Easy to grow annual in a variety of sizes and shapes. Blooms from late June to frost. Pinching out first flower encourages bushing. Excellent cut flower. Zinnia - Lilliput Finest Mixed Habit:  Annual Height:  20 to 90 cm [8-36"] Light:  Full Sun Seed before Transplant:  4 to 6 weeks Spacing:  25 to 30 cm [10-12"] - Dwarf plants with double pompom flowers on long stems. Shades of white, gold, orange, rose, scarlet and purple.

Sow 5 to 6 seeds 1 cm [1/2"] deep in hills 2 m [6'] apart. Thin to the best two or three plants. Watermelon needs hot weather and adequate moisture to develop. Consider using mulch around hills. Sugar Baby - 75 days. Fruit almost round 15-20 cm [6-8"] Fruit averages 2.5-3.5 kg. Colour grayish-green with fine veining and the flesh is pink and sweet. Should be started indoors in peat pots until plants are a good size. Do not put out until after danger of frost.

WATERMELON- BLACK DIAMOND Black Diamond watermelon produces #40 lip-licking juicy red melons during the mid season just when you are craving a cool melon the most. Plant: Direct sow seeds 1” deep. Cover with loose fertile soil. Keep soil moist. Reduce water in the last month before harvest. Harvest: Harvest when watermelon is ripe, you can tell if the watermelon makes a “punk” sound when tapped.

Easy to grow, self-seeding annual. Remove spent blooms to prolong flowering. Cover seed lightly. Prefers shady locations and cooler temperatures. Viola - Johnny Jump-Up Habit:  Perennial Height:  5 to 9 cm [2-7"] Light:  Shade to Part Sun Seed before Transplant:  8 weeks Spacing:  7 to 10 [3-4"] - Tri-colour pansy-like flowers with cheerful yellow faces.

Turnip greens can be picked when young and tender, and lightly steamed to eat. The root is best picked when 5 to 8 cm [2-3"] in diameter. They are susceptible to cut worms and maggots.Approximately 350 seeds/gram. Hints:

• Sow 2 seeds / cm [5 seeds / inch] in furrows 1 cm [1/2"] deep and 20 cm [12"] apart.

• Thin to 5 cm [2"].

White Egg - 50 days. Plants are 45 - 50 cm(18-20") tall, cutleaf, medium green. Egg shaped 7.5 cm (2.5") roots are crisp and white inside and out. Also, tops may be cooked as delicious greens.  

Turnip greens can be picked when young and tender, and lightly steamed to eat. The root is best picked when 5 to 8 cm [2-3"] in diameter. They are susceptible to cut worms and maggots.Approximately 350 seeds/gram. Hints:

• Sow 2 seeds / cm [5 seeds / inch] in furrows 1 cm [1/2"] deep and 20 cm [12"] apart.

• Thin to 5 cm [2"].

Purple Top - Standard home, market garden and shipping variety. Deep globe shape. Grows quickly to 13 cm [5"] in size, but tastes best when picked at 5-8 cm [2-3"] Smooth white skin with bright purplish-red top. Medium green cut leaf tops 35-40 cm [14-16"] tall. This mild flavoured strain remains tender for a long time and is an excellent storage variety.  

Tomatoes fit into two major categories. Indeterminate or vine type. Tomatoes need to be staked. The growth of indeterminate plants continue after the fruit has set, right up to the onset of cold weather. Determinate or bush type tomatoes provide earlier fruiting, but typically less yeild than vines. The growth of determinate plants stops at the onset of fruiting. Approximately 300 seeds/gram. Hints:

• Start tomatoes indoors in early April. Seeds require soil temperatures of 20°C to 30°C to germinate.
• Be sure to transfer to a cooler area before transplanting to harden off and avoid transplant shock.
• After last frost, set out 45-50 cm [18-20"] apart, in rows 90 cm [36"] apart.
• For stronger roots and more draught resistance, transplant deeply or on an angle.
• Water, well and evenly, but do not keep soil continuously wet as roots require oxygen from soil.
• Fertilize regularly.

• Seed Centre recommends using large [25 litre+] black plastic pots for northern gardeners. This gives warmer soil temperatures and provides better control of soil conditions.

Roma - 75 days - Bush. Bright red plum-shaped fruits with very meaty interiors and few seeds. Compact plants are resistant to wilts. Heavy yields. Excellent for paste or whole pack.  

Tomatoes fit into two major categories. Indeterminate or vine type. Tomatoes need to be staked. The growth of indeterminate plants continue after the fruit has set, right up to the onset of cold weather. Determinate or bush type tomatoes provide earlier fruiting, but typically less yeild than vines. The growth of determinate plants stops at the onset of fruiting. Approximately 300 seeds/gram. Hints:

• Start tomatoes indoors in early April. Seeds require soil temperatures of 20°C to 30°C to germinate.
• Be sure to transfer to a cooler area before transplanting to harden off and avoid transplant shock.
• After last frost, set out 45-50 cm [18-20"] apart, in rows 90 cm [36"] apart.
• For stronger roots and more draught resistance, transplant deeply or on an angle.
• Water, well and evenly, but do not keep soil continuously wet as roots require oxygen from soil.
• Fertilize regularly.

