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Seed Library: Vegetables/Fruits

Welcome to the Vernon Area Library Seed Library! Here you can find information on the seeds available this year and resources to help your garden grow.

All Vegetable/Fruit seeds available in the Seed Library are non-GMO (not genetically modified) and organic. Click on the links for any Vegetable/Fruit seed to be taken to where the seed came from and to learn more about growing and germinating the seed.

Asian Green (Prize Choy) - OUT OF STOCK

Fresh Asian green choy
Brassica rapa

Great for stir-fries, kimchi, and ramen

Learn more about planting and growing Prize Choy.

Arugula - OUT OF STOCK


Bunches of green arugula leavesEruca sativa

Great addition to salads and sandwiches

Learn more about planting and growing arugula.

Broccoli (Calabrese) - OUT OF STOCK

Broccoli crowns
Brassica oleracea

Try in a fresh salad or dipped in hummus

Learn more about planting and growing broccoli.

Corn (Golden Bantam Improved) - OUT OF STOCK

Yellow corn cobs
Zea mays

A sweet corn that can be frozen or eaten fresh

Learn more about planting and growing corn.

Lettuce (Yugoslavian Red)

A purple and green head of lettuceLactuca sativa

Colorful lettuce that is great for sandwiches and salads

Learn more about planting and growing this lettuce.

Pepper (Long Red Thin Cayenne) - NEW!

pile of bright red thin peppers
Capsicum annuum
Great for Thai and Chinese dishes

Learn more about planting and growing cucumbers.

Radish (Plum Purple) - OUT OF STOCK

Purple radishesRaphanus sativus

Use to brighten up any salad
 

Learn more about planting and growing this radish.

Tomatillo - OUT OF STOCK

Pile of green tomatillosPhysalis ixocarpa

Try roasting for a great salsa or enchilada sauce

Learn more about planting and growing this tomatillo.

Swiss Chard - OUT OF STOCK

Green leafy swiss chard leavesBeta vulgaris

Excellent substitute for spinach
 

Learn more about planting and growing this swiss chard.

Watermelon (Criss Cross) - OUT OF STOCK

Several watermelons with some of the cut in halfCitrullus lanatus

Classic addition to picnics and potlucks

Learn more about planting and growing this watermelon.

Cucumber (Double Yield) - OUT OF STOCK


Green bunch of cucumbers
Cucumis sativus

Great for pickling or a fresh salad

Learn more about planting and growing cucumbers.

Cauliflower (Snowball Y Improved) - OUT OF STOCK

White cauliflower crowns
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Fantastic source of dietary fiber
 

Learn more about planting and growing cauliflower.

Carrots (Nantes) - OUT OF STOCK


Orange ripe carrots
Daucus carota

Delicious source of vitamin A
 

Learn more about planting and growing carrots.

Cucumber (Eversweet F1) - OUT OF STOCK

Long dark green cucumbers in a pile
Cucumis sativus

Great for pickling and salads

Learn more about planting and growing this cucumber.

Pepper (Ralph Thompson's Squash) - OUT OF STOCK

Bunch of red peppersCapsicum annuum

Use to make a homemade hot sauce
 

Learn more about planting and growing this pepper.

Pepper (Shishito) - OUT OF STOCK

Bright red and green peppers on a table
Capsicum annuum

Mild and great for sauteing, grilling, or roasting

Learn more about planting and growing this pepper.

Squash (Black Beauty Zucchini) - OUT OF STOCK

Two dark green zucchinisCucurbita pepo

Excellent for steaming, baking, frying, or freezing

Learn more about planting and growing this squash.

Tomato (Lemon Drop) - OUT OF STOCK

A pile of small yellow tomatoes Solanum lycopersicum

Bright and colorful addition to any dish

Learn more about planting and growing this tomato.

Pea (Green Arrow) - OUT OF STOCK

Individual green peas in a pilePisum sativum

Great in a creamy pasta or with potatoes and carrots

Learn more about growing and planting this pea.

