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2011 organic seed catalog since 1996 offering only 100 certified organic seeds 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 2011 organic seed catalog fifteen years ago i wondered at the beauty and value of seeds in my 20-year-old hands i held varieties that were passed down to me by family friends and neighboring farmers my fascination with how these plants grew and completed their life-cycles as seed crops led me to start high mowing organic seeds one of the only 100 organic seed companies then as now as the small company grew i visited other seed companies and organic seed farmers across the country i learned about germination testing seed borne diseases seed cleaning trialing and selecting now fifteen years later i am proud to be just one of a team of people that run high mowing our staff along with organic seed growers university collaborators and many peers in this diverse industry are a part of what it takes to bring you excellent varieties organically produced and adapted to organic farming our research and trial teams led by jodi lew-smith and heather jerrett have worked hard on all of the varieties pictured on our catalog cover this year as we continue to develop and release brand new exclusive varieties from own breeding program i am reminded of just what a team effort this is along with our partners at the university of nh and cornell we have made thousands of crosses grown out hundreds of lines and tastetested many mouthfuls to develop truly organic varieties for a new era of organic farming we are committed to growing sourcing and breeding the best genetics for organic farming so that you can better succeed in growing food for yourselves and your communities we all play important parts of a new healthy food system in this country thank you for your continued commitment to us and happy planting cover photo varieties from our own breeding program and in collaborations with the university of new hampshire and cornell university clockwise from tom honey nut mini-butternut jack straw pumpkin sweet reba acorn nutterbutter butternut bing cherry tomato sunkist f1 slicer sugar dumpling f1 squash and king crimson pepper 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 see p 34 anytime 24/7 please be sure to include your telephone number in case we have any questions mail send the order form see p 34 to high mowing organic seeds 76 quarry road wolcott vt 05680 we strive to ship your order within 1 business day but 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 sincerely 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 2011 varieties 2841 jack straw page 42 2576 forlina page 29 2792 catriona f1 page 39 2973 montesino f1 page 52 1939 surrey arugula page 19 2892 dunja f1 page 46 2666 caribbean gold f1 page 33 2881 regiment f1 page 45 2918 nutterbutter page 48 2301 batavia f1 page 6 2584 yankee hardy mix page 29 2972 bing cherry page 52 1501 tavor page 2 2581 spretnak page 28 2667 burgundy page 35 2675 calibra f1 page 36 2580 coastal star page 29 2473 traviata f1 page 16 2349 caraflex f1 page 8 3199 baby doll f1 page 55 other new varieties 1500 arad artichoke page 2 2121 pension bean page 3 2241 midori giant soybean page 4 2303 thompson broccoli page 6 2304 azur star kohlrabi page 7 2357 capture f1 cabbage page 8 2356 drago f1 cabbage page 8 2347 kaitlin f1 cabbage page 8 2358 primax cabbage page 8 2474 listada di gandia eggplant page 16 86500 elephant garlic page 18 86600 korean red garlic page 18 1942 rhodos endive page 21 1943 totem belgian endive page 21 1940 magentaspreen goosefoot page 22 1944 purple orach page 23 2521 vates kale page 25 2575 lovelock lettuce page 26 2572 bolsachica lettuce page 27 2578 sulu lettuce page 27 2582 cimarron lettuce page 28 2574 defender lettuce page 28 2571 spock lettuce page 28 2583 beta mix page 29 2577 boulder lettuce page 29 2585 red planet lettuce mix page 29 2668 clemson spineless 80 okra page 35 2674 rossa di milano onion page 36 2694 tadorna leek page 37 2793 olympus f1 pepper page 39 2791 hot purira pepper page 40 2822 black futzu pumpkin page 43 2846 french d avignon radish page 44 2847 watermelon radish page 44 2893 soleil f1 summer squash page 46 2891 dk green scallopini f1 squash page 47 2919 bottle gourd page 49 2923 ornamental gourd mix page 49 2924 speckled swan gourd page 49 2976 moskovich tomato page 50 2974 jaune flamme tomato page 51 2971 toronjina f1 tomato page 52 5045 eagle parsley root page 54 3184 scarlet ohno revival turnip page 54 3196 blacktail mountain watermelon page 55 3198 golden midget watermelon page 55 5036 aroma 2 f1 basil page 56 5043 large leaf italian basil page 56 5037 rosie basil page 56 1941 brussels winter chervil page 57 5044 greensleeves dill page 57 7075 bright lights cosmos page 61 7076 sensation mix cosmos page 61 7077 nasturtium mix page 61 8111 sorghum-sudangrass f1 page 64 too many varieties to choose from get started with our organic seed collections on page 68 we offer four collections ranging in theme and in number of packets ­ from 5 to 18 featuring our most popular varieties they will take the guesswork out of growing and set you on your way to garden success also check out our website at highmowingseeds.com/easy-to-grow-varieties.html for our list of recommended easy-to-grow varieties the source for organic seeds for commercial growers and home gardeners

