Greens Seeds
We offer a wide variety of Greens seeds including rare heirloom celery, asian greens, many kales, various salad blends, wasabi and more. We love to mix every imaginable green with the lettuces in our salads and you can too! (All packets contain 100+ seeds unless otherwise stated)
We are currently offering 48 varieties of Greens Seeds.
New, Calabrese Broccoli (Brassica Oleracea) ($3.50)
Delicious Italian heirloom from the 1880's. Forms 5-8 inch heads with many side shoots with a long harvest season. Start early spring, indoors, 1/4 inch deep.
New, Chinese Salad Mallow (Malva verticillata) ($3.50)
This easily grown, short-lived perennial is ornamental & edible! It offers tender and sweet leaves for an excellent addition to salads whereas older leaves are better cooked as a leafy green vegetable. The buds and flowers are also great in salads. The plant grows to about four feet tall and has small white flowers by late-summer.
New, Fordhook Giant Chard (Beta vulgaris) » certified organic ($3.50)
Heirloom. Cold-hardy, heat-tolerant variety, growing 22-28" with succulent celery-like, 8-10" stalks supporting large, dark green, very savoyed, mild-flavoured fleshy leaves. Suitable for both the home garden or fresh market and also an excellent poultry, rabbit and goat food source.
New, Kate's Mustard (Brassica juncea) ($3.50)
Originally from Australia, this mustard has medium sized leaves with a fine flavour. Not too hot. Great in salads or steamed.
New, Long Island Brussel Sprouts (Brassica oleracea) ($3.50)
Introduced in the 1890s and still one of the most popular Brussel varieties. Compact 24" stalks yield amazing amounts of sweet sprouts over an extended period. Look to harvest in late fall or early winter as a few light frosts will improve the flavour. 110 days.
New, Magenta Spreen (Chenopodium giganteum) ($3.50)
Large annual leafy green, originally native to the mountains of India, that grows over 8 feet tall. The young leaves and stems have a dusting of brilliant magenta colouring. Leaves have a chard or spinach taste with a hint of asparagus when cooked. A close relative of Quinoa, Magentas seeds are edible. Also known as Tree Spinach, Purple Goosefoot, Giant Lambs-quarters.
New, Penta Dragon Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) ($3.50)
A vigorous dwarf Asian okra, growing to around 70cm or 28 inches tall. The pods are deep green, spineless, and pentagonal shaped with deep fluting. Helps to soak seed in warm water for 24 hours before seeding. Germination may take up to two weeks. Okra requires warm weather conditions, so great in the greenhouse. Also known as Lady's Fingers. (Approx. 25 seeds)
New, Red Ball Brussel Sprouts (Brassica oleracea) ($3.50)
Red foliage and red sprouts on 1 metre plants, with the colour becoming more vibrant in cold weather and after frost. Consistently produces uniform, nutritious, sweet, 1" red sprouts. Harvested from November to January on the coast.
New, Red Ursa Kale (Brassica napus) » certified organic ($3.50)
Award winner from Frank Morton at Wild Garden Seeds, combines the broadleaf frills of Siberian with the color of Red Russian. Great raw flavour for salads, especially the young mature leaves of full-grown plants. Bolting purple stems of overwintered plants are a sweet, colourful, salad item. Also perfect for light cooking or stir fry.
New, Survivor Parsley ($3.50)
Petroselinum crispum. Easily survives our coastal winter. Flat-leaved. Deliciously sweet and flavourful in winter and spring. A Frank Morton introduction.
New, Sweet Hardy Kale (Brassica spp. unknown) ($3.50)
Heirloom from Prince Rupert. Abundant thick and tender sweet leaves on multi branching plant. Withstands prolonged frost and alternating damp conditions. Plant late spring/early summer to overwinter, if planted too early may bolt early.
New, Lacinato Rainbow Kale (Brassica oleracea) » certified organic ($3.50)
From Frank Morton @ Wild Garden Seeds. A cross of Lacinato and Redbor hybrid kale with selections from this diverse population that includes the leaf qualities that Lacinato is loved for, overlain with hues of red, purple, and blue-green. More vigorous and cold hardy than Lacinato. Some plants will perennialize in the Pacific Northwest.