• Seed Centre recommends using large [25 litre+] black plastic pots for northern gardeners. This gives warmer soil temperatures and provides better control of soil conditions.

Floradade - 77 days - Bush. Produces 125 g [5 oz] smooth deeply globed fruits. A good shipper. Requires staking. Tolerance to VF1, VF2, ST and ASC.  

Tomatoes fit into two major categories. Indeterminate or vine type. Tomatoes need to be staked. The growth of indeterminate plants continue after the fruit has set, right up to the onset of cold weather. Determinate or bush type tomatoes provide earlier fruiting, but typically less yeild than vines. The growth of determinate plants stops at the onset of fruiting. Approximately 300 seeds/gram. Hints:

• Start tomatoes indoors in early April. Seeds require soil temperatures of 20°C to 30°C to germinate.
• Be sure to transfer to a cooler area before transplanting to harden off and avoid transplant shock.
• After last frost, set out 45-50 cm [18-20"] apart, in rows 90 cm [36"] apart.
• For stronger roots and more draught resistance, transplant deeply or on an angle.
• Water, well and evenly, but do not keep soil continuously wet as roots require oxygen from soil.

• Fertilize regularly.
• Seed Centre recommends using large [25 litre+] black plastic pots for northern gardeners. This gives warmer soil temperatures and provides better control of soil conditions.

Bush Beefsteak - 67 days - Bush. Strong vigorous compact bush and very sturdy. Fruits are round, smooth, bright red with a solid interior and few seeds. Very firm and crack resistant. Excellent yielder is a popular market and home garden variety for canning and slicing. Average fruit size 200 g [8 oz].  

Thyme - Easy to grow, compact plant is an attractive and useful addition to the garden. Use fresh or dried with any kind of fish. Adding a pinch or two flavours stews, soups, vegetables and sauces. Companion plant for cabbage, potatoes and tomatoes. Repels white flies and cabbage butterflies. Prefers dry, sunny location and doesn't like to be crowded. Prune and mulch for winter. Maturity: 85 days - Habit: Perennial - Preservation: Dry

SWISS CHARD- RUBY RED Plant produces good yields of dark green shiny leaves with ruby red stalks and veins. It can be steamed, stir-fried, added to lasagna, omelets, soups, and stews. Plant: Sow seeds in full sun and good well-drained soil 1/2” deep. Apply mulch and grass clippings around the base of The plant. Harvest: You can cut outer leaves as you need them and leave inner leaves to develope.

Approximately 50 seeds/gram. Hints:

• Sow 1 cm [1/2"] deep in rows 45-60 cm [12-24"] apart.
• Thin to 15 cm [6"] apart.

• Harvest regularly throughout the growing season to increase production.

Lucullus - 55 days. Productive throughout the entire summer. Large tender leaves are light green and very crumpled. Retains quality in hot weather. Popular for boiled or steamed greens. Excellent for freezing.

Traditional favourite climber with multiple ruffled blooms. Easy to grow, hardy annual adapts to most soils. Very fragrant. Bloom all summer. Soak seeds overnight before planting. Requires regular watering and fertilizing for best blooms. Pick the flowers regularly to prolong blooming. Sweet Pea - Royal Mixed Habit:  Annual Height:  Up to 1.8 m [6'] Light:  Sunny Seed before Transplant:  3 to 4 weeks Spacing:  15 to 20 cm [6-8"] - Early bloomers with long stems.

SWEET PEA- MAMMOTH BLEND Striking shades of crimson, lavender, deep rose, navy blue, rose pink, and salmon, these are 1.6m (6ft) and perfect for cut flowers. Plant: Sow seeds 1/2” deep. If starting indoors, chip seeds or soak them in warm water for 24 hours. Use a seed inoculant for the best results. Space seeds 6” apart. Direct sow in the spring while the soil is still cool and light frost is still possible. Care: Keep plants picked to prolong the blooming period.

Traditional favorite climber with multiple ruffled blooms. Easy to grow, hardy annual adapts to most soils. Very fragrant. Bloom all summer. Soak seeds overnight before planting. Requires regular watering and fertilizing for best blooms. Pick the flowers regularly to prolong blooming. Sweet Pea - Multiflora Mix Habit:  Annual Height:  Up to 1.8 m [6'] Light:  Sunny Seed before Transplant:  3 to 4 weeks Spacing:  15 to 20 cm [6-8"] - Extremely vigorous climbing vine with an abundance of flowers, up to 8 per stem. Easy to train on fences and trellises. Very fragrant.

SUNFLOWER- VELVET QUEEN Rich copper red petals are highlighted with golden yellow around a nearly black central disc. Plant: Sow seeds 1/4”-1/2” deep. Space dwarf varieties 6” apart. Direct sow mid-April to late May. Care: When the back of the flower head turns yellow, it is ready to be cut from the plant.

SUNFLOWER- DWARF SUNSPOT Dwarf Sunspot sunflower makes a striking container plant, but will require regular feeding, and a fairly heavy base so that it doesn’t get to heavy. The long lasting flowers produce copious seeds for wild birds to snack on. Plant: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm deep. Space seeds 6” apart, give lots of room (3’) between plants. Care: When the back of the flower head turns yellow, it is ready to be cut from the plant. Seed Storage: Store seed in cool, dry place.