{"title":"All Products","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlease see the \"Growing Instructions\" tab at the bottom of every listing for guidance on starting seeds. It looks like this: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/Screen_Shot_2025-09-10_at_10.33.56_AM.png?v=1757525662\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd please visit the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cicadaseeds.ca\/pages\/growing-guides\"\u003eHow to Grow Perennial Vegetables from Seed\u003c\/a\u003e page for detailed instructions on cold stratification, seed scarifying, etc. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fizzy-rose-picotee-cosmos-seeds-cosmos-79497","title":"Cosmos Mix Seeds - Cosmos bipinnatus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a diverse mix of pink, white, striped, and peachy cosmos. Some singles and ruffled doubles. Every flower is different. They add a delightful charm to the flower garden, cottage garden, or pollinator garden. Keep cutting the flowers or deadheading to keep the plant blooming all summer long. An excellent choice for floral design and cut flower sales. be sure to pinch the growing tip of the plant while it it 6-12 inches tall for earlier blooms and more branching. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBees and other pollinators love these flowers. Grow cosmos to bring more bees to your garden to increase the yield of your vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44445249929470,"sku":"","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.5525092004_kcff.jpg?v=1700862782"},{"product_id":"errington-heirloom-potato-onion-bulbs-51700","title":"Errington Heirloom Potato Onion BULBS - Yellow Multiplier Onion Sets - Allium cepa var. aggregatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for \"Errington Heirloom\" potato onion *bulbs* not seeds. Also known as onion sets. Each bulb will multiply into several more onions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety comes from my friend Jenelle of Nanoose Creek Farmhouse, who acquired them from an old farmer in Errington several years ago, and has been growing them ever since! I've started to call them \"Errington Heirloom\" potato onion since they've been grown in my neighbourhood for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety of potato onion has the best storage qualities out of any variety I've grown. They will stay rock hard when stored indoors at room temp for over a year. They even store incredibly well in sub-optimal conditions, like in a damp greenhouse. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe only tradeoff is that the onions themselves generally don't grow as big as other potato onion varieties I've grown. I am working to grow these out from seed and select for larger size, while retaining their great storage qualities. But that will take several more years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulbs of this variety sold for planting are approximately marble to gumball size (2 to 10 grams). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePotato onions are a perennial multiplying onion, sometimes smaller than regular onions, but their advantages are they are easier to grow and they keep for much longer in storage, up to a year in my experience. Potato onions used to be popular in North American gardens, but fell out of favour eventually, possibly because they could not be mechanically harvested. The only downside to potato onions is the smaller size than regular onions- but their ease of cultivation, storability, and flavour make them totally worth it! I find them much easier to grow than biennial onions. Each bulb will multiply to create 4 to 10 new bulbs, like garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour is excellent. They can be used in place of regular onions in any recipe. They are excellent caramelized with some white wine to deglaze the pan. They also become deliciously jammy when slow roasted in their skins and squeezed out. They can be used peeled and whole in roasts or stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARVESTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when the onion leaves have died back, usually around August. Cure as you would garlic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTORAGE: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore as you would regular onions. Room temperature seems just fine, but they need airflow. Store in paper bags or boxes, or mesh bags, not plastic bags or bins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREPLANTING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat the biggest onions, and save the smallest ones for planting. Smaller bulbs usually multiply into fewer, larger bulbs, which are nicer for eating. (If for some reason you want smaller bulbs, save the biggest bulbs to replant- they usually multiply into many small bulbs.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can either replant in fall or spring, if you are in USDA hardiness zone 4 and warmer. Fall planting can encourage flowering, which is good if you want seeds, but it can reduce bulb growth. Also keep in mind that some bulbs will die over winter- about 10-20% in my experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring planting usually results in less flowering, which can increase bulb size. I've found this variety is unlikely to flower much no matter what you do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI'd recommend planting some in fall and some in spring to see what works best in your climate, and what you prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn zones 1-3 you'll want to save bulbs indoors over winter to plant in spring. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44445250322686,"sku":"ERRIN-HEIRL-7LPK","price":15.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.5197587721_5trv.jpg?v=1700862836"},{"product_id":"heirloom-tomato-seed-mix-solanum-53357","title":"Jewelry Box Tomato Mix Seeds - Solanum lycopersicum","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a colourful tomato breeding project in its third (F3) generation from the initial cross I made. I saved seeds from most plants in this generation, so expect a lot of diversity. They range from cocktail to grape and cherry sizes. The parents were two of my favourite varieties- a colourful grape tomato with lots of anthocyanin striping, and a small sweet red cherry tomato. Both parents have amazing flavour. There are sure to be some treasures in this mix!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave seeds from your favourite plant this season and you're on your way to creating your own tomato variety! You'll need to grow it out for several more years, and select your favourite plant from each generation. If you stick with this, over time the traits will stabilize and you can name your variety and share it with the world. Alternately- save seeds from the a handful (or all) of your favourite plants and keep the diversity high. Whatever you choose, you'll get a lot of colour and flavour to play with. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44445251698942,"sku":"HEIRL-TOMAT-T30D","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/IMG_3967.jpg?v=1765060975"},{"product_id":"holy-basil-seeds-tulsi-seeds-ocinum-37643","title":"Holy Basil Seeds - Tulsi Seeds - Ocinum tenuiflorum - Rama Tulsi","description":"\u003cp\u003eHoly basil, also called tulsi, is a delightful aromatic and medicinal bush tulsi from India. It is traditionally used in Ayurveda for many ailments. It is one of the few adaptogenic herbs that are easy to grow as annuals in the north! It makes a very tasty tea. It can be used in place of Italian basil in any recipe. The flavour is a bit sweeter and floral than Italian basil. I like to use the leaves and a few young flower tops in pesto, sauces, and cocktails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most often used parts are the flower spikes and leaves. I like to cut off the flowers and upper leaves when they've just started to bloom, and dry for tea or tincture. When frost nears, I cut off the entire plant at the base and dry it all. If you let the flowers mature, the seeds will create a gel around themselves similar to chia when added to drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBees love the flowers, and collect a bright red pollen from them.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44445251731710,"sku":"HOLY-BASIL-SJLB","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.4821839573_5v42.jpg?v=1700862897"},{"product_id":"sylvetta-perennial-arugula-seeds-87457","title":"Sylvetta Perennial Arugula Seeds - Diplotaxis tenuifolia - Wild Roquette, Rocket","description":"\u003cp\u003eSylvetta arugula is one of the quickest edible perennials that you can grow.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe leaves can be harvested at the baby stage at 20 days, or full-sized at 50 days, and it keeps coming back year after year. It has a stronger flavour than regular arugula with more nuttiness and a peppery bite. Excellent in salads and on pizza and wilted into pasta. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants are more heat resistant that regular arugula, and do fine in partial shade or full sun. The flower stalks can be cut off to encourage more leaf growth throughout summer. Keep the plants well watered and harvest to prevent bolting. If the plants do bolt, the flowers are edible, and also loved by pollinators. Just cut the stalks off when they are done and the plants will keep on producing leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44445252255998,"sku":"SYLVE-PEREN-R2L1","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.4414988445_7zst.jpg?v=1700862949"},{"product_id":"good-king-henry-seeds-blitum-77880","title":"Good King Henry Seeds - Blitum bonus henricus","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood King Henry is an incredible perennial leafy green in the spinach family, related to lambsquarters, and quinoa. I use it the same as spinach for cooked uses. I hardly ever grow spinach anymore!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nutritious plant has many edible parts, producing early in the season until the late fall. The leaves are best cooked like spinach, as they can have a strong taste when raw. The new shoots in the spring can be eaten like asparagus, and they can be blanched using a bucket or clay pot to enhance flavour and tenderness. The flower heads can be used like broccoli, and the seeds can be used as a grain, somewhat like quinoa. A great multi-purpose plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've heard that Good King Henry is rabbit and deer resistant due to its strong flavour raw. If you have experience with this, please let me know!