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2012 organic seed catalog since 1996 offering only 100 certified organic seeds over 600 varieties including 50 new varieties this year www.highmowingseeds.com · 802 472-6174

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four easy ways to order phone 802 472-6174 our team of experienced growers is ready to take your order and answer your questions from 8 am ­ 6 pm est monday through friday with extended saturday hours 9 am ­ 5 pm january through april welcome to our 2012 catalog of organic seeds in addition to the hundreds of excellent varieties we have carried for years we have 50 new additions this year they have been selected as the best performers from over 800 varieties trialed on our research farm they have strong vigor excellent disease resistance and are beautiful to look at but most importantly they are rich in flavor at high mowing organic seeds we lead with flavor we share your belief in the need for a new type of food system ­ one that is based on ecological as well as economic health for small farmers this food system is building jobs bringing healthy and fresh food to many people who need it and leaving the land better off than when we found it this is the food system that you are creating every day in your fields gardens kitchens and farmers markets it is the revolutionary idea that we can feed ourselves in our own communities but we also believe that this revolution must be tasty we lead with flavor in our selection of existing varieties and in our breeding of new ones our staff has no tolerance for varieties that do not wow their taste buds of course it has to hold up in the field and to market but what is it worth if it does not also taste good our new food system needs to be a celebration of flavor and the pleasure that comes from being shocked at how good something can be we strive above all else to offer these varieties to you so that your experience in your garden farm or at market is one that brings a smile to your face sincerely cover photo a nutterbutter butternut squash seedling germinating in the hms greenhouse in early spring photo credit delia gillen web www.highmowingseeds.com use quick order to enter catalog items into an easy on-line order form also on the web you can find extensive planting and seed saving information and browse our web-only specials fax 802 472-3201 fax the order form on p 39 anytime please be sure to include your telephone number in case we have any questions mail send the order form see p 39 to high mowing organic seeds 76 quarry road wolcott vt 05680 we strive to ship your order within 1 business day however during our busiest times it may take a few days shipping time is usually 1-7 days based on your location payment options mail orders can be paid for by check money order or credit card mastercard visa discover or american express fax phone and website orders can be paid for by credit card only limitation of liability farming and gardening is risky business with weather extremes and many other variables outside our control the responsibility of high mowing organic seeds extends only to the purchase price of the seed tom stearns founder high mowing organic seeds the safe seed pledge agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend we must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations for the benefit of all farmers gardeners and consumers who want an alternative we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants the mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods and between genera families or kingdoms poses great biological risks as well as economic political and cultural threats we feel that genetically engineered varieties have been insufficiently tested prior to public release more research and testing is necessary to further assess the potential risks of genetically engineered seeds further we wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and ultimately healthy people and communities all seed is nop certified organic through vermont organic farmers llc producer #99166

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some of our new 2012 varieties 2771 milena f1 page 46 2551 green star page 33 2022 jade page 3 3057 tang page 59 2309 doric f1 page 8 2679 conservor f1 page 42 2819 casper page 50 2878 pigeon f1 page 52 2308 edith f1 page 8 2422 calypso f1 page 18 2324 negovia f1 page 13 3058 indigo rose page 61 2024 coban page 3 2677 sedona f1 page 42 2788 oranos f1 page 46 2977 golden nugget page 60 2696 runner f1 page 43 2608 vulcan page 32 2323 atomic red page12 2839 crown pumpkin page 57 new varieties for 2012 2012 grazia arugula page 24 5005 fino verde basil page 65 2024 coban bean page 3 2022 jade bean page 3 2023 windsor fava bean page 5 2021 vermont cranberry bean page 4 2309 doric f1 brussels sprouts page 8 2348 copenhagen cabbage page 10 2323 atomic red carrot page 12 2324 negovia f1 carrot page 13 2324 negovia f1 carrot pelleted page 13 2308 edith f1 cauliflower page 8 2312 tipoff f1 cauliflower page 8 2339 calypso celery page 14 2339 calypso celery pelleted page 14 5041 nelly chives page 66 5051 caribe cilantro page 66 8112 crimson clover cover crop page 73 2423 adam f1 cucumber page 18 2422 calypso f1 cucumber page 18 2481 orion f1 fennel page 20 86650 purple glazer garlic page 21 2306 kossak f1 kohlrabi page 9 2696 runner f1 leek page 43 2549 gaviota lettuce page 33 2551 green star lettuce page 33 2566 roxy lettuce raw page 35 2607 vulcan lettuce page 32 2678 dakota tears onion page 42 2676 red bull f1 onion page 42 2677 sedona f1 onion page 42 2671 yellow cippolini onion page 41 5104 giant italian parsley page 67 2781 belcanto f1 pepper page 46 2771 milena f1 pepper page 46 2788 oranos f1 pepper page 46 2779 sprinter f1 pepper page 45 2371 dakota black popcorn page 16 2819 casper pumpkin page 50 2676 conservor shallot page 42 2883 palco f1 spinach page 52 2878 pigeon f1 spinach page 52 1701 spicy salad mix sprouts page 30 7098 evening colors sunflower page 71 3021 bellstar tomato page 61 2977 golden nugget tomato page 60 3058 indigo rose tomato page 60 2978 sakura f1 tomato page 60 3057 tang tomato page 59 2839 crown pumpkin winter squash page 57 too many varieties to choose from get started with our organic seed collections on page 74 featuring our most popular varieties they will take the guesswork out of growing and set you on your way to garden success high mowing organic seeds 76 quarry road wolcott vt 05680 802-472-6174 www.highmowingseeds.com the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners

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have you visited www.highmowingseeds.com our website is a great source of information and resources to help you grow at www.highmowingseeds.com you ll find · guidelines for planting harvesting and seed saving · information on pests and diseases · details on seed pelleting and seed coating · recommendations for easy to grow varieties · our ever-expanding archive of e-newsletters and how-to videos and more visit our blog at www.highmowingseeds.com/blog and find us on facebook and twitter how to use this catalog our catalog is arranged by crop type in alphabetical order within each crop type varieties are sub-divided according to color size type or hybrid/open-pollinated as appropriate for each crop for example cabbage is divided into green red and savoyed types within each of those sub-divisions varieties are arranged according to days to maturity with earliest maturing varieties coming first under each oval photo find cultural information for each crop type this includes the seed specifications information on pests and disease and how to grow harvest and store each crop we often have further details on our website at the beginning of each description heirloom varieties are noted if applicable artichokes cynara scolymus 1500 arad 90 days a purple tinted artichoke with highly attractive fruit arad produces one oval shaped central bud with 8-12 secondary buds that average 4 in diameter plants average 3-4 tall and are compact and nearly spineless tender hearts are delicious especially when cooked with garlic and butter a newly bred variety specifically for organic growers arad