Root Vegetable Seeds
We are currently offering 21 varieties of Root Vegetable Seeds.
New, He Shi Ko Bunching Onion ($3.50)
A Japanese perennial heirloom, that does not grow bulbs but produces mild and tasty greens year round on the coast. Very hardy. Mulch during the winter for early spring greens.
New, Tropeana Lunga ($3.50)
This torpedo style onion has a full beautiful fluted shape, like a large shallot, average size is 4 inches long.Skin is light purple and the flesh is white.Reaches maturity quickly and is ideal for fresh use.
New, Laurentian Rutabaga ($3.50)
Popular Canadian variety with deep purple crown and cream yellow base. Uniform 5-6 inch almost neckless roots are very cold-hardy and excellent keepers. Pale yellow flesh. Sweet refined taste and texture.
Redman Onion (Allium cepa) ($3.50)
Good storage onion. Bulbs are 5 inches long and moderately pungent. About 100 days.
Sperling Toga Onion (Allium cepa) ($3.50)
Rare perennial bunching onion with shallot-sized bulbs. Very early green onions,from bulbs left in the ground overwinter.Requires winter mulch cover.
Red Brunswick Onion (Allium cepa) ($3.50)
Medium firm white flesh. Thick flat shape. Alhough is late to maturity, is great for long storage.
Rudi Radish (Raphanus sativus) ($3.50)
Excellent early spring variety, quick to mature in one month. Bright red cherry colour and perfect round shape. Mild-to-medium flavour. Holds up well without turning woody.
French Breakfast Radish (Raphanus sativus) ($3.50)
20-30 days. Oblong scarlet root with white tip. Mildly pungent.
Red Comet Radish ($3.50)
(Raphanus sativus) Classic red to purple coloured round radishes with white centres. 20-30 days.
Early Wonder Tall Top Beet (Beta vulgaris) ($3.50)
60 days. Leaves dark green with maroon tinge. 18 inches tall. Dark purple 3" flattened beets, good for greens and early beets.
Detroit Red Beet (Beta vulgaris) ($3.50)
Highly esteemed, reliable, nearly globe, dark beet. Main crop canner for home gardens. With mulch, will winter in the ground at the coast. Heirloom from 1892.
Marian Rutabagas (Brassica Napus) ($3.50)
Originally crossed between a turnip and a cabbage, this hearty round purple skinned root has a delicious pale yellow interior and is ideal for a late harvest vegetable. The green tops are also tasty and nutritious. Plant direct in mid-July for the perfect size.
Madgeburg Chicory (Cichorium intybus) ($3.50)
Biennial. Large roots, cut small and roasted, make an excellent coffee substitute.
Siegfried Frost Leek ($3.50)
(Allium ampeloprasum) Heritage leek under 2 feet high. Thick base and dark green leaves. Frost hardy.
King Richard Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum) ($3.50)
Light-green upright leaves. White stem can reach 12 inches in length. Mild flavour. Susceptible to heavy frosts.
Chantenay Carrot (Daucus carota) ($3.50)
Especially suited for heavy soils. Rich orange colour, very sweet and juicy. Large stump-rooted variety.
Durabel Leeks (Allium Ampeloprasum) ($3.50)
Winter leek from Denmark. Small stalks. Dark green leaves with erect growth and sweet mild flavour. Great for winter salads.
Nantes Carrot (Daucus carota) » certified organic ($3.50)
Bright orange 7-inch carrot. Great flavour and texture. Keys to good growth include deep waterings and/or mulch to keep the soil moist and good thinning practices. From Sue Senger.
Harris Model Parsnip (Pastinaca Sativa) ($3.50)
Plant direct from end of March to early July and leave in ground mulched until after first frost when this delicious root becomes sweeter. Bright white and about ten to twelve inches long the Harris parsnip is ideal for oven roasting or tasty winter stews.
Hollow Crown Parsnip (Pastinaca Sativa) ($3.50)
This variety came into popular usage in England around 1820 and is still one of the best. It prefers deep, rich, sandy soil and plenty of moisture, to develop roots, which can reach 24 inches long by 4 inches in diameter.