Organic Gardening Seeds For Sale In Texas

Gently rake over the area covering to a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch or 2-3 times the seed diameter. PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS: The ideal time to plant wildflowers is either in the spring (one month prior to date of last hard freeze) or late fall (after October).

Seeds can be saved if you're interested, but the flowers won't always come true to type. A mixture of white, pink, lavender and purple flowers. Strong plants have trailing 2 to 3 foot stems and combine nicely when mixed in with other similarly sized plants.

Choose a sunny location and provide plants plenty of room by spacing two feet apart in rows separated by five feet. Provide support and mulch well to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.

Rake in lightly, covering seeds to a maximum depth of 2-3 times their thickness. Many of the plants are perennial and will continue to bloom year after year. Includes: Black-Eyed Susan, Blanketflower, California Poppy, Candytuft, China Aster, Dwarf Cornflower,...

(55 days) Learn How to Grow Beets here. Tender, tasty and sweet, this attractive “super-food” is chock-full of nutrition. A favorite of chefs around the world! Cylindra Beet ( Beta vulgaris ) yields long, cylindrical, dark red roots that grow 6- to...

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or, depending on your climate zone, sow directly in the garden after the soil has warmed. Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties that grow over one foot tall.

Another excellent choice for short season gardens! Lipstick Pepper is a thick, red heirloom that matures in 70 days with extra sweet flesh and 4-in. Most varieties can be eaten when green or under-ripe, however, the flavor improves as plants mature.

Harvest daily with a sharp knife during hot weather — pods taste best when young and grow quickly past the stage of prime eating. Productive plants yield plump, pale green pods that remain tender, even when large.

Varieties have been selected for their exceptional performance. You can find the Giving Garden plan and others at our free, online Kitchen Garden Planner garden planning tool. Plus, most of the crops have a long shelf life to accommodate the needs of...

Hand scatter this mixture onto bare ground. Pick a sunny site with rocky or sandy soil that is as weed free as possible. Seed: Sept – May Bloom Height: 20 – 30″ Sun: Full Sun, some shade 600 Seeds / Covers 10 sq ft PLANTING DIRECTIONS: The best...

Transplant outside after the soil has warmed. A beautiful Italian heirloom! Listada de Gandia Eggplant ( Solanum melongena ) is one of the best available. Certified organic, and ready for harvest in 80-90 days from transplant.

Dry by hanging bundles upside down in a dark, well ventilated room and store in airtight jars. Use fresh or freeze in plastic bags. Planting and Harvesting Tips: Grows equally well in garden beds or containers and prefers full sun, regular water and fast...

Continue harvesting over several months, or until plants begin to lose flavor. Tightly wrapped, medium sized heads — 16 inches wide — hold up well to warm temperatures and are slow to bolt.

Expect 70-80 days to maturity from transplant. Fruit that changes from black to red as it ripens. Here's a delicious variety that's gorgeous from flower to fruit! The Black Hungarian Pepper stands 30-36 in.

Check the instructions and experiment to see what gives the best results. Unlike basmati and the majority of other types of rice, this one doesn't need pre-soaking. However, you need to wash it thoroughly before cooking.

An early maturing variety! Korean Red Eggplant ( Solanum melongena ) yields delicious green fruits that turn a brilliant red-orange color, and reach 4- to 6-ounces, if left to mature.

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Plants require partial shade in warm climates, rich, well-drained soil and regular water. Sow directly into prepared beds 2-4 weeks before the last expected frost.

For even distribution, combine with clean, dry sand at a ratio of 4:1 (sand to seed) and scatter by hand or mechanical spreader. Gently rake over the area covering to a depth of 1/8 to 1/4 inch or 2-3 times the seed diameter.

The old standard petunia that graced American gardens in the 1950s. They usually revert to a mix of small white, lavender and rose flowers. Dwarf plants produce loads of brightly-colored flowers in many colors.

Bursting with flavor! Early Hanover Melon ( Cucumis melo ) is tasty and productive which makes it a popular variety with home gardeners and market growers. Cut from vines with at least one inch of stem attached.

Transplant outside after the soil has warmed to 65˚ to 75˚F. Sow one inch deep and space 12-18 inches apart in rows 3-4 feet apart. Harvest daily with a sharp knife during hot weather — pods taste best when young and grow quickly past the stage of...

This Seeds of Change Original yields a stunning mix of yellow, gold, bronze and maroon, multi-branched sunflowers with doubled centers and a single-pedaled outer edge. Tender annual 6-8 ft.

Keep moist for 4-6 weeks to ensure the best germination. Easy to grow, this “Sticky Purple Geranium” prefers full to partial sun and is very drought tolerant once established. Height: 12 to 18″ tall.

Here are our best tips on Growing Carrots , too! Each packet contains approximately 800 seeds. A favorite that's ready to harvest in 55 days. The perfect snack food! Little Finger Carrots ( Daucus carota ) are crunchy and sweet and provide all kinds of...

Planting and Harvesting Tips: Similar to tomatoes, start indoors and transplant to the garden after the last frost. Choose a sunny location and provide plants plenty of room by spacing two feet apart in rows separated by five feet.

This bush-type squash is a summer favorite! Fordhook Zucchini is the picture of production and is ready for frying or freezing in 57 days. Discard any fruit that is bruised or rotten.

This beautiful heirloom was marched from Tennessee to Oklahoma as the U.S. government forced the Cherokee people to relocate during the brutal winter of 1838-1839. Look for firm, sizable pods and pinch off with your thumbnail and fingers.