SEED EXCHANGE

[unclesam]

ODS could it be possible to put a sticky on this?I think it would be a good idea to have a thread where people can post a notice that they have seed or planting stock they would be willing to share with others.

I myself will have some grain amaranth seeds and Jerusalem artichoke tubers that I would be willing to share.

Some of these less used crops can be a little difficult and expensive to locate.

[DonnaKay]

Good idea!

Donna

[leera]

I like this idea too.......... ;D

I will have a list of seeds to share in the fall......... :)

[MarechalNiel]

I too would be interested, as I should have some things in the fall to offer.

[Cassie]

Always saving seed it a passion. I let the peas go to seed this year. Cassie

[wvpeach1963]

Good idea. Anybody growing any Stevia?

Hint hint ;D

[gypho]

Also, it would be nice to know what pesticides and/or fertilizers you have put on your plants that you saved the seeds from. Personally, all I ever use is Sevin Dust to get rid of bugs. We have a LOT of bugs in Louisiana. I dust everything with it. I never use a fertilizer though, not even Miracle Gro. I just toss leftovers, eggshells, fish innards and heads, and rotten veggies, etc, back into the garden to replenish the soil. But no fertilizers.

Some may not want any seeds that had been fertilized. And others may not want mine because of the Sevin Dust. Just a thought.

gypho

[gypho]

Does anyone grow German garlic that they would be willing to share or sell? I've never grown garlic, but I use it a LOT.

The only seeds I saved this year are some cantaloupe (they did really good this year) and some jalapeno seeds. But I used Sevin Dust on each of the plants they came from ONCE.

gypho

[tn_junk]

I am going to have some miniature veggie seeds available this fall. Sweet Baby James corn, Baby Bell sweet pepper and Ignite! hot pepper. May also have some tiny cuke seeds and miniature winter squash seeds, if they produce. PM me if you are interested. Won't have many seeds, but will share what I have.
All are organic. No pesticide or fertilizer.

I would like some Cherokee Purple and Mortgage Lifter tomatoe seeds if anyone has any.

thanks

alan

[dragonfly_183]

I have birdhouse and luffah gourd seeds. I'd love to trade for any other gourd other than those two.

[jajbellsouthnet]

Uncle Sam,
How do you harvest your amaranth? How do you use it?
I am growing it (with good success) this year for the first time
and have encountered two problems. 1. The seeds are so doggone small that when you cut the heads off, you lose one-half to one-third of the grains and what is left is really hard to separate from the chaff as they are about the same size and weight. 2. It takes more effort than it is worth to harvest enough to make even one loaf of bread so I am guessing that this is not it's primary use.
Thanks,
JJ

[hillbillyman]

I dont intend to sound like a bum, but if anyone would like to send me some seeds for free, it would be greatly appreciated. This was my first time growing a garden and I had a blast! Im in zone 6a, Eastern Kentucky. If you have anything to send please let me know.

Todd

[gypho]

I dont intend to sound like a bum, but if anyone would like to send me some seeds for free, it would be greatly appreciated. This was my first time growing a garden and I had a blast! Im in zone 6a, Eastern Kentucky. If you have anything to send please let me know.

Todd


Welcome, hillbillyman.

Ummm sharing seeds is what this thread is all about. This was my first year saving seeds, so I'm hoping I did it right. Of course, I won't know for a while yet... I plan to try some of them inside this winter.

If they work, I'll find ya, and share what I've got. Deal?

gypho

[hillbillyman]

Thanks Gypho! :D

[Meg]

I have horsechestnuts..

Cultivation for its spectacular spring flowers is successful in a range of climatic conditions provided summers are not too hot, with trees being grown as far north as Edmonton, Alberta; the Faroe Islands, and Tromsø, Norway. In more southern areas, growth is best in cooler mountain climates.