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artichokes cynara scolymus new new new 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 new 1500 arad 90 days 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 $15.50 $32.00 $28.00 $45.00 $38.00 1m $73.00/m $60.00/m 5m $68.00/m $56.00/m 1500 arad 1501 tavor new 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 beans phaseolus vulgaris snap bush 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 2210 provider 50 days bcmv ny 15 dm pm pmv 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 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 supplies 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 garden combo inoculant for beans #94535 treats 8 lbs $3.75 #94536 treats 50 lbs $6.95 #94573 treats 300 lbs $7.95 soybean inoculant new 2241 midori giant soybean 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 pole seeding 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 dm-downy mildew pm-powdery 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 2 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 802 472-3201

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new 2210 provider 2159 bronco 2255 strike 2232 gold rush 2121 pension 2258 tavera french filet bush 2200 maxibel 54 days 2234 dragon langerie 2258 tavera haricot vert an bcmv 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 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 flat podded shell bush new 2160 kentucky wonder pole beans 2230 royal burgundy bcmv 2121 pension 53 days 2155 blue lake pole fm1 back in 2012 2160 kentucky wonder pole bcmv r 65 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 plants 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 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 2161 rattlesnake pole 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 65 days 2161 rattlesnake pole the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners 3 beans

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dry beans 2060 light red kidney 85 days new beans 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 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 2060 light red kidney 2050 jacob s cattle 90 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 2030 calypso 2241 midori giant 2020 black turtle 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 soybeans glycine max edamame soybeans are grown similarly to processing soybeans but are eaten as a fresh bean pods are commonly 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 supplies 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 new 100 days 2050 jacob s cattle 2020 black turtle 2250 shirofumi open pollinated sold by weight 2020 black turtle dry 2155 blue lake pole snap 2159 bronco snap 2030 calypso dry 2234 dragon langerie snap 2232 gold rush snap 2050 jacob s cattle dry 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 snap 1 oz beans 1/2 lb $5.95 $6.30 $10.00 $10.25 $5.50 $5.75 $7.00 $5.50 $5.50 $13.25 $6.50 $5.40 $8.75 $5.40 $13.25 $5.50 $6.50 1 lb 5 lbs $6.10/lb 25lbs $4.90/lb $6.30/lb $10.00/lb $6.00/lb $6.75/lb $7.75/lb $6.25/lb $6.85/lb $18.50/lb $7.50/lb $6.00/lb $10.00/lb $6.00/lb $6.00/lb $7.50/lb 50 lbs $4.75/lb $6.00/lb $2.75 $2.75 $3.95 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $3.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $3.75 $2.75 $2.75 $8.00/lb $9.50/lb $14.00/lb $15.00/lb $7.90/lb $8.75/lb $10.25/lb $9.00/lb $9.50/lb $22.00/lb $10.25/lb $7.90/lb $13.00/lb $7.90/lb $22.00/lb $7.90/lb $10.25/lb back in 2012 $7.30/lb $12.50/lb $12.00/lb $6.75/lb $7.50/lb $8.50/lb $7.25/lb $7.75/lb $20.00/lb $8.50/lb $6.75/lb $10.50/lb $6.75/lb $6.75/lb $8.50/lb $5.45/lb $6.25/lb $7.25/lb $6.00/lb $6.25/lb $17.00/lb $7.10/lb $5.45/lb $9.00/lb $5.45/lb $5.45/lb $7.10/lb 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 2241 midori giant 68 days 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 grower s tip for the best quality edamame at market clip entire soybean plants at their base and bunch by doing this the quality of the pods will hold longer 4 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 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beets beta vulgaris dark red globe 2290 early wonder tall top 45 days 2265 boro f1 hybrid 50 days 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 boro is well-known in europe for commercial growers in the processing industry 2265 boro f1 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 2285 red ace f1 specialty 2286 kestrel f1 2288 touchstone gold 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 55-75°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 2286 kestrel