temperatures between 70-80F and cool nights are ideal for head development. Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
Cover developing heads by tying leaves together for a blanched effect. Self-blanching
CAULIFLOWER
HYBRID FY, FW Gourmet Space large plants 3 apart 6-7 heads
Extraordinary spiralled heads with mild, nutty flavor. Heads are an alluring
chartreuse in cool conditions and creamy white with a pink blush in summer. Favored for
crudite and raw vegetable dishes. This cauliflower has northern Italian roots dating back Adona F1 Veronica F1 Romanesco
to the 15th century and is a gourmet favorite today. From our partners at Bejo Seeds.
CAULIFLOWER SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb
2338 Snowball Y $2.75 $7.00 $10.50 $23.50 $75.50 $125.00
CAULIFLOWER SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 25 500 1M 5M 25 M 100 M
2313 Goodman $3.75 $25.50 $31.50 $23.75/M $20.80/M $18.95/M
CAULIFLOWER SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 25 500 1M 5M 25 M 100 M
2299 Adona F1 $5.30 $27.25 $48.00 $39.50/M $34.54/M $29.95/M
2316 Janvel F1 $5.70 $34.00 $49.50 $42.00/M $38.60/M $36.25/M
2318 Skywalker F1 $5.30 $27.25 $48.00 $39.50/M $34.54/M $29.95/M
2319 Veronica F1 Romanesco $6.50 $37.50 $61.50 $53.00/M $48.20/M $45.25/M
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Celery & Celeriac Apium graveolens
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from spring transplanting; if transplanting in 34F with high relative humidity for up to two weeks.
warm weather subtract 10-14 days; if direct seeding add 14 days. Can be challenging RESISTANCE KEY: FW- Fusarium Wilt
for beginning growers. It requires a very long growing season with heavy feeding
and a steady water supply, as it cannot tolerate drought, heat or cold. Very slow SEED SPECS: 65-75M seeds/oz (70M avg). Seeding rate: 300 seeds/100 row (~2
g/100), 43M seeds/acre (~.6 oz/acre) using 3 seeds/ft, plants 6 apar t in rows 24
CELERY
plant growth; star t seeds indoors 10-12 weeks before planting date. Optimal soil
temperature for germination is 70-75F and tiny seeds require shallow planting. apar t, beds 6 on center. M=1,000
Transplant when outside temperatures are consistently over 50F. In hot climates Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
celery may require par tial shade. Lower stalks can be blanched to increase tenderness,
but this also reduces vitamin content. After har vest, cool immediately in water. Store at
Growing Celery can be a challenging crop to grow, as it requires consistent moisture, high fertility
TIP
and does not tolerate heat or cold. For best results space plants 6 apart, use black
plastic or a thick layer of straw mulch, fertilize heavily with compost, install irrigation at
time of planting and plant in partial shade in hot climates.
CELERY & CELERIC SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/10 g 1g 1/2 oz 1 oz
2341 Tall Utah $2.75 $4.80 $10.30 $17.60
CELERY & CELERIAC SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 1M 5M 25 M
2339 Calypso $4.00 $12.00 $9.85/M $8.17/M
2396 Diamant Celeriac $4.50 $26.50 $16.95/M $12.20/M
2344 Tango $3.75 $9.00 $7.60/M $6.10/M
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Chard Beta vulgaris
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding; if transplanting subtract SEED SPECS: 1,250-2,500 seeds/oz (1,560 avg), 20M-40M seeds/lb (30M avg). Seeding
14-21 days. Swiss chard is a hardy biennial that can be direct seeded all season long rate: Full size - 600 seeds/100 single row (~.5 oz/100), 144M seeds/acre (~4.8lb/acre) using
and used for winter tunnels. Transplants can be started 4-6 weeks before planting. 6 seeds/ft, 24 row spacing. Baby leaf - 22M seeds/100 (~14oz /100), 220M seeds/1000
Plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Optimal germination temperature (~7.25lb/1000), using ~40 seeds/ft in a 30 bed, with five 4 bands, 2 band spacing. M=1,000
is 55-75F. Sow baby leaf varieties every week until four weeks before frost date for a
CHARD
Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
continual summer harvest.
CULTURAL INFO: Collards are a hardy biennial closely related to kale, cabbage and broccoli. Spinosad applied with a spreader/sticker may be required for control of heavy caterpillar
They will overwinter in milder climates and can be harvested over a long window. Collards are feeding. Sow fall plantings two months before first expected frost for full size and up until
easier to grow than broccoli or cabbage because fluctuations in temperature and water do not frost for baby leaf. Sweetens after light frosts.
affect leaf quality the way they affect head quality in other cole crops. Collards typically tolerate
COLLARDS
SEED SPECS: 5,625-9,375 seeds/oz (7,500 avg), 90-150M seeds/lb (120M avg).
hot weather better than the other cole crops and certain varieties are especially bolt resistant. Seeding rate: Baby leaf- 100M seeds/100 bed (13.5 oz/100), 1MMseeds/1,000 bed (8.5
Direct sow when daytime soil temps warm to 65-75F or start 4-6 weeks before planting date. lbs/1,000) using ~60 seeds/ft in 16 rows on a 36 bed. Full Size- 86M seeds/acre (0.75
Seedlings can tolerate light frost after theyve hardened off. Plant for baby leaf every 2 weeks for lb/acre) using 3 seeds/8, 30 row spacing. M=1,000, MM=1,000,000.
a continual harvest. Because the leaves are the edible portion, damage from insects may require
greater control. Row covers are useful for preventing early season flea beetle damage. Bt or Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
COLLARDS SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb
2552 Champion $2.75 $5.00 $11.50 $24.00 $49.00 $79.00 $72.00/lb
2553 Georgia $2.75 $5.50 $14.00 $29.00 $60.00 $85.00 $77.00/lb
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Improving OPs - You Get What You Invest In Interdependence and independence
For centuries people have saved seeds from their favorite plants, The organic movement has had to defend itself for years against those
selecting for the characteristics they wanted. These are sometimes who thought that we were crazy, messy or just plain wrong. But in setting
called landraces, or diverse populations of open-pollinated ourselves apart, we must not ignore sources of knowledge that help
(OP) varieties. But for some crops breeding has become totally us do better. So at High Mowing we constantly seek out partnerships
dominated by hybrids, with the end result that hybrids generally with farmers, seed companies and breeders, even if theyre not
perform better than OPs. Just as innovations in horse-drawn dedicated to organic. We always learn something interesting, and some
technology stopped with the advent of the tractor, innovations in wonderful collaborations have been bornsome of our partners have
OPs nearly ceased with the onset of hybrid breeding. diverted more resources into organics, or have arranged with us to do
But new investments of attention, time and money in OP breeding that for them. The point is that if we stay inside our organic bubble, we
are yielding great results. New varieties like Who Gets Kissed? sweet will be less able to shift the world toward a more ecological future.
corn (p. 23), Abundant Bloomsdale spinach (p. 79), Dolciva carrot (p. At the same time, we are fierce about High Mowing remaining organic
1) and Honeynut squash (p. 84) are examples of innovations achieved and independent. Our decisions and strategy are aligned toward us
through OP breeding by universities, non-profits, individuals and seed controlling our own destiny. Together we can stand up to the unhealthy
companies. Both hybrids and OPs play a critical role in ensuring a vision espoused by many global seed companies today. The future
bountiful harvest, and in our trials were seeing these improved OPs is bright in the organic community; the increasing awareness of the
doing really well. Many were developed to thrive in organic conditions environment, economic equality and human rights mean that organic
and offer comparable quality and consistency to hybrids, helping to farmers will be needed in the future. And we aim to be there, providing
ensure an array of successful options for your garden or farm. the seeds you need to produce food in a way the planet can sustain.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Corn is a warm handling, we focus on prevention of GMO contamination in all our seeds. All corn seed lots
season, tender annual. It is a heavy feeder that needs high fertility and benefits from are also tested to confirm zero detectable level in 10,000 seeds. No contaminated seed
side dressing. Plant sweet corn varieties away from flint corn and popcorn to avoid lots will ever be sold.
crossed kernels. For improved pollination plant in blocks with a minimum of four rows SEED SPECS: Sweet Corn- 1,700-3,500 seeds/lb (2,500 avg). Seeding rate: 23M/acre (9.2
rather than long single rows. Side dress when plants are a foot tall. Harvest when ear lbs/acre) using 10 spacing, 30 row spacing. Popcorn- 3,800-4,500 seeds/lb (4,200 avg).
CORN
silks have dried to a dark brown and kernels are filled to the tip and colored. Sweet Seeding rate: 57M/acre (13 lbs/acre), 3 seeds/ft, 30 row spacing. Ornamental and Milling-
corn is generally ready 21 days after first silk. For best quality eat right away or cool 1,250-2M seeds/lb (1,250 avg). Seeding rate: 17,500 seeds/acre (14 lbs/acre), 10 spacing, 36
to 32F within one hour of harvest. Store at 32-34F and 98% relative humidity for row spacing. M=1,000
no longer than a few days. GMO POLICY: Through a combination of controlled
stock seed production, field isolation and inspection, and policies for harvesting and Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
SWEET CORN
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2378 Mirage F1 79 days
HYBRID WHITE Synergistic (sy) 8-9 ears
Attractive ears with wonderfully tender, sweet kernels that melt in your
mouth! Ears start 2.5 from the ground for easy harvest and are well-wrapped in
dark green husks. Plants are 7 tall and average 2 ears per plant with 16 rows of
kernels each. Intermediate resistance to NCLB, rust and Stewarts bacterial wilt.
Limited availability in 2016.
A Marketmore 76 cucumber tendril in a Golden Earthworm Farm field on Long Island, NY (featured on the cover, see the full story on p. 2).
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 10 days lower than 50F. Thin-skinned cucumbers are best stored wrapped in plastic.
if transplanting. Cucumbers are warm season tender annuals that enjoy generous RESISTANCE KEY: ALS-Angular Leaf Spot, AN-Anthracnose, CMV-Cucumber
amounts of organic matter and good fertility. They can be direct seeded after all Mosaic Virus, CVYV-Cucumber Vein Yellows Virus, DM-Downy Mildew, PM-
CUCUMBERS
danger of frost has passed or begun as transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Powdery Mildew, PRS-Papaya Ringspot Virus, SCAB-Scab, TLS-Target Leaf Spot,
Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85F. Plastic mulch and row covers WMV-Watermelon Mosaic Virus, ZYMV-Zucchini Yellow Mosaic Virus
are commonly used for field cucumbers to increase temperature and ward off
insects that may transmit disease. Thin-skinned cucumbers are especially affected SEED SPECS: 1,000-1,300 (1,190 avg) seeds/oz, 12-21M (16.5M avg) seeds/lb. Seeding rate:
by cucumber beetle feeding and may require row cover. Greenhouse cucumbers 660 seeds/100 (~1/8 oz/100), 48M seeds/acre (~3 lb/acre) using 6 seeds/ft, plants 12-24
are often parthenocarpic, and are able to produce fruit without pollination. Harvest apart, rows 6 apart. M=1,000
cucumbers regularly to increase production. Cucumbers store well for up to 7-10 Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
days at 50-55F with 95% relative humidity and can become injured at temperatures
EUROPEAN SLICER
AMERICAN SLICER
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2426 Paraiso F1 59 days
HYBRID Early, uniform fruit High yielding 8-10 fruit
Vigorous, disease-resistant slicer with great flavor. Reliable and abundant
producer of long slender fruit with sweet, mild flavor and great crunch. No
bitterness! Vigorous vines with huge dark green leaves; tolerant of cool
temperatures. Intermediate resistance to PM, CVYV and CMV.
SPECIALTY
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Eggplant Solanum melongena
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplant. A warm season annual in the Solanaceae SEED SPECS: 5,500-7,500 seeds/oz (6,500 avg). Seeding rate: 100 seeds/100 single
family. Sow indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Grows best at 75-85F in well drained sandy row, 7,260 plants/acre (8M seeds/acre, ~1.25 oz/acre), using 24 plant spacing in rows
loam with pH 5.5-6.0. Plastic mulch and floating row cover may be used to increase temps and ward 24 apart in beds on 6 centers. M=1,000
off insects. Eggplants are more sensitive to cold than close relatives tomatoes and peppers. Harvest
EGGPLANT
Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
when skin is glossy and thumbprint leaves no impression. Regular harvest increases production.
Raul Rosado and his family operate Desde mi Huerto, an organic farm and seed company in Puerto Rico.
Raul is a customer and visited us last year to learn about seed production, so we asked him to share his story.
D
esde mi Huerto (From 2008 we started producing seeds and selling in FARMING THE TROPICS
My Garden) is a family organic markets; by 2012 we were distributing
We have clean air and fresh river water,
business, farm and seeds in many supermarkets, and today we
humble people and the weather is warm
educational project. The are in more than 75 stores around the island
the whole year. But tropical weather can be
farm is a 3 acre, flat piece of and selling online. We also maintain about 30
unexpected and harsh, and no freezing
land that we bought 4 years ago in the small home and restaurant gardens and participate
makes it difficult to fight pests and
town of Patillas, Puerto Rico (PR), next to in four organic markets each month.
mold. Since we are hidden in the mountains,
the Patillas River that brings fresh water from
On the farm we grow local seed varieties it takes about an hour to get to some clients.
the Carite Tropical Rainforest. We produce
such as eggplant, tomatoes, seasoning Having a web page is really important to our
organically grown vegetables, plants and seeds,
peppers, melons and pumpkins (among other business, but we only got internet access at
and we educate to share the knowledge of this
vegetables), as well as tropical fruits like papaya, the farm about six months ago. Re-investing
passion fruit, guava, starfruit and cacao. We money to keep going and expanding is
produce local grains and beans, and local difficult tooits important that we have
herbs such as recao (long leaf coriander). Seed different ways to earn money, so during the
production has become our main business, year we can survive even if sales go down in
but we also do workshops for kids and adults one season.
on organic farming and gardening to connect
Ultimately we hope to expand our
them with the experience of harvesting and
seed distribution to other tropical
with Mother Earth.
climate areas, and keep on educating
and making PR a more sustainable
COMMUNITY DYNAMICS
place. Our vision is to help Puerto
Raul and his wife (center) with the crew
at Desde mi Huerto When we first moved to this land, people Ricans gain the knowledge and the
could see what we were doing and they tools to reach food security.
way of farming and gardening. We work to loved it. When they saw that we were
planting vegetables in this grassy field they Excerpted from the Seed Hopper blog at
keep our tropical native seeds and traditional
got inspired, and you started seeing all these highmowingseeds.com/desdemihuerto. To learn
organic farming knowledge alive and in
gardens and farms being more visit desdemihuerto.com.
sustainable development, so we can pass it on
to the next generation. planted all of a sudden. The
neighbors started coming to ask
BACKGROUND for suggestions, to buy plants
We started about 11 years ago installing and seeds, and to give us some
kitchen gardens and propagating plants, then of their seeds.
rented a farm and started doing workshops All our workers live in the same
we wanted people to understand that community and people respect
it is possible to plant anything in PR, in what we do. Weve never had Raul grows:
any part of the island, any part of the anything go missing from the Marketmore 76 Cucumbers (p. 25)
year. (Farming has been a taboo in our culture land even though we dont have Provider Bush Beans (p. 4)
Santo Cilantro (p. 100)
for decades, which we think is horrible.) In gates or security. Copenhagen Cabbage (p. 13)
A community workshop Mild Mustard Salad Mix (p. 33)
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Fennel Foeniculum vulgare
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Fennel is a hardy annual. appears earlier in the season than Alternaria blight. Both these fungi are seed-
Cool weather, fer tilization and irrigation produce the largest and sweetest bulbs. borne but can also be spread by crop residue from previous years. White mold
Direct seed fennel mid-spring through late summer or star t transplants 4-5 weeks (Sclerotinia sclerotiorum) manifests as a cottony white mycelium around roots and
before planting date. Plant outdoors after danger of hard frost has passed. Bolting can lower plant par ts, usually late in the season. Avoid planting in areas which are shady
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result from disturbing the roots. Remove all seed stalks to preser ve quality. Har vest or have poor drainage and practice crop rotations with non-vegetable crops.
bulbs at 3-4 in diameter. Fennel is delicate and will dry out quickly in storage; remove SEED SPECS: 5,675-7,000 seeds/oz (6,300 avg). Seeding rate: 400 plants/100
stalks and wrap bulbs separately in plastic. Store in cooler as close to freezing as double row (440 seeds/100, ~1/8 oz); 58,100 plants/acre (64M seeds/acre, ~10.25
possible. Quality will keep for 3-4 days. oz), using 6 plant spacing, 18 row spacing. M=1,000
DISEASE & PESTS: Fungal leaf blights caused by Alternaria dauci or Cercospora carotae Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
can cause severe defoliation and greatly reduce yields. Generally, Cercospora blight
Orion F1 Finale
CULTURAL INFO: Garlic is propagated asexually from the previous years crop. garlic in midsummer when the lower of the leaves begin to dry down. Loosen soil and lift
Individual cloves are planted, each producing one plant (one bulb). Garlic grows best with a fork; handle gently and keep bulbs dry after harvest. Cure in a dry area out of direct
in full sun and sandy clay loam with high organic matter and pH 6.5. Plant garlic in fall sunlight for 2-3 weeks, then braid softnecks or lop off hardneck tops 1 above the bulb
4-6 weeks before the ground freezes. Separate cloves just before planting, then plant and trim roots. Store at 35-50F, moderate humidity of 65-70% with good air circulation.
root ends down, 4-6 apart. Larger cloves produce larger bulbs; smaller cloves can be Hardnecks keep about 5-8 months; softnecks usually keep longer.
