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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)

Fresh Asian green choy
Brassica rapa

Great for stir-fries, kimchi, and ramen

Learn more about planting and growing Prize Choy.

Carrots (Nantes)


Orange ripe carrots
Daucus carota

Delicious source of vitamin A
 

Learn more about planting and growing carrots.

Cucumber (Snow's Fancy Pickling)

Pile of cucumbersCucumis sativus

Ideal cucumber for pickling
 

Learn more about planting and growing cucumbers.

Lettuce (Gold Rush)

Green leafy lettuce leavesLactuca sativa

Very flavorful addition to soups and salads

Learn more about planting and growing this lettuce.

Pepper (Georgia Flame)


Pile of red peppersCapsicum annuum

Terrific for salsas


Learn more about planting and growing this pepper.

Pepper (Yellow Bell)

Yellow bell peppersCapsicum annuum

Delicious when grilled or roasted

Learn more about planting and growing this pepper.

Squash (Black Beauty Zucchini)

Two dark green zucchinisCucurbita pepo

Excellent for steaming, baking, frying, or freezing

Learn more about planting and growing this squash.

Tomatillo

Pile of green tomatillosPhysalis ixocarpa

Try roasting for a great salsa or enchilada sauce

Learn more about planting and growing this tomatillo.

Tomato (Redfield Beauty)

A red tomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Great variety for slicing and adding to sandwiches

Learn more about planting and growing this tomato.

Broccoli (Calabrese)

Broccoli crowns
Brassica oleracea

Try in a fresh salad or dipped in hummus

Learn more about planting and growing broccoli.

Cauliflower (Snowball Y Improved)

White cauliflower crowns
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Fantastic source of dietary fiber
 

Learn more about planting and growing cauliflower.

Eggplant


Basket of eggplantsSolanum melongena

Excellent for Italian and Asian cuisines

Learn more about planting and growing eggplant.

Lettuce (Grandpa's Admire)

Purple and green lettuce leavesLactuca sativa

Great on a burger or in a salad
 

Learn more about planting and growing this lettuce.

Pepper (Napoleon Sweet)


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.

Pumpkin (Jack O'Lantern)

Pile of orange pumpkinsCucurbita pepo

Perfect for carving or pie making

Learn more about planting and growing this pumpkin.

Squash (Golden Zucchini)

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 (Cherry Roma)

A group of small red tomatoesSolanum lycopersicum

Perfect salad topper
 

Learn more about planting and growing this tomato.

Tomato (Silvery Fir Tree)

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.

Green Bean (Empress)

Pile of green beans
Phaseolus vulgaris

Excellent snap bean for fresh eating, canning, or freezing

Learn more about planting and growing empress green beans.

Corn (Golden Bantam Improved)

Yellow corn cobs
Zea mays

A sweet corn that can be frozen or eaten fresh

Learn more about planting and growing corn.

Kale (Lacinato)


Green kale leavesBrassica oleracea

Makes a great addition to any smoothie

Learn more about planting and growing kale.

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 (Ralph Thompson's Squash)

Bunch of red peppersCapsicum annuum

Use to make a homemade hot sauce
 

Learn more about planting and growing this pepper.

Radish (Plum Purple)

Purple radishesRaphanus sativus

Use to brighten up any salad
 

Learn more about planting and growing this radish.

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.

Tomato (Lemon Drop)

A pile of small yellow tomatoes Solanum lycopersicum

Bright and colorful addition to any dish

Learn more about planting and growing this tomato.

Watermelon (Criss Cross)

Several watermelons with some of the cut in halfCitrullus lanatus

Classic addition to picnics and potlucks

Learn more about planting and growing this watermelon.

Beets (Detroit Dark Red)

Red beets in a bundle
Beta vulgaris

Very nutritious and heart-healthy

Learn more about planting and growing beets.

Cucumber (Double Yield)


Green bunch of cucumbers
Cucumis sativus

Great for pickling or a fresh salad

Learn more about planting and growing cucumbers.

Arugula


Bunches of green arugula leavesEruca sativa

Great addition to salads and sandwiches

Learn more about planting and growing arugula.

Pea (Green Arrow)

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.

Pepper (Wisconsin Lakes)


Capsicum annuum

Try stuffing with cheese, rice, or beans

Learn more about planting and growing this pepper.

Spinach

Green leafy spinachSpinacia oleracea

Wonderfully nutritious and flavorful

Learn more about planting and growing spinach.

Swiss Chard

Green leafy swiss chard leavesBeta vulgaris

Excellent substitute for spinach
 

Learn more about planting and growing this swiss chard.

Tomato (Paul Robeson)

Dark purple tomatoSolanum lycopersicum

Very original rich, sweet, and smoky flavor

Learn more about planting and growing this tomato.