f1 hybrid 53 days 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 35 days baby leaf 60 beets 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 cool temps 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 2273 cylindra 56 days heirloom a uniquely-shaped 6 cylindrical beet with especially sweet flavor and a fine grain while primarily a processing type of beet it is a favorite with chefs due to uniform slices and ease of peeling popular at markets for its unique shape 2269 chioggia guardsmark 60 days 2280 detroit dark red 2269 chioggia open pollinated sold by weight 1/16 oz 2260 bull s blood 2269 chioggia guardsmark 2273 cylindra 2280 detroit dark red 2290 early wonder tall top 2288 touchstone gold $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 beets 1 oz $5.45 $7.10 $6.30 $4.30 $4.30 $14.50 $7.40 $7.20 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 1/4 lb 1 lb $43.50/lb $54.30/lb $31.50/lb $17.35/lb $17.50/lb 5 lbs $39.50/lb $44.00/lb $29.50/lb $15.25/lb $15.50/lb 25 lbs $37.50/lb $42.00/lb $27.30/lb $13.65/lb $14.00/lb $114.00/lb 2273 cylindra $13.50 $17.20 $12.90 $37.60 $130.00/lb $124.25/lb hybrid sold by seed count 2265 boro f1 2286 kestrel f1 2285 red ace f1 100 $3.40 $2.75 $2.75 1m $8.40/m $4.75/m $4.75/m 5m $6.00/m $2.25/m $2.25/m 25m $2.63/m $1.72/m $1.72/m 100m $2.42/m $1.35/m $1.35/m 2260 bull s blood 2290 early wonder the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners 5 beets 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.

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broccoli cole crops brassica oleracea spp broccoli var italica new 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 slotted for spring or fall production new pm 2301 batavia f1 hybrid 60 days 2303 thompson 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 2310 rosalind 60-65 days new 2301 batavia f1 hybrid purple-headed broccoli for the true broccoli connoisseur its striking color and well-domed heads make it an excellent choice for specialty markets heads are well-domed averaging 4-6 with medium to fine beads purple color fades to green when cooked does best in cool conditions with good fertility 2302 belstar f1 2305 fiesta f1 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 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 see supplies and/or spinosad entrusttm preferentially in rotation with one another to prevent selection of resistant individuals resistance key br-black rot dm-downy mildew pm-powdery mildew rs-ring spot wbwhite blister yr-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 2302 belstar f1 hybrid 65-70 days dm yr 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 new 2310 rosalind 2315 waltham br yr 2303 thompson 70 days long harvest window especially suited for the home garden medium to large heads provide an abundance of side shoots after the main head is harvested variable maturity is perfect for a single planting that yields over a long window of time heads are dark green with medium beads widely adapted and best suited for early spring and late summer plantings 2305 fiesta f1 hybrid 75 days br yr 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 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 does not perform well from spring plantings 2300 de cicco 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 2315 waltham 29 90 days 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 2311 santee f1 hybrid 75-115 days 2311 santee 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 6 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 802 472-3201

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2314 igor 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 2313 goodman 2304 azur star 2318 skywalker f1 2319 veronica f1 2317 nautic f1 2539 korridor f1 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 to keep a blanched effect self-blanching 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 2318 skywalker f1 hybrid 75 days yr 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 domes easily separate into tender uniform florets a reliable variety widely adapted to many regions resistant to fusarium yellows and wilt 2314 igor f1 hybrid 115 days no mad scientists here igor is 100 certified organic and one of the best varieties found in our trials tall and straight reaching 3 igor is slightly earlier and has a more uniform bud maturity than nautic with no pruning necessary sweet tender buds are tight and bottom sprouts hold well while top sprouts are filling out a great selection for the farmers market when selling on the stalk a cold-hardy variety that will hold well into october in northern climates 2317 nautic f1 hybrid pm rs wb 120 days 2313 goodman 70 days 2319 veronica romanesco f1 hybrid 77 days yr 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 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 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 averaging 1 in diameter plants are vigorous and sturdy averaging 30 tall 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 