GARLIC
densely planted for garlic greens. Fertilize with compost or a 1-2-2 NPK fertilizer, then SEED SPECS: Softnecks - 2.25 oz/bulb, 50 seed cloves/lb, ~7-10 seed cloves/bulb. Seeding
mulch heavily with straw to prevent heaving. Side-dress with compost in spring when rate: 60M cloves/acre (~1,200 lbs/acre) using 6 bulb spacing, 18 row spacing. Hardnecks - 2
plants are 8 tall. Do not fertilize later, as it may decrease bulb size. Fusarium causes oz/bulb, 40 seed cloves/lb, ~4-7 seed cloves/bulb. Seeding rate: 60M cloves/acre (~1,500 lbs/
leaves to brown and cloves to rot in storage; an Oxidate drench or hot water treatment acre) using 6 spacing, 18 row spacing. M=1,000
at planting may prevent infection. Hardnecks produce edible flower stalks called scapes
that are also marketable; cutting them as they appear results in larger bulbs. Harvest Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
HARDNECK
new
86300 Music
OP Porcelain-type 4-5 cloves
A large, beautiful variety that is easy to grow! Extemely high yielding, with
vigorous plants and very large, tightly-wrapped bulbs. Slightly spicy flavor is hot raw and
sweet roasted. Vigorous with long roots, it can overwinter without heaving. Very cold-
tolerant. Stores 9-12 months. Originally from Italy.
Music is a robust variety
In Your Own that grows vigorously even
in difficult conditions. - Matt Kurek,
WORDS Golden Earthworm Farm,
Long Island, NY
Killarney Red Spanish Roja
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SOFTNECK
new
86100 Inchelium Red
HEIRLOOM Artichoke-type 8-20 cloves
Award-winning flavor is robust and rich with a hint of heat. Heavy, flattened bulbs
may exceed 3 across and are protected by thick outer skin. Vigorous and tasty, with
mild, lingering flavor. Re-discovered on the Colville Indian Reservation in Inchelium, WA
by Larry Geno.
new
86600 Nootka Rose
HEIRLOOM Silverskin-type 12-18 cloves
Beautiful bright skin and rose-streaked cloves with rich, warm flavor. Late-
maturing but well worth the wait, with exceptional flavor and long storage potential.
Gorgeous medium to large heads with strong flavor; ideal for braiding! Originally from
the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington. Stores 9-12 months.
braiding. Brilliant white skin and large cloves with long storage up to 12 months. Widely
Nootka Rose Silver White adapted and productive in cold, hot and humid climates. Originally from Harmony Farm
Supply in California.
TYPE FLAVOR NOTES EASE OF AVG. CLOVES/ UNIQUE FEATURES SUITABLE STORAGE
PEELING BULB CLIMATES LIFE
Rocambole Strong, complex Very easy 6-11 cloves Tightly curled scapes, All except Short
(hardneck) flavor in single ring preferred by chefs hottest areas (3-4 months)
Purple Stripe Mild true garlic Fairly easy 8-12 tall cloves Attractive presentation, All Long
(hardneck) flavor delicious roasted (6-7 months)
Porcelain Strong, slightly Fair 4-6 very Excellent for Cold climates, Long
(hardneck) spicy flavor large cloves wholesaling high elevation (6-7 months)
Artichoke Mild to slightly Fair 3-5 rings; 12-20 Ideal for smaller All Long
(softneck) spicy irregular cloves meals and braiding (6-7 months)
Silverskin Rich and sweet Fair 3 rings; 12-20 Ideal for wholesaling All Very long
(softneck) to spicy irregular cloves (9-12 months)
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Salad mixes, usually containing SEED SPECS: 15M-30M (20M avg) seeds/oz, 240M-480M (320M avg) seeds/lb. Seeding
both lettuces and brassica greens, are moderately hardy annuals that can be sown from early rate: 6M seeds/100 single band (~1/2 oz/100), 2MM seeds/acre (6.8 lbs/acre) using 60 seeds/
spring through late summer. Best results will come from separate plantings of lettuces and ft in 5 bands 2-4 wide with 2-3 between bands. M=1,000
brassicas as their days to maturity are not identical. Separation of these groups also allows for RESISTANCE KEY: DM-Downy Mildew
row cover to be used only on the brassica greens in order to control flea beetles. Direct seed
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as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every 1-3 weeks for a continuous harvest. Harvest when Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
leaves are ~3 tall by cutting 1 from ground or pick individual leaves for cut-and-come again.
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2519 Braising Mix 28 days baby, 35 full size
OP Baby leaf or bunching Slightly spicy
A balanced blend of robust varieties ideal for sauting or braising. A medley of
kales, collards, choys and mustard greens for a delicious combination of flavors and
textures. Varieties have complementary growth rates and contrasting colors and leaf
shapes. A versatile mix intended for bunching or baby leaves.
GREENS - SALAD MIX - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb
2583 Beta Blend $2.75 $7.30 $17.90 $44.10 $73.50 $67.00/lb
2519 Braising Mix $2.75 $3.80 $6.80 $21.50 $45.00 $66.15 $59.00/lb
2616 Gemstone Greens Blend $2.75 $5.60 $9.90 $21.50 $67.20 $94.50 $90.30/lb
2610 Gourmet Lettuce Blend $2.75 $5.60 $9.90 $21.50 $67.20 $94.50 $90.30/lb
2518 Hotshot Mix $2.75 $4.40 $7.70 $20.50 $65.00 $92.00 $89.00/lb
2620 Mesclun Mix $2.75 $3.80 $6.80 $17.00 $40.30 $66.25 $59.70/lb
2517 Mild Mustard Blend $2.75 $4.00 $7.00 $25.20 $62.00 $94.50 $84.00/lb
2585 Red Planet Lettuce Blend $2.75 $6.20 $11.00 $23.90 $74.10 $137.80 $115.50/lb
2584 Yankee Hardy Lettuce Blend $2.75 $6.80 $12.10 $26.00 $81.00 $150.00 $125.00/lb
GREENS - SALAD MIX - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 500 5M 25 M 50 M 100 M
2615 DMR Salad Blend $2.75 $1.80/M $1.50/M $1.40/M $1.30/M
Larger volumes available; please call for pricing.
Greens,
Asian & Mustard
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Asian and mustard greens are SEED SPECS: Asian Greens: 12M seeds/oz. Mustard greens: 16M seeds/oz. Seeding
moderately hardy annuals that can be sown from early spring through late summer. Commonly rate: Asian greens, baby leaf: 265 bed feet/oz at 60 seeds/ft in 2-4 bands. Full size:
grown as baby leaf for salad mixes in the U.S. and traditionally for full size leaves in ethnic 830 bed feet/oz using 15 seeds/ft in 2 wide bands, rows 18 apar t. Mustard greens,
cuisine, stir-fried or pickled. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked. Sow every 1-3 weeks for baby leaf: 260 bed feet/oz using 60 seeds/ft in 2-4 bands. Full size: 1,040 bed feet/
a continuous harvest. For baby leaf, harvest when leaves are ~3 tall by cutting 1 from ground oz at 15 seeds/ft in 2 wide bands, rows 18 apar t. M=1,000
or pick individual leaves for cut-and-come again. For full size plants, harvest leaves as desired. Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
Flea beetle feeding can be prevented by using floating row covers immediately after planting.
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less savoyed than Yukina Savoy. Tolerant of heat and cold; excellent winter green for
unheated tunnels.
2486 Garnet Giant 21 days baby White Stemmed Pac Choy Prize Choy
OP Essential salad leaf Spicy mustard flavor
Stunning, vibrant maroon leaves with bright lime green stems - our darkest
leaf! A must-have for any baby mustard mix. Color fades under row cover (or any low-
light condition), but returns within a few days of plants being uncovered. Bolted stems
are tender and sweet in stir-fries!
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2506 Ruby Streaks 20 days baby, 45 full size
OP Essential salad leaf Spicy flavor
Deeply-lobed, lacy baby leaves with deep purple highlights. Green leaves with
purple veining add loft, spice and rosy elegance to any salad plate or stir-fry. Color is
darkest when sown summer through fall. Mix with Golden Frill for a gorgeous display!
GREENS - ASIAN & MUSTARD - OP - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb
2486 Garnet Giant Mustard Greens $2.75 $4.10 $8.10 $14.70 $48.00 $86.75 $82.00/lb
2498 Golden Frill Mustard Greens $2.75 $5.50 $8.25 $16.95 $48.00 $82.00 $74.00/lb
2485 Green Wave Mustard Greens $2.75 $4.10 $8.10 $14.70 $48.00 $86.75 $82.00/lb
2489 Komatsuna Asian Greens $2.75 $4.20 $6.00 $12.60 $39.50 $72.00 $65.00/lb
2492 Mibuna Asian Greens $2.75 $4.00 $5.25 $12.00 $36.00 $65.00 $60.00/lb
2490 Mizuna Asian Greens $2.75 $3.35 $4.00 $8.50 $20.00 $33.00 $29.50/lb
2513 Prize Choy Pac Choy $2.75 $4.00 $5.50 $15.00 $39.00 $70.00 $62.00/lb
2491 Purple Mizuna Asian Greens $2.75 $5.55 $7.10 $22.50 $54.00 $85.50 $82.15/lb
2500 Purple Osaka Mustard Greens $2.75 $4.35 $6.00 $16.25 $40.00 $74.00 $70.60/lb
2505 Red Giant Mustard Greens $2.75 $3.60 $4.95 $10.00 $29.00 $48.00 $43.50/lb
2506 Ruby Streaks Mustard Greens $2.75 $4.95 $7.25 $22.00 $54.00 $89.00 $75.00/lb
2514 Shanghai Green Pac Choy $2.75 $4.50 $6.75 $16.95 $48.00 $82.00 $72.00/lb
2510 Tat Soi Asian Greens $2.75 $3.96 $5.45 $11.00 $24.20 $35.00 $32.00/lb
2501 Tokyo Bekana Asian Greens $2.75 $4.95 $6.30 $20.00 $48.00 $76.00 $73.00/lb
2502 Vitamin Green Asian Greens $2.75 $8.00 $10.00 $25.00 $75.00 $110.00 $90.00/lb
2487 Vivid Choi Pac Choy $2.75 $4.95 $6.30 $20.00 $48.00 $86.00 $82.00/lb
2515 White Stemmed Pac Choy $2.75 $4.00 $6.00 $10.00 $18.00 $30.00 $26.00/lb
2493 Yukina Savoy Asian Greens $2.75 $4.95 $6.30 $20.00 $48.00 $76.00 $73.00/lb
Larger volumes available; please call for pricing.
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Greens, Micro
CULTURAL INFO: Microgreens are the tender, immature leaves of salad greens, herbs, Remove dome after seedlings emerge to avoid mold. Flats can be placed under grow lights,
edible flowers and leafy vegetables. Almost any seed can be grown as a micro-green outdoors under shade or in hoophouses with natural light. Harvest by clipping stems when
but there are some tried-and-true varieties that are sought out for their unique color, first true leaves appear between cotyledon leaves, on average about 10 days after planting.
shape and flavor at the micro size. Choose flats with drainage holes for planting; 1020 Wash greens and dry on towels, in spinner, or place them into mesh bags and spin dry in
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plastic flats work well. Fill flats with an inch or more of moist potting soil or soilless mix. an upright washing machine. Store refrigerated in plastic bags. Microgreens are also sold by
Broadcast seed evenly over surface and press seeds gently into soil. Even and constant the flat and customers clip right before using for best quality.
moisture is essential for vigorous and uniform sprouting. Use of a mister is helpful. Ensure Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
moisture by lightly sprinkling medium over seeds or use a clear dome to cover tray.
new new
GREENS - MICRO - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT DESCRIPTION FLAVOR DAYS TO TRUE LEAF 1/4 lb 1 lb 5 lb
2010-QMG Arugula Long, rounded smooth green leaves Spicy 10 $10.95 $26.00 $24.00/lb
5000-QMG Basil Half-circle shaped leaves; short stems Basil 14 $13.00 $36.50 $32.00/lb
1734-QMG Broccoli Succulent white stems and dark green leaves Mild 12 $6.80 $16.25 $14.25/lb
2345-QMG Golden Chard Narrow green leaves and gold stems Mild 12 $16.00 $49.00 $45.00/lb
2343-QMG Green Chard Narrow green leaves and pale pink stems Mild 12 $8.50 $22.00 $20.00/lb
1736-QMG Green Kale Green leaves with mild, sweet flavor Mild 12 $16.50 $52.00 $48.25/lb
1730-QMG Mild Mix Attractive blend of colors and textures Mild 10 $12.00 $38.00 $34.25/lb
2490-QMG Mizuna Asian Green Light green, deeply serrated leaves Mild 10 $11.50 $33.00 $29.50/lb
1731-QMG Onion Slender, upright onion-flavored leaves Onion 14 $25.00 $84.00 $80.00/lb
2515-QMG Pac Choy Rounded, juicy tender leaves Mild 10 $13.00 $30.00 $26.00/lb
1944-QMG Purple Orach Deep magenta, spoon-shaped leaves Mild 10 $29.00 $79.80 $75.00/lb
1737-QMG Purple Sango Radish Deep purple-green leaves and purple stems Spicy 10 $16.50 $52.00 $45.00/lb
1738-QMG Red Acre Cabbage Emerald green leaves with bright purple stems Mild 8-10 $12.00 $38.00 $33.00/lb
2290-QMG Red Beet Narrow, light green leaves and magenta stems Mild 12 $6.95 $18.00 $13.60/lb
2360-QMG Red Chard Yellow-green leaves and scarlet stems Mild 12 $13.95 $44.00 $40.00/lb
2505-QMG Red Mustard Green leaves with purple veins and highlights Spicy 12 $15.65 $48.00 $43.50/lb
2530-QMG Red Russian Kale Green/purple leaves and lavender stems Mild 12 $12.00 $39.00 $35.00/lb
1733-QMG Spicy Mix Spicy blend of flavors and textures Spicy 10 $15.25 $49.00 $45.00/lb
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Greens, Sprouts & Shoots
CULTURAL INFO: Sprouts are tiny, immature plants grown without soil through a process of according to U.S. food safety standards. GMO POLICY: All alfalfa seed lots are also tested to
soaking and rinsing with water. Shoots are young plants grown in trays filled with potting soil or confirm zero detectable level in 10,000 seeds. No contaminated seed lots will ever be sold.
other media, similar to microgreens, then harvested with scissors. These are the first Certified Go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified sprouting seeds available in the U.S. that are packed
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SPROUTING SUPPLIES
Larger volumes available; please call for pricing. *Please see shipping charges on page 58 for individual items weighing 25 lbs or more.
Greens, Specialty
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Specialty greens are a colors. Each crop type within this category is unique in its growing needs.
broad category of leafy plants, many of which are cold-hardy and fast growing. Crops
Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
in this group are gaining popularity due to their ease of culture and unique flavors and
ARUGULA
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2011 Sylvetta Wild 50 days
OP Great winter crop Heat and cold-tolerant
Also known as roquette, this wild arugula relative has a firey pungency. More heat
tolerant and much more cold tolerant than standard arugula, but grows much more slowly
and attains only half the height. Its distinct look is considered an essential component of
gourmet winter greens mixes. Diplotaxis tenuifolia.
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OP Chioggia-type Round 3-4 heads
An Italian favorite forming dense round heads over a longer harvest
window. Produces a high percentage of well-wrapped, dense magenta heads, but with
variations in coloring and maturity. Works well for leaf cuttings all season or fall harvest
of heads when color and flavor is best.
Kale from Heartwood Farm in Glover, VT, ready to sell at a farmers market.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract two weeks if transplanting. applied with a spreader/sticker may be required for control of heavy caterpillar feeding. Sow
Kale is a hardy biennial closely related to cabbage and broccoli. It will overwinter in milder climates fall plantings two months before first expected frost for full size and up until frost for baby leaf.
and can be harvested over a long window. Kale is easier to grow than broccoli or cabbage because Sweetens after light frosts.
it is more tolerant of fluctuations in temperature and water, and because we eat the leaves and not SEED SPECS: 5,625-9,375 seeds/oz (7,500 avg), 90-150M seeds/lb (120M avg).
the flower. Direct sow when daytime soil temps warm to 65-75F or start 4-6 weeks before planting Seeding rate: Baby leaf 6M seeds/100 band (~1 oz/100) using 60 seeds/ft in 2-4
KALE
date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75F, but seeds will germinate in soils as cool as wide bands. Full size 86M seeds/acre (~0.75 lbs/acre) using 3 seeds/8, plants 8-10
50F. Seedlings can tolerate frost after theyve hardened off. Plant for baby leaf every 1-3 weeks for apart, rows 30 apart. M=1,000
a continual harvest. Because the leaves are the edible portion, damage from insects may require
greater control. Row covers are useful for preventing early season flea beetle damage. Bt or Spinosad Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
KALE
OP Open Source Seed Specialty variety Cold-hardy 24 tall
Intensely cut and curled, lacy blue green leaves with tender texture. A standout
in our extensive 2015 kale trials, with stunning leaves so frilly they barely require chopping. new
Sweet flavor; delicious cooked, as a beautiful garnish or for adding loft to raw salads.
Eye-catching frills increase with age; use row cover to reduce flea beetle feeding. Selected
by Jonathan Spero at Lupine Knoll Farm in Oregon and released under the Open Source
Seed Initiative. B. napus.