In Britain, the nuts are used for the popular children's game Conkers. During the two world wars, horse-chestnuts were used as a source of starch which in turn could be used via the Clostridium acetobutylicum fermentation method devised by Chaim Weizmann to produce acetone. This acetone was then used as a solvent which aided in the process of ballistite extrusion into cordite, which was then used in military armaments.

The nuts are poisonous, containing the alkaloid saponin, but some mammals, notably deer, are able to break down the toxins and eat them safely. They are reputed to be good for horses with wind, but this is unproved and feeding them to horses is not advisable. The saponin aescin, however, has been used for health purposes (such as varicose veins, edema, sprains) and is available in food supplements.


A selection of fresh conkers from a Horse-chestnut.In the past, Horse-chestnut seeds were used in France and Switzerland to whitening hemp, flax, silk and wool. They contain a soapy juice, fit for washing of linens and stuffs, for milling of caps and stockings, etc., and for fulling of cloth. For this, 20 horse-chestnut seeds were sufficient for six litres of water. They were peeled, then rasped or dried, and ground in a malt or other mill. The water must be soft, either rain or river water, for hard well water will not do. The nuts are then steeped in cold water, which soon becomes frothy, as with soap, and then turns white as milk. It must be stirred well at first, and then, after standing to settle, strained or poured off clear. Linen washed in this liquid, and afterwards rinsed in clear running water, takes on an agreeable light sky-blue colour. It takes spots out of both linen and woollen, and never damages or injures the cloth.

[unclesam]

Uncle Sam,
How do you harvest your amaranth? How do you use it?
I am growing it (with good success) this year for the first time
and have encountered two problems. 1. The seeds are so doggone small that when you cut the heads off, you lose one-half to one-third of the grains and what is left is really hard to separate from the chaff as they are about the same size and weight. 2. It takes more effort than it is worth to harvest enough to make even one loaf of bread so I am guessing that this is not it's primary use.
Thanks,
JJ *

This is my first year growing it , I cut the heads when they start showing the first signs of browning/drying anywhere on the seed heads. I then put them in a large plastic tote outside under cover and let them dry totally.Then I beat the seed heads on the inside of the tote and then strip the seed parts from the stems and stalks then I rub handfuls of the seed/chaff against the sides of the totes.Then I pour the mixture of chaff and seed into the tote from about 8-10 inches high if it is not windy enough I use a LARGE fan after this step I pour whats left into a large jar and cover the opening with screen material that is fine enough to just allow the seeds by and separate them salt shaker style into the tote. At this stage the tote contains seed and small lightweight chaff.A last couple of pourings with a good breeze will blow away the light chaff and leave only seed. I started w about 1 teaspoon of seed and only cut the biggest heads from an approximately 10x10 foot patch and ended up with about a half of a quart of seed. Thats a pretty good return considering how dry it has been. I have read that in some places in mexico the get up to 5 tons per acre with intensive hand harvesting.I have not used any yet but it seems that the most prevalent recipes are for use in breads and porridge type hot cereal.I will try to build up my seed for a couple years before planting a large area in it and see what happens.

[bookwormom]

If I had known I would come across this I would have saved more seeds. I think this is just wonderful. I have black diamond watermelon seeds and cushaw. Cushaw I have plenty. I sure would be interested in amaranth. to harvest seeds that fall off easy in the harvesting, put a plastic bag over the seedhead and fasten it with a tie twist, then cut it off and shake it good.
My daughter uses amaranth a lot due to food intolerances. she poppes it like tiny popcorn and eats it as a cereal.

[jpollock30]

I have some Tennesee Burley Tobacco Seed, and can offer suggestions on growing/drying it. I know smokings bad for you, but if you're going to smoke you might as well grow your own. There isn't a law against it, so long as you don't try to sell any. If you can grow tomatoes, you can grow tobacco

;D

[kawalekm]

Does anyone have a Kentucky Coffee tree on their property? I'd like to get some seed for that. I can trade cherry, pistachio, carob, and mesquite seed for it.