has a short vernalization period and can be grown as annual from seed in one season an imperial star type for organic production tavor is an improved variety yielding 7-8 uniform buds per plant each averaging 4.5 in diameter buds are green with purple tips and are sweet and tender when eaten plants are nearly spineless and average 3-4 tall tavor has a short vernalization period and can be grown as annual from seed in one season 1501 tavor 90 days 1500 arad sold by seed count artichokes 10 100 250 500 $3.25 $2.75 $18.50 $16.30 $32.00 $29.40 $45.00 $39.90 1m $73.00/m $63.00/m 5m $68.00/m $58.80/m 1500 arad 1501 tavor 1501 tavor planting info days to maturity are from transplant add 20 days if direct seeding seeding depth ¼ plant spacing 2-3 row spacing 3-4 cultural info the artichoke is a perennial plant grown as an annual or as a biennial in mild regions it prefers cool and moist summers and does not typically do well in hot climates plants are heavy feeders start transplants indoors 8-10 weeks before the planting date or over-winter in mild climates plants need to be vernalized to initiate bud development set seedlings in a cold frame or cool area maintaining night time temperatures of 50°f or below for an 8-10 day period plant after danger of frost has passed harvest by cutting stem 1-1.5 below base of the bud immediately cool buds below 40°f if holding in storage store at 32°f in high humidity for two weeks disease pests fungal diseases that affect plants are powdery mildew leveillula taurica erysiphe cichoracearum ramularia leaf spot ramularia cynarae and verticilium wilt verticillium dahliae gray mold or botrytis botrytis cinerea can cause damage to buds and leave fruit unmarketable most bacterial and viral diseases only affect plants that are grown from cuttings disease can be best avoided by crop rotations adequate spacing and orientation to promote plant dryness avoid working in fields when wet and destroy infected plant debris that may serve as inoculum seed specs 9-11m seeds/lb 10m avg seeding rate 4,840 plants/acre 1/2 lb/acre using 3 plant spacing 3 row spacing m=1,000 2 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 802 472-3201

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beans phaseolus vulgaris snap bush 2210 provider 50 days new the standard fresh market variety for green beans provider comes through every year with early heavy yields of attractive uniform beans plants are vigorous and productive with strong root systems even under adverse conditions good resistance to mildew and virus purple seeds 2159 bronco bcmv 55 days not as wild as the name implies this eye-catching gem is more refined than provider or strike dark green beans are glossy and round averaging 5.5 long bronco has impressive yields and durability is good for shipping and fresh markets widely adapted for many regions and excellent resistance to bean common mosaic virus one of our favorite snap beans and now available organically white seeds 2232 gold rush yellow wax 55 days bcmv ny15 early picking with a concentrated harvest period pods hang in clusters around the main stem making them easy to pick lemon-yellow pods with green tips are round straight and tender fine flavor and ability to remain in prime condition on the plant over a period of time white seeds new 2022 jade 55 days bcmv bv1 ny15 ctv r 2022 jade new 2024 coban planting info days to maturity are from direct seeding seeding depth 1-2 bush­ direct seeding 8 seeds/ft plant spacing 2-3 row spacing 18-36 poleseeding rate 4 seeds/ft plant spacing 6 row spacing 12 between double rows on 4 center beds with trellis in the middle cultural info beans are tender annuals that prefer full sun average fertility and well drained soils direct seed after danger of all frost has passed optimal soil temperature for germination is 75-95°f beans are particularly sensitive to cool soils and may rot at soil temperatures below 55°f germination is apparent within 7-10 days snap beans can be sown every 2-3 weeks for a continual harvest all season store unwashed snap beans at 40°f and 90 humidity for 7-10 days can or freeze for long term storage disease pests root rot is caused by several different soil-borne fungi prevent by planting into well-drained soil when temperatures have warmed to avoid disease in general only handle plants in dry conditions wide spacing allows more air flow between plants helping to dry plant surfaces infected plants should be removed immediately resistance key an-anthracnose bcmv bean common mosaic virus races indicated if known ctv-curly top virus dm-downy mildew pmpowdery mildew pmv pod mottle virus r-rust seed specs 70-220 145 avg seeds/oz 1100-3500 2300 avg seeds/lb varies between varieties seeding rate bush 900 seeds/100 5 lb/100 130m seeds acre 57 lbs/acre using 8 seeds/ft 36 row spacing pole 900 seeds/100 .5 lb/100 96m seeds/acre 42 lbs/acre using 4 seeds/ft double rows 12 apart on 4 centers m=1,000 long slender stringless green beans are both tasty and attractive a gourmet quality bean with commercial yields for fresh market sales or the garden large plants average 18-22 tall beans average 6-7 long and are glossy medium-green in color yields are comparable to provider and strike heat tolerant pale green seed 2230 royal burgundy 55 days bcmv bv1 ny15 gorgeous deep purple color 5 stringless pods with green interiors widely adapted to growing well in cool conditions lovely plants with purple veins tend to be large great market display when mixed with yellow wax and green beans purple color fades to green when cooked showed greatest resistance to white mold among bush beans in our trials and has tested virus resistance light brown seed 2258 tavera french filet bush 2258 tavera haricot vert an bcmv 54 days 2255 strike 55 days bcmv bv1 ny15 strike it rich with early heavy harvests stringless smooth beans average 5-6 in length and are medium green in color strike is known for its concentrated pod set which allows for heavy harvests that are ideal for processing or freezing this widely adapted variety is also a good selection for mechanical harvests white seeds extra-slender stringless french filet beans similar to maxibel in quality but shorter in length and darker green these exceptionally tender french filet beans are perfect for green bean salads and fresh eating round pods are ready for picking when 4-5 long plants are compact and high yielding incredible flavor white seed new an bcmv 2024 coban haricot vert 55 days high-quality great tasting filet bean with excellent yields and vigor beans are 4-5 long slightly flat and very thin appealing flavor and texture compared to tavera in our trials coban yielded more overall and shows no signs of disease late in the season our grower in the west reports that this filet is better able to tolerate a range of conditions compact plants stand upright in the field brown seeds 2200 maxibel haricot vert an bcmv 65 days the most popular french filet bean and unsurpassed as a gourmet market specialty known for its long slender medium green pods with a delicate tenderness heavy producer of 6-8 beans on good sized plants maxibel will keep you loaded with fresh beans for a good amount of time pick frequently for optimal tenderness and yields speckled brown seeds supplies garden combo inoculant for beans #94535 guard-n treats 8 lbs omri approved $5.50 #94536 guard-n treats 50 lbs omri approved $6.95 2210 provider 2255 strike soybean inoculant #94573 n-dure treats 300 lbs omri approved $7.95 the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners 3 beans bcmv ny 15 dm pm pmv