KALE SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb
2520 Lacinato $2.75 $5.60 $10.00 $17.90 $48.00 $88.00 $80.00/lb
2530 Red Russian $2.75 $3.95 $4.95 $10.00 $24.00 $39.00 $35.00/lb
2535 Siberian $2.75 $4.50 $9.00 $17.00 $32.00 $49.00 $39.00/lb
2521 Vates $2.75 $3.95 $4.95 $10.00 $21.00 $33.50 $27.00/lb
2528 White Russian $2.75 $7.60 $13.80 $30.30 $93.70 $150.00 $132.00/lb
KALE SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 50 250 1M 5M 25 M
2542 Curly Roja $2.75 $9.00 $11.00 $7.00/M $5.40/M
2522 Dwarf Green Curled $2.75 $9.00 $11.00 $7.00/M $5.40/M
2523 Meadowlark $2.75 $9.00 $11.00 $7.00/M $5.40/M
2529 Nashs Green $2.75 $4.00 $9.00 $6.40/M $4.20/M
2525 Olympic Red $2.75 $4.00 $9.00 $6.40/M $4.20/M
2527 Red Ursa $2.75 $4.00 $9.00 $6.40/M $4.20/M
2524 Siber-Frill $2.75 $6.50 $10.00 $6.60/M $4.80/M
2526 Westlander $2.75 $9.00 $11.00 $7.00/M $5.40/M
KALE SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 50 250 1M 5M 25 M
2532 Ripbor F1 $4.75 $10.40 $32.40 $27.36/M $23.90/M
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Kohlrabi Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplant; add 15-20 days if direct seeding. RESISTANCE KEY: FY-Fusarium Yellow, FW-Fusarium Wilt
Kohlrabi is a little known yet delightful vegetable with mild flavor and the texture of a juicy radish. SEED SPECS: 5,500-9M seeds/oz (6,500 avg), 88-144M (104M avg) seeds/lb. Seeding rate:
Direct seed or transplant as soon as ground can be worked in spring, or in late summer for fall 1,500 seeds/100 single row, 436M seeds/acre (~4.3 lbs/acre) using 15 seeds/ft in rows 18
harvest. Start transplants indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date. The edible portion of kohlrabi
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Leeks Allium porrum
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplant; add 30-40 days if direct soil. For longer blanched stalks, hill plants as they grow. Harvest at any stage of maturity but
seeding. Leeks are a cool season biennial that prefer rich soils and plenty of moisture. flavor is best after light frost. Store several months at just above 32F with high humidity.
Summer leeks mature early and are lighter green and slender. Winter leeks mature later, SEED SPECS: 9.5-11M seeds/oz (10M avg). Seeding rate: 600 seeds/100 single row, 105M seeds/
are dark green and require hilling for longer shafts. Seed individual cells or broadcast into acre (~10.5 oz/acre) using 6 seeds/ft in rows 30 apart, plants 6 apart. M=1,000
flats. When seedlings reach 5, trim down to 1 above growing point in order to increase
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girth. Transplant to shallow trenches 6 deep, leaving only a few inches of leaf above the Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
We were very impressed with
In Your Own Chinooks early vigor and speed...
It literally jumped out of the soil ahead
WORDS of everything else. - Jamie K.,
Spring Hill Organic Farm, OR Runner F1 Tadorna
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LEEK SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 1M 5M 25 M 50 M 100 M
2697 Bandit $3.60 $8.00 $6.25/M $5.18/M $4.70/M $4.50/M
2694 Tadorna $2.75 $6.25 $5.18/M $4.70/M $4.15/M $3.75/M
LEEK SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 1M 5M 25 M 50 M 100 M
2701 Chinook F1 $5.75 $45.00 $34.00/M $29.00/M $25.00/M $21.00/M
2696 Runner F1 $8.70 $53.25 $42.50/M $36.70/M $33.00/M $30.50/M
2693 Striker F1 $8.80 $54.00 $43.50/M $38.00/M $35.00/M $32.25/M
LEEK SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/64 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb
2700 Alto $3.50 $7.50 $12.00 $44.00 $134.00 $195.00
2699 King Richard $3.50 $7.50 $12.00 $44.00 $134.00 $195.00
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Spring Look out for bottom rot and downy mildew in wet weather. Winter Choose cold-tolerant varieties with strong resistance to
Choose bolt-resistant varieties that can withstand prolonged wet downy mildew and bottom rot (especially in areas with heavy soils)
conditions such as Red Tide, Pomegranate Crunch, Ansar or Roxy. such as Refugio, Lettony, Blade, Red Oak Leaf, Bolsachica, Rhazes,
Pomegranate Crunch, Spretnak or Kweik.
Summer Choose heat and bolt-resistant varieties, especially
Batavian or Summer Crisp types like Red Sails, Waldmanns, Two
Star, Nevada, Regal Oak, Encino or Freckles.
MILD WINTERS, WARM SUMMERS
In more temperate climates found in parts of California and the Pacific
Fall Choose downy mildew resistant varieties that hold their color Northwest, lettuce can be grown year-round, but disease can be a
well as light levels decrease, such as Lettony, Blade, Red Oak Leaf, persistent challenge. If farming in a high pressure region like the PNW
Rouge dHiver, Aerostar, Australe or Kweik. or CA, plant varieties with strong disease resistance, including the most
Winter Start winter lettuce plants between the end of August recent races of downy mildew (1-32).
and end of September for transplanting into the greenhouse by mid- Spring Plant in unheated greenhouses or low tunnels where
November. Choose varieties that hold their color in low light, offer plants will be protected, or choose varieties that perform well in cold,
downy mildew resistance, and have exceptional frost tolerance such as wet conditions outdoors. Select varieties with high resistance to DM,
Bolsachica, Rhazes, Pomegranate Crunch, Spretnak or Winter Density. such as Lovelock, Blade, Bolsachica, Breen, Pomegranate Crunch,
Rhazes, Ansar, Mirlo or Roxy.
MILD WINTERS, HOT SUMMERS Summer Select bolt-tolerant varieties with strong resistance to tip
In warm climates like the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Southwest and burn such as Lovelock, Refugio, New Red Fire, Black Seeded Simpson,
southern California, growing lettuce can be very practical in fall, winter Nevada, Bergams Green, Bolsachica, Encino, Aerostar or Pirat.
and spring, but may be a challenge in the summer. Inter-planting lettuce
between taller crops that provide some shade can prevent bolting and Fall Select varieties with bolt-resistance that hold their color well in
bitterness. Choose Batavian & Summer Crisp types in hot weather. decreasing light conditions such as Arroyo, Roxy, Refugio, New Red
Fire, Blade, Oscarde, Red Oak Leaf, Sulu, Outredgeous, Kweik or Pirat.
Spring Choose heat and bolt-tolerant varieties with resistance to
downy mildew and bottom rot (especially in areas with heavy soils) such Winter Plant in unheated greenhouses or low tunnels where
as Lovelock, Refugio, New Red Fire, Arroyo, Encino or Roxy. plants will be protected, and select varieties with high resistance to
DM, such as Roxy, Lovelock, Lettony, Blade, Bolsachica, Rhazes,
Summer Choose extremely heat and bolt-tolerant varieties with Pomegranate Crunch, Spretnak or Australe.
resistance to tip burn such as New Red Fire, Red Sails, Black Seeded
Simpson, Green Star, Bergams Green, Nevada, Jericho or Pirat. Check out the full article on our blog at highmowingseeds.com/lettuceprogram
Pomegranate Crunch (p. 50) Ansar (p. 50) Breen (p. 50) Spretnak (p. 50) Rhazes (p. 50)
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding; in spring conditions Lettuce Mosiac Virus, LNSV-Lettuce Necrotic Stunt Virus, TB-Tip Burn, WM-White
subtract 10-14 days if transplanting, subtract 7-10 days if planting in summer conditions, Mold, MT0-10, MT0-30 - indicates that 0 seeds out of 10,000 or 30,000, respectively,
add 20 days if planting late summer-fall. A cool season annual, it prefers well drained have tested positive for LMV. Aphid-resistant varieties are bred to reduce the spread
soil and high levels of fertility. Can be grown all season long by choosing appropriate of LMV from non-resistant crops.
LETTUCE
varieties. Many varieties may also have a thermal dormancy and can be difficult to SEED SPECS: 20-30M seeds/oz (25M avg) 320-480M seeds/lb (400M avg). Seeding rates: Baby
germinate in soils above 70-75F. For best results, germinate lettuce at temperatures leaf - 96M-105M seeds/100 bed (~ 4.25 oz), 960M -1.05MM seeds/1,000 bed (2.65 lbs), 7.7MM
at or below 68F. Lettuce will germinate at temperatures as low as 40F. Start seeds/acre (~20 lbs/acre), using ~60 seeds/ft, 16 rows/bed, 36 beds, 6 row centers. Full size - 360
transplants 3-4 weeks before planting date. Harden-off seedlings by reducing water and seeds/100 bed (~1/32 oz), 31M plants/acre (~2 oz), using 10 plant spacing, 12 row spacing. These
temperature. For baby leaf, harvest individual leaves when they reach desired size or specifications are general guidelines for the noted application. They can be loosely applied across the
cut evenly across the bed staying above the growing tip for cut-and-come-again. For a board for lettuces found in this section. M=1,000, MM=1,000,000
continuous harvest, sow lettuce every 1-3 weeks.
Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
RESISTANCE KEY: APH-Aphids, BR-Bottom Rot or Rhizoctonia, CR-Corky
Root, DM-Downy Mildew (races indicated if known), LD-Lettuce Drop, LMV-
RED LEAF
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2594 New Red Fire 55 days
OP TB, BR, DM, MT0-10 All-season lettuce Bolt-resistant
Popular among growers for its uniformity, intense color and bolt-
tolerance. Large, loose heads are green at the base and very dark red at the ruffled
leaf edges. Retains its crisp fresh flavor throughout the season. Superior to Red Sails for
full size heads. Available as raw and pelleted seed.
GREEN LEAF
LETTUCE
2572 Bolsachica 28 days baby
OP DM (1-26, 28, 32), MT0-30, APH Baby leaf variety Upright habit
Hefty dark green oakleaf with strong downy mildew resistance. Nicely serrated
green leaves are unusually thick and hefty, with an upright habit and very small leaf
attachment. Part of our DMR Mix, adding more texture to the blend and contributing deep
green color. From our partners at Vitalis Organic Seeds. See baby leaf photo on page 52.
RED ROMAINE
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2623 Rhazes 42 days
OP DM (1, 4-6, 13, 15, 17) Little Gem-type Spring/fall crops
Eye-catching garnet mini-lettuce forming dense, compact heads with lime
green hearts. Inner color is a stunning contrast with glossy, nearly black outer leaves.
Performed well in our winter high tunnel for early spring harvest of heart-winning
heads. Pair with Spretnak for an eye-catching combination! From Vitalis Organic Seeds.
Available as raw and pelleted seed.
OP MT0-10 Open Source Seed Great baby leaf variety Upright habit
Out-does all the reds, forming a loose teenage head with spectacular solid
magenta color. Outredgeous is so red that botany students didnt recognize it as
lettuce when they saw it in Frank Mortons breeding nursery. Makes an eye-catching
statement in your premium salad mix. Released under the Open Source Seed Initiative;
now growing at the International Space Station! See baby leaf photo on page 52.
Pomegranate Crunch Outredgeous
2600 Rouge dHiver 28 days baby, 60 full size
HEIRLOOM TB, LD Baby or full size Fall crop
Versatile variety with beautiful bronze leaves for salad mix or full size
heads. Color varies from reddish-bronze to deep red on the tips with dark green
bases. As its translated name Red of Winter implies, this variety does particularly well in
the cool conditions of the fall and winter. See baby leaf photo on page 52.
GREEN ROMAINE
LETTUCE
consistent quality. Widely adapted and tolerant of corky root. Available as raw Jericho Green Towers
and pelleted seed.
BUTTERHEAD/BIBB
Pirat Roxy
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Lettuce, baby leaf
Black Seeded
Aerostar Defender Parris Island Jericho Winter Density Simpson
Freckles Red Tide Blade Red Oak Leaf Red Salad Bowl Oscarde Red Sails
Dark Lollo Rosso Galactic Spock Outredgeous Rouge dHiver Refugio Breen
LETTUCE
2558 Tango BABY $2.75 $3.95 $6.50 $19.00 $52.00 $92.00 $76.00/lb
2608 Vulcan FULL $2.75 $4.75 $10.25 $25.60 $72.00 $125.00 $105.00/lb
2563 Waldmanns BOTH $2.75 $6.50 $12.00 $30.00 $67.20 $115.00 $100.00/lb
2559 Winter Density BOTH $2.75 $6.25 $9.75 $22.00 $52.00 $85.00 $74.00/lb
LETTUCE SEED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT FULL/BABY/BOTH 500 5M 25 M 50 M 100 M 500 M
2606 Aerostar BOTH $2.75 $1.75/M $1.35/M $1.15/M $1.10/M $1.05/M
2579 Ansar FULL $9.00 $10.80/M $7.92/M $6.88/M $5.66/M $4.91/M
2625 Arroyo FULL $2.75 $5.80/M $5.13/M $4.75/M $4.58/M $4.32/M
2603 Blade BABY $2.75 $1.75/M $1.35/M $1.15/M $1.10/M $1.05/M
2572 Bolsachica BABY $2.75 $3.00/M $1.00/M $0.72/M $0.68/M $0.60/M
2570 Breen BOTH $6.00 $9.00/M $7.80/M $7.18/M $6.80/M $6.50/M
2580 Coastal Star FULL $5.25 $3.70/M $3.15/M $2.88/M $2.70/M $2.57/M
2627 Encino FULL $8.90 $13.35/M $11.60/M $8.50/M $7.00/M $6.20/M
2593 Galactic BABY $2.75 $1.10/M $0.80/M $0.70/M $0.60/M $0.50/M
2549 Gaviota BABY $2.75 $1.65/M $1.30/M $0.99/M $0.90/M $0.82/M
2586 Green Towers FULL $2.75 $1.10/M $0.80/M $0.70/M $0.60/M $0.50/M
2557 Lettony BOTH $2.75 $1.65/M $1.34/M $1.18/M $1.05/M $0.95/M
2575 Lovelock FULL $8.90 $13.35/M $11.20/M $9.40/M $7.60/M $6.50/M
2564 Magenta FULL $2.75 $1.10/M $0.80/M $0.70/M $0.60/M $0.50/M
2578 Mirlo FULL $5.95 $7.40/M $6.60/M $5.90/M $5.60/M $5.10/M
2561 Nevada FULL $2.75 $1.60/M $1.28/M $1.20/M $1.05/M $1.00/M
2594 New Red Fire FULL $2.75 $1.10/M $0.80/M $0.70/M $0.50/M $0.45/M
2562 Optima FULL $2.75 $1.20/M $0.90/M $0.80/M $0.60/M $0.50/M
2591 Oscarde BOTH $4.95 $3.60/M $3.50/M $3.30/M $3.10/M $3.00/M
2569 Pomegranate Crunch FULL $5.95 $9.40/M $8.00/M $7.50/M $7.00/M $6.75/M
2604 Red Tide BOTH $2.75 $1.40/M $1.15/M $1.10/M $1.05/M $0.85/M
2621 Refugio BABY $2.75 $1.70/M $1.40/M $1.30/M $1.20/M $1.10/M
2623 Rhazes FULL $5.95 $9.40/M $8.00/M $7.50/M $7.00/M $6.75/M
2566 Roxy FULL $8.00 $10.50/M $10.00/M $9.00/M $8.40/M $7.40/M
2581 Spretnak FULL $5.90 $9.60/M $8.40/M $7.80/M $7.50/M $7.25/M
2567 Two Star FULL $2.75 $1.80/M $1.50/M $1.30/M $1.10/M $0.95/M
Larger volumes available; please call for pricing.
In Your Own
Your Red Planet lettuce blend has been growing fantastic in this rainy
cool summer we have here in SE Michigan, and the Lollo Rossa is beautiful, rich
and very tasty. Kit in MI (see p. 33 for our Red Planet lettuce blend)
WORDS We own a small farm transitioning to organic in southern Wisconsin. Its hard
to pick a favorite, but our customers last season raved about Green Towers
Romaine (and were amazed at how huge they grow). Amy in WI (see p. 51)
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Melons Cucumis melo
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplants; add 10-14 days if direct seeding. wet conditions, and can be checked by organic fungicidal sprays. Striped cucumber
Melons are warm season tender annuals that require fertile soils with lots of organic matter, beetles cause feeding damage to the leaves and larvae feed on roots. They often
moisture and full sun. Direct seed 1-2 weeks after last frost date or sow seed indoors four transmit bacterial wilt season to season. Row covers can provide protection, but must
weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85F. Harden be removed during flowering to allow pollination.
MELONS
off by reducing temperature and water. Plant outdoors when all danger of frost has passed. RESISTANCE KEY: PM-Powdery Mildew, FY-Fusarium Yellows, FW-Fusarium
Plastic mulch and floating row cover are useful in cool climates. Harvesting melons can be Wilt (races indicated if known), R-Rust, WMV-Watermelon Mosaic Virus
tricky. In general: Muskmelons slip from the vine; Charentais can be cut at half or full slip;
Galias slip from the vine and turn bright yellow. Ripe melons usually keep up to four weeks in SEED SPECS: 1,000-1,250 seeds/oz (1,125 avg); 16-20M seeds/lb (18M avg). Seeding
cold storage. rate: 4,840 plants/acre (5,325 seeds/acre,~4.75 oz), transplanting singles at 18 plant
spacing on 6 center beds. M=1,000
DISEASE & PESTS: Melons are particularly susceptible to leaf blights that can be controlled
by use of disease-free seed, fungicidal sprays and crop rotations. Fruit rot is common under Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
CANTALOUPE / MUSKMELON
new
new 2633 First Kiss F1 71 days
HYBRID FW (2), PM (1&2) Cantaloupe 1-2 lb
Exceptionally early melon with consistently high quality fruit. We were
instantly lovestruck with this small, early cantaloupe! Every melon was filled with firm,
wonderfully sweet fleshunusual in such an early melon. A standout in our taste tests
2 years in a row, with strong disease resistance and an attractive, lightly netted rind.
Bred by Dr. Brent Loy at UNH.
SPECIALTY
MELONS
2641 Rona F1 82 days
HYBRID FW (1&2), PM Galia-type 3.5-5.5 lbs
Vigorous round, netted melon with sweet, aromatic green flesh. Larger fruit than
Arava with similar flavor and soft, juicy texture. Uniformly shaped melons have small
seed cavities and good shelf life. Great for beginners with a built-in ripeness indicator: Emerald Gem Rona F1
skin behind netting turns from green to yellow when ripe. Limited availability.