[shadowwalker]

I got traded or gave away all the seeds. I will put up a trade list next fall. Thanks

[humbug]

I will have Iris starts in the spring when I thin my beds. If you would like some pm me. I will need to be reinbursed for the postage.

[mtwildflower]

I will probably have some Shasta Daisy Roots that will need thinning, if anyone wants to trade for some other flower shoots. I live in zone 3-4. I'll also have a pale purple/lavander iris as well. I'd trade some of that for a different color.

[clarkshomestead]

I'll save all the Cherokee purple seeds I can this year to trade. All of my plants are 100% organicly grown with mushroom compost, bone meal and rabbit manure. so all of the ones that survive are strong I guess and i dont use pesticides. I have a couple of other heirloom varieties of vegies I'll share too.

[megdesmik]

I just received in the mail a sweet leaf plant? Is this the same thing as Stevia? They only included vague instructions and I'm having a hard time finding info online about sweet leaf.

[Deberosa]

Stevia has leaves that are sort of pointed, and larger at the base but the entire edge is like a small, gentle scalloping. They grow directly out of the main stems. If you take a part of one leaf and taste it you can taste that it is very sweet. Of coruse if you don't know if it's Stevia that might not be the best test. ;-)

[megdesmik]

yes it's sweet, that's why I ordered it, but it didn't say anything about stevia. Just that it was a natural sugar substitute and we've already tried the leaves, :) It just looks pitiful (it arrived that way) with a few green leaves but 90% of them were brown and curling up. The planting instructions were very vague, so I wasn't sure what to do with it.

[wy0mn]

MG- horse chestnuts have saponin? Does anyone know if they can be used for laundry soap the same as Western Soapberry (sapindus drummondii)?

[aprilconnett]

I have quite a few seeds I have saved for trades. Is this where I should post the list?

[annabella1]

Yes April post your list.

[aprilconnett]

Ok, here goes. I will also accept postage or SASE. All seeds are in packs of 20 unless otherwise noted.


Sunflower(unknown variety)
Sunrise Marigolds (french style)
Money Plant (silver dollars)

Clemson Spineless Okra
Cherry Tomatoes(volunteers last 2 years)
Butter Lettuce
Iceberg Lettuce
Mexican Hat Pepper
Kentucky Wonder Pole beans
Pencil Pod Black Seeded Wax Beans
Burpee stringless beans
Delicata Squash - pack of 10 (collected from a grocery store squash)

Limited amount of trades:

Straight Eight Cucumbers
Echinacea
Bachelor's Buttons, blue boy
Bachelor's Buttons, mixed colors

[Katlady]

I have some money plant seeds to trade. I'm looking for Jacob's Tears. Thanks Deb

[Katlady]

I have some money plant seeds to trade. I'm looking for Jacob's Tears. Thanks Deb

[aerontg]

WARNING: Amaranth can take over a garden for years to come! I am not sure about the other Amaranth types, but we grew the Love-Lies-Bleeding type and you would not believe the number of sprouts that came up the next season, and get this.....many of those sprouts were 50 feet or more away from the previous year's spot :D

I think I read somewhere that there are nearly 44,000 seeds per Amaranth plant.

Now, some things I like about Amaranth. They are tasty! My wife cuts the stems and cooks them, not sure about the leaves. It reminded me of the taste of spinach or greens (without the vinegar, lol). Also, you can sort of bend and tie the long stems of this plant. I made a pretty cross out of lots of woven Amaranth stems. The cross is probably 12"x12".

Aeron

[Deberosa]

This has been a great Spring for TN and my flowers prove it!
I have Rocket Larkspur, Rose Campion and Red Eastern Columbine seeds to trade for other perennial seeds.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b189/Sandycane/Picture092.jpg
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b189/Sandycane/Picture088.jpg
My Buckeye tree was covered with blooms so, I should have a ton of seeds from it too in about 2 months. I have found that these do not transplant well at all but, if you stick one in the ground where you want the tree it will take off like a bullet.
Beautiful pictures, but be careful the larkspur around livestock - it's not good for them. I wanted to grow it here but decided not to. I like the Rose campion - very pretty!