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beans 2232 gold rush 2159 bronco 2155 blue lake 2161 rattlesnake pole 2230 royal burgundy 2200 maxibel dry beans 2060 light red kidney 85 days 2234 dragon langerie exceptional culinary quality with a silky texture and thin skin mild flavor and dry flaky texture is best baked or in soups medium sized plants are sturdy with a bush habit widely adapted producing well even in cool wet climates like the northeast 2030 calypso 90 days 2160 kentucky wonder pole beans heirloom one of the all time best for baking and soups calypso produces a dependable and early yield of 4­5 beans per pod on sturdy 15 tall plants also known as orca or ying yang for its contrasting black and white colors with a dotted eye flavor is mild texture is smooth when cooked beans double in size and retain their distinctive coloring widely adapted and well-loved by bean aficionados for its creamy rich texture and striking color 2160 kentucky wonder pole bcmv r 2121 pension flat podded shell bush 65 days 2050 jacob s cattle 90 days 2121 pension bcmv 53 days heirloom unbeatable productivity consistency and flavor introduced in kentucky just prior to the civil war this classic variety has proven its excellence through the test of time pods are 7-9 long stringless solid and meaty known to have a favorable bean-y flavor use fresh for snap beans or dry on vines for an excellent soup bean brown seeds romano bush bean with wonderful flavor and tenderness pension was a favorite in our taste tests beating other market standards like early bountiful and roma ii medium green pods average 6 long and are flattened plants are somewhat floppy as is typical of italian types but do hold themselves up beans can also be eaten as a shell bean when swollen beans fill pods and are tender good heat tolerance and virus resistance white seeds 2161 rattlesnake pole 65 days heirloom a kidney shaped white and red speckled dry bean with a larger red eye it is full-flavored holds its shape under long cooking stands up well to plenty of seasoning and possesses a rich aroma the name jacob s cattle is the oldest name to be given to this incredible heirloom but it is also known as trout bean or appaloosa bean hailing from prince edward island legend has it that it was a gift from maine s passamaquoddy indians to joseph clark the first white child born in lubec maine bush habit new 2234 dragon langerie 55 days fresh 95 shell also known as dragon s tongue unique purple streaked white pods are 6-8 long and flat like a romano bean commonly eaten fresh as a snap bean with superb flavor and crispness ­ a clear winner in our 2008 taste tests streaks fade when cooked can also be eaten as a shell bean when swollen beans fill pods and are tender or used as a dry bean purple seeds heirloom exceptional flavor fresh shelled or dry picked fresh beans are round and dark green with unusual purple streaks streaks fade when cooked shelled beans are beige and when dry are tan with rattlesnake streaks vines can reach up to 10 tall with 7-10 pods when mature signature addition for roadside stand and farmers markets speckled seeds stringless bright green pods that grew over 8 tall in our trials more prolific than many of the bush types this famous variety has been a favorite for many years and sets the standard for excellence in string bean flavor at 5-6 in length the dark green pods are slightly shorter than those of our previous strain fm-1 should be picked early and often white seeds 2155 blue lake pole fm1 66 days heirloom an incredible vermont heirloom variety that can be used as a snap shell or dry bean as a dry bean the variety stores exceptionally well maroon colored beans are decorated with darker red cranberry markings this variety dating back to the 1800s is well-suited to short-season cool summer climates rich flavor is unsurpassed bush habit 2021 vermont cranberry 90 days 2020 black turtle 100 days heirloom believed to have originated in southern mexico and central america over 7,000 years ago black turtle beans are one of the tastiest beans we know they have a deep rich flavor that works superbly in soups frijoles refritos chili and as refried beans high yielding and easy-to-grow bush variety bush habit 4 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 802 472-3201

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new 2060 light red kidney 2023 broad windsor fava new 2250 shirofumi 2030 calypso 2021 vermont cranberry 2241 midori giant soybeans glycine max edamame soybeans are grown similarly to processing soybeans but are eaten as a fresh bean pods are boiled in salted water and beans are shelled as a snack soybeans prefer warm conditions and well drained soils days to maturity are from direct seeding seeding depth 1-2 direct seeding 6-10 seeds/ft plant spacing 2-3 row spacing 16-30 direct seed after danger of frost has passed optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°f germination is apparent in 7-10 days inoculant see page 3 may be used to increase yields make succession plantings every 1-2 weeks for a continuous harvest through early summer harvest entire plants by clipping at the base when beans are plump in pods and color begins to dull but before pods turn yellow remove lower leaves and bunch stems together store as you would snap beans or freeze blanched pods for long term storage seed specs 1500-2m seeds/lb 1800 avg seeding rate 880 seeds/100 5 lb/100 154m seeds/acre 86 lbs acre using 8 seeds/ft 30 row spacing m=1,000 2020 black turtle open-pollinated sold by weight 2020 black turtle dry 2155 blue lake pole snap 2023 broad windsor fava 2159 bronco snap 2030 calypso dry 2024 coban haricot vert snap 2234 dragon langerie snap 2232 gold rush snap 2050 jacob s cattle dry 2022 jade snap 2160 ky wonder pole snap 2060 light red kidney dry 2200 maxibel haricot vert snap 2241 midori giant soy 2121 pension romano 2210 provider snap 2161 rattlesnake pole snap 2230 royal burgundy snap 2250 shirofumi soy 2255 strike snap 2258 tavera haricot vert snap 2021 vermont cranberry dry 1 oz beans 1/2 lb $6.20 $7.00 $8.75 $6.60 $10.50 $8.00 $10.80 $5.80 $6.00 $7.00 $7.40 $5.80 $5.80 $13.90 $6.80 $5.70 $9.20 $5.70 $10.25 $5.80 $6.80 $9.25 2050 jacob s cattle 1 lb 5 lbs $6.40/lb $8.75/lb $10.50/lb $7.70/lb $13.10/lb $9.50/lb $12.60/lb $7.10/lb $7.90/lb $8.75/lb $8.90/lb $7.60/lb $8.10/lb $21.00/lb $8.90/lb $7.10/lb $11.00/lb $7.10/lb $13.45/lb $7.10/lb $8.90/lb $11.20/lb 25lbs $5.10/lb $8.00/lb $10.00/lb $6.60/lb $9.00/lb $10.50/lb $6.30/lb $7.10/lb $8.00/lb $8.10/lb $6.60/lb $7.20/lb $19.40/lb $7.90/lb $6.30/lb $10.50/lb $6.30/lb $11.50/lb $6.30/lb $7.90/lb $10.50/lb 50 lbs $5.00/lb $7.50/lb $9.00/lb $6.30/lb $8.50/lb $5.70/lb $6.60/lb $7.50/lb $7.60/lb $6.30/lb $6.60/lb $17.90/lb $7.50/lb $5.70/lb $9.50/lb $5.70/lb $10.40/lb $5.70/lb $7.50/lb $9.25/lb $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $4.10 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $3.90 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $3.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $8.40/lb $10.50/lb $13.00/lb $10.00/lb $14.70/lb $12.00/lb $15.80/lb $8.30/lb $9.20/lb $10.50/lb $10.80/lb $9.50/lb $10.00/lb $23.10/lb $10.80/lb $8.30/lb $13.70/lb $8.30/lb $15.90/lb $8.30/lb $10.80/lb $13.25/lb 2241 midori giant 68 days early maturing with large seeds sweet buttery and high yielding midori giant is one of the leading green vegetable soybeans available consistent heavy producer yielding over 90 two and three-seeded pods with a clear pubescence this is a sure winner for commercial production and home gardeners alike plants average 16-17 and are well-branched tall and sturdy 2250 shirofumi 90 days fresh 110 dry an bcmv a gourmet edamame soybean known for exceptionally sweet nutty flavor and smooth texture medium to tall plants produce prolific pods with clear pubescence containing an average of three beans each harvest pods when full and green short harvest window for best quality warm days and cool nights are important for good yields specialty new 75 days 2023 broad windsor fava heirloom english variety dating to 1863 with a deliciously nutty flavor when eaten as a shell bean plants average 4 tall and produce 5-6 pods that hold 3-5 large plump beans great for freezing or drying for winter storage dry beans are a brown to buff color plants require cool conditions and are not heat tolerant reliably hardy to 12°f the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners 5 beans