broccoli other cole crops open pollinated sold by weight 2304 azur star kohlrabi 2300 de cicco broccoli 2310 rosalind broccoli 2303 thompson broccoli 2315 waltham 29 broccoli $2.75 $2.75 $3.95 $7.95 1/32 oz $2.75 $2.75 1/8 oz $4.25 $3.65 1/2 oz $7.50 $5.25 back in 2012 $6.25 $15.00 2 oz $21.20 $11.55 $13.00 $36.00 1/2 lb $69.00 $29.00 $49.00 open pollinated sold by seed count 2313 goodman cauliflower 25 $3.95 500 $26.00 1m $32.00/m 5m $28.00/m 25m $24.00/m hybrid sold by seed count 2301 batavia f1broccoli 2302 belstar f1 broccoli 2305 fiesta f1 broccoli 2314 igor f1 brussels sprouts 2539 korridor f1 kohlrabi 2317 nautic f1 brussels sprouts 2311 santee f1 sprouting broccoli 2318 skywalker f1 cauliflower 2319 veronica f1 cauliflower 25 $3.25 $2.75 $2.75 $4.50 $4.50 $5.25 $4.95 $4.95 $6.50 500 $14.50 $13.60 $13.60 $29.80 $20.60 $32.00 $42.00 $38.00 $46.00 1m $23.25/m $22.50/m $22.50/m $53.50/m $37.50/m $56.00/m $80.00/m $51.91/m $64.00/m 5m $20.20/m $19.80/m $19.80/m $49.90/m $32.10/m $51.00/m $68.00/m $40.45/m $54.00/m 25m $18.00/m $17.50/m $17.50/m $44.50/m $27.95/m $46.50/m $64.00/m $34.61/m $48.00/m 2539 korridor f1 hybrid yr 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 kohl slaw new 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 2304 azur star 58 days the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners 7 broccoli cole crops new

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cabbage brassica oleracea green new 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 2358 primax 60 days new 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 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 new 2349 caraflex f1 hybrid 68 days 2358 primax fy br t 2357 capture f1 hybrid 85 days new 2349 caraflex f1 hybrid 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 may store for 2-6 mos 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 onion thrips thrips tabaci and scoloration there are many modern varieties available swede midge contarinia nasturtii 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 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 new 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 slaw cabbage but a bit too watery for kraut good resistance to tipburn new 2356 drago f1 hybrid 93 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 kraut cabbage that produces high yields of very white dense cabbages high in dry-matter making it especially suited for kraut 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 2347 kaitlin f1 hybrid 94 days 2366 farao f1 new 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 tipburn and thrips 2356 drago f1 new 2359 impala f1 2347 kaitlin f1 8 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 802 472-3201

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new red napa chinese 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 2361 buscaro f1 hybrid tb 105 days full-size red cabbage for fresh market use a large framed plant giving rise to large heads of gorgeous red/purple hue with a distinctive silvery sheen heads average 4-5 lbs and are round to slightly oblong moderate storage capacity flavor is very sweet and juicy when fresh adds extra flair mixed with lettuce or in a red slaw 2357 capture f1 savoyed 2363 famosa f1 hybrid 68 days early savoy cabbage 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 outer leaves are thick and durable inner leaves are tender and delicious with a mild cabbage flavor that gets sweeter as winter approaches heads average 2-4 lbs 2364 bilko f1 hybrid 60 days cr races 1-4 fy bs 2369 red express 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 ability with bilko in his walk-in making napa cabbage available into the fall for his csa pick-ups 2364 bilko f1 2367 kaboko 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 will maintain a compact barrel shape and have excellent bolting tolerance exceptional light aromatic and sweet flavor creamy white blanched interior is stellar cooked or raw 2367 kaboko f1 hybrid 60 days open pollinated sold by weight 2361 buscaro f1 2358 primax 2369 red express cabbage 1/32 oz $2.75 $2.75 1/8 oz $6.50 $4.65 1/2 oz $9.00 $7.35 2 oz $30.00 $21.00 1/2 lb $84.00 $65.00 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 2363 famosa f1 25 $2.75 $4.25 $4.50 $5.75 $3.95 $3.95 $3.95 $3.95 $2.75 $3.95 500 $9.50 $25.95 $29.80 $29.35 $21.50 $15.95 $17.70 $21.50 $9.25 $21.50 1m $13.00/m $46.00/m $53.50/m $53.25/m $34.00/m $28.50/m $32.20/m $34.00/m $12.00/m $34.00/m 5m $11.00/m $43.00/m $49.90/m $48.75/m $29.50/m $24.80/m $27.50/m $29.50/m $10.25/m $29.50/m 25m $9.80/m $34.00/m $44.50/m $39.50/m $25.40/m $22.00/m $23.95/m $25.40/m $9.25/m $25.40/m the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners 9 cabbage 2369 red express 62 days brassica rapa var pekinensis napa cabbage is a biennial most often grown as an annual crop and 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 work in plants when wet and remove diseased leaves and dispose of off-site seed specs see main cabbage seed specs.