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants can grow in partial shade or full sun. It seems to appreciate some shade in the late summer. I've found these plants to be quite drought-tolerant, but they do better with regular water in the summer. It's best to wait until their second year before substantial harvests. A must-have for the perennial vegetable garden or food forest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44445252354302,"sku":"GOOD-KING-QP9O","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.4367507032_jmhb.jpg?v=1700862965"},{"product_id":"andean-rainbow-fava-bean-seeds-vicia-93872","title":"Diversity Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia faba - Broad Bean Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese fava beans are a beautiful mix of many varieties that were gifted or traded with friends over the years. Previously called \"Andean Rainbow\", I've renamed the mix this year to to \"Diversity\" to better reflect the diverse origins of these seeds. Fava beans originated in the fertile crescent, probably being the oldest crop in cultivation. They were eventually brought over to South America where farmers cultivated a huge diversity in colours and patterns. This mix is a celebration of diversity, generosity, and the gratitude for the many generations of seed stewards who protected and shared these seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome beans in each packet will be crossed with one another, so each bean you grow out will be unique. Interesting traits will keep popping up over generations of growing this mix out. Select the ones you love and keep planting them. This could be the start of many new fava bean varieties!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProceeds from these packets until November 15 will go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/guelph4palestine\"\u003eGuelph for Palestine’s Seeds of Solidarity Farmer Funding Drive\u003c\/a\u003e to raise funds for farmers in Sudan and Gaza. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown varieties include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe very rare Atahualpa’s (Atawallpa’s) fingerprint (also called Ur Kupina). This is a beautiful ancient landrace variety named after the last Incan emperor, who was killed by Spanish colonizers. The seeds have mesmerizing spiral patterns. I’ve been working to adapt this variety to our winters: I only had a few plants survive a brutal winter a few years ago, and the resulting seeds are mostly from these plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Cheeked Fava. When fresh, these beans have a light green or tan background with a vibrant red “cheek”. Both this variety and the one above were purchased by my friend Peter of Diverse Garden from markets in Peru.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra Precoce A Grano Violetto, sent to me by my friend Jolene of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodgrain.ca\/seeds\/\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eShort Season Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e in northern BC. They come in various shades of purple, and are extra early and cold tolerant. Long pods contain 6 or 7 beans each.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFava beans were also contributed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.goodearthfarms.ca\/\"\u003eGood Earth Farms\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/homesteadculture.com\/\"\u003eHomestead Culture\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pflanzenschaetze.ch\/\"\u003ePflanzenshätze\u003c\/a\u003e, \u0026amp; \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/goingtoseed.org\/en-ca\"\u003eGoing to Seed\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo harvest, shell the beans when fresh, then steam and serve with butter and salt. Or dry the beans and use in soups throughout the winter. Favas also make great hummous! 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It produces masses of long off-white roots that taste somewhat like a potato crossed with a carrot and a parsnip. They are great roasted, but can also be boiled, fried, stewed, added to soups, or eaten raw grated or out of hand. The roots do not need to be peeled, although some roots have a thin woody core that is easily removed by the diner after cooking. The spring shoots can be eaten, as well as the mature leaves, which taste like celery leaf or parsley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf started early enough from seed, they can make large enough roots to eat by fall. But for the best harvest wait until the second year at least. Yields will keep increasing after that. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI failed for years to start skirret from seed until I learned that they need fluctuating temperates to germinate. Sow seeds outdoors in early spring when the nights are still cool (freezing is fine) and you should have excellent germination. If it's already warmed up, sow your seeds in a small pot and alternate putting the pot outside in the sun and in the fridge for a day or two at a time. Or try sowing in the fall, or even wait until the following spring to sow. I've found skirret to stay viable for at least a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo harvest, wait until the top has died back in the fall, then dig up the whole plant. Cut off the largest roots, and replant the rest of the crown. If any offsets have formed around the base, you can pull or cut those off and plant them separately. The main crown can often be divided into multiple new plants using a sharp shovel. Roots can be harvested all winter, and probably all year, although the flavour is probably best from fall-early spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkirret is a \"forgotten\" crop, which likely fell out of favour because it was difficult to cultivate using modern industrial agriculture methods. But it's very easy to grow for the backyard gardener! 