In Your Own
WORDS
Just want to tell you guys how amazing Magnifienza muskmelon
is. Harvested over 250 melons on 150 ft bed (75 plants). They are
crackless, they keep for many days, they are aromatic, juicy, sweet. . .
What can you expect on top of that? Thanks for your good choices!
- Caroline in Quebec
2009 Strengthening
our Community
We assist in establishing the Center for an Agricultural
2014 Non-GMO Project
Verified
Our seeds are now third-party verified by the
Economy and its Food Venture Center project. In the Non-GMO Project; with the increasing threat of
years that follow, we help create several non-profits, GMO contamination we feel that it is essential
host the first ever Student Organic Seed Symposium to add this next level of assurance that our seeds
and later provide one of the first varieties for release are free of GMOs. These are important steps
under the Open Source Seed Initiative. in our ongoing work for the highest quality,
independently verified seeds.
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CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplant. Okra is a warm season mildew, Cercospora leaf spot and other common fungal disease can infect stems, leaves and
annual. It prefers rich soils that are well-drained. Plants are fairly drought and heat pods. Diseases can be best avoided by crop rotations and adequate spacing to promote plant
tolerant. Start seedlings indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date. Optimal germination dryness; avoid working in fields when wet. Okra is very susceptible to root-knot nematodes.
temperature is 80-90F. Transplant after danger of frost has passed. Pollination may be Do not plant in areas where nematode pressure is high. Major insect pests include whiteflies,
poor when temperatures fluctuate above 90F or below 55F. Pick fruits when 3-4 aphids and corn earworm.
OKRA
long and when they snap from the plant. Store at 45-50F and a relative humidity of Seed Specs: 6,500-8,000 seeds/lb (7,250 avg). Seeding rate: 14,520 plants/acre (~2 lb/acre),
85-95%. using 12 plant spacing, 3 row spacing. M=1,000.
DISEASE & PESTS: Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) and Verticillium wilt Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
(Verticillium albo-atrum) are the most common diseases that affect okra. Powdery
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Onions Allium cepa
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity from direct seeding, subtract 1-2 weeks if transplanting. are applied in advance when cool, wet conditions are expected. Purple blotch (Alternaria porri
Onions are cool season biennials dependent on day length for bulb formation. Short-day onions and Alternaria alternata) appears as elongated purple lesions that turn silvery over time. Best
start forming bulbs with 11-12 hours of daylight, long-day onions need 14-16 hours, intermediate- prevention methods are to practice good sanitation and crop rotation with non-host plants.
day onions fall in between. Start transplants indoors 8-12 weeks before last frost. Optimal soil Control measures are similar to those for Botrytis blight and downy mildew.
ONIONS
temperature for germination is 75-85F. When seedlings reach 5, trim to 1 to increase girth. RESISTANCE KEY: DM-Downy Mildew, FW-Fusarium Wilt, PR-Pink Root,
Onions compete poorly with weeds and steady water is important. Sweet and red onions can be T-Thrips
harvested after bulb development. Storage onions can be harvested after tops dry up and flop
over.Pull bulbs from ground and cure for 3-5 days in the field if weather is dry or indoors for 2 SEED SPECS: 6-8M seeds/oz (7M avg), 95-125M seeds/lb (110M avg). Seeding rate:
weeks at 75-80F and 80% relative humidity. Store at 33-35F at 65-70% relative humidity. 22M seeds/1000 row (~3 oz/1,000), 580M seeds/acre (~3.5 lbs/acre), using ~20 seeds/
ft in rows 18 apart. M=1,000, MM=1,000,000
DISEASE & PESTS: Botrytis leaf blight (Botrytis squamosa and Botrytis cinerea) develops as small
lesions on the leaf. The fungus persists in the soil and on crop residues. Protectant organic fungicides Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
SWEET
new
new 2704 Zoey F1 95 days
HYBRID Intermediate day 4 bulbs
A widely-adapted sweet onion with excellent quality. Beautiful with pale yellow
skin, narrow necks and sweet, flavorful white flesh. High yielding, uniform and vigorous,
with some tolerance to pink root and leaves that flop down without crimping, allowing
bulbs to size up while creating a barrier against disease. Best planted early in the season
to maximize size potential. From Vitalis Organic Seeds.
YELLOW
ONIONS
Spanish globe variety produces large bulbs with attractive rosy-brown skins. A Cortland F1
stand-out in our trials for several years, Sedona is noted for high yields and long storage
potential. This variety performs well in the Northeast and also has excellent tolerance
of hot weather. Good tolerance to thrips and pink root.
RED
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2687 Red Wing F1 118 days
HYBRID Long day Stores well 3-4 bulbs
The ultimate sandwich onion with dark purple glossy skin and magenta interior
rings. Uniform, large round globes are very hard, an indication of excellent storage
potential. Deeper purple than Red Bull, with a rounder shape. Ring color continues to
develop during storage. A market standard from our partners at Bejo Seeds.
SHALLOTS
stalks to promote elongation and blanching. Harvest when desired. Store washed
onions at near freezing temperatures.
SEED SPECS: 180-215M seeds/lb (200M avg). M=1,000
ONION SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/64 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb*
2683 Ailsa Craig $2.75 $4.00 $14.50 $48.00 $122.00 $195.00 $185.00/lb $176.24/lb
2678 Dakota Tears $2.75 $6.50 $15.00 $46.00 $126.00 $194.00 $175.00/lb $164.00/lb
2670 Evergreen Hardy Bunching $2.75 $5.80 $8.10 $20.00 $72.50 $126.00 $109.40/lb $92.60/lb
2703 New York Early $2.75 $4.50 $15.50 $55.00 $115.00 $195.00 $178.00/lb $163.00/lb
2674 Rossa di Milano $2.75 $6.60 $18.00 $52.00 $165.00 $300.00 $270.00/lb $235.00/lb
2702 Valencia $2.75 $4.00 $14.50 $48.00 $143.00 $230.00 $206.00/lb $189.20/lb
2680 Walla Walla $2.75 $4.50 $15.50 $55.00 $115.00 $195.00 $178.00/lb $163.00/lb
2671 Yellow Cippolini $2.75 $6.00 $14.00 $44.00 $125.00 $190.00 $165.00/lb $140.00/lb
ONION SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 1M 5M 25 M 50 M 100 M 500 M 1000 M
2682 Gladstone $3.40 $5.00 $4.50/M $4.32/M $3.87/M $3.68/M $3.48/M $3.33/M
2672 Parade Bunching $2.75 $3.85 $2.35/M $1.95/M $1.70/M $1.60/M $1.30/M $1.05/M
2688 Red Baron $3.40 $5.10 $4.55/M $4.35/M $3.90/M $3.68/M $3.50/M $3.35/M
ONION SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 1M 5M 25 M 50 M 100 M 500 M 1000 M
2689 Cabernet F1 $4.20 $6.00 $4.80/M $4.12/M $3.96/M $3.75/M $3.65/M $3.57/M
2675 Calibra F1 $3.95 $9.75 $7.90/M $4.98/M $4.85/M $4.53/M $4.23/M $4.05/M
2679 Conservor F1 Shallots $6.35 $20.00 $17.00/M $14.70/M $13.50/M $13.25/M $12.75/M $12.25/M
2684 Cortland F1 $3.75 $6.15 $4.55/M $3.74/M $3.57/M $3.40/M $3.30/M $3.10/M
2691 Gabriella F1 $4.20 $10.00 $8.20/M $6.10/M $5.00/M $4.70/M $4.32/M $4.00/M
2687 Red Wing F1 $4.50 $7.95 $6.10/M $5.12/M $4.72/M $4.40/M $4.11/M $3.98/M
2677 Sedona F1 $3.95 $10.25 $8.25/M $5.60/M $5.15/M $5.05/M $4.70/M $4.48/M
2692 Talon F1 $3.95 $10.25 $8.10/M $5.66/M $5.25/M $5.04/M $4.90/M $4.82/M
2673 Yankee F1 $3.70 $8.00 $7.20/M $5.80/M $5.30/M $4.50/M $4.31/M $3.96/M
2704 Zoey F1 $4.20 $9.00 $7.60/M $5.44/M $5.10/M $4.45/M $4.10/M $3.89/M
Larger volumes available; please call for pricing. *Please see shipping charges on page 58 for individual items weighing 25 lbs or more.
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Growing Partners Good Water Farms
Conversations with our customers, seed growers and community non-profits
Brendan Davison is the owner of Good Water Farms, a year- THE FUTURE OF GWF
round certified organic microgreens farm in East Hampton, NY. Over time the thing that has changed priority-
High Mowing works extensively with Brendan, providing seeds wise for us is that now we put surfing first and
and support as his business evolves and grows.
BACKGROUND make money in the summer monthsthat
is why the majority of our business is west
I
started Good Water Farms (GWF) in of here. But meanwhile 70,000 people live
the driveway of a house I was renting in out here year-round. When we move
Amagansett, NY in the spring of 2012. I to our new facility this fall, we will
grew in a 7x11 greenhouse and distributed have a year-round farm stand and a
microgreens CSA. So, Students plant trees in Detroits
Rouge Park.
the advantage of our area
is the amount of wealth,
but the disadvantages are
the old ways of thinking.
A photo from the blog Salad For
Presidents with cilantro, purple
CROP DYNAMICS radish, and cucumber microgreens.
A UNIQUE COMMUNITY
The relationship between GWF and the
local community is still a puzzle. We are
the only certified organic year round
farm out here, and yet the majority of
the restaurants stop using our product
in the fall, winter and spring. The
Hamptons has this old belief that it can only
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Peas are a cool season residues should be buried, burned, or composted at high temperatures to destroy
annual. Plants prefer abundant phosphorus and a pH of 6.0 or higher. Direct seed as disease organisms.
soon as soil can be worked in the spring. Seeds will germinate in soil temperatures as low RESISTANCE KEY: FW- Fusarium Wilt, PEMV- Pea Enation Mosaic Virus, PLR-
as 40F. Hot, dry conditions adversely affect quality and yield, so it is advantageous to Pea Leaf Roll, PM- Powdery Mildew, PSV- Pea Streak Virus.
have the crop mature as early as planting schedules allow. Dwarf varieties do not require
SEED SPECS: 90-170 seeds/oz (130 avg.), 1,500-2,700 seeds/lb (2,100 avg).
PEAS
trellising but taller ones do in order to avoid disease. Plant peas in two rows, 8-12
apar t, with a mesh or wire trellis between the rows for peas to climb. Regular harvesting Seeding rate: Dwarf- 27.5M seeds/1000 band (~13 lbs), 800M seeds/acre, (~381
increases yields. lbs), using ~25 seeds/ft in 3 wide band, 18 row spacing. Trellised - 55M/1,000
double row (~26 lbs), 400M/acre (~190 lbs), using ~25 seeds/ft, double rows 12
DISEASE & PESTS: Peas are subject to an array of root rots and wilts caused by apar t on 6 centers. M=1,000.
different pathogens that are difficult to distinguish in the field and difficult to control.
The pathogens sur vive in the soil in dormant states that can persist for many years. Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
Peas are also subject to several leaf and pod blights and bacterial blight. All pea plant
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Peppers Capsicum annuum
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplanting. Peppers are long-season, The disease persists on plant residue and seed, so practice strict sanitation; purchase only
heat-loving annuals. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before planting date. Sow seeds into flats disease-free seed. Copper fungicides can be moderately effective, but its best to pull up
~4 seeds/inch. When first true leaves appear, pot up into 2 or larger cells. Optimal soil infected plants immediately. Viruses can be difficult to distinguish from one another but
temperature for germination is 85F. When growing transplants, maintain 75F during the should generally all be treated the same: pull up infected plants immediately to prevent
PEPPERS
day and 65F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing temperature to 60-65F and spread. In soils containing the Verticillium wilt fungi (Verticillium albo-atrum and Verticillium
reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting. Plant growth and fruit set are encouraged dahliae), practice long crop rotations. If plants are flowering but fail to set fruit, the culprit
by use of plastic mulch to warm roots and soil, especially in combination with floating row (at least in northern regions) is likely the tarnished plant bug. Plant under row covers, or
cover. Remove row cover or switch to a light-weight row cover when daytime temperatures where this is impractical, spray with Beauveria bassiana (such as Naturalis). Pyrethrin,
reach 75-80F or when first flowers appear. Remove row covers at temps over 85F as some neem oil, and/or an insecticidal soap (such as Safer Brand) may also be effective.
peppers may abort their flowers in extreme heat. 10% to 20% of pollination may occur by RESISTANCE KEY: BLS-Bacterial Leaf Spot (races indicated if known), CMV-
insects; if plants are isolated by row cover, yields may be reduced. Harvest first peppers Cucumber Mosaic Virus, TMV-Tobacco Mosaic Virus, PVY-Potato Virus Y,
promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at an TSWV-Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage. Colored peppers generally require 24 weeks longer.
Store peppers at 50- 54F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs below SEED SPECS: 2,800-4,900 seeds/oz (4M avg), 75-125M seeds/lb (100M avg). Seeding rate:
45F. SHU = Scoville Heat Units 670 plants/1000 single row (~750 seeds/1000, ~ oz), 9,700 plants/acre (~11M seeds/acre,
~2.75 oz), using 18 spacing, in double rows 18 apart on 6 center beds. M= 1,000
DISEASE & PESTS: Commonly subject to bacterial spot (Xanthomonas campestris pv.
vesicatoria). Affected leaves drop off, fruit spots are brownish black and warty in appearance. Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
PEPPERS
OP Cool-tolerant Early 4-4.5 fruits
High yields of deep gold, thick-walled fruits that set well in cool Golden California Wonder
conditions. Sturdy, upright 22-30 plants are everbearing and pendant. Very similar to
California Wonder with an earlier maturity date. One of the best open-pollinated gold
peppers available!
SWEET SPECIALTY
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2799 Bangles Blend 60 days green, 80 color
OP Upright habit Flattened 1.5 wide fruits
Adorable red, gold and chocolate baby bells great for snacking or stuffing. Eat
fresh by the handful, stuff for hors doeuvres or pickle for a festive winter treat. Large
seed cavity is perfect for stuffing. Upright 18-24 plants are excellent for decorative
containers. Each plant produces a single color of pepper.
Stocky Red Roaster the best-tasting peppers in our trials! Attractive, smooth-skinned fruits with thick
walls. Tall plants with upright habit are covered in fruit. Italian peppers are delicious
traditionally fried in olive oil and sprinkled with shredded parmesan cheese. Open
Source variety bred by Frank Morton.
HOT
PEPPERS
Southwestern-style traditional Anaheim harvested green for stuffing, grilling,
roasting or processing. Peppers average 8 long and have thick, crisp flesh with mild
heat and excellent flavor. Very productive strain that quickly changes from green to red.
Improved version of New Mexico 6-4 pepper, with thicker, longer fruits that mature earlier.
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PEPPERS SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/64 oz 1/16 oz 1/4 oz 1 oz 1/4 lb 1 lb
2782 Ancho Poblano Hot $2.75 $8.10 $26.50 $71.70 $174.30 $385.00
2799 Bangles Blend Sweet $2.75 $8.95 $27.50 $73.00 $210.00 $739.00
2787 Black Hungarian Hot $2.75 $7.90 $26.30 $71.40 $174.30 $459.00
2775 California Wonder Sweet $2.75 $6.60 $13.70 $37.80 $131.30 $435.00
2801 Candlelight Ornamental/Hot $2.75 $16.00 $53.35 $185.35 $426.65 $975.00
2778 Corno di Toro Sweet $2.75 $8.50 $27.85 $75.30 $183.00 $597.00
2802 Dwarf Little Blue Ornamental $6.00 $28.00 $85.00 $170.00 $425.00 $1,545.00
2780 Early Jalapeno Hot $2.75 $6.00 $12.00 $29.50 $77.00 $190.00
2803 Feher Ozon Sweet $2.75 $12.00 $38.00 $120.00 $310.00 $889.00
2776 Golden California Wonder Sweet $2.75 $8.00 $24.60 $54.80 $128.00 $295.00
2791 Hot Purira Ornamental $2.75 $7.10 $14.80 $31.20 $76.50 $195.00
2790 Hungarian Hot Wax $2.75 $7.25 $14.95 $39.00 $119.00 $319.00
2789 Iko Iko Sweet $3.95 $8.95 $27.50 $73.00 $210.00 $739.00
2774 Jupiter Sweet $2.75 $8.95 $27.50 $73.00 $210.00 $739.00
2777 King Crimson Sweet $3.95 $11.25 $37.50 $129.75 $299.50 $855.00
2800 King of the North Sweet $2.75 $11.95 $33.35 $80.00 $260.00 $819.00
2806 Lively Italian Sweet Orange $2.75 $12.00 $38.00 $120.00 $310.00 $889.00
2807 Lively Italian Sweet Yellow $2.75 $12.00 $38.00 $120.00 $310.00 $889.00
2783 Magnum Habanero Hot $2.75 $9.05 $25.65 $74.25 $192.65 $525.00
PEPPERS
2784 Maya Habanero Hot $2.75 $9.05 $25.65 $74.25 $192.65 $525.00
2785 NuMex Joe E. Parker Anaheim $2.75 $5.00 $9.75 $17.50 $36.00 $125.00
2814 Purple Beauty Sweet $2.75 $8.10 $26.50 $71.70 $174.30 $515.00
2786 Ring-O-Fire Cayenne Hot $2.75 $7.75 $22.00 $63.65 $165.15 $449.00
2794 Shishito $3.95 $8.95 $27.50 $73.00 $210.00 $739.00
2815 Sweet Chocolate $2.75 $6.25 $18.55 $50.25 $125.00 $425.00
2797 Topepo Rosso Sweet $3.95 $8.95 $27.50 $73.00 $210.00 $739.00
PEPPER SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 10 100 250 500 1M 5M 25 M
2798 Stocky Red Roaster Sweet $2.75 $9.95 $18.45 $31.75 $56.75 $49.80/M $39.40/M
PEPPER SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 10 100 250 500 1M 5M 25 M
2769 Abay F1 Sweet $6.80 $35.00 $57.00 $87.00 $135.00 $113.00/M $94.00/M
2795 Bastan F1 Poblano $3.70 $13.50 $25.50 $46.50 $85.50 $75.75/M $70.00/M
2781 Belcanto F1 Sweet $8.25 $40.00 $85.00 $137.00 $255.00 $242.00/M $224.00/M
2792 Catriona F1 Sweet $9.40 $71.00 $154.00 $218.00 $398.00 $370.00/M $342.00/M
2805 Madonna F1 Sweet $6.95 $38.00 $78.00 $122.00 $202.00 $178.00/M $164.00/M
2771 Milena F1 Sweet $9.40 $71.00 $154.00 $218.00 $398.00 $370.00/M $342.00/M
2793 Olympus F1 Sweet $3.70 $13.50 $25.50 $46.50 $85.50 $75.75/M $70.00/M
2788 Oranos F1 Sweet $8.25 $40.00 $85.00 $137.00 $255.00 $242.00/M $224.00/M
2779 Sprinter F1 Sweet $9.40 $71.00 $154.00 $218.00 $398.00 $370.00/M $341.80/M
2804 Xanthi F1 Sweet $8.25 $40.00 $85.00 $137.00 $255.00 $242.00/M $224.00/M
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While potatoes are extremely versatile, there are also significant differences between them, making
each one suited to particular cooking methods.