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carrots daucus carota early season 2331 necoras f1 hybrid 55 days 2322 napoli f1 hybrid 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 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 68 days 2336 yaya f1 hybrid 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 versatile 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 60 days 2330 danvers 126 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 70 days 2329 interceptor f1 hybrid 65 days 120-125 days 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 2320 red cored chantenay 2331 necoras f1 hybrid 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 29m 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 a classic among carrots scarlet nantes has all of that oldtime carrot flavor bright red-orange flesh with fine grain and almost no core 6-7 roots have blunt tips and small to medium tops not as refined as modern hybrids but a great choice for the garden 65 days 2325 dragon 2336 yaya f1 2329 interceptor f1 2337 yellowstone 2322 napoli f1 2326 white satin f1 2320 red cored chantenay 2330 danvers 2340 scarlet nantes 10 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 802 472-3201

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specialty 2326 white satin f1 hybrid 68 days white tender roots a rockin 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 sold by weight carrots open pollinated 1/32 oz $2.75 $2.75 $3.85 $2.75 $2.75 1/8 oz $4.70 $4.60 $6.50 $4.50 $4.60 1/2 oz $12.60 $9.30 $18.90 $9.25 $9.30 2 oz $42.00 $16.70 $63.80 $19.00 $19.30 1/2 lb 1 lb 5 lbs 2335 cosmic purple 2330 danvers 126 2325 dragon 2320 red cored chantenay 2340 scarlet nantes sold by seed count $112.00 $199.50/lb $180.00/lb $24.40 $28.00 $28.20 $37.90/lb $34.20/lb $46.00/lb $42.75/lb $46.20/lb $41.00/lb 2337 yellowstone 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 70 days open pollinated 250 $4.23 10m $1.87/m 25m $1.53/m 100m $1.35/m 500m $1.30/m 2337 yellowstone 2335 cosmic purple 70 days 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 2326 white satin f1 2336 yaya f1 2336p yaya f1 pelleted 250 $2.75 $5.65 $2.75 $5.65 $2.75 $5.65 $5.35 $2.75 $5.65 10m $1.83/m $3.25/m $1.83/m $3.25/m $1.83/m $3.25/m $2.82/m $1.83/m $3.25/m 25m $1.56/m $2.75/m $1.56/m $2.75/m $1.56/m $2.75/m $2.17/m $1.56/m $2.75/m 100m $1.28/m $2.60/m $1.28/m $2.60/m $1.28/m $2.60/m $2.01/m $1.28/m $2.60/m 500m $1.25/m $2.10/m $1.25/m $2.10/m $1.25/m $2.10/m $1.25/m $2.10/m 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 2325 dragon 85 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 celery celeriac apium graveolens 2344 tango celery 85 days greatly improved easy to grow and two weeks earlier than most varieties smooth non-stringy stalks with a big celery crunch self-blanching with apple green tops that are 1820 tall stands up well against summer heat available as pelleted or raw seed 2346 mars celeriac 110 days 2341 tall utah celery 100 days with an outer skin resembling the cratered surface of mars rooted celery has a dense smooth interior and distinct celery flavor its excellent storage ability makes celeriac a popular vegetable at winter markets delicious mashed as a roasted vegetable in soups or raw in salads mild crisp celery flavor adds depth and character to ordinary dishes long and crisp stalks end in a crunchy delight once you have tasted organic celery grown at home you will never go back to store bought celery the flavor is unbeatable tall utah produces large plants with compact hearts plants average 30 tall stalks are 12 long and medium-dark green best for late summer crops grower s tip to aid in seeding mix celery seeds with a little sand and then sprinkle the sand/seed mix over a packed seedling tray and cover lightly with soil open pollinated sold by weight 2341 tall utah celery celery 1/10 gm $2.75 1 gm $4.53 1/2 oz $9.78 1 oz $16.77 open pollinated sold by seed count 2346 mars celeriac 2344 tango 2346 