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Some folks recommend pruning the plants back every fall as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may be possible to propagate these plants via cuttings, and avoid having to start them from seed again. After my plants flowered, they resprouted many shoots from the base, some of which I cut off and rotted directly in the ground, or in water. Time will tell if the cuttings survive the winter, but it seems promising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE- There is chance some seeds may have crossed with Homesteader's Kaleidoscopic Perennial Kale Grex, and\/or Candy Floss Kale. I isolated the plants with a pollination cage and used flies for pollination, but I did find a honey bee in the cage once so some crossing is possible. 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Harvest the leeks by cutting just above the roots and leaving the root plate intact, and in a few weeks 2 or 3 baby leeks will resprout to replace the leek you harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best harvest time is fall through early spring before the leeks try to flower in their second year, when they can get tough. You can harvest the leek scapes (flower buds and stems) and use just like garlic scapes, or let them flower and make seed. No matter what you do, as long as the root plate is intact, baby leeks will regrow!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent perennial vegetable for any gardener looking to save time in the spring because there’s no need to mess around with starting leek seeds indoors under grow lights and babying them for weeks every year. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese leeks respond very well to fertile soil and can grow quite large- be generous with the compost. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeeks can be used almost interchangeably in place of onions in cooking. The beautiful blue-green leek greens (tops) are also tasty- don't throw them out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelft Perpetual was selected out of the \"Delft\" variety by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seed in Oregon, USA, which he describes as \"Winter leeks with long well-wrapped shafts, strong upright leaves, and a melting tender quality with light sauté. Slices turn a bright green with cooking, very appealing.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEventually your perpetual leek patch will get crowded and the leeks will start getting thin. At this point you can either start pulling up leeks to harvest and thin out the patch, or you can dig up the whole patch and space them out. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do allow these leeks to flower in their second year, the whimsical flowers are a range of white, pink, and purple globes that are adored by pollinators. The seeds do take a long time to mature however, so you may need to cover them with a temporary tunnel to keep the seed dry as they mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds are rare and hard to find so don't miss out!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMuch gratitude to Frank Morton for creating this variety! \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis seed has been released under the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOpen Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) license to keep it out of the hands of multinational seed corporations, and keep it in the hands of the people. The pledge states: “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict other's use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMore information on OSSI can be found at\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.osseeds.org\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eosseeds.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507587281150,"sku":"DELFT-PERPE-1B11","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.5663654495_jufh.jpg?v=1703468522"},{"product_id":"egyptian-walking-onion-bulbils-allium-x-17196","title":"Egyptian Walking Onion Bulbils - Allium x proliferum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected to restock in fall 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking Onions, also known as Egyptian Onions, tree onions, or top setting onions, are a tough perennial onion with edible green onions, bulbils, and mother bulbs. They are called walking onions because the bulbils grow at the top of the stalks, and when they get heavy enough they flop over and take root in the soil. Then those new plants send up shoots, flopping over, effectively “walking” around your garden. Alternately you can cut off the bulbils and plant them where you want them to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese onions are hard to kill! Hardy to zone 3, tolerant of many soil types, dry conditions and partial shade. Useful for any kitchen garden, permaculture garden, or food forest. The green onions\/scallions are most commonly eaten, and are excellent with eggs, ramen, salads, scallion pancakes, etc.- really anywhere you would use green onions for a light oniony flavour. The mother bulbs at the base of the stalks can also be eaten, as can the bulbils that form at the top of the stalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bulbils vary in size from the size of a pea up to a toonie, but their size doesn’t seem to affect the overall size or vigour of the plant. This variety seems capable of making particularly large bulbils compared to other varieties! You’ll get a mix of bulbil sizes in your order, although not the most giant bulbils because they won't fit through the regular mail slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalking onions are believed to be a cross of Welsh Onions and Shallots from a long time ago. According to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, they originated somewhere on the Indian subcontinent and then were brought to Europe, possibly by traveling Romani people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey rarely, if ever, produce true seed, although there will often be a few flowers growing around the bulbils. Sometimes the clusters of bulbils will grow another stalk, which grows more bulbils, and sometimes those bulbils will grow even more bulbils! These plants look like something out of a Dr. Seuss book in the summer season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly available for shipping within Canada. 