[Fred_47460]

Please excuse my ignorance. I've wanted to get involved with "heirloom" (Non-Hybrid) seeds but I've no clue how to "save " my seeds. Example: I picked up some non-hybrid tomatoes this spring and I want to collect seeds from them for replanting next spring. Is there a certain "ripeness" when I should pick the tomato and "extract" the seeds. Do I just empty the goo-ey seeds out on something to dry? Let them dry in a cool/damp place, or a hot dry place?

I'm sorry to take up space on such beginner questions....perhaps someone has a link to a site for "Seed Saving For Dummies" or some such?

Fred

[Deberosa]

Good Question Fred, someone might be able to answer. I read about the process once for tomatoes - you have to ferment the pulp if I remember correctly...

Try starting a new thread with a more detailed topic. This thread has been dead for quite a while, not sure why it's still a sticky. A great idea that sort of fizzled quite a while ago.

Debbie

[lateaprildawn]

Hiya Fred.

Deberosa is quite right. Tomato seeds are better "fermented" purely to remove the gooey gel.

Simply save the tomato untill over ripe (soft and sqiushy, a bit mouldy does no harm either)

Scrape out the seeds with as little flesh as possible into a jar half full of water, give it a bit of a shake and leave for a few days until mould forms on the surface. shake the jar really well again and the good seed should settle to the bottom and the bad float to the top. Gently pour off the top scum , keep adding a little fresh water untill you have washed it all away.

Tip the seeds and water onto kitchen paper or toilet paper and leave to dry. Store the seeds in a paper envelope in a cool place.

Tomato seeds will indeed grow if you just try to manually get the gel off, but they could still rot if theres too much moisture.

I will post some links to some seed saving articles as I am only growing heirloom varieties this year and had to do a bit of digging (excuse the pun) about saving seeds.

Some veg, eg carrots are biennial. They produce carrots this year, but will only produce seed if replanted the following year. Yup, i have a patch in my garden that is planted with actual carrots just to get the seed for next year.

A few years ago i bought some strawberries from a store that were absolutely huge & full of flavour. I peeled off the skin (and seeds) with a kitchen knife and laid the peel on toilet paper and left it to dry on a sunny window ledge. When dry I separated the paper (i think it was 2ply) and laid the paper on compost and covered it, and treated them as normally sown seeds.

I have had hundreds germinate. I dont know the variety, 99% sure the originals were hybrids but its going to be interesting to see what size and quality fruit I can get from them. Just an interesting little experiment.

Best wishes,
April

[Fred_47460]

Thanks April!!

I'd kinda wondered about saving the hybrid seeds also. I understand that you have no idea what you'll get (if anything) when you replant the saved seeds. I seem to remember reading somewhere that you might get different plants that contributed towards the hybrid to begin with.....kinda a de-evolution type of thing.

Am I wrong to assume that if you save seeds from bigger tomatoes...you eventually GET bigger tomatoes..save seeds from earlier tomatoes....you GET earlier tomatoes....ETC?

I wish I had a bigger area to plant and play with. I'm using only the "landscaped" areas around my house....and even they are extremely shaded. I have 4 acres...but they are very steeply sloped and heavily tree'd. If I were to cut trees to get more sun I'd have more erosion....and landslides!

I sure like our area though....especially in the morning when the birds go crazy at the beginning of the new day!!

Fred

[lateaprildawn]

I believe the hybrid varieties are "bred" just like we do animals, hoping that specific traits from each parent (plant) will be passed on to the off spring (hybrid)

The strawberries I mentioned are just such a case. there seems to be at least a dozen different looking types amongst them. Some may produce huge fruit but tasteless, some, tiny fruit but with a fabulous taste. Cross the two and hopefully some of the plants would combine both positive (large and tasty) attributed. Some will also combine the worst aspects though.