New potatoes are small, tender tubers harvested before the crop Russet cant be beat. To this day most French fries and homefries in
is mature. Red potatoes are especially good, thanks to their thin skin America are made with russets. But many people prefer a slightly
and firm, moist texture. We like Dark Red Norland, Red Chieftain & waxier potato, which will produce moister fries and mashed potatoes.
Purple Viking as new potatoes boiled whole and tossed with butter. All Blue, All Red, Purple Viking and Elba are fun alternatives to try.
Roasted potatoes are best when made with moist, buttery Scalloped, boiled, in chowder, soup & potato salad.
varieties like AmaRosa, Russian Banana, Rose Finn Apple or German Choose waxy potatoes like Yukon Gold, Yukon Gem, German
Butterball. Their moist texture helps prevent them from drying out at Butterball or Katahdin for this type of cooking. They hold their shape
high temperatures, while the heat brings out their rich buttery flavor well when cooked, unlike soft potatoes that tend to dissolve. Firm,
and thin crispy skin. moist potatoes like Red Chieftain, Red Norland, Elba and Purple
Viking also work well for these purposes.
Baked, mashed, as French fries, hashbrowns or latkes.
For all of these uses, the fluffy, flaky texture and crispy skin of Burbank Learn more at highmowingseeds.com/perfectpotato & highmowingseeds.com/hotpotatoes
Potato flowers and pollinator in a field at Golden Earthworm Farm on Long Island (see cover photo and full story on p. 2).
CULTURAL INFO: A hardy cool season crop. Classified by early, mid and late season loss. Symptoms of late blight include water-soaked areas at the leaf tips that spread inwards and
varieties, referring to days to maturity. Can be planted 1-2 weeks before the last frost become dark brown and brittle after one or two days. Select resistant varieties, maintain good air
date in spring. Small potatoes (1-1.5 diameter) can be planted whole; larger potatoes can circulation and remove and destroy affected plants as soon as symptoms appear. The Colorado
be cut into pieces. Each piece of the tuber should have at least one eye (dormant bud). To potato beetle (CPB) can be a significant pest; use Dipel or spinosad to control organically.
POTATOES
increase number of tubers and promote larger growth, hill plants shortly after emergence RESISTANCE KEY: SCAB - Scab, EB - Early Blight, LB - Late Blight
and again three weeks later, making sure to cover all exposed tubers to avoid greening.
Harvest two weeks after plants have died back. Potatoes should cure in a dry, dark place. SEED SPECS: Fingerling- 20 pieces/lb avg. Seeding rate: 5 lbs/100, 900 lbs/acre, using 12
Store potatoes in burlap, boxes, or crates in a dark, moist area at 38-40F. plant spacing, 30 row spacing. Full Size- 8-10 pieces/lb avg. Seeding rates: 10 lbs/100, 80-100
lbs/1000, 1,100-1,450 lbs/acre, using 12 plant spacing, 36 row spacing.
DISEASE & PESTS: The two most difficult potato diseases are scab and late blight.
Scab is most severe in dry weather. Select scab-resistant varieties and maintain good soil Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
moisture. Unlike scab, late blight is severely destructive, with the potential of total crop
EARLY SEASON
MID SEASON
new 84075 AmaRosa
OP SCAB Fingerling Gourmet variety Moderate storage
Gorgeous burgundy skin reveals intensely dark red flesh rich in antioxidants. A
high-yielding fingerling with smooth wine-colored skin and sweet, creamy red flesh that
resists fading during cooking. Superb, versatile culinary qualitydelicious fried, baked,
boiled, steamed or as mouthwatering pink chips. Handle gently to prevent skinning Purple Viking AmaRosa
during harvest. Scab resistant.
84015 Elba
OP EB, LB, SCAB Drought-tolerant Stores well
High yields of large potatoes with buff skin and delicious white flesh. One of
the most blight-resistant potatoes available, with added scab resistance for excellent
performance in wet or dry years. Firm, slightly waxy texture suitable for roasting,
boiling, baking and salads. According to Paul Betz, Elba is incredible mashed, standing
up in amazing fluffy white peaks with delicious flavor. Excellent storage.
84005 Katahdin
OP Drought-tolerant Stores well
Delicious, widely adaptable large round tubers with white flesh and thin
buff skin. One of the best-known Maine potatoes and a North American standard,
Katahdin is prized for its adaptability, consistent performance and waxy flesh that
is delicious boiled or in potato salad. The gold standard of storage potatoes! Shows
moderate resistance to scab. Elba Katahdin
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84035 Red Chieftain
OP SCAB Tolerates clay soil Stores well
Large, oblong red tubers with great flavor and storage potential. Very attractive
presentation, with thin coppery skin and shallow eyes. Delicious boiled and a treat as
a new potato with firm, moist flesh. Superior flavor to Dark Red Norland with better
storage potential. Performs better in heavy clay soils than other reds and offers field
resistance to late blight.
The Greening of Detroit is a non-profit storage area and access to Detroits premier
environmental agency and long-time greenway, called the Dequindre Cut.
High Mowing customer. We wanted to Lafayette Greens, a 3/4 acre farm
and greenspace, is located in the heart of
let them share about what they do and
downtown Detroit. This site was recently
why, so we talked to their Director of donated to the Greening of Detroit by the
Urban Agriculture, Tepfirah Rushdan Compuware Corporation and features a
to get the story. childrens garden, a lavender promenade,
trellised hardy kiwi and a small
heirloom apple orchard.
Produce is aggregated from
all three sites and sold through
retail, wholesale, Community Students plant trees in Detroits
Rouge Park.
Supported Agriculture (CSA)
and farmers markets, and is
face are the increased pollution in soils and air.
donated to many emergency
food centers. To succeed, we hire talented, educated people
to champion our mission. Collaboration is
The Greening also offers
also very important to our successes,
expertise and support
as well as sweat equity from our
to community members
volunteers. We also believe in building and
The Greening of Detroits farm apprentices learn about looking to create green
transplants from Roxanne Moore at Earthworks Urban Farm. maintaining healthy living soil for success. Our
spaces in their community.
city is extremely diverse in its interests and
We support efforts to repurpose
food choices, so we add at least two to five new
T
he Greening of Detroits mission is vacant land, assist communities
to inspire sustainable growth
of a healthy urban community
in developing neighborhood green plans (for
tree plantings, gardens and pocket parks), and
varieties each year from your catalog.
We hope to continue to be a catalyst for
through trees, green spaces, food, maintain demonstration gardens with a variety environmental stewardship in Detroit,
education, training and jobs. I think we of classes and community events each year. In and desire to pass on farming skills to
are unique because all of our three field addition, we teach both environmental and the next generation. We are committed
departments Green Infrastructure, Workforce nutrition education in dozens of schools and to assisting Detroiters in becoming healthier,
Development, and Urban Agriculture housing sites throughout Detroit. more self-sufficient, and more knowledgeable
collaborate on various projects that collectively One advantage we have is a robust urban about the food options in their community.
support the mission. environment (the people) and a unique Excerpted from the Seed Hopper blog at
The Greening began in 1989 with three opportunity to transform the city into a highmowingseeds.com/greeningofdetroit. To
employees committed to planting trees in the cleaner, greener, healthy urban center because learn more or donate visit greeningofdetroit.com
city. Today we employ between 30 and 40 of all the vacant land. Some disadvantages we and check out their Facebook page!
full-time employees and between 200 and 300
seasonal staff. The city of Detroit has more
than 20 square miles of vacant land, and our
scope continues to grow as the needs and focus
of the city we serve evolves.
The Greening grows:
The Greening currently manages three farm Claytonia (p. 40)
sites in Detroit: Shiraz Beet (p. 8)
Bumblebee Tomatoes (p. 90)
Romanowski Farm Park is a two- Sugarbush F1 Acorn Squash
(p. 83)
acre farm inside of a 26-acre city park Yankee F1 Onion (p. 61)
in the ethnically diverse southwest Haogen Melon (p. 55)
neighborhood of Detroit. It features Olympic Red Kale (p. 43)
Pomegranate Crunch Lettuce
an orchard with five different varieties (p. 50)
of fruit in production, a community Dragon Carrot (p. 17)
gardening area and a butterfly garden. Komatsuna Asian greens (p. 35)
Ostergruss Radish (p. 77)
The Detroit Market garden, a 2.5 acre Merlot F1 Tomato (p. 89)
farm situated in Detroits Eastern Market
District, is an intensive small-scale production
site. This farm garden features four hoop
houses, a free-standing wash/pack and
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Pumpkins Cucurbita spp.
Steve & Joy Guerriero with grandchildren Franklin, Lydie & Mason, their stuffed owls and Owls Eye pumpkins at Pisgah Farm in NH.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding; subtract two weeks if transplanting. SEED SPECS: C. pepo- 140-250 seeds/oz (195 avg), 2,300-4,000 seeds/lb (3,150 avg). C.
Pumpkins are long-season tender annuals that prefer fertile, well-drained soil. Direct sow after last moschata- 280-375 seeds/oz (310 avg), 4,500-6,000 seeds/lb (5,000 avg). C. maxima- 90-160
frost. Tighter spacing results in smaller, more numerous fruit. Plastic mulch and floating row covers seeds/oz (125 avg), 1,500-2,600 seeds/lb (2M avg). Seeding rate: 200 seeds/100, ~15M/acre
PUMPKINS
heat soil and help ward off pests, but remove row cover when flowering to allow pollination. Harvest using 2 seeds/ft in rows 6 apart (increase final spacing to 24-36 for large-fruited varieties).
before frost, leaving 2-3 of stem on each fruit. Move to a warm, dry, shaded area to cure. Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
RESISTANCE KEY: PM-Powdery Mildew
PIE - C. pepo
PUMPKINS
Endearing Japanese pumpkin with orange and green stripes and hulless seeds
for snacking! Creates a beautiful display, but is most valued for its scrumptious seeds
packed with healthy oils. Addictive, nutty flavor when toasted. There are 2-3 medium-
sized fruits per plant. Widely adapted and tolerant of poor conditions. C. pepo.
PUMPKIN SEED - OPEN-POLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb*
2818 Baby Pam $2.75 $6.50 $12.50 $28.00 $50.00 $45.00/lb $39.00/lb
2822 Black Futsu $3.25 $7.50 $16.00 $38.00 $70.00 $65.00/lb $59.00/lb
2819 Casper $4.50 $12.00 $28.00 $62.00 $120.00 $90.00/lb $79.92/lb
2845 Cinderella $3.95 $8.50 $19.00 $45.00 $79.00 $67.80/lb $63.00/lb
2820 Howden $2.75 $6.60 $15.40 $32.60 $54.60 $50.40/lb $45.00/lb
2832 Jack Be Little $2.75 $5.40 $16.80 $39.90 $72.50 $64.10/lb $55.00/lb
2841 Jack Straw $3.70 $7.90 $18.90 $44.10 $76.70 $68.30/lb $60.30/lb
2837 Kakai Hulless $3.70 $7.90 $25.20 $48.30 $79.00 $72.40/lb $63.80/lb
2827 Long Island Cheese $2.75 $7.50 $16.50 $45.00 $83.00 $77.00/lb $69.00/lb
2830 Long Pie $3.25 $8.75 $18.50 $46.00 $80.00 $75.00/lb $69.50/lb
2835 Musque De Provence $2.75 $7.50 $16.50 $37.50 $67.20 $60.90/lb $52.50/lb
2840 New England Pie $2.75 $5.80 $10.70 $22.00 $34.25 $30.50/lb $27.56/lb
2836 Valenciano $3.40 $7.20 $16.00 $38.00 $62.50 $54.50/lb $50.00/lb
2828 Winter Luxury $4.50 $9.75 $28.00 $62.00 $105.00 $90.00/lb $79.48/lb
PUMPKIN SEED - HYBRID- SOLD BY SEED COUNT 10 50 250 1M 5M 25 M
2826 Cider Jack F1 $3.50 $11.50 $28.00 $78.00 $65.00/M $55.20/M
2825 Owls Eye F1 $3.25 $10.90 $26.00 $75.00 $60.00/M $51.60/M
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Radishes Raphanus sativus
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are for direct seeding. Radishes are hardy annuals. problem, particularly for young plants, by chewing small holes in the leaves. Use floating
They can be direct seeded as soon as soil can be worked and are better adapted to the cooler row cover after seeding to prevent insect damage.
temperatures and shorter days of spring and fall. Optimal soil temperature for germination is SEED SPECS: 1,875-3,625 (2,750 avg) seeds/oz, 30-58M (44M avg) seeds/lb.
65-85F. Seedlings emerge within a few days. Thin if necessary to ensure even sizing. Plant every
RADISHES
Seeding rate: Garden- 2,200 seeds/100 single row (~3/4 oz/100 single row), 958M
10 days for a continual supply. Harvest radishes on time as they do not hold well in the field, seeds/acre (~22 lb/acre) using 20 seeds/ft, 12 row spacing. Daikon- 660 seeds/100
especially in warm weather. Topped radishes will keep good quality for 3-4 weeks if stored at single row (~1/4 oz/100 single row), 288M seeds/acre (~6.5 lb/acre) using 6 seeds/
near freezing temperatures with high humidity in semi-permeable containers. ft, 12 row spacing. M= 1,000
DISEASE & PESTS: Like other crucifers, radishes can be subject to fungal diseases in wet Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
seasons, such as Alternaria leaf spot and white mold (Sclerotinia). Flea beetles can present a
Celesta F1
2875 Valentines Day 25 days
Rudolf OP Eye-catching blend for market
Well-balanced blend makes a sweet impression! An eye-catching blend sure to
create a heartfelt sensation. Includes round red, pink, purple and white radishes for an
early shot of color in an irresistible mixed bunch.
RADISHES
bunching. Beautiful addition to salads and perfect shape for dipping and crudites.
TIP
when soil is lacking in nutrients or organic
matter. Mix plenty of well-aged compost into
poor or weathered soils before planting.
Watermelon Schwarzer Runder
RADISH SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/16 oz 1/4 oz 1 oz 1/4 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb*
2850 Cherry Belle $2.75 $4.50 $6.30 $13.00 $28.00 $26.00/lb $25.00/lb
2846 Davignon $2.75 $6.25 $10.30 $19.80 $65.00 $60.00/lb $56.00/lb
2860 French Breakfast $2.75 $4.50 $6.30 $16.30 $38.90 $35.70/lb $31.00/lb
2862 Miyashige Daikon $2.75 $7.60 $11.30 $22.70 $75.60 $68.00/lb $61.00/lb
2861 Ostergruss $2.75 $7.60 $11.30 $22.70 $75.60 $68.00/lb $61.00/lb
2870 Pink Beauty $2.75 $3.50 $5.30 $12.00 $37.00 $33.00/lb $29.56/lb
2863 Purple Plum $2.75 $4.50 $8.40 $17.90 $51.50 $48.30/lb $42.00/lb
2848 Schwarzer Runder $2.75 $7.60 $11.30 $22.70 $75.60 $68.00/lb $61.00/lb
2875 Valentines Day Blend $2.75 $8.55 $12.35 $23.80 $61.75 $53.00/lb $39.00/lb
2847 Watermelon $2.75 $7.60 $11.30 $22.70 $75.60 $68.00/lb $61.00/lb
2865 White Beauty $2.75 $6.00 $10.00 $17.85 $56.00 $53.20/lb $49.00/lb
2866 White Icicle $2.75 $4.40 $6.60 $13.30 $35.00 $27.00/lb $22.00/lb
RADISH SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 1M 5M 50 M 100 M 500 M 1000 M
2873 Rudolf $2.75 $4.25 $1.97/M $1.46/M $1.28/M $1.19/M $1.10/M
RADISH SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 1M 5M 50 M 100 M 500 M 1000 M
2874 Celesta F1 $3.75 $9.50 $5.60/M $3.70/M $3.10/M $2.52/M $2.26/M
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Spinach Spinacia oleracea
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Spinach is a cool-season hardy using row cover and controlling weed hosts.
annual that thrives in fertile and moist soil. Spinach is sensitive to soil pH, preferring a range RESISTANCE KEY: CMV-Cucumber Mosaic Virus, DM-Downy Mildew (races
of 6.5-7. Direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring and until early fall. Seed indicated if known)
germinates best when soil temperatures are 32-60F. Overwintered spinach is best started
SPINACH
in late summer and harvested in late winter when days begin to get longer. Store washed SEED SPECS: 1,550-3,750 (2,650 avg) seeds/oz, 25-60M (42M avg) seeds/lb.
spinach close to freezing and at high humidity for 10-14 days. Seeding rate: Baby leaf 4M seeds/100 single row, 1.2MM seeds/acre (~30 lbs/
acre) using 40 seeds/ft in 2-3 bands 18 apart. Full size 1M seeds/100 single row,
DISEASE & PESTS: Spinach is susceptible to downy mildew (Peronospora farinosa f. sp. 290M seeds/acre (~7.25 lbs/acre) using 10 seeds/ft in rows 12-18 apart. M=1,000,
spinaciae) and fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. spinaciae). Crop rotations help MM=1,000,000
eliminate inoculum; choose resistant varieties. Cucumber mosaic virus, transmitted by
aphids, causes stunting and underdevelopment in plants. Control insect pressure by Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
SMOOTH LEAF
SAVOYED LEAF
SPINACH
OP Open Source Seed Spring/fall crop Ideal for full-sized leaves
Delicious glossy, dark green leaves with the most savoyed texture weve seen! Thick,
sweet-tasting leaves with rounded shape and juicy, succulent texture. Slow growing with very
large, upright leaves in the mild Pacific Northwest and slightly more compact habit in our
Northeast trials. Started at the Abundant Life Seed Foundation in 2002; breeding finished by a
team of organic farmers with support from Organic Seed Alliance (OSA) and released under
the Open Source Seed Initiative. A portion of sales from this variety supports OSAs breeding
program. Learn more on p. 65.