mars 2344p tango pelleted 100 $3.25 $3.45 $4.50 1m $8.55/m $7.90/m $11.00/m 5m $7.00/m $6.70/m $9.00/m 25m $6.35/m $5.75/m $7.75/m planting info days to maturity are from transplanting seeding depth 1/8 plant spacing 6-12 row spacing 24-36 cultural info celery is a biennial that performs best in cool wet conditions with high fertility start seedlings indoors 10-12 weeks before planting date optimal soil temperature for germination is 70-75°f transplants can be planted outdoors 2-3 weeks before last frost date harden off plants by reducing water for one week after harvest cool stalk heads immediately in water store at 34°f with high relative humidity as close to 95 or higher as possible for up to two weeks disease pest fungal leaf blights caused by either alternaria dauci or cercospora carotae can cause severe defoliation and greatly reduce yields both these fungi are seed-borne and can also be spread by crop residues from previous years fusarium yellows fusarium oxysporum f sp appi is a soil borne fungus that attacks the root system rotate with non-host crops like lettuce and onions for 2-3 years many weed species and common crops serve as non-infected hosts multiplying levels of fusarium in soil seed specs 65-70m seeds/oz 67,500 avg seeding rate 43,560 plants/acre 48m seeds ~3/4 oz/acre using 6 plant spacing 24 row spacing or 21,780 plants/acre 24m seeds/acre ~1/3 oz/acre using 12 plant spacing 24 row spacing m=1,000 the organic seed source for commercial growers and home gardeners 11 carrots/celery

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chard beta vulgaris 2343 fordhook giant 50 days full size heirloom an easy winner for appearance and flavor in our trials and a top seller every year broad white stems and midribs with deep green savoyed leaves large plants reach 24-28 and are very upright in architecture high yield potential makes this variety a successful addition to every grower s list 2355 silverado 30 days baby leaf 55 full size glossy leaves are bright green and beautiful at full size or at baby leaf more savoyed than fordhook with a narrower stem extremely slow to bolt and has shown field resistant to cercospora leaf spot allowing for a long harvest window left to right 2343 fordhook giant 2355 silverado 2360 ruby/rhubarb red 2345 golden 2345 golden 30 days baby leaf 60 full size heirloom emerald green leaves against deeply golden stalks make a striking combination leaves are savoyed with moderately thick stems this strain was rescued by the abundant life seed foundation and has been improved for color and vigor by seed producer and breeder frank morton 2350 improved rainbow mix 30 days baby leaf 60 full size 2350 improved rainbow mix planting info days to maturity from direct seeding if transplanting subtract 14-21 days seeding depth 1/2 full size direct seeding 6 seeds/ft plant spacing 4-8 row spacing 18-24 baby leaf direct seeding ~40 seeds/ft in 2-4 bands row spacing 2-4 between bands cultural info swiss chard is a hardy biennial that can be direct seeded all season long and used for winter tunnels transplants can be started 4-6 weeks before planting plant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed optimal germination temperature is 55-75°f continuous harvests will encourage new growth sow baby leaf varieties every week for a continual summer harvest until four weeks before frost date use floating row covers to extend the season seed specs 1,250-2,500 seeds/oz 1,560 avg 20m-40m seeds/lb 30m avg seeding rate full size 144m seeds acre 4.8lb/acre using 6 seeds/ft 24 row spacing baby leaf 22m seeds/100 14oz /100 220m seeds/1000 7.25lb/1000 using ~40 seeds/ft in a 30 bed with five 4 bands 2 band spacing m=1,000 an improved mix of red pink white yellow orange and striped colors with thin stems and savoyed leaves multiple colors result from a single variety ensuring uniform plant habit and leaf structure upright habit makes for clean production and easy harvesting color intensity is not well defined