I would choose the biggest and best to save seed from. I am also growing the same varieties in a greenhouse and outside to see which will do well outside in the uk.

I understand the space problem , just worked out that i have a micro homestead at 1/10th of an acre ;D

[cubcadet]

Hey jpollock30,
I`ll trade you some Roma tomato seeds for some of your tobbakee seed. Wonder if you can use it in pipes with satisfaction. Maybe soak it in some bourbon. Kind of hate to waste the bourbon.

[cubcadet]

Hi lateaprildawn,
I think hybridization strictly speaking, is when one species or variety is interbred with another, resulting in a type, if you will, that will produce offspring not like itself, or will have seed that isn`t fertile at all. Types or varieties which are selected for their characteristics, if interbred, will produce a type which hasn`t existed before. GMO seed is a radical offshoot on this concept, where genes from different races altogether, are introduced in a lab, to produce desired traits, like Roundup Ready crops. I think I`ve got that right. Anyone knows otherwise, please, do correct me.

[bookwormom]

I have grown an oldfashioned banana melon and am saving seed. If anyone wants any, let me know, send me a self addressed stamped envelope and i will send you some seeds.
they are oblong, we like the taste of them better than other melons, it has sort of a caramel after taste.

I also have a yellow beefsteak type that is very tasty, we like it the best, but it is fragile, bruises easy and does not keep well for even a few days. But tops for eating. I have not saved many of those seeds but will save more if anyone wants any. let me know.

[cubcadet]

Hi bookwormom,
I`d like a bunch of those Beefsteak yellow tomato seeds. I assume they`re tomatoes. I can send you some excellent Roma pasting tomato seed, or maybe some really good dill seed from a local grower in exchange. We could exchange contact info, if you want, on Yahoo. Or, contact me on this website.

[roolu]

I'd like to get started on homesteading soon. I'd happily purchase seeds for leeks, beefsteak tomatoes, and butternut squash if any one still has some left.
Also, any medicinal plants, something along the lines of an astringent would be wonderful. Thanks.

[journey149]

I you all have any extra fruit seeds or seedling and heirloom veggies you can share, sure would love some.

[journey149]

sorry if you all have extra fruit seeds or seedling and heirloom veggies you can share, sure would love some.

[B00kW0rm]

Hi Everyone,

I have a few (about 30) cantaloupe seeds that I can share....not sure what type they are. The cantaloupe was given to my DH and I.

Also, I have LOTS of Rose of Sharon seeds. This is the very first year that I've collected the RoS seeds, so I haven't tried growing them from seeds. However, there is an abundance of info online regarding propagating from seed.

If anyone is interested just send me a PM.

Thanks!!

[crafty2002]

I just thought about some seeds I have some one may be interested in a few. I bought a 50# bag of black oil sunflower seeds and 10# of mixed chicken feed seeds last year and didn't get to plant them.
I wouldn't mind sending anyone that wants them about 1/2 oz or so for free. The only reason I say 1/2 oz is I have made the same post on another forum and I don't know how many people will want them.
The chicken feed seeds are from Peaceful Valley and are the omega 3 chicken forage seeds. Excuse me, it is only 5#. ::) Where's my head at??? They are to plant for the chickens to just get out and eat as they please. Save a load of chicken feed that way. I just had too many irons in the fire last year.
I think that it is 10 different plants but 1/2 oz would be plenty to save seeds for the next year.
And I said I have 50# of the sunflower seeds but the chickens got into them. I *"might" *have 25# left but that is plenty for me and to share also.
Plus I have a lot of other seeds if you will take pot luck for the variaty of things like tomatoes, cukes, etc. I know what type of plant they are, just not the veriaty. But they were all saved from strong plants that produced good.
Any one interested just let me know. All I ask is I will send the seeds, and after you get them, you send me the shipping cost. Nothing for handleing or anything. Just whatever the mail sticker says. I pray everyone has a bountiful garden this year and the animals don't get it first. *
Dennis

[cubcadet]

B00kW0rm, Have you ever tried sowing rose of sharon outdoors? They drop their seed in late summer. Do you have to wait til then? I`d be willing to trade you some Arikara sunflower seed for some. What colors are they? I particularly would like the pure white varieties. Purple is good too.