SPINACH SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/4 oz 1 oz 1/4 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb* 100 lb*
2880 Bloomsdale Longstanding $2.75 $5.70 $16.50 $38.00 $25.80/lb $18.36/lb $13.59/lb
2868 Butterflay $2.75 $5.70 $16.50 $40.00 $32.00/lb $24.00/lb $18.00/lb
2885 Giant Winter $2.75 $3.75 $9.00 $25.00 $20.00/lb $15.60/lb $13.00/lb
2869 Verdil $2.75 $5.70 $16.50 $38.00 $25.80/lb $18.36/lb $13.59/lb
2889 Winter Bloomsdale $2.75 $9.00 $24.00 $75.00 $66.00/lb $60.40/lb $53.00/lb
SPINACH SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 500 5M 10 M 50 M 100 M 500 M 1000 M**
2887 Corvair F1 $2.75 $3.25 $1.44/M $0.93/M $0.82/M $0.72/M $0.68/M $0.63/M
2871 Escalade F1 $2.75 $3.25 $1.44/M $0.93/M $0.82/M $0.72/M $0.68/M $0.64/M
2881 Regiment F1 $2.75 $3.75 $1.86/M $1.76/M $1.12/M $0.95/M $0.90/M $0.85/M
2884 Renegade F1 $2.75 $3.75 $1.86/M $1.76/M $1.12/M $0.95/M $0.90/M $0.85/M
2867 Shelby F1 $2.75 $5.05 $3.30/M $2.28/M $1.95/M $1.60/M $1.50/M $1.28/M
SPINACH SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 500 5M 10 M 50 M 100 M 500 M 1000 M**
2872 Abundant Bloomsdale $2.75 $4.85 $2.34/M $2.09/M $1.45/M $1.22/M $1.11/M $1.07/M
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Summer Squash Cucurbita pepo
The High Mowing production crew uncovering squash plants in a High Mowing field.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract 2 weeks if transplanting. will store 1 to 2 weeks at 35 - 45F and 90% relative humidity.
Summer squashes are warm-season annuals in the cucurbit family, which includes winter squash,
SUMMER SQUASH
ZUCCHINI
SUMMER SQUASH
OP Drought-tolerant for dry farming Uniform Harvest at 6-8
Stellar variety selected for drought tolerance, high quality uniform fruit and
high yields. Dark green, glossy fruit on single-stemmed plants with great vigor in
our trials. Bred for vigorous, productive plants that establish easily without irrigation.
Modern OP developed by the Organic Seed Alliance and Eel River Produce in
Humboldt County, CA.
SPECIALTY
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2891 G-Star F1 55 days
HYBRID Patty pan-type Compact habit Harvest at 2-4
Attractive, dark green glossy skin and characteristic saucer shape with
scalloped edges. A complement to our Y-Star (Yellow Scallopini), with abundant
yields of delicious nutty squashes. Compact plants are very productive and work well
in containers.
SUMMER SQUASH SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb*
2912 Bennings Green Tint Patty Pan $2.75 $7.10 $18.30 $29.50 $49.00 $39.00/lb $35.56/lb
2896 Cocozelle Zucchini $2.75 $7.10 $20.60 $32.70 $50.00 $45.00/lb $39.00/lb
2895 Costata Romanesco Zucchini $2.75 $7.40 $12.60 $39.90 $65.10 $63.00/lb $59.00/lb
2900 Dark Green Zucchini $2.75 $4.70 $8.20 $20.00 $33.00 $28.00/lb $23.56/lb
2916 Ronde de Nice $2.75 $7.10 $20.60 $32.70 $50.00 $45.00/lb $39.00/lb
SUMMER SQUASH
2908 Success PM Straightneck $2.75 $6.00 $10.00 $25.00 $34.00 $28.00/lb $25.16/lb
2910 Yellow Crookneck $2.75 $6.00 $10.00 $25.00 $34.00 $23.60/lb $22.00/lb
SUMMER SQUASH SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 10 50 250 1M 5M 25 M
2911 Dark Star Zucchini $3.95 $8.50 $18.00 $58.00 $45.00/M $37.00/M
2907 Midnight Lightning Zucchini $3.95 $6.75 $11.00 $36.00 $27.80/M $22.36/M
SUMMER SQUASH SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 10 50 250 1M 5M 25 M
2894 Cha-Ching F1 Zucchini $5.25 $13.25 $33.00 $85.00 $78.00/M $62.36/M
2897 Dario F1 Zucchini $7.30 $21.80 $39.90 $102.75 $79.80/M $63.56/M
2909 Desert F1 Zucchini $7.30 $17.50 $36.25 $110.50 $105.00/M $103.16/M
2892 Dunja F1 Zucchini $4.00 $15.50 $29.00 $102.00 $90.00/M $82.00/M
2891 G-Star F1 Patty Pan $5.25 $19.00 $25.00 $90.00 $108.00/M $99.96/M
2915 Goldy F1 Zucchini $6.50 $19.25 $35.00 $91.00 $87.50/M $83.00/M
2906 Segev F1 $7.30 $27.30 $51.10 $142.10 $110.00/M $107.96/M
2917 Y-Star F1 Patty Pan $7.30 $17.00 $40.00 $127.50 $99.70/M $86.50/M
2899 Yellowfin F1 Yellow Zucchini $7.30 $17.00 $40.00 $127.50 $99.70/M $86.50/M
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Keep your chickens healthier and happier year into a tray or container with - of potting soil and drainage holes,
and water daily until sprouts are 4 tall. Then dump out the tray and
round by supplementing with homegrown greens, watch your chickens feast!
grains, veggies and seeds. STORAGE GRAINS & SEEDS Producing your own seeds for winter
SPROUTED GRAINS & SEEDS In fall, winter and spring chickens sprouts and shoots is easy tooMammoth sunflowers, amaranth, orach
really appreciate fresh veggiesand this is when sprouts come to the and corn are great choices. Once the seedheads (or ears) are dry, the
rescue! Sprouting unlocks protein and nutrients in dry grains and seeds seeds can be harvested by hand or by threshing inside of a barrel.
and makes them more digestible. Its also economical (just 1 tablespoon STORAGE VEGETABLES Feeding chickens pumpkins and winter
of some varieties can turn into a quart of sprouts), theres no soil, and squash results in extra-nutritious eggs with beautiful deep orange
the chickens will eat the entire plant, root and seed, so theres no waste. yolks. You can grow these on
Lastly, its super easyjust soak, rinse, and harvest in 3-6 days. Our the side of a compost pile or
favorite sprouts for chickens are alfalfa, red clover and mung beans, a corner of the yard covered
usually grown in a quart jar using a sprouting lid (see p. 38). with cardboardjust be sure
to cure your crop properly
LEAFY GREENS Chickens love leafy greens especially chard,
(see p. 85) before storing in
kale, spinach, amaranth, spreen and orach. You can harvest greens for
a cool place with moderate
the chickens until fall, then allow annuals like amaranth and orach to
humidity for the winter.
produce hefty seedheads and save the seeds for winter sprouting. In the
winter you can grow high-protein shoots like wheatgrass, sunflower Excerpted from our blog at
seeds, corn, peas and oats indoors. Simply soak seeds in a bowl, spread highmowingseeds.com/chickenfeed
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding, subtract two weeks 50-55F with 55-75% relative humidity and good air circulation. Delicata and acorn squash
if transplanting. Winter squash is a warm-season annual that can be direct seeded do not need curing, but will not store as long as other varieties.
WINTER SQUASH
or transplanted once danger of frost has passed. Bush types provide less weed RESISTANCE KEY: PM-Powdery Mildew
suppression and are typically planted closer than vining types for easier tractor
cultivation and higher yields per acre. Start transplants 3-4 weeks before last spring SEED SPECS: Acorn and Butternut- 260-375 seeds/oz (320 avg), 4,200-6,000 seeds/lb (5,100 avg).
frost. Black plastic mulch and row covers can be used to increase soil temperature Buttercup and Spaghetti- 160-175 seeds/oz (160 avg), 2,600-2,800 seeds/lb (2,700 avg). Hubbard-
for earlier planting. Harvest when fruits are full size, have a deep color and have hard 90-125 seeds/oz (105 avg), 1,500-2,000 seeds/lb (1,750 avg). Delicata/Dumpling- 400-470 seeds/
rinds that cant be easily dented with a fingernail. Changing color of the ground spot oz (435 avg), 6,500-7,500 seeds/lb (7M avg). Seeding rate: 200 seeds/100 single row, 6,400 seeds/
from yellow to cream, gold or orange is another general indicator of ripeness. Cold acre (1.25 lbs acorn & butternut, 2.5 lbs buttercup and spaghetti, 3.75 lbs Hubbard, 1 lb delicata/
temperatures below 45F can cause chilling injury and reduce storage ability. To dumpling) using 2 seeds/ft (thinned to 18-24 apart) in rows 6 apart. M=1,000
harvest, cut stem at least 2 from the fruit; a short or broken stem can lead to rot. Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
Cure after harvest by keeping in a warm, dry location for a few days, then store at
ACORN - C. pepo
BUTTERNUT - C. moschata
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2942 Honeynut 110 days
new OP Stores well .5-1 lb
Adorable serving-sized mini butternut with dark tan skin and great sweet
flavor. Simply cut in half and bake! Delectable squash is smaller than Ponca with more
uniform butternut shape. Green unripe fruits; early planting is recommended for tan
color. Field resistance to powdery mildew. Developed by the Vegetable Breeding
Institute at Cornell University.
HUBBARD - C. maxima
Delicata Orange Summer F1
2947 Orange Summer F1 90 days
HYBRID Bush habit 3-4 lbs
Vibrant tangerine color and great uniformity of size and shape. An improved
Uchiki Kuri hybrid with early maturity and consistently higher yields than similar
varieties. Fruits measure about 6.5 tall and wide. Field resistance to powdery mildew.
GOURDS - C. pepo
WINTER SQUASH SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb*
2925 Baby Blue Hubbard Squash $2.75 $6.00 $10.50 $31.90 $36.00 $26.50/lb $33.21/lb
2930 Burgess Buttercup Squash $2.75 $4.50 $11.50 $23.00 $40.00 $33.00/lb $38.57/lb
2951 Bush Delicata Squash $2.75 $7.00 $19.25 $65.00 $118.00 $97.00/lb $90.00/lb
2839 Crown Pumpkin $3.25 $8.75 $18.50 $46.00 $80.00 $72.00/lb $88.90/lb
WINTER SQUASH
2950 Delicata Squash $2.75 $5.75 $15.40 $40.50 $67.00 $60.40/lb $77.70/lb
2942 Honeynut Butternut Squash $5.25 $9.95 $28.00 $88.00 $139.00 $115.00/lb $146.52/lb
2923 Ornamental Gourd Mix $2.75 $4.50 $10.00 $23.10 $37.80 $35.70/lb $49.70/lb
2960 Red Kuri Squash $2.75 $5.00 $14.00 $32.20 $52.50 $43.40/lb $57.72/lb
2945 Spaghetti Squash $2.75 $4.50 $12.00 $28.90 $40.70 $38.50/lb $50.40/lb
2920 Sweet REBA Acorn Squash $2.75 $6.50 $17.75 $43.50 $74.00 $64.50/lb $88.56/lb
2921 Table Queen Acorn Squash $2.75 $6.50 $17.60 $35.70 $51.50 $44.10/lb $65.12/lb
2940 Waltham Butternut Squash $2.75 $4.50 $13.50 $22.10 $37.50 $33.50/lb $48.78/lb
WINTER SQUASH SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 10 50 250 1M 5M 25 M
2918 Nutterbutter Butternut Squash $3.90 $9.00 $15.75 $36.00 $31.40/M $28.76/M
WINTER SQUASH SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 10 50 250 1M 5M 25 M 100 M
2946 Bagheera F1 Kabocha Squash $4.65 $11.50 $24.00 $75.00 $65.00/M $59.00/M $53.75/M
2953 Festival F1 Dumpling Squash $15.75 $36.00 $31.40/M $28.76/M
2947 Orange Summer F1 Kuri Squash $5.00 $18.60 $48.00 $132.00 $126.00/M $123.00/M $119.75/M
2955 Sugar Dumpling F1 Squash $4.65 $11.50 $24.00 $80.00 $68.00/M $62.40/M $57.50/M
2926 Sugarbush F1 Acorn Squash $4.65 $11.50 $24.00 $80.00 $68.00/M $62.40/M $57.50/M
2948 Tiana F1 Butternut Squash $5.00 $18.00 $40.00 $120.00 $99.00/M $89.00/M $82.25/M
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Curing
by Paul Betz
Winter Squash for Long-Term Storage
I grow a fair amount of winter squash and how its harvested really affects quality.
Harvest too soon and sacrifice flavor; wait too long and you lose storage potential.
WHEN (& HOW) TO HARVEST the squash and helps the skin set,
Typically the pepos (acorns and delicatas), are the first to be ready. When or harden. We use our greenhouse
they are ripe, there is an orange spot where they touch the because if we have to, we can heat it
ground. The maximas (kuris, buttercups and hubbards) also have the at night. I open the greenhouse if
color contrast on the ground spot, but it can be subtlehubbards, it gets too hot, and later heat it to
for example, have a lighter grey spot. Especially for moschatas like control moistureif the squash
butternuts, the peduncle, or stem of the squash will change gets cold and then the greenhouse
from green and fleshy to corky and dried when ripe. I cut it heats up, water will condense and lead to rotting.
pretty short but leave some peduncle on the fruit. STORAGE
Im gentle with the squash from this point on; I dont want to pierce or Once the economics of heating the greenhouse wane, we move the
scar them. I bring them in dry before a freeze, when temps are squash into another storage settingdry and 50 degrees is ideal.
around 40F. There are plenty of diseases that use surface moisture to I take the time to space them out a little bit since good air
take hold, and I want to avoid all of them. If a squash is damaged, we circulation is the key to long storage. Invariably, our squash starts to
eat it right away or I bring it out to the hens if its really bad. show some softness later in the season. We just keep an eye on their
condition and process them for pie when they start to turn.
CURING
We harvest directly into bulk bins in the field, then bring them into Learn more about Pauls farm at highledgefarmvt.com. Excerpted from the
the greenhouse to cure for a week or two. Curing sweetens Seed Hopper blog at highmowingseeds.com/ilovewintersquash
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Tomatoes Lycopersicon esculentum
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplants. Tomatoes are warm-season SEED SPECS: Cherry & Saladette Size - 280-420 seeds/gram, (350 avg), 8-12M seeds/
tender annuals in the Solanaceae family. Indeterminate varieties ripen mid to late-summer, bear oz, (10M avg). Full Size - 225-335 seeds/gram, (280 avg) 6,500-9,500 seeds/oz, (8M
fruit over a long period of time and require support. Determinate types ripen early, have a avg). Seeding rate: Determinate - 660 plants/1000, 725 seeds/1,000 (for cherry and
TOMATOES
concentrated fruit set, shorter growth habit, and support may not be required. Start seeds 6-8 saladette ~2 grams/1,000, for full size ~2.5 grams/1,000), 4,840 plants/acre, 5,300
weeks before planting date. Optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-85F. Transplant seeds/acre (for cherry and saladette ~1/2 oz/acre, for full size ~3/4 oz/acre), using 18
after danger of frost has passed. Harvest tomatoes fully ripe or when half ripe and ripen off the plant spacing, 6 center rows. Indeterminate - 500 plants/1000, 550 seeds/1,000 (for
vine at temperatures above 70F. Store between 55-70F at 95% relative humidity. cherry and saladette ~1.5 grams/1,000, for full size ~2 grams/1,000) 3,600 plants/acre,
RESISTANCE KEY: ASC-Alternaria Stem Canker, EB-Early Blight, FCR-Fusarium Crown 4M seeds/acre (for cherry ~11.5 grams/ac., for full size ~14 grams/acre), using 24 plant
& Root Rot, FW-Fusarium Wilt, LB-Late Blight, LM-Leaf Mold, SLS-Septoria Leaf Spot, spacing, 6 center rows. M=1,000
TMV-Tobacco Mosaic Virus, TNSV-Tomato Necrotic Stunt Virus, TYLCV-Tomato Yellow Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
Leaf Curl Virus, TSWV-Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus, VW-Verticillium Wilt
BEEFSTEAK - 12-16 oz
TOMATOES
Brilliant candy-apple red fruit and strong performance in cool conditions.
