Heirloom Black Beauty Eggplant Seeds (.5g) by Patriot Seeds

Heirloom Grey Zucchini Summer Squash Seeds (14g) Cultivate delicious zucchini with our non-GMO Heirloom Grey Zucchini Summer Squash Seeds from Patriot Seeds. Easy Growth – Known for being easy to grow and fast producing. Flavorful Fruits – Offers plenty of delicious and full-flavored fruits. Compact Growth – Compact and easy to grow, yielding plenty of zucchini all season long. Protective Packaging – Comes in resealable, reusable, and triple-layered foil packages. Endless Harvest – Seeds are open-pollinated and can be grown, harvested, and replanted endlessly. Long-Term Storage – Dried and sealed airtight for over 5 years shelf life. Made in the USA Heirloom Gray Zucchini Summer Squash Seeds Planting Instructions Plant your squash where it can receive full sun. Squash plants love to "eat," so they need well-fertilized, rich soil that is well-drained. Fertilizing your squash as they grow will ensure a healthy, large harvest. Sow summer squash seeds 1/2 an inch deep, and sow winter squash seeds 1 inch deep. If you are planting in rows, seeds should be spaced 4 to 6 inches apart. Rows should be 4 to 6 feet apart. If you are planting on hills, place 3 or 4 seeds in a ring on the top of each hill, and space your hills 3 to 4 feet apart.   Heirloom Gray Zucchini Summer Squash Harvesting Instructions Squash have the best flavor and tenderness when picked young. Don't just pull the fruit from the plant when harvesting; you will likely damage the plant. Cut the fruit from the plant at the stem.   Saving Seeds You can also save seeds by using a food dehydrator. Spread the seeds out in a single layer on the dehydrator tray. Depending on the model, you may need to put the seeds on foil so they don't fall through the trays. Drying times vary depending on the dehydrator model, but the seeds are usually dry enough in a day or two. The key is to use the lowest available setting and keep the seeds as far away from the heat source as possible.

Heirloom Big Max Pumpkin Seeds (9g) Our non-GMO, open-pollinated Heirloom Big Max Pumpkin Seeds produce pumpkins with plenty of bright orange fruit that can be grown, harvested, and replanted with confidence. Friendly to most growing regions.  Packaged and stored in resealable, triple-layered, and heavy-duty packages for a shelf life of 5 or more years when stored in a cool location.   Heirloom Big Max Pumpkin Seeds Planting Instructions Nurturing your Big Max pumpkins to their full size involves a few simple steps: Sun & Space – These pumpkins thrive in lots of sunlight and need ample room to grow. Planting – Once the threat of frost has passed, sow in fertile, warm soil. Plant groups of 3 to 6 seeds, about 1 inch deep and spaced 4 to 6 feet apart. Germination – Seedlings should emerge within 7 to 14 days. Thinning  – When seedlings reach 1 to 2 inches in height, thin them down to the 2 to 3 strongest in each group. Maximizing Size – For extra-large pumpkins, allow only 1 fruit per plant to mature. Heirloom Big Max Pumpkin Seeds Harvesting Instructions Once your Big Max pumpkins have grown, here are some steps to ensure a successful harvest: Harvest Time – Pumpkins are ready to harvest approximately 110 days after planting, once the rinds are hard and deep orange in color. Frost Damage – If a light frost kills the vines, harvest the pumpkins as soon as possible. Removing from Vine – Use pruning shears to cut pumpkins from the vine, leaving about 3 inches of stem attached. Skin Hardening – Allow the pumpkin skin to harden in the sun for about a week. Did You Know This About Big Max Pumpkins? Many world-record-winning exhibition pumpkins are the Big Max variety. Plus, the abundance of their inner flesh makes them ideal for canning or freezing.