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beets beta vulgaris dark red globe 2290 early wonder tall top earliest variety quick growing arching tops make perfect beet greens for a first harvest while roots size up quickly for a second harvest of delectable baby bunched beets early wonder also makes for a wonderful full size beet with vibrant tops not as hardy as detroit dark red but of similar quality for early season crops 45 days 2265 boro f1 hybrid 50 days 2265 boro f1 one of the sweetest beets we have tasted in our trials its sweet flavor field resistance to leaf spots and ability to size up and stay tender offer a wide range of uses juicy red roots can be harvested at any time from baby to beyond the 3 standard and will remain smooth and in good quality at sizes up to 6 tops average 12 tall and regenerate quickly making for clean healthy leaves throughout the growing season 2280 detroit dark red 50 days heirloom still a top notch variety well-known for highquality roots and strong tops comparable to leading hybrids a standard type for the home garden or direct market sales uniform 3 round roots are sweet and smooth 2286 kestrel f1 hybrid 53 days 2269 chioggia guardsmark planting info days to maturity from direct seeding if transplanting subtract 14-21 days seeding depth 1/2 roots seeding rate ~10 seeds ft in single row plant spacing thin to 2-3 row spacing 12-18 baby leaf seeding rate ~40 seeds ft in 2-4 bands row spacing 2-4 between bands cultural info the beet is a hardy biennial that can tolerate light frosts and freezes beets can be grown for greens or roots direct seed as soon as soil can be worked and up to 6-8 weeks before last frost date optimal germination temperature is 5575°f for a continuous harvest of greens and beets plant every 2-3 weeks until 6-8 weeks before frost date optimal storage conditions for roots are 32°f and 95 relative humidity for up to 6 months disease pests damping off and root rot are caused by a number of individual fungi and can best be avoided by maintaining well drained soils leaf spots are prevalent in mid-late summer during periods of frequent rainfall and high humidity scab can commonly occur on the outer skin of the root prevention includes removal of plant debris crop rotation and increased air flow seed specs:1,250-1,875 seeds/oz 1,560 avg 20,00030,000 seeds/lb 25,000 avg seeding rate roots320m seeds/acre 13lbs/acre using 10 seeds/ft 18 row spacing baby leaf 22m seeds/100 14oz/100 220m seeds/1000 9lb/1000 using 40 seeds/ft on 30 beds with five 2-4 bands with 2 between bands m=1,000 2285 red ace f1 specialty 2286 kestrel f1 35 days baby leaf 60 beets high sugars and great flavor judy at riverside farm in hardwick vt says this is one the best varieties she s tasted in over 20 years an excellent choice for baby beets as well as main season production high yield potential and uniform stand establishment strong tops bunch nicely and hold up well for mechanical harvest tolerant to leaf spots mildew and root rot 2260 bull s blood heirloom grown primarily for striking dark red-purple leaves that provide incredible contrast in salad mixes eliot coleman s choice for a red leaf in winter salad mixes roots are also tasty and tender when harvested early as baby beets tolerant to heat and cold color intensifies as plants mature 2285 red ace f1 hybrid 55 days tried and true similar to kestrel with smoother shoulders and less sugars early on red ace excels for both fresh market and industry growers due to its wide adaptability and high yield potential up to 5 tons/acre of uniformly sized and shaped beets good disease tolerance and fast regrowth result in erect bright green glossy tops works well for mechanical harvests stores well 2288 touchstone gold 55 days from the breeders of red ace f1 and guardsmark chioggia comes another improved open-pollinated beet touchstone gold offers higher germination rates more uniform round roots and less zoning than standard golden types solid green tops are long and attractive and quickly shade out weeds vibrant golden yellow flesh retains its color when cooked and is sweet and more mild than red beets best germination occurs in warm temperatures heirloom a uniquely-shaped 6 cylindrical beet with especially sweet flavor and a fine grain while primarily a processing beet it is a favorite with chefs due to uniform slices and ease of peeling popular at markets for its unique shape 2273 cylindra 56 days 2269 chioggia guardsmark 60 days 2280 detroit dark red 2288 touchstone gold candy-striped beet with alternating rings of dark red and white that are unique and beautiful making this variety a popular choice for specialty markets increased uniformity and bolt tolerance a new strain of the popular italian heirloom improved by alf christianson seed company sold by weight open-pollinated 1/16 oz $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 beets 1 oz $6.00 $7.50 $6.60 $4.50 $4.50 $15.20 1/4 lb 1 lb $47.00/lb $57.00/lb $33.10/lb $18.20/lb $18.40/lb 5 lbs $42.00/lb $46.20/lb $31.00/lb $16.00/lb $16.30/lb 25 lbs $39.00/lb $44.10/lb $28.70/lb $14.30/lb $14.70/lb $119.70/lb 2273 cylindra 2260 bull s blood 2269 chioggia guardsmark 2273 cylindra 2280 detroit dark red 2290 early wonder tall top 2288 touchstone gold $14.00 $18.10 $13.50 $7.80 $7.80 $39.50 $138.50/lb $130.50/lb hybrid sold by seed count 2265 boro f1 2286 kestrel f1 2285 red ace f1 100 $3.60 $2.75 $2.75 1m $8.80/m $5.00/m $5.50/m 5m $6.30/m $2.40/m $2.75/m 25m $2.80/m $2.10/m $2.15/m 100m $2.50/m $1.80/m $1.69/m 2260 bull s blood 2290 early wonder 6 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 802 472-3201

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broccoli var italica 2300 de cicco 48 days heirloom italian variety known for tender stalks and mild flavor an excellent choice for the home gardener de cicco is a reliable multi-cut variety which produces a compact 3-4 bluish-green central head followed by a prolific set of side spears variable maturity results in a long harvest period for both central heads and side spears best for spring or fall production our earliest variety for spring and fall harvests best grown in cool conditions not as heat tolerant as belstar with larger beads similar dark green color and well-branched domes short harvest window of uniform main domes for stem or crown cuts batavia is well-adapted and very vigorous a great all-around broccoli with the added benefits of earliness cold hardiness and powdery mildew resistance 2301 batavia f1 hybrid 60 days 2300 de cicco 2310 rosalind 60-65 days purple-headed broccoli for the true broccoli connoisseur its striking color and well-domed heads make it an excellent choice for specialty markets heads average 4-6 with medium to fine beads purple color fades to green when cooked does best in the cool condition of the fall with good fertility new 2309 doric f1 hybrid planting info days to maturity are from transplant add 15-20 days if direct seeding seeding depth ¼-1/2 direct seeding 3 seeds/ft plant spacing 8-12 row spacing 18 plants require 1 sq ft/plant cultural info broccoli is a cool season hardy biennial grown for spring and fall crops plants prefer the hot days and cool nights of the late summer and the best quality tends to be from summer plantings for a fall harvest transplanting is recommended for spring crops especially in the northeast where seasons are short start broccoli plants indoors 4-6 weeks before planting date optimal soil temperature for germination is 65-75°f but broccoli will germinate as low as 50°f plant outdoors as soon as the chance of hard frost has passed fall plantings can be direct seeded or transplanted in late june or july broccoli is relatively tolerant of frost but seedlings exposed to just four days of temperatures of 40°f or below or other environmental stresses may form uneven premature heads known as buttoning ideal temperature for head development is 60-65°f broccoli heads should be harvested while buds are still tight check fields every 2-3 days since once heads have loosened quality is quickly compromised after the main head is harvested some varieties produce side shoots with smaller heads regular harvesting of side shoots will encourage growth cool broccoli immediately after harvest to retain quality store at 32°f for 10-14 days broccoli can also be blanched and frozen for longer storage disease pests black rot xanthomonas campestris pv campestris first appears as v-shaped yellow lesions at leaf margin pull infected plants immediately fusarium yellows fusarium oxysporum f sp conglutinan is a bacterial disease that manifests as yellowing of the lower leaves 2-4 