Chives ($3.50)
Wonderful greens for soups, salads and sandwiches. Perennial. The only species of Allium native to both the New and the Old World.
Conquistador Celery (Apium graveolens) ($3.50)
Vigorous and full plants do well in various conditions. Produces tall crisp, flavourful stalks. Performs well under heat and moisture stress.
Dryland/Yellow Rocket Cress (Barbarea verna) ($3.50)
Multi-crown forming biennial with tender "arugula" like broad leaves. This very early green grows in a variety of soils. Wonderful for soups, salads, stir fries and sandwiches.
Galleon Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var botrytis) ($3.50)
Excellent overwinter variety (maturing April-May) produces superb tasting large white heads up to 10 inches in diameter.
Garden Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) ($3.50)
Pot up seedlings to 1 gallon pots for first winter. Plant out in fertile prepared beds following spring. Rich in fibre, vitamins B1, 2, 3, 5, 6, & 9, C, E & K. Recent research linked to prevention of cancer. (The notorious smell of pee after eating Asparagus is due to the breakdown of sulphur containing compounds.)
Giant Red Mustard (Brassica juncea) ($3.50)
Beautiful large, slightly savoyed, deep purplish red leaves. Strong-ish spicy flavour that is great in salads, stir-fries, and pickled. Very hardy, so great as winter greens. Cooler the weather, the milder the flavour. Slow to bolt.
Laurel's Frilly Kale ($3.50)
Gorgeous frilly kale from "Laurel's Kitchen" cookbook fame. Long standing, heat and cold tolerant, delicious tight frilled kale. Over winters readily on the coast.
Paris Gold Celery (Apium graveolens) ($3.50)
For those who like their celery naturally blanched, tender and mild-flavoured. Plants grow taller and wider than other celery, so give them plenty of room.
Pepper Cress (Lepedium sativum) ($3.50)
Also called Pepper Grass or "Poor Man's Pepper"! Great in salads, as garnish or for sprouting. Contains significant amounts of iron, calcium, folic acid, & vitamins A and C.
Russian Kale Mix ($3.50)
Easy to care for and extremely winter hardy. Delicious and nutritious in winter salads or steamed. Planted by July, kale gets to a good size before winter. In mid-spring, it can be eaten as tender greens.
Utah Celery (Apium graveolens) ($3.50)
With an early start, plenty of moisture and nitrogen, this celery will produce for fall and winter. Without blanching, a plant will produce an abundance of strong-flavoured leaves for cooking or drying, and a few inner stalks tender and sweet enough for salads.
Wasabi Greens (Brassica juncea) ($3.50)
Large greens and abundant production. Great flavour for those who like hot mustards.
Yellow Orach (Atriplex hortensis) ($3.50)
Native to the Alps, traditionally called "mountain spinach", yellow orach is a beautiful and bountiful annual species growing to 6' at maturity, used as warm weather salad greens with spinach-like qualities. A beautiful edible plant with triangular shaped leaves adding gorgeous contrast and nutrition to any salad or floral arrangement.
Bloomsdale Spinach (Spinacia oleracea) ($3.50)
Old standard variety from early 19th century. Heavy yielder of glossy, dark green savoyed leaves. Plant in spring or fall. Will over-winter with minimum cover. Slow to bolt.
Corn Salad (Valerianella locusta) ($3.50)
Basal rosette of dark green, 1"-2" leaves for fall and winter harvest. Very cold hardy. Goes to seed in spring. Also known as Mache.
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.
Perpetual Spinach/Leaf Beet (Beta vulgaris - Cicla gp) ($3.50)
Not a spinach but a Swiss Chard. Grows to 1m/3 ft producing large, delicious, dark green leaves for at least 2 years on the Coast. Sow in April and July. Cold hardy.
Everyday Salad Blend » certified organic ($3.50)
A colourful blend of red and green lettuce balanced with nutrient-rich kale and beet tops. Arugula and mizuna add beauty and zest. Sow and harvest from spring to fall. (CO)
Spice-It-Up Salad Blend » certified organic ($3.50)
Red mustard and arugula add excitement to this tangy mix. Frilly mizuna and a selection of tasty lettuce round out this blend. Summer salads never tasted this great! (Cert.Org)
Arugula (Eruca sativa) » certified organic ($3.50)
An increasingly popular salad green with deeply cut leaves and edible flowers. Neither mustardy nor peppery but in a class of its own. Very cold hardy. Quick to bolt in hot weather. Sow just beneath the surface as early as the soil can be worked. Keep soil moist. Ready in 30 days, so reseed frequently.