Heirloom Table Queen Winter Acorn Squash Seeds (4g) Vigorous vines of the Table Queen Winter Acorn Squash produce medium-sized, dark olive-green, acorn-shaped fruits with deep ribs. They're productive, compact, and 100% heirloom. Sweet, dry, golden-yellow flesh is excellent for baking. Great keeper! Mature fruit is 5 to 6 inches long and 4 to 4 1/2 inches in diameter with a thin hard shell. The average plant-to-harvest time is 80 days.   Heirloom Table Queen Winter Acorn Squash Seeds Planting Instructions To help your squash thrive, simply follow these guidelines: Timing – Plant after the frost has passed and soil is around 70°F. Planting – Sow seeds 1/2 an inch to 1 inch deep into hills or rows, placing 4 to 5 seeds per hill. Spacing – Keep hills 4 to 8 feet apart, depending on the squash size. Thinning – When plants reach 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 2 to 3 plants per hill. In rows, sow seeds 6 to 12 inches apart, thinning to one plant every 18 to 36 inches. If you're starting early: Indoor Planting – Plant in 2- to 3-inch pots or cells 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting outside, using 3 or 4 seeds per pot. Thinning – Remove weaker plants, leaving 1 or 2 healthy ones. Hardening Off – Reduce watering and temperature before transplanting. Transplanting – Move to the garden at the same final spacings after frost has passed. Mulching – Mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Borer Prevention – Mound soil around the base of the plants to discourage squash borers. Heirloom Table Queen Winter Acorn Squash Seeds Harvesting Instructions When the stems turn a light green-yellow color, the squash should be fully ripe. The rind will be thick and tough. Cut, do not pull, the ripe fruit from the plant; 2 to 3 inches of stem must remain for proper storage. This may increase the sugar content!   Saving Heirloom Table Queen Winter Acorn Squash Seeds These seeds are insect pollinated. Take caution unless you are hand pollinating, as many summer squash varieties are the same species as many pumpkins and winter squashes. Different varieties of the same species need to be isolated by 1/4 mile to prevent cross-pollination. Barriers such as tree lines, woods, or buildings existing between the fields can reduce this distance. Treat summer squash the same as usual for winter storage of squashes and pumpkins, allowing summer squash varieties to grow to a large size with a hard outside skin. After all squashes have reached this stage, harvest and let them sit for a period of after-ripening for 3 to 6 weeks or up to several months. Remove the seeds, rinse in water, and dry. Use of a 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch screen can help with cleaning. Squash seeds remain viable for 6 years under cool and dry storage conditions.

Heirloom Beefsteak Tomato Seeds Use Beefsteak Tomato seeds to add "super-sized" flavor and color to your garden. These large tomatoes are an excellent choice for eating raw or cooking in sauces and tomato preserves. Beefsteak Tomato Seeds are Non-GMO, and open-pollinated so that you can grow, harvest, and replant your heirloom crop endlessly. When you're ready to declare your food independence, buy Patriot Seeds.   Beefsteak Tomato Seeds planting instructions Growing your own vegetables can be simple and rewarding. Here's a step-by-step guide for the initial stages: Indoor Start - Begin seed cultivation indoors, 6 to 8 weeks prior to outdoor transplantation. Light Requirement - Locate your plants in an area with ample light exposure. Planting Depth and Spacing - Sow seeds 1/8" deep and ensure a gap of 30-48" between each. Germination Temperature - Maintain an environment between 75-90 F for optimal germination. Seedling Temperature - Once seedlings have sprouted, adjust the temperature to around 70 F. Transplantation - Only move your plants outdoors after the frost danger is fully over and when nighttime temperatures are consistently above 45 F. Early Season Care - Use black plastic mulch early in the season to keep the soil warm. Beefsteak Tomato harvesting instructions Getting the best flavor from your tomatoes involves careful observation and patience. Follow these steps to enjoy juicy, ripe tomatoes: Ripening Process - For the fullest flavor, let tomatoes ripen fully on the vine. Checking Ripeness - The ripening begins at the bottom, so closely monitor the base of each tomato. Color Transition - Be aware that tomatoes might ripen before they reach their full color. Harvesting Time - Harvest tomatoes when their skin remains smooth and waxy, even if the color hasn't completely transitioned to the top of the fruit. Did you know this about Beefsteak Tomatoes Beefsteak tomatoes get their extra-large size thanks to a quirk in their stem. Years ago, researchers discovered that this type of tomato grows extra stem cells, a development that they say is responsible for its massive growth.