weeks after transplanting yellowing moves to upper leaves and ultimately causes wilt fungal diseases can be prevented by spraying with copper hydroxide such as champion wptm and/or oxidate such as storoxtm but are best prevented by production practices that build soil and promote vigorous plant growth head rot of broccoli and cauliflower caused by several different bacterial species can develop quickly under conditions of high moisture and high temperature insect pests including cabbage looper imported cabbage worm and diamondback moth are largely of the lepidoptera order and can thus be controlled by bacillus thuringiensis dipel df and/or spinosad entrusttm preferably in rotation with one another to prevent selection of resistant individuals resistance key rs-ring spot wbwhite blister fy-fusarium yellows and wilt seed specs 4,375-9,375 seeds/oz 6,875 avg 70-150m seeds/lb 110m avg seeding rate 96m seeds/acre 14 oz/acre using 3 seeds/ft 12 plant spacing 18 row spacing m=1,000 fy 2302 belstar f1 hybrid 65-70 days our most heat tolerant broccoli for spring summer and fall crops compact plants have round domes small to medium beads and short flowering stems with a thick main stalk domes span 6-8 at maturity and average 1.5 lbs ideal for short-stemmed crown cuts or florets high resistance to downy mildew fusarium yellows and wilt 2301 batavia f1 2305 fiesta f1 hybrid 75 days fy impressive late season variety for fall harvests fiesta has very uniform maturity and stand with a short harvest window well-domed heads have medium beads that are slightly larger than belstar ideal for dense plantings of single cuts with a harvest span of less than one week a well-adapted variety that performs best in the warm days and cool nights of late summer fiesta is not as heat tolerant as belstar and should not be used for spring plantings 2315 waltham 29 90 days 2311 santee f1 sprouting broccoli var italica sprouting broccoli has many small shoots rather than a single head most varieties require a cold treatment or vernalization before making sprouts but some modern varieties do not seeding depth 1/2 direct seeding every 9 plant spacing 30 row spacing 36 summer varieties can be planted late spring for a fall crop cold dependent varieties are more appropriate for an overwintering crop that can be planted in late summer in mild climates plants grow very slowly during the fall and winter months and when temperatures start climbing in late winter they will start to grow again and produce prolific amounts of small purple or white florets on long bright green leafy stems shoots are harvested in late-winter to early spring when other fresh local vegetables are in short supply and demand is high shoots are mild-flavored and much sweeter and more tender than typical fall broccoli days to maturity are from direct seeding pinch terminal bud to encourage side shoots seed specs see broccoli see specialty greens for more flowering brassica varieties a great variety for the home garden or direct markets that favor bunched side shoots a standard for open-pollinated broccoli with a good size main dome and lots of side shoots that keep coming sturdy 20 plants support 5-6 dark bluegreen heads with medium to large beads and long stalks a feature hard to find with modern hybrids developed to withstand the increasing cold of fall maturity spring plantings do well but heads tend to be smaller in size and are sensitive to intense summer heat 2315 waltham 29 2311 santee f1 hybrid 75-115 days 2305 fiesta f1 also known as broccolini due to its appearance of minibroccoli heads atop leafy stalks abundant purple spears are tender flavorful and packed with broccoli nutrients unlike most sprouting broccolis santee does not require cold treatment to initiate bud development becky grube unh extension performed an over-wintering trial of sprouting broccoli in high tunnels and had impressive marketable yields as a late winter crop ­ perfect for late winter csas the organic seed source for commercial growers 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broccoli cole crops new new 2318 skywalker f1 2308 edith f1 2312 tipoff romanesco f1 2302 belstar f1 2310 rosalind 2313 goodman cauliflower var botrytis cauliflower is a cool-season crop with growing requirements similar to those of broccoli seeding depth ¼ 1/2 direct seeding 3 seeds/12-18 plant spacing 1218 row spacing 18 direct seed or transplant as soon as ground can be worked in spring start transplants indoors 4 ­ 6 weeks before setting out plants can withstand light frost daytime temperatures between 70-80ºf are ideal for head development with cool nights cover developing heads by tying leaves together for a blanched effect selfblanching varieties have tight leaf curl around heads to minimize the need to cover harvest heads promptly when they are full size but still compact white and smooth delaying harvest results in curds turning loose and ricey greatly reducing quality seed specs 90-170m seeds/oz 128m avg m=1,000 2317 nautic f1 brussels sprouts var gemmifera brussels sprouts are cool season biennials that grow best from 45 75°f with optimal growth at 60 65°f the sprouts are actually buds that grow in the crook between the leaf base and stem of the plant seeding depth ¼-1/2 direct seeding 3 seeds/18 plant spacing thin to 18 row spacing 30 brussels sprouts are heavyfeeders that can tolerate light frosts direct seed as soon as ground can be worked in spring or start transplants indoors 4-6 weeks before setting out sprout formation will begin at the base of the stalk to encourage development of the upper sprouts for uniform maturity pinch off the growing tip of the plant in late summer or harvest sprouts individually from the bottom of the stalk when they are about 1-1.5 in diameter fall planted brussels sprouts will become sweeter after a few light frosts seed specs 80150m seeds/lb 112m avg m=1,000 new 2318 skywalker f1 hybrid 75 days fy long season variety for fall harvests with exceptional uniformity and quality a narrow harvest window is perfect for market or wholesale growers sturdy plants produce picture perfect dense milky white heads partially selfwrapping heads easily separate into tender uniform florets a reliable variety widely adapted to many regions resistant to fusarium yellows and wilt 2319 veronica f1 2313 goodman 65 days a generous producer for summer harvests that rivals the leading open-pollinated variety amazing goodman will surprise you with a slight frame and wispy growth habit that manages to produce very well-protected heads with deep curds and tender florets in just 70 days ivory domes are well rounded and average 10 across good holding ability in the field with a short harvest window new 2319 veronica romanesco f1 hybrid 77 days fy fractal food for those drawn to the mathematics of nature or italian cauliflower in reference to this vegetable s northern italian roots dating back to the 15th century romanesco cauliflowers continue to gain popularity in the us as a gourmet vegetable that produces extraordinary heads with spirals upon spirals veronica has an alluring chartreuse color in cool conditions and tends to be more of a creamy white in the summer with a blush of pink more tender than traditional cauliflower with a nutty flavor that is favored in crudite and other raw vegetable dishes large plants need 30-36 spacing fy 2309 doric f1 hybrid 120 days a stand-out for late fall and early winter production tall plants produce dense sprouts with good uniformity up and down the stem strong stalks hold plants upright flavor improves after cold exposure this hardy variety features firm dark green sprouts on a sturdy column edith replaces cassius as our early maturing main season hybrid cauliflower this variety is suitable for spring or fall harvests under a wide range of conditions deeply domed creamy white heads show uniform size and maturity for a concentrated harvest heads are partially covered and plants are upright and vigorous new 2312 tipoff romanesco f1 hybrid 72 days 2308 edith f1 hybrid 68 days grower s tip 2317 nautic f1 hybrid pm rs wb 120 days fy high disease resistance for a reliable crop nautic s sprouts are spaced further apart along the stem allowing plants to dry out quickly