early on mostly pink red and white at baby stage 2360 ruby/rhubarb red 30 days baby leaf 60 full size 2360 ruby/rhubarb red heirloom rich crimson red stems and bright green savoyed leaves make this the standard for red chards especially nice for a micro-green or baby leaf because stem and leaf veins color early our improved strain has been selected for highly savoyed leaves color contrast and a minimal amount of chocolate leaves later in the season sold by weight open pollinated 1/16 oz $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 chard 1/4 oz $3.50 $5.75 $5.40 $3.75 $4.30 1 oz 1/4 lb $7.50 $26.00 $21.95 $12.00 $14.00 1 lb $18.00/lb $96.00/lb $79.80/lb $36.00/lb $38.00/lb 5 lbs $17.50/lb $90.00/lb $75.00/lb $34.00/lb $36.00/lb 2343 fordhook giant 2345 golden 2350 improved rainbow mix 2360 ruby/rhubarb red 2355 silverado $4.90 $12.00 $9.60 $4.50 $5.75 brassica oleracea 2552 champion 70 days improved vates type selected to stand longer attaining a two week advantage over other varieties rich dark bluegreen with large cabbage-like leaves plants are non-heading productive and hardy waxy leaf surface provides natural protection from cabbage worms try collards braised with a touch of olive oil and garlic or steamed with butter collards 2553 georgia 70 days 2552 champion heirloom the soul food of the south georgia is a top producer of tender mild flavored greens with reliable heavy yields long loosely-held leaves are dark green with stark white midribs compared to champion georgia has smoother leaves whiter midribs shorter internodes and a larger habit plants average 36 tall and are non-heading a valuable variety for regions where it is difficult to grow cabbage and other cole crops old time favorite introduced before 1880 our strain has a variety of leaf shapes from lobed to strap shaped leaves all the same size open pollinated sold by weight 1/32 oz 1/8 oz 1/2 oz 2552 champion collards 2553 georgia collards $2.75 $2.75 $4.25 $4.75 $13.00 $13.75 coll ards 2 oz 1/2 lb 1lb $60.00 $100.00 5 lbs $49.00/lb $85.00/lb 2553 georgia collards see kale page 25 for cultural information $26.00 $45.00 $36.00 $66.80 12 www.highmowingseeds.com · phone 802 472-6174 · fax 802 472-3201

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corn zea mays sweet corn 2375 fisher s earliest op 70 days yellow early beautiful and delicious for quality and old fashioned true corn flavor we ve found fisher s to be the best open-pollinated sweet corn variety in our trials kernels are well-lined in 10-12 rows with excellent tip fill and husk cover ears average 6 long vigorous multi-colored stalks of red and green reach 5-6 with usually one ear per plant sitting 18 high on stalk selected over sixty years ago for short seasons and high altitudes by ken fisher of fisher s seeds in belgrade mt and now grown here on our seed farm in wolcott vt 2384 spring treat f1 2384 spring treat f1 hybrid 2383 sugar pearl f1 hybrid 70 days yellow earliest yellow out there sugary enhanced variety with great corn flavor plants reach 5 tall first ear around 12 ears are 8 long with 12-14 rows good cool soil emergence 73 days white silvery white kernels are tender and sweet just one of our delicious tablesweet se varieties available organically from our friends at mesa maize ears average 8 with full blunt tips and 14-16 rows plants reach 6.5 tall great for the home garden or farm stand moderate cool soil emergence 2383 sugar pearl f1 2375 fisher s earliest planting info days to maturity are from direct seeding and are extremely weather dependant seeding depth 1-2 early plant spacing 8-10 row spacing 30-36 main season plant spacing 10-12 row spacing 36 plant each variety in blocks of at least four rows to ensure adequate pollination cultural info corn is a warm season tender annual it is a heavy feeder that needs fertile ground and benefits from side dressing direct seed only after soil has warmed to at least 55°f optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°f