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Millet German Fox Tail
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(Setaria italica) Sow in spring or early summer. Used as a cover crop,
hay or pasture. Chickens adore the small white seeds. Grows from
2-5 feet tall. Very drought-tolerant crop that is believed to have
been used in China for nearly 5000 years, and grown in the US since 1849. 1/4 lb
Item Code: GS107
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Chuffa
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(Cyperus esculentus) A sedge whose sweet tubers
are edible, and relished by deer, turkey and hogs.
One of the first domesticated crops, used in ancient
Egypt. Plant in April in northern climates,
into the summer farther south. Tubers mature in
100-120 days. 1/4 lb
Item Code: GS108
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Sesame Seven Blend
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(Sesamum indicum) From Afghanistan to Thailand,
this blend contains 7 varieties from around
the globe. Brown, white and black seeds make
this a lovely and quite nutritious food source, shows
drought tolerance and produces well with a fertile soil,
plenty of sun and moderate water; great Southern crop! Sesame
is rich in Vitamin E and has been suggested to have anti-diabetic, cholesterol-
lowering and anti-aging properties.
Item Code: GS109
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Thai Peanut
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A large-seeded, red-skinned peanut from Thailand. Tasty seeds are used in
so many dishes like Pad Thai, and also peanut sauces.
Item Code: GS110
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Quinoa Kaslala
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(Chenopodium quinoa) Quinoa was the “mother grain” of the Incas. Coldtolerant
plants should be started in very early spring in cool climates, late
fall in warm ones. This Bolivian variety is white-seeded.
Item Code: GS112
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Flax
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(Linum usitatissimum) True source of fibers that for thousands of years have
been harvested and woven into linen. The seeds are a nutritious natural
laxative, and have been used to lower cholesterol. Stems up to 30” tall produce
blue flowers from May to September. Annual.
Item Code: GS113
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Austrian Winter Pea
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(Pisum arvense) Close relative of Garden or English peas, but this variety
is grown as a cover crop. As hardy as Hairy Vetch, and as good a nitrogen
fixer, but more adapted to drier or alkaline soils, and matures a bit earlier
in spring from a fall planting. Very attractive to deer. Can be sown in early
spring in cooler climates. 1/4 lb
Item Code: GS101
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Rape Dwarf Essex
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(Brassica rapa) Robust member of the Brassica family. Puts large amounts
of organic matter into soils; gives some control over nematodes. Sow late
summer or very early spring, incorporate when flowering begins. Will grow
slowly throughout the winter in Zone 7 south; not reliably hardy farther
north. 1/4 lb
Item Code: GS102
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Shallu Or Egyptian Wheat
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Really a sorghum, grown in this country mainly for attracting wildlife,
particularly quail, which enjoy cover under the leafy plants, as well as the
high-protein seeds. Plants grow to 10 feet. Huge seed heads shatter easily
when dried. Well suited to the Southeastern US. An African crop introduced
to this country by way of India. 1/4 lb
Item Code: GS103
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Buckwheat
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(Fagopyrum esculentum) Tender plant used as a warm-season cover crop.
Plant anytime in warm weather; incorporate into soil when flowering begins
(4-6 weeks). Not a nitrogen-fixer, but well known for adding organic
matter to the soil. Can be planted and tilled under several times in a summer. 1/4 lb
Item Code: GS104
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Hairy Vetch
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(Vicia villosa) Plant spring or fall for nitrogen fixation and abundance of
organic matter, even in acid soils. If mowed just as blooming commences,
the plants die, leaving a natural mulch which can be left as-is for no-till
planting, or incorporated for soil improvement. Perennial if allowed to set
seed. Hardy. 1/4 lb
Item Code: GS105
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Sesame Light Seeded
New!
(Sesamum indicum) Light-seeded. Cultivated in the Near East for at least
4000 years. Plants grow to 5 feet in height. Makes an excellent cover crop
or wildlife forage. Light-colored seeds are tasty and suitable for use in the kitchen. Controls harmful nematodes in some situations. Attractive
flowers. 1 oz
Item Code: GS106
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