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They taste like a sweet and tropical pineapple with hints of vanilla. They barely have any tartness like regular ground cherries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the winter of 2023\/24, I sourced as many giant and extra sweet varieties of cape gooseberry that I could find from around the world. I grew them altogether, and they produced the largest and tastiest berries I've ever eaten. One of the largest berries was 12.3 grams! (My friend Marie-ève has since grown a 14 gram berry!)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese berries require a long season, so I'd only recommend them for folks with long seasons, greenhouses, or really hot and sunny gardens. On Vancouver Island, I start these earlier than my tomatoes around early February, and plant out in my unheated greenhouse in April\/May. The plants will have ripe berries from late August-December, if they don't freeze too hard. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe round orange fruits grow inside a papery husk. You can tell they are ripe when the husk (calyx) turns tan and papery. Wait until they are fully ripe to eat and they will have a very sweet, tropical fruit flavour with a hint of vanilla. You can even leave them on the counter for a few days or several weeks for an even sweeter taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese fruits will last for several months in their papery husks on the kitchen counter without any preservation. They make a delightful tropical treat in January! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shared some with a friend this summer who is an avid foodie and world traveler. He knows the best restaurants in every major city in the world. He said this was the best thing he'd eaten in years! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCape Gooseberries are fabulous eaten fresh off the plant, as a garnish on fancy desserts, in baking (think cape gooseberry upside down cake), salsa, jam, cocktails, fruit salad, or dried. I like to think of them as \"northern pineapples\" because they can be used somewhat like a pineapple substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike regular ground cherries that are low growing, Cape Gooseberry is tall (up to 8 feet), which makes picking the fruits much easier. It produces a lot of biomass (leaves and stems) which is helpful for composting in the permaculture garden. Don't give them the most nutritious soil so they put more energy into berries and less into leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been able to overwinter this species two years in a row. One winter was -15C, and one was -10C. 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This mix was created by Chris Homanics by crossing perennial bush kales with several other brassicas. The genetics are diverse, containing a variety of leaf colours, shapes, and textures. All are delicious! The young leaves are good for salads, larger leaves are good for cooking or \"collard\" wraps. I’ve been delighted to see some variegated white, lavender, and hot pink plants, which I've been encouraging. Almost all the plants are perennial, meaning that even after they flower in their second year, they continue to grow and produce tasty leaves. You can cut off and eat the flower buds to keep the plant producing leaves instead of seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants grow large and most are branching and bushy or a palm tree shape, and can be pruned if desired to be more compact. As they grow tall, most plants will flop over and root along the stem where they touch the ground. To keep the plants more upright, they can be staked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants eventually lose their vigour after a few years, but your favourite plants can be propagated by woody stem cuttings almost any time of year. Just stick the cuttings in the ground and keep moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can select your favourite individuals from this diverse mix and create your own perennial kale variety!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've been selecting for colourful and variegated leaves for the last few years, as well as a perennial growth habit. There is likely a small amount of the hot pink Candy Floss Kale genetics in this population, which is a biennial, but it seems to be a minimal amount based on my grow outs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBees and other pollinators, like mason bees, love the flowers. When flowering, the plants can reach 6-8 feet tall. The flowers, buds, and flowering stems are very tasty. Try eating them raw, or use like broccolini in stir fries etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease let me know if you come across any very colourful, cold hardy, or otherwise interesting individuals. I'd love to know what this kale does in your conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis seed has been released under the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOpen Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) license to keep it out of the hands of multinational seed corporations, and keep it in the hands of the people. The pledge states: “You have the freedom to use these OSSI-Pledged seeds in any way you choose. In return, you pledge not to restrict other's use of these seeds or their derivatives by patents or other means, and to include this pledge with any transfer of these seeds or their derivatives.”