[cubcadet]

jpollock30, Do you still have the tobacco seed? I will trade some great lettuce, sunflower, dill or tomato seed. Thanks,

Joe

[gwenk]

I bought some Stevia seeds off of ebay of all places, and I plan to put in plants this spring and fall for the purpose of seeding. My garden is three years new and it has been totally organic. I hope to have Stevia seeds to trade for some of the other seeds I am wanting to build up. :) :)

[rivahmom]

I have seeds for detroit red beets, Kurada Long Carrots, and Crenshaw Melons. *I would like some tobacco seeds. (Edited: nevermind the tobacco seeds, found some :). If interested in the carrots, beets, or melons, just PM me)

[cnocaingeil]

Where can you get tobacco seeds? My seeds were old, and I think I killed the ones that actually sprouted.

[rivahmom]

Where can you get tobacco seeds? *My seeds were old, and I think I killed the ones that actually sprouted.

www.Newhopeseeds.com
I have a flat started of different varities and they seem to be doing great. The greenwood is the fastest growing so far out of the bunch. The Little Yellow never sprouted :-/.

[MelleeRN]

I have plenty of rosemary. I planted one small plant and it has taken over. I trim it down and I hate tossing it out. As for seeds, I have had a garden for years and never thought to save them. this year, if some one tell me how to save them, I will store them and send to who ever wants them.

[PaulNKS]

...this year, if some one tell me how to save them, I will store them and send to who ever wants them...You can get as technical as you wish. I just always make certain they are dried out and then I put them in used Kool-Aid containers that the neighbors save for me. It does just fine and I have high germination rates each year.

[MelleeRN]

I just thought about some seeds I have some one may be interested in a few. I bought a 50# bag of black oil sunflower seeds and 10# of mixed chicken feed seeds last year and didn't get to plant them.
I wouldn't mind sending anyone that wants them about 1/2 oz or so for free. The only reason I say 1/2 oz is I have made the same post on another forum and I don't know how many people will want them.
The chicken feed seeds are from Peaceful Valley and are the omega 3 chicken forage seeds. Excuse me, it is only 5#. ::) Where's my head at??? They are to plant for the chickens to just get out and eat as they please. Save a load of chicken feed that way. I just had too many irons in the fire last year.
I think that it is 10 different plants but 1/2 oz would be plenty to save seeds for the next year.
And I said I have 50# of the sunflower seeds but the chickens got into them. I *"might" *have 25# left but that is plenty for me and to share also.
Plus I have a lot of other seeds if you will take pot luck for the variaty of things like tomatoes, cukes, etc. I know what type of plant they are, just not the veriaty. But they were all saved from strong plants that produced good.
Any one interested just let me know. All I ask is I will send the seeds, and after you get them, you send me the shipping cost. Nothing for handleing or anything. Just whatever the mail sticker says. I pray everyone has a bountiful garden this year and the animals don't get it first. *
Dennis

would love for some of those seeds, just pm me and tell me were to ship evelope :)

[daffodil]

I'm looking for gourd seeds. The ones you can make birdhouses and such from. I don't really have anything to trade. I have one unopened package of Calendula mixed colors from the dollar store or I could send a SASE for them.

[journey149]

Is this post still good? just wondering if anyone have any surplus they will be willing to share

[PaulNKS]

Journey149,

What about posting what type seeds you are looking for?

I'm sure there are those here that will gladly share with you.

Paul

[nhlivefreeordie]

I didn't even think of looking for an exchange and just ordered a bunch of heirloom seeds. I did take your advice Paul and switched from Roma to Amish Paste. Now that I know this is here, I will start saving seed to pass on. Cool.