Cucumber (Snow's Fancy Pickling) - OUT OF STOCK

Pile of cucumbersCucumis sativus

Ideal cucumber for pickling
 

Learn more about planting and growing cucumbers.

Tomato (Redfield Beauty) - OUT OF STOCK

A red tomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Great variety for slicing and adding to sandwiches

Learn more about planting and growing this tomato.

Kale (Lacinato) - OUT OF STOCK


Green kale leavesBrassica oleracea

Makes a great addition to any smoothie

Learn more about planting and growing kale.

Pepper (Napoleon Sweet) - OUT OF STOCK


A pile of large bright red peppers with green stemsCapsicum annuum

Perfect in your favorite stuffed pepper recipe

Learn more about planting and growing this pepper.

Pepper (Yellow Bell) - OUT OF STOCK

Yellow bell peppersCapsicum annuum

Delicious when grilled or roasted

Learn more about planting and growing this pepper.

Squash (Golden Zucchini) - OUT OF STOCK

A bunch of yellow zucchinisCucurbita pepo

Use as a sweetener for breads, pies, muffins, or cakes
 

Learn more about planting and growing this squash.

Tomato (Fox Cherry) - OUT OF STOCK

Small bright red cherries on green vines
Solanum lycoperscium

Ideal for brightening up a salad

Learn more about planting and growing this tomato.

Eggplant - OUT OF STOCK


Basket of eggplantsSolanum melongena

Excellent for Italian and Asian cuisines

Learn more about planting and growing eggplant.

Lettuce (Gold Rush) - OUT OF STOCK

Green leafy lettuce leavesLactuca sativa

Very flavorful addition to soups and salads

Learn more about planting and growing this lettuce.

Green Bean (Empress) - OUT OF STOCK

Pile of green beans
Phaseolus vulgaris

Excellent snap bean for fresh eating, canning, or freezing

Learn more about planting and growing empress green beans.

Tomato (Cherry Roma) - OUT OF STOCK

A group of small red tomatoesSolanum lycopersicum

Perfect salad topper
 

Learn more about planting and growing this tomato.

Collard (Ellen Felton Dark) - OUT OF STOCK

Large leafy green collard
Brassica oleracea

Nutrient rich and full of antioxidants

Learn more about planting and growing this leafy green.

Lettuce (Grandpa's Admire) - OUT OF STOCK

Purple and green lettuce leavesLactuca sativa

Great on a burger or in a salad
 

Learn more about planting and growing this lettuce.

Pepper (Wisconsin Lakes) - OUT OF STOCK


Capsicum annuum

Try stuffing with cheese, rice, or beans

Learn more about planting and growing this pepper.

Pumpkin (Jack O'Lantern) - OUT OF STOCK

Pile of orange pumpkinsCucurbita pepo

Perfect for carving or pie making

Learn more about planting and growing this pumpkin.

Squash (Waltham Butternut)

A pile of butternut squashesCucurbita moschata

Makes a great soup or addition to a savory pie
 

Learn more about planting and growing this squash.

Pepper (Georgia Flame) - OUT OF STOCK


Pile of red peppersCapsicum annuum

Terrific for salsas


Learn more about planting and growing this pepper.

Tomato (Paul Robeson) - OUT OF STOCK

Dark purple tomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Very original rich, sweet, and smoky flavor

Learn more about planting and growing this tomato.

Spinach - OUT OF STOCK

Green leafy spinachSpinacia oleracea

Wonderfully nutritious and flavorful

Learn more about planting and growing spinach.

Beets (Detroit Dark Red) - Out of Stock

Red beets in a bundle
Beta vulgaris

Very nutritious and heart-healthy

Learn more about planting and growing beets.

Tomato (Silvery Fir Tree) - OUT OF STOCK

A group of dark red tomatoes on the vineSolanum lycopersicum

Add basil and mozzarella for a Caprese salad

Learn more about planting and growing this tomato.