to avoid spread of disease and making it easier to harvest individual sprouts each sprout is tightly wrapped and averages 1 in diameter plants are vigorous and sturdy averaging 30 tall our earliest maturing romanesco later than traditional white cauliflowers but earlier than veronica f1 excellent flavor though worth growing just for looks alone earliness yield and uniformity all tip the scales in favor of this variety flavor is nuttier than white cauliflower ­ great raw or cooked tipoff thrives under adequate but not excessive moisture and can take summer temperatures a little better than veronica broccoli benefits from the warm moist soil that mulching encourages to keep your broccoli roots healthy mulch around plants with hay or grass clippings and make sure your plants get 1-1 1/2 of water 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2539 korridor f1 kohlrabi var gongylodes kohlrabi is a little known yet delightful vegetable with mild flavor and the texture of a juicy radish seeding depth ¼ -1/2 direct seeding 12 seeds/ft plant spacing thin to 4 row spacing 12-18 direct seed or transplant as soon as ground can be worked in spring or in late summer for fall harvest start transplants indoors 4 ­ 6 weeks before planting date the edible portion of kohlrabi is not the root but rather the round swollen stem of the plant leaves are also edible harvest when stem swells to 3 ­ 5 and is easily visible above the soil plants will withstand light frost seed specs 5,500-9m seeds/oz 6,500 avg m=1,000 2304 azur star 2306 kossak f1 broccoli other cole crops open-pollinated sold by weight 2304 azur star kohlrabi 2300 de cicco broccoli 2310 rosalind broccoli 2315 waltham 29 broccoli 1/32 oz $2.75 $2.75 $4.70 $2.75 1/8 oz $4.50 $3.80 $14.20 $8.30 1/2 oz $7.90 $5.50 $23.60 $15.80 2 oz $22.30 $12.10 $60.90 $37.80 1/2 lb $72.50 $30.50 open-pollinated sold by seed count 2313 goodman cauliflower 25 $4.10 500 $27.30 1m $33.60/m 5m $29.40/m 25m $25.20/m 2539 korridor f1 hybrid fy 50 days it s a root it s a tuber no it s a super stem says mother earth news german for cabbage turnip kohlrabi offers all the same health benefits as broccoli and kale korridor has white bulbs with dark green leaves interior flesh quality holds well in the spring and fall but not recommended for summer harvest when it can be woody raw kohlrabi sticks are crisp and sweet or shred for a sensational coleslaw hybrid sold by seed count 2301 batavia f1broccoli 2302 belstar f1 broccoli 2309 doric f1 brussels sprouts 2308 edith f1 cauliflower 2305 fiesta f1 broccoli 2539 korridor f1 kohlrabi 2306 kossak f1 kohlrabi 2317 nautic f1 brussels sprouts 2311 santee f1 sprouting broccoli 2318 skywalker f1 cauliflower 2312 tipoff romanesco f1 cauliflower 2319 veronica romanesco f1 cauliflower 25 $3.40 $2.75 $5.25 $5.25 $2.75 $4.70 $4.95 $5.25 $4.95 $4.95 $6.50 $6.50 500 $15.20 $14.10 $32.00 $39.00 $14.30 $21.60 $27.60 $33.50 $42.00 $38.00 $46.00 $46.00 1m $24.40/m $23.60/m $56.00/m $58.35/m $23.60/m $39.40/m $44.75/m $60.00/m $80.00/m $51.91/m $64.00/m $64.00/m 5m $21.20/m $20.75/m $51.00/m $55.20/m $20.80/m $33.70/m $39.00/m $52.00/m $68.00/m $40.45/m $54.00/m $54.00/m 25m $18.90/m $18.25/m $46.50/m $51.95/m $18.40/m $29.30/m $33.50/m $46.50/m $64.00/m $34.61/m $48.00/m $48.00/m 2304 azur star 58 days purple kohlrabi with a deep purple skin and stems juicy white flesh is crisp and delicious similar in size and shape to korridor the best purple kohlrabi we have seen in our trials and a standard in european markets good heat tolerance new a kohlrabi to feed an army kossak grows to a diameter of 8­10 while remaining sweet and juicy and without developing any woodiness though peeling is recommended if you have become jaded to the amazing form and flavor of kohlrabi then kossak will renew your awe white skinned with dense white flesh interior kossak will keep for several months in cold storage 2306 kossak f1 hybrid 80 days high mowing seeds donates produce the four acre trials showcase garden and breeding plot at high mowing seeds features labeled displays of over 800 vegetable flower and herb varieties which our trials crew diligently evaluates for yield flavor disease-resistance and performance under different seasonal and climate conditions one of the benefits of this garden is the thousands of pounds of vegetables it produces allowing us to have an excellent employee csa as well as to donate large quantities of produce to vermonters in need vt foodbank s gleaning program gleaning is the act of harvesting excess or unmarketable produce from a farm the gleaning program at the vermont foodbank uses volunteers to glean produce at vermont farms the food is then distributed through the foodbank s network partners to vermonters in need high mowing organic seeds is proud to work with the vermont foodbank to glean over 10,000 pounds of excess product from our fields each summer pies for people/soup for supper with the squash harvested from the fields at high mowing organic seeds and purée created in pete s greens kitchen volunteers make and deliver food to local people during the holiday season this project a working partnership between the center for an agricultural economy and sterling college along with many others is a collaborative effort to meet the needs of a community using locally grown and donated produce funds facilities and services the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners 9 broccoli cole crops new

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cabbage brassica oleracea 2358 primax early fresh market cabbage with tender leaves and excellent flavor small to medium size heads are round averaging 2-4 lbs per head primax has a light-green interior with a short core and darker green wrapper leaves holds well in the field 60 days green 2366 farao f1 hybrid tb t 63 days sweet and tender leaves are thin and juicy perfect for stir-fries and egg rolls medium green leaves with a rosebud wrapper will make any garden or farmers market table look stunning round heads average 3-4 lbs and hold well in the summer heat suitable for dense plantings new 2366 farao f1 heirloom a great open-pollinated variety for home gardeners and direct markets round solid heads are somewhat variable in size ranging from 3-4 lbs and 6-8 in diameter with uniform maturity compact plants have short stems and sit close to the ground heads hold well in the field without splitting great for slow cooking slaws and sauerkraut 2348 copenhagen 65 days 2349 caraflex f1 hybrid 68 days new 2348 copenhagen planting info days to maturity are from spring transplanting if transplanting in warm weather subtract 10-14 days direct seeding add 14 days seeding depth 1/2 direct seeding 2-4 seeds/ft at desired plant spacing thin to 1 plant/spacing fresh market plant spacing 10-18 row spacing 12-18 storage/processing plant spacing 18-24 row spacing 18-34 closer spacing and reduced fertility results in reduced head size cultural info cabbage is a hardy biennial producing seed in its second year and is closely related to broccoli and kale direct sow when daytime soil temps warm to 75°f or start seeds indoors or in cold frames 4-6 weeks before planting date optimal soil temperature for germination is 75°f but seeds will germinate in soils as cool as 50°f cabbage is mature when the tight outer leaf of the head begins to fold back on itself cut heads flat on underside cabbage is best stored at 32°f and 95 humidity fresh market varieties store for 2-3 weeks while storage and processing types store for 2-6 months disease pests fusarium yellows fusarium oxysporum f sp conglutinans results in yellowing of the lower and then upper leaves eventually causing wilt downy mildew peronospora parasitica is a wide spread systemic fungal disease that can cause the stem to pith and head to turn black and rot black leg phoma lignam also known as stem canker appears as black sunken cankers at base of stem or brown circular leaf spots bacterial soft rot or head rot is caused by a few different bacterial species mainly erwinia spp and pseaudomonas spp and can develop quickly under conditions of high moisture and high temperature black rot xanthomonas campestris xcc results in chlorosis of leaves beginning with older to newer