\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMore information on OSSI can be found at\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.osseeds.org\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/www.osseeds.org\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e osseeds.org\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere kale is part of a collaborative breeding project through the Experimental Farm Network. 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It has sprays of dainty pink flowers, and later, red spherical seed pods that are great for dried or everlasting bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLesser known is the fact that the leaves are incredibly tasty and nutritious! They are crunchy and succulent and not at all bitter even during the heat of the summer. The flavour is really mild, like lettuce. It fills the gap for leafy greens in mid summer when spinach and lettuce are bitter and bolting. The leaves are great in salads, smoothies, sandwiches, and cooked like spinach. It is a \"must-grow\" in my opinion!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFame Flower is related to purslane, a nutrient powerhouse, and is a great source of omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, iron \u0026amp; potassium. It also contains mucilage which is hydrating. This plant is also called Java Ginseng, and is used medicinally in South America, Africa and Asia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBees and other pollinators love the flowers. 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These seeds are saved from Lorient multiplier onion plants, which were also flowering at the same time as my Andy's Green Mountain potato onion, and a yellow potato onion. Lorient itself is a hybrid, and I've seen it called both a multiplier onion and a shallot. So there could be quite a lot of exciting variability in the offspring. Every seedling will be unique, and could be the start of a new variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation about Lorient: \"Finally a shallot you can reliably grow from seed! British-bred Shallot Lorient has been developed over 14 years with UK gardeners in mind. This superb variety offers superior performance compared to other seed varieties, and matches planting sets (immature bulbs) in terms of reliability, garden performance, and pest and disease resistance. Shallot Lorient is tough from the get go, making a strong start even in a cold spring. 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Peel and slice the roots, then steam and pan-sear. They taste like tender new potatoes with the creamy texture of a sweet potato. The skin can be a bit bitter so make sure to peel. I can see Black Salsify easily fitting into many different recipes- try using in place of potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am very impressed with the massive roots it grows, and its ability to grow straight down into heavy clay soils! I was awestruck with the thick, gnarly roots when I dug the first one up. I’ll be using these similar to tillage (daikon) radishes in my garden for loosening up compact soils. 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Bred by Karen Olivier in Alberta\/Vancouver Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKarma Miracle is a great candidate for short seasons and gardens that aren't very warm. They also do well in heat, however. They both produce tons of tomatoes! This variety is a must-grow for me every year. The fruits are prone to cracking, so harvest when they start to turn colour and ripen indoors if you have this problem. Water consistently to help avoid this, and\/or grow undercover. I promise they are worth it!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507590983934,"sku":"KARMA-MIRAC-AHN5","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.5547246656_zgxv.jpg?v=1702968774"},{"product_id":"red-veined-sorrel-seeds-rumex-09517","title":"Red Veined Sorrel Seeds - Rumex sanguineus - Bloody Dock","description":"\u003cp\u003eBloody Dock or Red-Veined Sorrel is a favourite of chefs and foodies. The young leaves are tasty raw or cooked, adding a beautiful pop of colour to salad mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry cutting the plant back to the ground in midsummer to encourage another flush of young tender leaves  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBloody dock is extensively grown as an ornamental, enjoying average to moist soil, but also tolerating dry conditions very well. Can be grown beside a pond or water garden. 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One of my top 5 tomato varieties (and I've grown hundreds).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNamed in honour of the famous opera singer and activist, Paul Robeson.