seedlings can also be transplanted start indoors 7-10 days before planting date side dress when plants are a foot tall harvest when ear silks have dried down and kernels are filled to the tip and colored corn is generally ready 18-24 days after first silk for best quality eat right away or cool to 32°f within one hour of harvest store at 32-34°f and 98 relative humidity for no longer than a few days disease pests damping off may occur when planting untreated seed in cool soils stewart s wilt erwinia stewartii is spread by corn flea beetles common insect pests include corn earworm and european corn borer which can be controlled with dipel bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki see supplies or entrust spinosad seed specs sweet corn 1,700-3,500 seeds/lb 2,500 avg seeding rate 23m/acre 9.2 lb/acre using 10 spacing 30 row spacing popcorn 3,800-4,500 seeds/lb 4,200 avg seeding rate 57m/acre 13lb/acre 3 seeds ft 30 row spacing ornamental and milling 1,250-2m seeds/lb 1,250 avg seeding rate 17,500 seeds/acre 14 lb/acre 10 spacing 36 row spacing m=1,000 2380 luscious f1 hybrid 75 days bi-color our best selling sweet corn luscious offers outstanding tablesweet se buttery-sweet flavor and meltin-your-mouth tenderness ears average 8 and are blocky in shape with 16-18 rows of kernels easy-to-pick ears are 2 high with good tip fill and cover well adapted to many regions but best grown above the 40th parallel average cool soil emergence 2385 brocade f1 hybrid bi-color amazing flavor a widely adapted tablesweet se variety with high sugars and tender kernels large fancy ears average 8.5 inch long with good tip cover snap easily from stalk brocade bested thirty other sweet corn varieties for ear weight in a recent university of missouri sweet corn trial plants reach 7 tall and are sturdy moderate resistance to stewart s wilt rust and northern and southern leaf blight average cool soil emergence 83 days 2385 brocade f1 2380 luscious f1 2410 tom thumb 2390 roy s calais 85 days dry popcorn ornamental milling 2410 tom thumb popcorn 2404 painted mountain open pollinated sold by weight 2375 fisher s earliest yellow sweet 2404 painted mountain flour 2390 roy s calais flint 2410 tom thumb popcorn corn 1 oz $5.95 $3.95 $4.25 $3.80 heirloom new hampshire heirloom improved by the late prof e meader at the univ of new hampshire extra early open-pollinated popcorn succeeds even in cold climates dwarf 3 plants produce 1-2 ears that are 3-4 long makes nice petite yellow ears for table decorations or wreaths pops well but not quite as light and tender as modern hybrids 1/2 lb 1 lb $26.00/lb $29.00/lb $19.00/lb $24.00/lb 5 lbs $20.00/lb $26.50/lb $16.00/lb $22.00/lb 2404 painted mountain flour 90 days dry colorful montana mountain corn selected by dave christensen from a strain of mandan indian corn to be exceedingly hardy and early dave considers painted mountain to be the ultimate survival food multi-color kernels vary from ear to ear moderate sized ears are 6-7 and are good for both decoration and milling recommended for flour due to its soft starchy kernels that are easy to grind $18.00 $17.50 $12.00 $15.00 hybrid sold by seed count 2385 brocade f1bi-color sweet 2380 luscious f1 bi-color sweet 2384 spring treat f1yellow sweet 2383 sugar pearl f1white sweet 75 $2.75 $2.75 $2.75 1m $12.75/m $12.75/m $12.75/m 5m $11.25/m $11.25/m back in 2012 $11.25/m 25m $10.00/m $10.00/m $10.00/m 100m $9.25/m $9.25/m $9.25/m 2390 roy s calais flint 90-95 days dry heirloom one of the varieties that first put our seed company on the map this excellent vermont flint corn was recognized by the slow food ark of taste as a historic variety in need of preservation roy s makes an excellent cornmeal flour or hominy highly ornamental mix of golden yellow and deep maroon ears originally from the abenaki tribe of the northeast and quebec the source for organic seeds for commercial growers and home gardeners 13 corn

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