and can lead to death of plants disease first appears as v-shaped yellow lesions at the leaf margin disease can be prevented by spraying with copper sulfer and/or oxidate but is best avoided by crop rotations adequate spacing and orientation not working with plants when wet and destroying infected plant debris insect pests including cabbage looper tricholousia ni imported cabbage worm pievis rapae and diamondback moth plutella xylostella can be controlled by applying beneficial fungi such as bacillus thuringiensis dipel dftm and or spinosad entrusttm preferably in rotation with one another to prevent selection of resistant individuals resistance key bs-black speck br-black rot crclub root races indicated fy-fusarium yellows and wilt t-thrips tb-tip burn tmv-turnip mosaic virus seed specs 4,875-9,750 seeds/oz 7,300 avg 78m156m seeds/lb 117m avg seeding rate 48m seeds acre 6.5 oz/acre using 2 seeds/ft 24 row spacing m=1,000 green sweetheart cabbage for fresh market caraflex is well known for its thin sweet leaves that are delicious eaten raw or in stir fries slaws or egg rolls small heads average 1.5-2 lbs plants are extremely uniform and have good wrapper leaves for insect and sun protection 2358 primax 2349 caraflex f1 2357 capture f1 hybrid 85 days fy br t a black rot resistant cabbage for organic growers capture is a full size green cabbage for fresh market or processing it has short term storage ability and will be most beneficial where black rot has been present or in susceptible climate zones heads average 4-6 lbs each and sit high on the stalk with good wrapper leaves plantings are very uniform and hold well in the field without cracking high resistance to black rot and thrips 2356 drago f1 hybrid 93 days uniform heads for a perfect box count round dense heads average 3-4 lbs each and have a very short core plants sit high on the stem and have few thick wrapper leaves holds very well in field without splitting a tasty coleslaw cabbage but too watery for sauerkraut good tolerance to tipburn 2357 capture f1 2347 kaitlin f1 hybrid 94 days sauerkraut is once again taking the world by storm at least here in the northeast where this value added product is commonly found as part of csa shares and at local farmers markets kaitlin is a large late season sauerkraut cabbage that produces high yields of very white dense cabbages high in dry-matter making it especially suited for sauerkraut the white coloring indicates high levels of vitamin c holds very well in the field and matures uniformly for late season processing mid term storage 2359 impala f1 hybrid 105 days bs tmv high quality ball-head variety with exceptional holding capacity in field and storage dense heads with open green wrapper leaves and a snow white interior indicating a high vitamin c content plants sit high on stem for easy harvests as well as protection from pests and disease heads average 6-8 lbs under normal conditions but impala has a potential for larger heads up to 10 lbs stores up to 4-6 months under proper conditions excellent disease resistance as well as tolerance to tip burn and thrips red 2356 drago f1 2369 red express 62 days we were pleasantly surprised by this open-pollinated variety in our trials it heads up quickly into neat and tidy little red cabbages perfect for those who want a smaller portion uniform with very nice color and much much earlier than many other cabbage varieties try a tightly planted block at 8 spacing with farao and famosa for a knock out display and earlier harvest 2347 kaitlin f1 10 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 802 472-3201

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2361 buscaro f1 hybrid tb 105 days savoyed 2363 famosa f1 hybrid 68 days this early savoy cabbage is for fresh market use gorgeous dark green heavily savoyed wrapper leaves and bright green heads makes this a head turner in our trials every year the outer leaves are thick and durable and the inner leaves are tender and delicious with a mild cabbage flavor that gets sweeter as winter approaches the heads average 2-4 lbs 2369 red express napa chinese brassica rapa var pekinensis napa cabbage is a biennial most often grown as an annual crop it requires 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 50°f it grows best as days shorten in summer months for a late summer crop napa cabbage prefers constant moisture well drained soil high in organic matter and partial shade it can tolerate slightly alkaline soils preferring a ph between 6-7.5 days to maturity are from transplants add 14 days if direct seeding in warm conditions planting depth ¼-1/2 direct seeding 3 seeds/16 plant spacing 12-18 row spacing 18-30 start transplants 4-6 weeks before planting date transplant out when plants have 7-10 leaves being careful not to disturb roots plant shallowly and water in transplants to avoid stress direct seed from late may through late july after all danger of frost has passed harvest when heads fill in remove outer leaves if damaged trimmed heads can be greened up after cooling by placing cut end down in a shallow tub of water in indirect sunlight heads store well for 1-2 months at temperatures close to freezing and high humidity disease pests protect transplants from flea beetles and cabbage root maggots early in the season with a lightweight row cover or drench with beneficial nematodes common diseases include damping off of seed black rot black leg club root fusarium yellows and a number of fungal leaf spots to reduce overall risk of pest and disease maintain a proper soil ph plant cole crops in a three year rotation with cover crops and/or other crop types eliminate weeds to increase air circulation and reduce host plants do not handle plants when wet and remove diseased leaves and dispose of off-site seed specs see cabbage seed specs 2364 bilko f1 hybrid 60 days cr races 1-4 fy bs 2364 bilko f1 2367 kaboko f1 all-star variety with a great disease resistance package and high-quality heads produces large densely packed heads with broad white midribs pale green outer leaves and creamy yellow interior heads average 20 tall larger than kaboko with similar barrel shape complete resistance to all four races of club root andy jones at the intervale comunity farm has had exceptional storage performance with bilko in his walk-in cooler making napa cabbage available into the fall for his csa pick-ups 2359 impala f1 moderately-sized napa cabbage for fresh markets and the home garden densely packed heads are smaller than bilko averaging 12 tall and 5 wide kaboko maintains a compact barrel shape and has excellent bolting tolerance exceptionally light aromatic and sweet flavor creamy white blanched interior is excellent cooked or raw 2367 kaboko f1 hybrid 60 days grower s tip crop rotation is an important pest deterrent make sure you don t plant this year s cabbage anywhere you grew brassicas brussels sprouts turnips kohlrabi broccoli kale cauliflower etc last year open-pollinated sold by weight 2348 copenhagen 2361 buscaro f1 2358 primax 2369 red express cabbage 1/32 oz $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 1/8 oz $6.50 $6.80 $4.90 1/2 oz $9.00 $9.50 $7.70 2 oz $30.00 $31.50 $22.10 1/2 lb $84.00 $88.20 $68.30 hybrid sold by seed count 2364 bilko f1 2361 buscaro f1 2357 capture f1 2349 caraflex f1 2356 drago f1 2363 famosa f1 2366 farao f1 2359 impala f1 2367 kaboko f1 2347 kaitlin f1 25 $2.75 $4.50 $5.75 $5.75 $4.10 $4.10 $3.95 $4.10 $2.75 $3.95 500 $10.00 $27.20 $29.35 $29.35 $22.60 $16.70 $18.00 $22.60 $9.70 $21.50 1m $13.70/m $48.30/m $53.25/m $53.25/m $35.70/m $29.90/m $33.00/m $35.70/m $12.60/m $34.00/m 5m $11.60/m $45.20/m $48.75/m $48.75/m $31.00/m $26.00/m $28.00/m $31.00/m $10.80/m $29.50/m 25m $10.30/m $35.70/m $39.50/m $39.50/m $26.70/m $23.10/m $25.00/m $26.70/m $9.70/m $25.40/m 2363 famosa f1 the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners 11 cabbage buscaro is a full-size red cabbage for fresh market use a large framed plant gives rise to large heads of a gorgeous red purple hue with a distinctive silvery sheen heads average 4-5 lbs and are round to slightly oblong flavor is very sweet and juicy when fresh adds extra flair mixed with lettuce or in a red slaw moderate storage capacity.