Medium-sized mild fruits are early, abundant and ripen well on the vine. The earliest Moskvich Crimson Sprinter
cultivar to carry the famous crimson gene for high lycopene. Holds well due to its thick
skin. Developed by Professor T. Graham of OAC, Ontario.
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3101 Lola F1 76 days
GREENHOUSE FW (1,2), TMV Indeterminate 7-9 oz
Bests all other greenhouse varieties in terms of early, sweet flavor. One of the
earliest to set fruit in our grafted tomato trials. Round to slightly flattened globes are
larger when pruned to 4-5 fruits/cluster. Firm texture holds well, but is not as tough as
Arbason which has a thicker skin.
black color. A farmers market and garden favorite with smooth, meaty, velvety
texture. Gourmet flavor is often described as dense, smoky, chocolatey. You may, for
a moment, forget that you are merely tasting a tomato. Prolific, potato leaf plants.
Unavailable in 2016.
SALADETTE - 2-4 oz
TOMATOES
3054 Wapsipinicon Peach 80 days Indigo Rose
HEIRLOOM Indeterminate Disease-resistant 2 oz fruits
Vigorous and prolific sweet novelty with fuzzy skin. Slightly fuzzy pale-yellow
skin and fruity, balanced flavor. Firm fruits have a blush tint when ripe and hold well on
and off the vine. Named by Dennis Schlicht after the Wapsipinicon River in NE Iowa.
Outperformed Garden Peach in our trials. Field blight resistance. Limited availability.
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3004 Black Cherry 64 days
OP Indeterminate Prolific 1-1.5 oz
Round, full-flavored cherry with distinctive purple-black color. One inch fruits
with the juicy, meaty texture and sweet, rich flavor characteristic of all Russian black
tomatoes. A striking addition to cherry tomato mixes. Very productive plants.
vine! Masses of 1-1.5 round cherries in long clusters. Firm texture similar to grape
Indigo Cherry Drops Sweetie tomatoes; ideal for eating fresh or canning. Impressive vigor and reliability, ripening first
and perfectly during six weeks of rain and cold in 2008an absolute standout!
PASTE
TOMATOES
preserving. Prized for its firm pulp, low seed count and easily-removed skin. Medium
sized fruits are slightly larger than Roma but smaller than Gilbertie and Amish. Resists
cracking and holds well both on the vine and in storage. Heavy yields.
ROOTSTOCK
2990 Estamino F1
HYBRID TMV, LM, VW, FW (0,1,2), FCR Gilbertie Toma Verde Tomatillo
A generative rootstock that keeps plants producing through long, hot seasons.
Strong, vigorous rootstock results in a well-balanced plant with good generative growth
(encouraging steady production of flowers and fruit until the end of the season). Great
for balancing excessive vegetative growth in favor of fruit production. Compares well
to popular rootstock standards, offering good yields and excellent disease resistance.
Intermediate resistance to root-knot, nematodes and TSWV.
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GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES
new
94938 Side Grafting Clips
Spring-loaded side grafting clips.
About as close
to perfection as
I have tasted.
-Eliot Coleman
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TOMATO SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/10 gram 1/2 gram 2 gram 8 gram 1 oz 1/4 lb
3050 Brandywine $2.75 $5.80 $11.00 $18.90 $50.40 $168.00
3052 Cherokee Purple $2.75 $5.80 $11.00 $18.90 $50.40 $168.00
BEEFSTEAK
TOMATOES
3054 Wapsipinicon Peach $2.75 $6.00 $13.65 $32.00 $78.00 $200.00
3170 Yellow Perfection $2.75 $5.80 $11.00 $18.90 $50.40 $168.00
3010 Yellow Pear $2.75 $4.10 $6.80 $15.80 $47.30 $139.70
2975 Sweetie Cherry $2.75 $4.10 $6.80 $15.80 $47.30 $139.70
2970 Matts Wild Cherry $2.75 $6.00 $13.65 $36.00 $60.00 $172.00
CHERRY
3180 Toma Verde Tomatillo $2.75 $3.50 $4.85 $11.50 $33.50 $98.50
3181 Goldie Ground Cherry $2.75 $7.00 $12.00 $34.00 $89.00 $260.00
TOMATO SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 10 25 100 500 1M 5M
2985 Indigo Cherry Drops $2.75 $4.00 $9.00 $28.00 $46.00 $37.80/M
CHERRY
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Turnips
& other roots
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from direct seeding. Turnips are a cold hardy long storage, harvest before hard frost. Remove tops and store unwashed at 32F with a
biennial grown as an annual crop. Some varieties can be grown in the spring while others prefer relative humidity close to 95%. With good air circulation, roots can be stored four to five
the late summer and fall. Turnips are commonly grown for their roots but some are also grown months.
for their vitamin-rich leafy greens. Turnips prefer loose soils high in organic matter. Because they SEED SPECS: 11M seeds/oz avg, 160-240M seeds/lb (200M avg). Seeding rate: 1,800
TURNIPS
grow quickly, available water and nutrients are essential for healthy development. Make sure seeds/100 double row (~1/4 oz/100), 255M seeds/acre (~1.25 lb/acre) using 8 seeds/ft,
plants are well weeded, especially in early stages of growth. Plant spring varieties as soon as thinned to 4 apart, 18 row spacing. M=1,000
soil can be worked and fall varieties mid-summer. Optimal soil temperature for germination is
80F. Side dress with rock phosphate when roots begin to swell to promote root development. Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
Flavor is sweetest when harvested after a few light frosts and root size averages 3-4 wide. For
TIP
may result in poor germination). Seed normally
takes three weeks to germinate and soil should
Golden Globe Purple Top White Globe be kept consistently moist until emergence.
TURNIPS & ROOT SEED - OPEN POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 2 oz 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb*
3183 Des Vertus Marteau Turnip $2.75 $4.50 $16.00 $68.00 $45.00/lb $38.68/lb
3186 Golden Globe Turnip $3.50 $9.00 $18.00 $52.00 $38.00/lb $27.00/lb
3190 Hinona Kabu Turnip $2.75 $6.00 $28.00 $114.00 $95.00/lb $70.00/lb
3187 Joan Rutabaga $2.75 $6.60 $26.00 $108.80 $97.75/lb $97.00/lb
3189 Lancer Parsnip $2.75 $5.00 $34.25 $140.00 $110.00/lb $102.28/lb
3185 Purple Top White Globe Turnip $2.75 $3.75 $5.00 $16.00 $12.00/lb $10.36/lb
3184 Scarlet Ohno Revival Turnip $2.75 $7.05 $36.20 $167.50 $143.50/lb $124.50/lb
3191 Tokyo Market Turnip $2.75 $6.00 $28.00 $114.00 $95.00/lb $70.00/lb
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Its easy to assume that direct-seeding is a piece of cake. Just make a hole, stick a seed in the
ground, and water, right? Well, not quite. Here are 3 ways you can improve the germination rate
of direct-sown crops.
1) FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS ON THE PACKET.
This might seem obvious, but planting depth in particular is very important
to success. Large seeds often need to be planted deeply to ensure good seed-
to-soil contact, darkness and adequate moisture. Small seeds, on the other
hand, often need to be planted shallowly because light is part of their trigger
to germinate. For small seeds like onions, some growers cover them with just a
light sprinkling of sand or vermiculite to ensure they are covered but still have
access to light.
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Watermelon Citrullus lanatus
The High Mowing Production crew processing Ali Baba watermelon seeds using the wet seed extractor.
CULTURAL INFO: Days to maturity are from transplanting, add 10-14 days if direct seeding. to crack and often emits a white foam, caused by gases formed by invading pathogens.
Melons are warm season tender annuals that require fertile soils with lots of organic matter, Other infected crops can serve as a source of inoculum. Due to the prevalence and
WATERMELON
moisture and full sun. Harden off by reducing temperature and water. Plant outdoors when severity of BFB, customers wishing to purchase over ounce of watermelon seed
all danger of frost has passed. Plastic mulch and floating row cover are useful in cool climates. must print, sign and submit the Watermelon Waiver. We cannot ship any amount of
Harvest when watermelons darken, ground spot turns yellow and blossom end softens slightly. watermelon seed to South Carolina.
DISEASE & PESTS: Bacterial Fruit Blotch (BFB), Acidovorax avenae subsp. citrulli, can be SEED SPECS: 625-875 seeds/oz (750 avg), 10-14M seeds/lb (12M avg). Seeding rate:
spread by seed and by infected transplants, as well as by plant residues and/or alternative hosts. 200 seeds/100 single row, 12M seeds/acre (~1 lb/acre) using 3 seeds every 18 in rows
Symptoms are oily dark lesions that typically parallel the veins. Some seedlings may die rapidly, 6 apart. M=1,000
while others persist into maturity. Fruit symptoms are characterized by a dark green stain Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
on the upper side of the fruit. Infection does not penetrate the rind, but eventually causes it
WATERMELON
HEIRLOOM Ships and stores well 16-25 lbs
Vigorous plants with large oblong fruit and superb flavor, one of our staff
favorites! Unique hard apple-green rinds are perfect for shipping and storage. Excellent
sweet flavor with a fine-grained crisp texture. Ali Baba will win a spot in your heart with Moon and Stars Ali Baba
its unusual appearance and few seeds!
Giving a child a garden is a wonderful way to spark interest in the natural world. Here are some creative
ideas for theme gardens that will delight your child (and keep them occupied) all summer long.
SUNFLOWER HOUSE BEE AND BUTTERFLY GARDEN
Use tall sunflowers to create a secret hiding place. Sow the Plant a garden for pollinators, harvest beautiful bouquets and get
floor with White Clover to make a comfy spot, then surround extra-heavy yields from your insect-pollinated garden veggies!
it with alternating tall and medium-height sunflowers like: Creating a little path using flat stones surrounded by White
Goldy Double, Lemon Queen, Autumn Beauty Blend Clover or Thyme will allow your child to enjoy the garden and
and Mammoth observe all its flying visitors. We recommend: Autumn Beauty
Blend Sunflowers, County Fair Blend Zinnias, Maayan
WINTER GARDEN Orange Calendula, Thyme, Sacred Basil and Cosmos
Focus on a year-round food supply with a garden that will
provide all winter. Plant frost-tolerant crops like spinach and TEA PARTY GARDEN
kale, storage crops like squash, potatoes and carrots, and heat- Design the garden as a tea party space, using recycled materials
loving crops for easy, kid-friendly summer preserving projects like boards and logs to make a mini table. Upended logs make cute
like freezing herbs, tomatoes and peppers. We recommend: chairs and some yard sale tea cups will complete the set. Sow the
Giant Winter Spinach, Olympic Red Kale, Danvers 126 tea area with White Clover for a cozy groundcover and surround
Carrots, Sugar Dumpling F1 Winter Squash, Stocky it with herbal tea plants such as: Sacred Basil, Chamomile,
Victor getting ready Red Roaster Peppers, Katahdin Potatoes, Merlot F1 Catnip, Lemon Balm and Medium Red Clover
to plant his garden Tomatoes and Genovese Basil Excerpted from our blog at highmowingseeds.com/kindergarden
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Herbs
Herbs are a great addition to any home garden, farmstand, CSA box or farmers market compact plants and easy to grow, making them suitable for containers, greenhouses
table. The herbs we offer in this section were chosen for their exceptional aroma, flavor, and small garden spaces. Each type of herb is unique in its growing needs, please find
disease resistance and appeal. We offer tried-and-true standards, such as Genovese basil specific planting and cultural information in the accompanying sub-group information
and Italian Flat Leaf parsley, alongside more modern varieties that have impressed us in box or in the individual variety descriptions.
our trials, like Aroma 2 F1 basil, resistant to Fusarium wilt and slow to bolt, Eleonora basil
HERBS
Please see Planting Chart on page 111 or go to highmowingseeds.com for more info.
with DM resistance and Triple Curled parsley, a very curly and robust parsley. Most herbs are
HERBS
pesto! Plants are strong producers of dark green, glossy leaves with a characteristic
spoon shape, exceptionally tender texture and distinctive sweet flavor excellent in
sauces and cooking. 10-12 plants. 18M seeds/oz.
TIP
upside down in an airy
place to dry, or chop and
freeze in ice cube trays
with a little water or oil.
Italian Large Leaf Catnip
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CHAMOMILE - Matricaria recutita
HERBS
stripped off when dry. 120M seeds/oz.
OREGANO - O. heracleoticum
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SAVORY - Satureja hortensis
flowers. Makes a beautiful low-growing border along herb and flower beds,
growing only 6-10 high. A versatile culinary staple. Our strain is hardy to Zone 4.
99M seeds/oz.
Summer Savory Thyme
HERB SEED - OP - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/64 oz 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb* 100 lb*
5060 Bouquet Dill $2.75 $3.90 $4.40 $8.80 $15.20 $18.40 $16.80/lb $15.20/lb $14.50/lb
1941 Brussels Winter Chervil $2.75 $7.00 $11.50 $36.55 $82.65 $122.90 $119.05/lb
5051 Caribe Cilantro $2.75 $6.10 $11.80 $50.25 $71.15 $65.90/lb $65.50/lb $65.00/lb
6010 Catnip $2.75 $6.60 $9.50 $22.00 $80.00 $149.00 $139.00/lb $129.52/lb
5040 Chives $2.75 $4.00 $9.00 $21.00 $67.00 $126.00 $118.00/lb $110.00/lb
5001 Cinnamon Basil $2.75 $3.60 $6.30 $17.90 $50.00 $82.00 $77.00/lb $71.00/lb
5130 Fanni Common Sage $2.75 $5.80 $11.00 $38.00 $86.00 $168.00 $165.40/lb $163.60/lb
5080 Garlic Chives $2.75 $4.00 $9.00 $21.00 $55.00 $85.00 $79.00/lb $74.60/lb
5000 Genovese Basil $2.75 $3.50 $5.70 $11.60 $23.10 $36.50 $32.00/lb $27.56/lb
5104 Giant Italian Parsley $2.75 $3.25 $4.50 $8.50 $24.00 $38.00 $34.50/lb $31.52/lb $28.96/lb
5007 Greek Basil $2.75 $6.60 $10.90 $32.00 $65.00 $120.20 $105.00/lb $17.80/lb
5044 Greensleeves Dill $2.75 $5.00 $8.00 $13.50 $31.00 $40.00 $38.00/lb $35.16/lb
5110 Italian Flat Leaf Parsley $2.75 $3.75 $5.85 $13.25 $37.75 $58.50 $55.62/lb $52.00/lb $48.75/lb
5043 Italian Large Leaf Basil $2.75 $3.90 $6.00 $13.00 $35.00 $56.00 $52.50/lb $48.50/lb
6090 Lemon Balm $2.75 $4.25 $7.50 $24.00 $88.00 $150.00 $144.00/lb
5010 Lemon Basil $2.75 $4.70 $7.70 $17.60 $58.00 $72.00 $63.00/lb $52.20/lb
5120 Moss Curled Parsley $2.75 $3.35 $5.50 $8.75 $28.50 $52.00 $44.50/lb $40.20/lb $38.75/lb
5041 Nelly Chives $2.75 $6.50 $14.95 $30.45 $80.00 $135.00 $119.60/lb $109.00/lb
5020 Purple Dark Opal Basil $2.75 $7.00 $12.00 $32.00 $72.00 $120.00 $105.00/lb $94.00/lb
5037 Rosie Basil $2.75 $7.00 $12.00 $32.00 $72.00 $120.20 $105.00/lb $94.00/lb
5050 Santo Cilantro $2.75 $5.00 $8.10 $16.00 $21.00 $15.80/lb $12.50/lb $10.98/lb
2497 Sorrel $2.75 $7.45 $19.15 $39.50 $127.00 $213.00 $175.40/lb
5030 Sweet Basil $2.75 $5.90 $9.65 $22.10 $40.45 $64.35 $62.15/lb $59.16/lb
5031 Sweet Thai Basil $2.75 $6.60 $10.90 $31.50 $70.00 $125.00 $97.80/lb $75.00/lb
5105 Triple Curled Parsley $2.75 $4.00 $9.00 $21.00 $60.00 $110.00 $90.00/lb $73.00/lb $65.15/lb
HERB SEED - OPEN-POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED COUNT 100 1M 5M 25 M 100 M 500 M 1000 M
5002 Eleonora Basil $2.75 $4.50 $1.80/M $1.00/M $0.85/M $0.55/M $0.48/M
5004 Elidia Basil $2.75 $4.50 $1.80/M $1.00/M $0.85/M $0.55/M $0.48/M
5003 Keira Basil $2.75 $4.50 $1.80/M $1.00/M $0.85/M $0.55/M $0.48/M
HERB SEED - OPEN POLLINATED - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/10 gram 1 gram 8 gram 1 oz 1/4 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb*
6020 German Chamomile $2.75 $6.30 $10.35 $22.85 $67.50 $243.00 $221.80/lb
5106 Greek Oregano $4.10 $9.50 $35.90 $73.05 $200.20 $663.00 $597.40/lb $94.00/lb
6130 Sacred Basil $2.75 $5.50 $9.50 $17.90 $69.00 $254.00 $232.00/lb
5135 Summer Savory $2.75 $3.95 $5.00 $7.50 $16.50 $49.00 $43.00/lb $35.60/lb
5090 Sweet Marjoram $2.75 $6.50 $22.00 $65.00 $180.00 $620.00 $595.40/lb $557.00/lb
5140 Thyme $2.75 $6.00 $9.50 $28.00 $87.00 $276.00 $269.00/lb $227.16/lb
HERB SEED - HYBRID - SOLD BY SEED WEIGHT 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 2 oz 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lb 25 lb*
5036 Aroma 2 F1 Basil $3.60 $6.60 $25.20 $86.00 $146.00 $144.00/lb $141.00/lb
Larger volumes available; please call for pricing.
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Carrie and Sarah enjoying flowers in a High Mowing trials field.