French Sorrel (Rumex scutatus) ($3.50)
Perennial green with strong lemon flavour. Provides early spring and late fall salad treats. Great in soups and sauces, especially with fish, or in spanikopita. 3 or 4 plants are plenty for a family.
Red Russian Kale (aka Ragged Jack) (Brassica napus) » certified organic ($3.50)
Easy to care for and extremely winter-hardy. Beautiful, purple-veined variety. Flavour improves after the first frost. Delicious in winter salads or steamed. Very high in many vitamins and minerals. Planted by July, kale gets to a good size before cold sets in. Use spring flower buds like broccoli.
White Russian Kale (Brassica napus) ($3.50)
A large-leaved, hearty, curly green kale of great hardiness and much tastiness. Leaves blueish-green with white stalk.
Frilly Kale (Brassica napus) ($3.50)
A sport of Russian Kale. Seedlings appear normal for the first month, then start producing green leaves so frilly on the edges as to resemble curled parsley.
Kincho Scallions (Allium cepa) » certified organic ($3.50)
A Japanese-type green onion with dark-green leaves and a tall, straight, single-stalk stem that does not bulb. Great for summer and fall production.
Lacinato Kale (Brassica oleracea) ($3.50)
An Italian heirloom that dates back to 1885. Very unique leaves that are long, blue/gray and blistered. Can be used at the young stage for mixed greens and grow into huge bushes in maturity. Cooler temps only improve the flavour. Grows right thru the winter on the west coast, even below freezing and snow with a mulch protection. Also called Toscano and Dinosaur Kale. Great flavour. Very ornamental.
Palla Rosa Radicchio (Cichorium Intybus) ($3.50)
Makes a delightful round head of dark red leaves with white veins. Hot weather increases bitterness, so radicchio is best as cool-weather salad or stir-fry greens. Radicchio withstands frost better than lettuce. Can be planted any time, but best sown in July for fall and winter use.
Rainbow Chard (Beta vulgaris var.) ($3.50)
Extremely popular, recently introduced variety. Very cold hardy. Lasts well in the winter on the coast.
Red Orach (Atriplex hortensis) ($3.50)
Great spinach-like greens that make a flaming addition to salads. 4-6 feet high plants. Quite heat-tolerant. Self sows.
Mizuna (Brassica rapa nipposinica) » certified organic ($3.50)
Vigorous plant of pretty, ferny leaves. Sweet, slightly mustard-flavoured greens for salad or stir-fries. Very winter hardy on the coast. Also called Kyona.
Pac Choi (Brassica rapa var. chinensis) ($3.50)
A fast-maturing Chinese cabbage, with tall white stems and light green leaves. Flavour is mild, and both stems and leaves are used in salad, stir-fries or as steamed greens. A staple of Oriental cookery. Quick-growing greens for the cool conditions of spring and fall. (Also known as Bok Choy)
Beetberry (Chenopodium capitatum) ($3.50)
A straggling annual salad green related to lambs-quarters, orach and quinoa. Flavour and production of leaves superior to spinach. Also called Strawberry Spinach.
Endive Tres Fin Mache (Chicorium endivia) ($3.50)
Mild, delicious, finely-cut, frilly leaves. Prefers cool growing conditions and a variety of soils. Excellent salad addition! Inner leaves generally sweeter than outer. Biennial.
New Zealand Spinach (Tetragonia tetragonioides) ($3.50)
Not a true spinach - this plant has few pests, and thrives in hot weather. If given ideal conditions (full sun, rich soil, ample water), a single plant will produce plenty of succulent greens for salads and lasagna until frost-time. Do not plant until ground is warm.
Herba Stella (Plantago coronopsis) ($3.50)
Good cold weather salad green with long strap-like leaves. Unique flavour. High in vitamins and minerals.
Gerard's Cress (Lepidium sativum) ($3.50)
Peppery, succulent and longstanding. Most consistent and dependable.