Organic Gardening Seeds For Sale In District Of Columbia

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Easy to grow in pots or prepared beds with loose, well-draining soil. Thin seedlings to 8-12 in. Deep when spring temperatures warm and all danger of frost has passed — keep moist! In warmer zones, fall plantings may last...

( Eriogonum ovalifolium ) This cushion plant loves gravel and full sun! Its velvety leaves produce cream colored flowers that fade to a beautiful pale pink after flowering. Pick a sunny site with rocky or sandy soil that is as weed free as possible.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Crops require full sun, fast draining soil and regular water. Learn How to Grow Peppers here. Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties that grow over one foot tall.

Check often, as they can turn from tasty to terrible in a short period of time. The China Rose Radish is a perfect bite of freshness in the fall crop when everything else in the garden is gone.

Kit includes seed pods for Ring-O-Fire cayenne pepper, Dragon Red carrot, Napoli carrot and purple bunching onion. Simply place this Seedsheet on top of a container full of potting mix, secure with the included stakes, and water! When it's time to harvest,...

Here's a spicy variety you'll grow again and again! Green Grape Tomato ( Lycopersicon lycopersicum ) is loaded with yellow-green fruits that taste like they've captured the sun! Determinate vines bear 80-90 days from transplant.

The extraordinary nutritional value of this organic whole grain substitute is the reason why buckwheat groats should be present in every pantry. Bear in mind that buckwheat can be also called jadrica, grechka, kasha, gryczana and kasza, so look out for...

Pick a sunny site with rocky or sandy soil that is as weed free as possible. Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand. Seed: Sept – May Bloom Height: 4 – 8″ Sun: Full Sun, some shade 600 Seeds / Covers...

Plants germinate quickly and will thrive in areas with full sun, rich soil and ample water. Each packet contains approximately 100 seeds. Cut the stem — one foot from the head — using sharp pruning shears and place in a paper bag.

Sow directly into prepared beds 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost. Once plants bolt (flower), the harvestable leaves will become bitter. Harvest early and often for baby greens that are delicate and sweet.

Each packet contains approximately 100 seeds. Plant 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep, allowing one foot between plants and two feet between rows. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants grow best in full sun and cool moist soil that is enriched with compost.

(70 days) Each packet contains approximately 25 seeds. Cut fruits from the plants with one inch of stem attached. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Start indoors 8-12 weeks prior to the last frost of spring.

In short-season climates, start indoors one week before the last frost date. Cut from vines with at least one inch of stem attached. Make sure that the area is protected from strong winds and cool temperatures.

( Eriogonum umbellatum ) This multi-colored perennial is like a chameleon. Pick a sunny site with rocky or sandy soil that is as weed free as possible. Thoroughly mix your seeds with 1 cup of sand.

In warmer climates, sow directly into prepared gardens and cover with 1/4 inch of soil. Remove spent blossoms to extend the flowering season and mulch to prevent weeds, conserve moisture and improve aesthetics.

To prevent self-seeding, cut plants back after blooming. Plants grow 3- to 6-feet tall and are an important late-season food source for bees and butterflies. Planting and Growing Tips: Direct sow in sunny locations after all danger of frost has passed.

Keep moist for 4-6 weeks to ensure the best germination. Best of all, this mix combines both native and introduced species, so it does well in a variety of climates. Includes: Johnny Jump-Up, Scarlet Flax, California Poppy, Iceland Poppy, Indian Blanket,...

The savory strength of Thai cuisine has produced this clove-scented variety! Siam Queen Thai Basil is perfectly suited for stir-fries, curry and other regional dishes. Each packet contains approximately 75 seeds.

Space 5-8 feet apart in all directions – vines can wander up to 15 feet. Cut fruit from the vines using a sharp knife; do NOT pull. Each packet contains approximately 25 seeds. The name comes from an old tradition of farmers planting them alongside...

Look for firm, sizable pods and pinch off with your thumbnail and fingers. Compact plants grow 15- to 20-inches tall and require no staking. Sow 1 inch deep and 2-4 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.

Continue harvest until plants bolt in late summer. Very productive all season long with dark green, succulent leaves and creamy-white stalks. Plant directly into the garden 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost.

Here are our best tips on How to Grow Carrots , too! Each packet contains approximately 250 seeds. These fruits produce a gas that will cause them to become bitter. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Crops may be sown throughout spring and summer months at...

( Cerastium arvense ) A beautiful ground cover with fragrant white flowers. Pick a sunny site with rocky or sandy soil that is as weed free as possible. Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground.

60 days to maturity. Planting and Harvesting Tips: This cool season crop thrives in sandy, fast draining soil and full sun. Learn How to Grow Peas here. Each packet contains approximately 100 seeds.

Prepare and cook shortly after picking — flavor is lost quickly! The steel-blue kernels are plump, sweet and very good. Sow 1 inch deep, 8 to 12 inches apart. Look for brown silks, dark green husks and plump kernels that squirt “milky” liquid when...

( Packera cana ) These bright yellow flowers are xeric superstars! Its foliage forms a cushion of wooly, low growing leaves. Pick a sunny site with rocky or sandy soil that is as weed free as possible.

This widely adapted mix of crispy, sweet, cylindrical Nantes and long elegant Imperator varieties yields the most delicious fresh eating orange carrots. Hardy biennial 6-12 in.