We have selected these easy-to-grow flower varieties for their individual beauty and/or Many of these varieties are well-suited for succession plantings to ensure a continuous harvest
suitability for cut flower production. By offering an assortment of hues, heights, growth throughout the season. For specific spacing and cultural information vary for each type of flower
habits and appearances, we strive to fill your flower needs, whether you are adding go to highmowingseeds.com. Price information follows variety descriptions. Please contact us
color to your home garden or selling bouquets for market. Our varieties are tried-and- if you are seeking certified organic seed for flower varieties not shown in this section.
FLOWERS
true standards that are sure to perform well in a wide range of growing conditions.
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CONEFLOWER - Echinacea purpurea
COSMOS - C. sulphureus
flowers are 3-4 wide and are lovely in summer borders, container plantings or
bouquets. Tall stems great for cutting. An AAS winner in 1936 and remains a favorite
today. Cosmos require little fertility or care, making them great for beginning gardeners.
4,300 seeds/oz.
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $5.30, 1/2 oz: $12.60, 2 oz: $31.50, 1/2 lb: $110.00
FLOWERS
garden. Direct sow seeds by scattering lightly on soil surface or start transplants 6-8
weeks ahead of planting date. Plant out after last frost date. 271,000 seeds/oz.
1/64 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $8.30, 1/2 oz: $13.25, 2 oz: $45.25
POPPY
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7109 Lemon Queen 70 days
OP Excellent cut flower Attracts bees 5-7 tall Annual
Buttery pale yellow petals contrast nicely with a wide brown center. This well
known variety has one large main flower followed by smaller, branching secondary
flowers of excellent quality. Each flower has a long stem and holds well in bouquets.
Plants bloom for a long period of time. 700 seeds/oz.
1/16 oz: $2.75, 1/4 oz: $5.80, 1 oz: $7.60, 1/4 lb: $16.30, 1 lb: $52.50
FLOWERS
Large, fully double red-coral blooms ideal for cut flowers or bright borders.
Lovely salmon-pink to coral flowers on long, sturdy stems. Huge 4 blooms. Disease
and heat tolerant, and holds up well in the vase. Change water often for longest life.
Direct seed or start transplants 3-4 weeks before last frost date. 3,400 seeds/oz.
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $11.00, 1/2 oz: $22.00, 2 oz: $44.00 Giant Coral Giant Purple
7148 Giant Purple 75-90 days
OP Excellent cut flower Attracts butterflies 40-50 plants Annual
Big, fully-double magenta blooms for a sophisticated statement in borders and
bouquets. Huge, 4-6 purple blooms on long, sturdy stems. Disease and heat tolerant,
and holds up well in the vase. Change water often for longest life. 3,400 seeds/oz.
1/32 oz: $2.75, 1/8 oz: $10.00, 1/2 oz: $20.00, 2 oz: $40.00
FLOWER MIXES
new 7045 Beeline Pollinator Mix 55 days
OP Attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators 24-36 tall Annual
Give your bees a support group with this pollinator-friendly collection! A
diverse nutrition source for a wide variety of bees, butterflies and other pollinators all
season long. Purple-flowered phacelia is the star of this mix, providing important bee
forage over a long season, while sunflowers, cosmos, herbs and other flowers provide
favorite pollen and nectar sources to both domestic and native bees.
1 oz: $14.50, 1/4 lb: $38.50, 1 lb: $79.00, 5 lb: $347.00, *25 lb: 1,497.00 Beeline Mix
*Please see shipping charges on page 58 for individual items weighing 25 lbs or more.
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new new
new 94320 Organic Cotton T-Shirt $20.00
Our new t-shirt is 100% certified organic, ultra-soft lightweight cotton, made in the USA
and printed with water-based inks in a unique environmentally-sound process that is
sturdier, more comfortable and more attractive than traditional plastic-based inks. Our
Mens tees are standard fit and come in ocean blue. Womens tees are longer, moderately
fitted with a slight scoopneck, and are available in amethyst. Please note that the Womens
tees run small; we recommend ordering up a size if you prefer a more relaxed fit.
PLEASE INDICATE FIT: Mens/Womens AND SIZE: S, M, L, or XL
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Cover Crops
Taylor in the High Mowing trials field with Yellow Sweet Clover in the background.
We are pleased to offer a wide variety of cover crops for nearly every season and Cover crops range from hardy perennials like Winter Rye and Hairy Vetch to re-
purpose. Cover crops can be used to improve soil health through a wide variety seeding annual varieties like Crimson Clover. Most cover crops are intended to be
of mechanisms. These mechanisms include adding organic matter and nutrients, mowed or tilled in several weeks before planting of vegetable crops. Generally, home
COVER CROPS
smothering weeds, breaking up compacted soil, preventing erosion, providing forage gardeners can plant cover crops by broadcast sowing over freshly turned soil, ideally
and attracting beneficial insects. Each cover crop should be sown at a par ticular time; before a rain. Just before the cover crops set seed they can be cut with a scythe or
for your convenience we have noted below each item name when the crop should be mower and then be turned under with a rototiller. Annual cover crops that winter-kill
sown and some of its primary uses. may be easier to grow.
COVER CROPS
Excellent yellow-flowered green manure and honey plant. Rugged plant with long
taproots that mine nutrients from deep in the soil, becoming 8 tall and graceful with
yellow flowers in its second year. May winter kill without snow cover. Sow 1/2 lb per
1,000 square feet or 15 lbs/acre with 1.5-2 bushels of oats as a nurse crop. Fixes 100-
170 lbs of N per acre.
Ryegrass, Annual
new 8000 Tillage Radish
OP Sow in fall Fast growing Builds biomass
Excellent fall cover crop for reducing compaction and building soil organic
matter. Fast-growing crop provides excellent weed suppression. Taproots up to
30 long aerate the soil, reduce compaction, scavenge nutrients, lighten heavy clay
soils and increase yields. Sow 8-10 lbs/acre at least 4-10 weeks before the first
killing frost. PVP
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Gift Box Collections
10 PACKET COLLECTIONS
PRICE: $27.50
5 PACKET COLLECTIONS
PRICE: $13.75
3 PACKET COLLECTIONS
PRICE: $8.25
CROP TYPE Seeds/Unit, Initial Seed Final Plant Seed Planting Row Spacing Direct Sow or Ideal Planting Start Transplants When to
M=1,000 Spacing Spacing Depth Transplant Soil Temp (F) (before setting out) Plant Out
Artichokes 625/oz 2-3' same 1/4" 5' TP 60-80 10-12 weeks After last frost
Bean, 75-220/oz 2-3" same 1-2" 28-36" DS 60-80 n/a After last frost
Bush, Dry
Bean, 75-220/oz 2-3" same 1-2" 18-36" DS 60-80 n/a After last frost
Bush, Snap
Bean, 75-220/oz 2-3" same 1-2" 12" DS 60-80 n/a After last frost
Pole
Bean, 75-220/oz 2-3" same 1-2" 18-36" DS 70-90 n/a After last frost
Soy
1250-1875/oz 10 seeds/ft 2-3" 1-2" 12-18" DS 60-85 n/a As soon as soil
Beet can be worked
Broccoli 4-9M/oz 2" 8-12" 1/4-1/2" 18" DS or TP 65-85 4-6 weeks After last hard frost
Broccoli, 4-9M/oz 3 seeds/ft 6-12" 1/2" 18" DS 50-65 n/a After last frost
Sprouting or in late summer
7M/oz 6" 18-24" 1/4-1/2" 30" DS or TP 65-75 4-6 weeks As soon as soil
Brussels Sprouts can be worked
Cabbage, 5-9M/oz 2-4 seeds/ft 12-18" 1/2" 18-30" DS or TP 70-95 4-6 weeks When nights
Chinese/Napa are at least 50F
Cabbage, 5-9M/oz 2-4 seeds/ft 10-18" 1/2" 12-18" DS or TP 55-95 4-6 weeks After last hard frost
Fresh Market
Cabbage, 5-9M/oz 2-4 seeds/ft 18-24" 1/2" 18-34" DS or TP 55-95 4-6 weeks 10 weeks
Storage before first frost
Cauliflower 5-10M/oz 2-4" 12-18" 1/4-1/2" 18" DS or TP 55-80 4-6 weeks After last hard frost
50-70M/oz 6-10" same 1/8" 24-36" TP 60-70 10-12 weeks 2-3 weeks
Celery/Celeriac before last frost
Chard, 1250-2500/oz 6 seeds/ft 4-8" 1/2" 18-24" DS or TP 65-85 4-6 weeks After last frost
Bunching
Chard, 1250-2500/oz 40 seeds/ft same 1/2" 2" DS 65-85 n/a After last frost
Baby in 2-4" band
5500-7500/oz 18-24" 18-24" 1/4" 24-36" TP 75-90 8-12 weeks When nights
Eggplant are at least 50F
Fennel 5-7M/oz 2" 6-8" 1/4-1/2" 18" DS or TP 60-65 4-5 weeks After last hard frost
Garlic, 50 cloves/lb 6" same 2" with mulch, 18" DS 55-85 n/a After first frost and
Softneck 3-4" without before ground freezes
Garlic, 40 cloves/lb 6" same 2" with mulch, 18" DS 55-85 n/a After first frost and
Hardneck 3-4" without before ground freezes
Greens, 16-24M/oz 60 seeds/ft same 1/8" 3-4" between DS 55-85 n/a As soon as soil
Baby Leaf/Salad in 2-4" bands bands can be worked
Greens, 15M/oz 10 seeds/ft 4-6" 1/4" 18" DS 65-85 n/a As soon as soil
Arugula, Full size can be worked
Greens, 12M/oz 60 seeds/ft same 1/4" 3-4" between DS 70-95 n/a As soon as soil
Asian, Baby in 2-4" band bands can be worked
Greens, 1500/oz 40 seeds/ft same 1-2" 2-4" between DS 60-85 n/a As soon as soil
Beet in 2-4" band bands can be worked
Greens, 10M/oz 1/2 apart in same 1/4" 2-4" between DS 65-85 n/a As soon as soil
Cress, Garden 2-4" bands bands can be worked
Greens, 19M/oz 1" 4" 1/4" 12-18" DS 65-85 n/a After last frost
Cress, Upland
Greens, 13M/oz 6 seeds/ft 4-6" 1/8" 18-24" DS 65-85 n/a As soon as soil
Belgian endive can be worked
Greens, 17-20M/oz 30 seeds/ft in same 1/8" 3-4" between DS or TP 60-85 6-8 weeks As soon as soil
Endive, baby 2-4 bands bands can be worked
Greens, 12-16M/oz 2" 10-12" 1/8" 12-18" DS or TP 60-85 6-8 weeks As soon as soil
Escarole, full size can be worked
Greens, 14-18M/oz 60 seeds/ft same 1/4" 3-4" between DS 65-85 n/a As soon as soil
Mustard in 2-4" band bands can be worked
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CROP TYPE Seeds/Unit, Initial Seed Final Plant Seed Planting Row Spacing Direct Sow or Ideal Planting Start Transplants When to
M=1,000 Spacing Spacing Depth Transplant Soil Temp (F) (before setting out) Plant Out
Greens, 65M/oz 1/2" 4-6" 1/4" 16-20" DS 68-74 n/a After last frost
Purslane
Greens, 14M/oz 8 seeds/ft 8-12" 1/4" 24" DS or TP 68-85 4-6 weeks After last frost
Radicchio
Greens, 1-2M/oz 60 seeds/ft same 1/4" 2-3" between DS 55-85 n/a As soon as soil
Radish in 2-4" band bands can be worked
Herbs, 13-40M/oz 4-8" same 1/4" 12-24" DS or TP 70-90 4-6 weeks After last frost
Basil
Herbs, 6-26M/oz 4-8" annual, same 1/4-1/2" 18-24" DS or TP 60-70 10-12 weeks After last hard frost
Chives 12-18" perennial
Herbs, 12-20M/oz 1/4" 12-18" 1/4" 18-24" DS or TP 50-80 6-8 weeks After last hard frost
Parsley
Herbs, 15M/oz 10 seeds/ft 2-4" 1/4" 18-24" DS 50-80 n/a After last hard frost
Dill
Herbs, 2M/oz 2" 4-6" 1/4" 12" DS or TP 50-80 4-6 weeks After last hard frost
Cilantro
Kale, 6-9M/oz 2" 10-18" 1/4-1/2" 18-30" DS or TP 70-95 4 weeks After last hard frost
Full size
Kale, 6-9M/oz 60 seeds/ft same 1/4-1/2" 2" DS 70-95 n/a As soon as soil
Baby in 2-4" bands can be worked
5-9M/oz 1" 4" 1/4-1/2" 12-18" DS or TP 65-85 4-6 weeks As soon as soil
Kohlrabi can be worked
9.5-11M/oz 1-2" 6" 1/4" 24" TP 60-80 10-12 weeks As soon as soil
Leek can be worked
Lettuce, 20-30M/oz 60 seeds/ft same 1/8" 3-4" between DS 40-80 n/a After last hard frost
Baby leaf in 2" bands bands
Lettuce, 20-30M/oz 3" 8-12" 1/8" 12-18" DS or TP 40-80 3-4 weeks After last hard frost
Full Size
1000-1250/oz 12-18" 12-18" 1/2" 6' DS or TP 75-95 4 weeks 2 weeks
Melon after last frost
Okra 400-500/oz 6-12" 12-18" 1" 3' DS or TP 75-95 6 weeks After last frost
Onions/Shallots 6-8M/oz 20 seeds/ft 3-6" 1/8-1/4" 18-30" TP 50-95 8-12 weeks After last hard frost
Onions, 6-8M/oz 50 seeds/ft same 1/4-1/2" 12-18" DS 50-95 n/a As soon as soil
Bunching/Scallions in 2-3" bands can be worked
Pepper 2800-4900/oz 12-18" same 1/4" 18-36" TP 68-95 6-8 weeks After last frost
Potatoes, 20 pieces/lb 12" same 3-6" 36" DS 50-75 n/a 1-2 weeks
New/Fingerling before last frost
Potatoes, 8-10 pieces/lb 12" same 3-6" 36" DS 50-75 n/a 1-2 weeks
Full Size before last frost
Pumpkin, 155-400/oz 2-3 seeds/18" 18" 1/2-1" 6' DS or TP 70-90 3-4 weeks After last frost
Bush/Semi-Bush
Pumpkin, 155-400/oz 2-3 seeds/36" 24-36" 1/2-1" 9-12' DS or TP 70-90 3-4 weeks After last frost
Vining
Radish, 1875-3625/oz 4-6" same 1/4-1/2" 12-16" DS 55-85 n/a As soon as soil
Winter can be worked
Radish, 1875-3625/oz 1" same 1/4-1/2" 8-12" DS 55-85 n/a As soon as soil
Garden can be worked
Rutabaga 11M/oz 2" 6" 3/4" 18-24 DS 60-95 n/a Spring /early summer
Spinach, 1550-3750/oz 40 seeds/ft same 1/8-1/4" 1-2" between DS 45-65 n/a As soon as soil can be
Baby leaf in 2-4" bands bands worked until early fall
Spinach, 1550-3750/oz 10 seeds/ft 2" 1/8-1/4" 12-18" DS 45-65 n/a As soon as soil can be
Bunching worked until early fall
Squash, 220-375/oz 3-6" 12-24" 1/2-1" 5-6' DS or TP 70-90 3-4 weeks After last frost
Summer
Squash, 105-470/oz 6-12" 18-24" 1/2-1" 6' DS or TP 70-90 3-4 weeks After last frost
Winter, Bush
Squash, 105-470/oz 6-12" 24-36" 1/2-1" 9' DS or TP 70-90 3-4 weeks After last frost
Winter, Vining
Tomato, 280-450/gm 12-18" same 1/4" 4-6' TP 60-85 6-8 weeks After last frost
Determinate
Tomato, 280-450/gm 24-36" same 1/4" 4-6' TP 60-85 6-8 weeks After last frost
Indeterminate
Tomato, 280-450/gm 16-24" same 1/4" 4-5' TP 60-85 6-8 weeks Trellis in greenhouse
Greenhouse when at least 65F
Tomatillo 18M/oz 12-18" same 1/4" 4-6' TP 60-85 4-5 weeks After last frost
Zucchini 155-260/oz 3-6" 12-24" 1/2-1" 5-6' DS or TP 70-90 3-4 weeks After last frost
Fennel....................................................... 30
Garlic..........................................................31
We strongly believe that organic seeds Greens, Salad Mixes................................33
Greens, Asian & Mustard...................... 34
are the most powerful vehicle for positive
Harrowing fields at the new farm with Mount Elmore in the distance.
Greens, Micro...........................................37
Greens, Sprouts & Shoots.................... 38
change in our world, and that change Greens, Specialty.....................................39
happens through growth, innovation and Kale............................................................ 42
Kohlrabi.................................................... 44
collaboration. From the first seed I saved Leeks......................................................... 45
Lettuce.......................................................47
to sell in 1995 to our breaking ground Melons....................................................... 54
Okra...........................................................59
at the new farm in 2015, one thing has Order Form............................................. 58
held true. Ideas, like seeds, cant grow Onions...................................................... 60
Peas........................................................... 64
alone. We are so fortunate to have our Peppers..................................................... 66
Potatoes....................................................71
customers, suppliers, breeders, other seed Pumpkins...................................................74
Radishes.....................................................76
companies, organizations and growers, Root Vegetables...................................... 94
from all around the world, supporting and
challenging us in this process. Thank you
for joining us in this journey.
Spinach...................................................... 78
Squash, Summer..................................... 80
Squash, Winter ...................................... 83
Tomatoes................................................. 86
Turnips & Other Roots.......................... 94
Watermelon............................................ 96
- Tom Stearns, Owner and Founder Herbs......................................................... 98
Flowers................................................... 103
Cover Crops.......................................... 108
Your Source for 100% Certified Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified Seeds 113
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76 Quarry Road,
Wolcott,Vermont 05680 or call (866) 735-4454
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