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507592130814,"sku":"PAUL-ROBES-9EA8","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.5573243621_pm22.jpg?v=1702968849"},{"product_id":"welsh-onion-seeds-allium-fistulosum-93772","title":"Welsh Onion Seeds - Allium fistulosum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpected to restock in December 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWelsh Onion is a versatile perennial bunching onion. It divides from the base, and can be used as spring onions\/scallions or green onions. It is quite hardy, actually originating in northern China or Siberia, not Wales like the name suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor harvesting, if you want to use the slender bulbs, pull up the whole plant with the roots. If you only want the green onions, snip them off above the bulb and let them regrow. You can harvest almost year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWelsh Onions will divide from the base many times to eventually form a large clump. You can divide the clumps in spring or fall to separate them out to get a better yield, or to share with other gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey will flower, and you could cut off the flower heads if you want to increase bulb and leaf production. Otherwise the flowers are excellent food for pollinators, and produce seeds for replanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI believe the Welsh Onion seeds I was selling a few years ago were mislabelled, and may have not been Allium fistulosum- my apologies! I believe the seeds I am selling now are the true species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds were originally given to be by one of my seed mentors, Sal Dominelli of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sweetrockfarm.ca\/\"\u003eSweet Rock Farm\u003c\/a\u003e. Thanks Sal!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507593048318,"sku":"WELSH-ONION-UAFC","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/files\/153741768901263396_1.webp?v=1765159418"},{"product_id":"sunflower-seeds-helianthus-annuus-90245","title":"Tall Yellow Sunflower Mix Seeds - Helianthus annuus","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a mix of tall yellow sunflowers that I've been growing for years. There is variation in height and flower size, branching vs non-branching, etc. Flowers are mostly all yellow, but there are occasionally orange flowers too. 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Sunflowers are wondering for bees and birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 50% of sales from this variety go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovereignseeds.org\/\"\u003eSovereign Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, an Indigenous-led initiative dedicated to the revitalization of Indigenous seed and food sovereignty in so-called Canada. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507593801982,"sku":"SUNFL-SEEDS-5PP5","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.3621513877_iose.jpg?v=1702968939"},{"product_id":"miners-lettuce-seeds-claytonia-76313","title":"Miner's Lettuce Seeds - Claytonia perfoliata - Spring Beauty, Winter Purslane, Palsingat","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiner's lettuce is a succulent cold-hardy leafy green. It is a sought after wild green native to western North America. It tastes mild and juicy, and is excellent raw or cooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant was eaten by miners to prevent scurvy in the California Gold Rush. The leaves, stems, and flowers are edible, and are an excellent source of vitamin C. It can be eaten in winter and spring. Miners lettuce prefers to grow in shady, moist areas. Try growing in an unheated cold frame over the winter for continuous harvests. Snip off the stems and it will regrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is tough, surviving snow and frost. It does tend to get bitter as the weather gets hot. It will self seed if allowed to flower, and establish a robust carpet that will come back year after year. It makes an excellent edible groundcover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is technically an annual, miner's lettuce acts as a perennial given that it self seeds easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50% of sales from this variety go to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sovereignseeds.org\/\"\u003eSovereign Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, an Indigenous-led initiative dedicated to the revitalization of Indigenous seed and food sovereignty in so-called Canada. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507594391806,"sku":"MINER-LETTU-BFFP","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.3618545731_r0jj.jpg?v=1702968970"},{"product_id":"mache-seeds-valerianella-locusta-21981","title":"Mâche Seeds - Valerianella locusta - Corn Salad, Vit, Lamb's Lettuce, Feldsalat, Ackersalat, Rapunzelsalat","description":"\u003cp\u003eCorn salad, also known as maché, is a cold hardy leafy green. It forms a low rosette of small tender leaves. The whole rosette can be harvested, or just individual leaves to allow the plant to keep growing. The taste is mild, crunchy, and a bit nutty. Great in salads, stir fries, or steamed. The flowering tops can also be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is tough, surviving snow and cold conditions. It will self seed if allowed to flower, and establish a robust carpet that will come back year after year. It's not picky about soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaché usually survives the winter in zones 5 and above, so fall-sown plants can be harvested as soon as they thaw in early spring. While it is technically an annual, maché acts as a perennial given that it self seeds easily in the spring and survives throughout the following winter\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cicada