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carrots daucus carota early season a carrot for all seasons napoli offers great flavor and color in an early spring carrot before other nantes are ready but will also continue to grow to a full-size carrot suitable as a fresh market or storage variety roots are well-formed at 4-5 with strong dark-green tops great for high tunnel production and one of eliot coleman s top choices for over-wintering available as raw or pelleted seed 2322 napoli f1 hybrid 55 days 2336 yaya f1 hybrid 60 days a truly stellar new age nantes flavor and crispness redefining today s carrot yaya has a very uniform barrel shape with perfectly blunt tips averaging 6 tops are shorter than average but hold up well and make for an attractive bunch performs well under various planting densities for bunching storage or soup grade carrots yaya has become the main season carrot of choice for many of our commercial growers nationwide and a favorite in the high mowing trial gardens year after year available as raw or pelleted seed main season 2336 yaya f1 2320 red cored chantenay new 2323 atomic red 65 days planting info days to maturity are from direct seeding seeding depth ¼-1/2 early small bunching ­ direct seeding ~45 seeds/ft plant spacing thin to 1-2 row spacing 18-24 full size ­ direct seeding ~30 seeds/ft plant spacing thin to 1-2 row spacing 18-24 storage direct seeding 15 seeds ft plant spacing thin to 2 row spacing 18-24 cultural info carrots are hardy biennials that do best in fertile sandy loam but will perform well under most conditions if appropriate varieties are chosen for compact soils choose tapered carrots like chantenays or danvers types that can wedge their way into soils for looser sandy loam or silty soils most types will do well prepare beds by loosening soils best quality arises from raised beds imperator types should only be grown on raised beds that have 10-12 tilled zones prep beds one week before planting and let settle direct seed as soon as soil can be worked in the spring through midsummer transplanting is not recommended optimal soil temperature for germination is 55-75°f seedlings may take up to three weeks to emerge plant every three weeks for a continual harvest harvest carrots when appropriate coloring and flavor have developed carrots hold well in the field for up to three weeks in the summer and longer in cool conditions some varieties like napoli may be over-wintered outdoors or in a high tunnel for an early spring harvest but need to be protected with an appropriate cover for storage carrots dig roots after frost but before ground freezes store topped at near freezing temperatures with high humidity unwashed carrots store just as well as washed but may stain during storage disease pests fungal leaf blights caused by either alternaria dauci or cercospora carotae can cause severe defoliation and greatly reduce yields generally cercospora blight appears earlier in the season than alternaria blight both of these fungi can be seed-borne but are primarily spread by crop residue from previous years or innoculum in the soil white mold sclerotinia sclerotiorum manifests as a cottony white mycelium around roots and lower plant parts usually late in the season avoid planting in areas which are shady or have poor drainage and practice crop rotations with non-vegetable crops such as grains seed specs 11,250-23,435 seeds/oz 15m avg 180375m seeds/lb 275m avg seeding rate early small bunching ­ 50m seeds/1000 1.75 oz 1.4mm seeds acre 5 lb using ~45 seeds/ft 18 row spacing full size or storage ­ 33m seeds/1000 1.25 oz 960m seeds/acre 3.5 lb using ~30 seeds/ft 18 row spacing storage ­ 16,500 seeds/1000 0.6 oz 480m seeds/acre 1.75 lb using ~15 seeds/ft 18 row spacing m=1,000 mm=1,000,000 heirloom a gourmet selection for heavy soils red cored is a thick rooted variety with wide shoulders and a tapered root ending in a nicely rounded blunt tip roots average 6 long and have a characteristic red core sweet old fashioned carrot flavor and fine grained texture a great variety for soups freezing canning and storage sweetening up the longer it s stored introduced to the us from france in the late 1800s and used for many years as the standard carrot for the processing industry 2340 scarlet nantes 65 days a classic among carrots scarlet nantes has that old-time carrot flavor bright red-orange flesh with fine grain and almost no core roots are 6-7 with blunt tips and small to medium tops not as refined as modern hybrids but a great choice for the garden 2340 scarlet nantes 2331 necoras f1 hybrid 68 days main season storage carrot we trialed a number of carrot varieties seeking an organic standard to compete with bolero and found necoras to be top notch full-size carrot with slightly tapered roots and blunt nantes ends similar in flavor to yaya excellent keeper that will work well for winter markets and csas vigorous leaf replacement makes for a high tolerance to altenaria and a reliable crop every year available as raw or pelleted seed 2322 napoli f1 new with their striking red color these carrots are sure to create a bang imperator-type roots grow 8-10 long with good uniformity atomic red gets its eye-catching hue from lycopene a cancer-preventing anti-oxidant color is retained even brightened by cooking and cooking also sweetens the flavor in our 2010 taste tests fall planted successions of this variety performed better although it ranked high throughout the season combine with white satin f1 yellowstone and dragon for an amazing novelty carrot display 2323 atomic red 2326 white satin f1 70 days 2331 necoras f1 hybrid grower s tip 2330 danvers 126 70 days the type of carrot you choose should depend on your soil nantes type carrots are great for loose sandy soils more tapered varieties grow well in harder clay soils a carrot you can count on danvers 126 is a stocky variety with broad shoulders up to 2 wide and a tapered v-shaped root averaging 7-8 long carrots are a bright deep-orange color tops are rugged strong enough to withstand a good yank and show superior disease resistance in the high mowing trial gardens a great variety for canning freezing storing and makes a superb glass of carrot juice for a homegrown daily dose of beta carotene a practical all-around variety which thrives even in heavy soils and has a high tolerance for hot conditions 12 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 802 472-3201

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new 2324 negovia f1 2335 cosmic purple 2325 dragon 2329 interceptor f1 2337 yellowstone 85 days new main season nantes-type with great flavor and upright tops negovia was a stand-out in our summer carrot trials for both sweetness and texture this variety also showed stronger tops than either necoras or yaya so it is suitable for mechanical harvesting or when presentation requires sturdy tops blunt 7-8 roots are uniform making bunching a breeze 2324 negovia f1 hybrid 80 days vibrant purple skin reveals a bright orange interior with a unique yellow core dragon is a danvers-type carrot with wide shoulders and a tapered tip roots are full-sized at 7-8 long and very hardy dragon has been improved from a usda specimen by master breeder john navazio and has an equivalent lycopene content to tomatoes many carrot aficionados prefer dragon s yellow core and spicy yet sweet flavor to that of cosmic purple 2320 red cored chantenay 2330 danvers 126 2329 interceptor f1 hybrid long and slender a true cut and peel imperator-type carrot coreless roots have a dark orange interior and will grow to 12 or more in proper growing conditions roots stay slender even with low density plantings and will not crack relatively short tops with some resistance to leaf blights suitable for mechanical harvesting good resistance to storage diseases such as pythium crater rot and altenaria black rot a real standout available as raw or pelleted seed specialty carrots sold by weight 120-125 days open-pollinated 1/32 oz $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $4.00 $2.75 $2.75 1/8 oz $6.50 $4.90 $4.80 $6.80 $4.50 $4.80 1/2 oz $18.90 $13.20 $9.80 $19.80 $9.70 $9.80 2 oz $63.80 $43.10 $20.30 $67.00 $20.00 $20.30 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lbs 2323 atomic red 2335 cosmic purple 2330 danvers 126 2325 dragon 2320 red cored chantenay 2340 scarlet nantes sold by seed count $180.00 $320.00/lb $250.00/lb $117.60 $209.50/lb $189.00/lb $29.60 $29.40 $29.60 $48.50/lb $43.10/lb $43.30/lb $44.90/lb $48.50/lb $43.10/lb 2326 white satin f1 hybrid 68 days white tender root a gourmet selection with mild flavor and a juicy crunch in every bite fast growing roots are 8 long at maturity straight and firm with a small core fresh carrot flavor and sweetness compare with modern nantes types combine with yellow purple and orange carrots for an unforgettable display open-pollinated 250 $2.75 2m $5.50/m 10m $1.85/m 25m $1.50/m 100m $1.34/m 500m $1.29/m 2337 yellowstone hybrid sold by seed count 2329 interceptor f1 2329p interceptor f1 pelleted 2322 napoli f1 2322p napoli f1 pelleted 2331 necoras f1 2331p necoras f1 pelleted 2324 negovia f1 2324 negovia f1 pelleted 2326 white satin f1 2336 yaya f1 2336p yaya f1 pelleted 250 $2.75 $5.65 $2.75 $5.65 $2.75 $5.65 $2.75 $5.65 $5.35 $2.75 $5.65 2m $5.50/m $11.30/m $5.50/m $11.30/m $5.50/m $11.30/m $5.50/m $11.30/m $10.70/m $5.50/m $11.30/m 10m $1.85/m $3.25/m $1.85/m $3.25/m $1.85/m $3.25/m $1.85/m $3.25/m $2.82/m $1.85/m $3.25/m 25m $1.50/m $2.75/m $1.50/m $2.75/m $1.50/m $2.75/m $1.50/m $2.75/m $2.17/m $1.50/m $2.75/m 100m $1.34/m $2.60/m $1.34/m $2.60/m $1.34/m $2.60/m $1.34/m $2.60/m $2.01/m $1.34/m $2.60/m 500m $1.29/m $2.10/m $1.29/m $2.10/m $1.29/m $2.10/m $1.29/m $2.10/m $1.29/m $2.10/m 2337 yellowstone 70 days something new for the lunch box sunflower yellow carrots are long and slender averaging 9 at maturity with strong feathery tops yellowstone is extremely productive and adaptable to many growing conditions beautiful when mixed with other specialty varieties for a colorful display pick early for a tender mild flavored treat 2335 cosmic purple 70 days introduced in 2005 and quickly taking the gardening world by storm cosmic purple adds excitement to the meals of children and adults alike with its fascinating and extraordinary color tapered roots average 7 long with deep purple skin orange flesh crunchy roots and sweet flavor with a slight hint of spice the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners 13 carrots

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