Organic Seeds Plants For Sale In Pittsburgh

Very productive pole bean with meaty pods of distinctive flavour, rich in vitamins A and C, iron and calcium with very good keeping qualities. Introduced prior to 1864.

The most prolific producer of flowers. Annual (reseeds itself).

Our favourite type because flavour is extra rich. Taller, has larger leaves than standard strain. Adds true European character to soups and stews. Dark green, glossy leaves, strong flavour.

Compact, narrow foliage; flowers lavender-blue.

Indeterminate habit; needs support. One of the darkest tomatoes known: it gets almost as dark as a plum when direct sunlight can reach the young fruits as they develop. The flavour is rich and deeply satisfying, with -- well -- a hint of plum! The fruits...

A compact variety suited for both fresh cut production and for pot production. Leaves are medium to large in size and have excellent shelf-life for fresh use. Excellent for fresh cut sales in bags or bunches.

The “deer tongue” idea refers to the pointed shape of the leaves and not, we hope, to some special fondness deer may have for this unusual variety of leaf lettuce. Sow direct in the garden in spring.

(Sunburst squash) Distinctive small disk-like squash with scalloped edges, like a toy top or a flying saucer. They also make a most decorative container at the dinner table for other foods when scooped out.

Indian heirloom that is really, really delicious! The fruits start off white and turn golden-yellow and then to a russet brown. Traditionally used in pickles and chutneys in India.

The name is pronounced "stoo-peetz-eh". It may have a funny name but it is a seriously good heirloom tomato from the old Czechoslovakia. Indeterminate vines, potato-leaf type. Excellent for salads and sandwiches.

Attractive pepper plant with white mottled foliage and striped fruits. This pepper has been grown by the African-American community around Philadelphia and Baltimore for years, where its heat and full-bodied flavour are treasured for fish and shellfish.

Finely cut foliage. Dwarf, compact version of dill. For fresh use as dillweed, or allowed to go to seed for dill pickles.

A large leaf basil has high oil content and hence a stronger aroma and flavour than other varieties. Good uniformity. Ht. 75-80cm/30-32". Excellent for pesto and other typical basil uses.

Known as the Herb of Gladness for its exhilarating effect. Try adding chopped young leaves and flowers to salads or summer drinks. On those sweltering summer days, cool off with iced borage tea, adding honey and lemon juice to taste.

Crisp and tender, adds colour to salads and fine flavour to cooked dishes. Good mid season variety with solid deep red head weighing about 2kg/5lb. Slow to burst, forms a tight, dense head with small core.

Source of an excellent quality cooking oil. Large seeded variety well filled with meat. Familiar large yellow sunflowers are a favourite of children. Valued for its highly nutritious seeds eaten roasted or raw.

Some think this is the melon that used to be shipped years ago from Bermuda to some Southern states around Christmas time. A rare family heirloom from Georgia with white seeds and yellow flesh of excellent flavour.

Very mellow flavour when cooked with mild tasting bright green tops. An heirloom Italian cultivar with sweet flavour, bright red nicely rounded shape. The interior flesh, when sliced, is beautifully marked in alternating rings of cherry red and creamy...

Known as when dried by smoking. Heat: 2,500-8,000 Scoville units. Best known hot chile, 5-7cm/2-3” long, 2-3cm/1-1.5” in diameter. Used fresh either green or ripe red in salsa, stews, breads, sauces, dips, or just about anything that needs spicing...

An heirloom seed that produces a pear-shaped golden-yellow fruit, resistant to splitting and cracking.

Like the red deer tongue variety, this is a very nice leaf lettuce with tongue-shaped leaves. Sow direct in the garden in spring. The flavour is pleasantly sharp and nutty and the texture is quite good for fresh salad use.

Favourite of cat lovers, for cats relish the intoxicating leaves. Tea is a popular nightcap, as it induces a good night's sleep. Remedy for colds and fevers.

This weed-blocking fabric Seedsheet has four seed-filled pods that dissolve upon contact with water, "planting" the seeds in the planting mix below. Kit includes seed pods for Ring-O-Fire cayenne pepper, Dragon Red carrot, Napoli carrot and purple bunching...

A first-class German variety with light-coloured bulbs and creamy-white flesh. Unlike other varieties, the flesh stays firm and white even when the bulbs get large.

Refreshing hot or iced. Requires a long hot growing season. (Hibiscus) Lovely flowers known throughout the tropics for their flavouring qualities. Tea made with the fleshy calyces has a lemony flavour and beautiful ruby colour.

An English heirloom grown since at least the 1800s. Ht. 90-120cm/3-4ft. Grow like garden peas. When the glossy green pods are 10-18cm/4-7in long they are ready to shell. Each pod contains 5-7 flat oblong beans for fresh or dry use.

A delicious addition to the summer salad bowl, green striped fruits with golden blush are full of tart, luscious flavour. Not an heirloom, but deserving a place with them, it produces 3-4 oz fruits over a long season.