Seeds Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507594686718,"sku":"MCHE-SEEDS-9QDT","price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0671\/4281\/1902\/products\/il_fullxfull.5651550391_bnr0.jpg?v=1702968987"},{"product_id":"perennial-sweet-lettuce-seeds-59090","title":"Perennial Sweet Lettuce Seeds - Reichardia picroides - French Scorzonera","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Lettuce, also called French Scorzonera or Common Brighteyes, is a perennial plant with edible leaves and roots. The leaves are sweet and mild year-round and not fibrous, and remain tasty even in the heat of summer when the plant is in flower. It's a great leafy green to have in summer while other greens like lettuce tend to bolt and become bitter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt blooms for a long time, supporting pollinators, and the flowers can be eaten as well. You may wish to cut back the flowers to increase leaf production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eInterestingly, slugs don't seem to bother the plant much even though the leaves are mild, so if you struggle to grow lettuce because of slugs, this could be a great plant to try! It tolerates rocky and poor soils, and drought, too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant will survive -15 degrees Celsius for sure, possibly lower. It does not seem to overwinter in pots. After growing these plants for 5 years, all of my plants died in the harsh winter of 2023\/4, I assume because the cold set in very quickly, or it did in fact go below -15. Fortunately lots of seeds did survive, and possibly some small volunteer seedlings as well, so this wonderful species lives on in my garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow French scorzonera in full sun or part shade. Shade may increase leaf size. The plant grows about two feet tall when flowering. May self-sow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI recently tried nibbling on a root raw, and it was very mild. However, the roots are pretty long and spindly so it may take a long time to harvest enough for a meal. 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The chopped leaves and stems make great additions to salads, in particular potato salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeombadi stays green throughout even harsh winters when few other vegetables are available to harvest, making it a valuable addition to any edible garden. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a quote from Eric Toensmeier: “Absolutely our best winter perennial vegetable. When Hablitzia is still 1\" high, this one is 10\" and growing fast. Comes up under snow and really our best or even only winter vegetable from early December through March. Flavor more or less like celery. Grows something like lovage but much better flavor and winter tolerance. It sailed through -15F (-26C) this winter” (Eric is located in Holyoke, Massachusetts).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants can grow about 6 feet tall when in flower, and the umbelliferous flowers support all sorts of beneficial insects. Other names for this plant include Ulleung Giant Celery, Korean Pig Plant, sobadi, or dwaejipul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seems in its native Ulleongdo Island, it is only occasionally eaten parboiled, or fermented in soy sauce or soybean paste. Its main use seems to be livestock fodder for pigs and cattle. In fact, it is said to be the favourite herb of the local cattle (yakso), which gives the meat a special \"herbal fragrance.\" I imagine chickens, rabbits, or other livestock would enjoy it as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Barstow has an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.edimentals.com\/blog\/?p=24998\"\u003eexcellent article\u003c\/a\u003e on his website with more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds are grown by my friend Kim Watt of \u003ca title=\"Thimble Hill Nursery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thimblehillnursery.com\/\"\u003eThimble Hill Nursery\u003c\/a\u003e in Nelson, BC. 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Harvest the leeks by cutting them off at the soil line in spring to early summer and baby leeks will resprout from the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Note that these leeks will go dormant in the summer and appear to be dead, but they will resprout when the fall rains return.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scapes can be eaten before they open and form bulbils as well, but the bulbils are so whimsical when they bloom, it's worth leaving a few! The bulbils can be replanted or even pickled. 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They are smaller in size and don't store as long as other varieties, but they make up for that with an incredibly rich, umami flavour. The shallots are pear-shaped with thick, grayish copper skin and purple and white flesh. They store for about 3-4 months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bulbs will multiply over the winter to create a cluster of 3-12 bulbs. To harvest, pull up clusters when the tops have flopped over or died back. separate the bulbs and lay them out to dry in a shady spot with good airflow to cure. When they are dry (usually after a few weeks), discard any rotten bulbs, and store indoors in a dark and cool location with good airflow. Mesh bags, onions sacks, or paper bags are great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in fall for early summer harvests, similar to garlic. Appreciates rich soil with lots of compost, and regular watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI first received this variety as a gift from Jenelle at Nanoose Creek Farmhouse. 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