[tomato204]

I have seeds for the following crops and I am looking for any vegetable or flower that interesting but that I haven't grown before. What do you have? Swap only, no SASE.
Pepper- chiltepin
Pepper- cayenne
Pepper- Peter

Okra- dwarf 3-5 ft)
Impatiens- (old fashioned touch-me-nots)
Litchi Tomato (not a tomato or a Litchi, has thorns!)
Garden Huckleberry (annual, grow like peppers)
Bean- Pole Kentucky Wonder
Corn- Mandan bride (multi-colored, endangered and tasteee)
about Mandan Bride
http://www.minnesotamonthly.com/media/Minnesota-Monthly/November-2006/The-Search-for-Mandan-Bride/

[neparose]

Hello tomato204,
would you be interested in rhubarb seeds?

[Wildfyre]

I'm so happy there is a seed exchange thread on here!

I have lots of seed from Marigold 'Ground Control', it's supposed to have the most potent nematicidal effect of all the single flowered marigolds.

I also have lots of seeds from Aztec Tobacco which has a very high nicotine content and is great for making your own insecticide.

I'd prefer trades over SASE. I'm open to most anything that will grow in the Pacific Northwest.

[poisonivie]

I have bushel gourd seed. I would like to trade them for snake gourd ,rubarb, peter pepers and herbs please let me know

[journey149]

I would love to have any leftover vegetable seeds i can send sase

[Laura]

I have hollyhock seeds, morning glory seeds, cosmos seeds.

I would love to exchange them for an amish paste tomato.
I live in Central Indiana, Zone 5.

Thanks!
laura

[Builder Ken]

I would love to have any veggies I could get my hands on but I have nothing to trade. Ken

[Wildfyre]

Does anyone else here use MyFolia.com? I do most of my seed trading through there. It's a great place to find seeds.
Same with Gardenweb. A lot of people are posting seeds for free, you just send a SASE. Just an idea for those that have nothing to trade :)

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/exseed/
http://myfolia.com/

[AlchemyAcres]

Seeds for SASE (no trades)
PM me for my address.

Baby Cayenne Chile (rare)
Baby Pequin Chile (rare)
Benning's Green Tint Squash (heirloom)

Both Baby Cayenne and Baby Pequin will overwinter easily inside. They're not commercially available.

I may have more seeds to offer closer to spring.

Baby Cayenne.
3 plants pictured in this container... plants are dwarf 8-10 inches tall, 12-14 inches wide. Fruits are up to 4-5 inches long, medium heat and good fruity flavor.
An amazing amount of chiles on such tiny plants.
http://i25.tinypic.com/34yy99t.jpg

Baby Pequin.
1 plant pictured below.
Dwarf plant to 10-12 inches tall, 12-14 inches wide.
Fruits are upright, 3/4 of an inch long, medium heat, nice flavor.
http://i47.tinypic.com/2ldqv4.jpg

Benning's Green Tint Squash
Heirloom from about 1914.
Patty Pan saucer-shaped fruits with scalloped edges and pale-green, fine-textured flesh of good flavor.
Best used when about 3" in diameter.
http://i49.tinypic.com/s4npkx.gif

~Martin

[neparose]

Procrastinator that I am, Waynes post startled me into going thru the seeds I was going to post up for trade. I got wiped out by a late freeze last year but thankfully only planted half packets. So these will not contain enough seed for a harvest this year, but they should be enough to give a few plants for your own seed saving for next year.

Martinos Roma tomatos
John Bear tomatos
German Pink tomatos
Spring King tomatoes
Chadwicks Cherry
Peacevine cherry
Beams Yellow Pear cherry
Alma Paprika pepper
Ancho Gigantea pepper
White Gem parsnips
Tenser and True parsnips
Romanesco
Royalty Purple Pod bush beans
Bulls Blood beets
Japanese Hulless popcorn
luffa
I am looking for:
Red Peter peppers
Big pumpkins {heirloom}
paste tomatos
pole beans {stringless}
Amaranth for grain}
Pm me if interested. rose