Unique Greens
These greens are singular, uncommon, and absolutely delicious varieties that are highly deserving of a place in your garden, even if that spot is sharing a pot on a patio or balcony.
Some used to be more well-known while others have been treasured greens in other cultures and countries. Many renowned chefs use these greens as a secret ingredient to give flavor and presence to their signature dishes.
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Corn Salad/Lamb's Lettuce/Mache Seeds - (Valerianella locusta)
$3.60Corn Salad/Lamb's Lettuce/Mache - Delectable Cool Weather Green Corn Salad is an ancient green that grows wild in Europe and was foraged by peasants for centuries as a dependable source of essential fresh greens from fall to early winter and again in...$3.60 -
Edible Chrysanthemum Seeds - (Chrysanthemum coronarium)
$3.60Edible Chrysanthemum - Flowering Vegetable of Asian Nobility The cheerfully brilliant orange-yellow flowers floating above clouds of deep green foliage may look like simple garden flowers but they conceal an ancient, noble secret. In ancient China,...$3.60 -
New Zealand Spinach Seeds - (Tetragonia expansa)
$3.60New Zealand Spinach New Zealand spinach is often described as a warm-weather spinach substitute, good for summer salads, as it thrives in hot weather, won’t bolt or get bitter. This ancient native to New Zealand and coastal Australia is not a true...$3.60 -
Papalo/Quilquiña Seeds - (Porophyllum ruderale ssp. macrocephalum)
$4.50Papalo/Quilquiña/Papaloquelite – From South American Gardens to Your Kitchen Picture a citrusy twist, a hint of arugula, and a burst of fresh cilantro-like tang encapsulated in one magnificent, oversized leaf. This is Papalo, an...$4.50 -
Red Aztec Spinach/Huauzontle Seeds - (Chenopodium berlandieri)
$3.90Red Aztec Spinach/Huauzontle - Richer Than Spinach, Nuttier Than Quinoa The challenge is familiar: the moment summer's heat arrives, tender greens like spinach give up, leaving a frustrating gap in the fresh salad harvest. We faced this every...$3.90 -
Red Orach Seeds - (Atriplex hortensis)
$3.60Red Orach - The Ancient Egyptian Superfood That Thrives in the Heat There’s a spinach that not only withstands the scorching summer sun but thrives in it, with leaves of striking crimson against the backdrop of all the other wilting greens...$3.60 -
Red Shiso/Perilla Seeds - (Perilla frutescens var. crispa)
$3.65Red Shiso/Perilla – Basil’s Aromatic Asian Cousin In gardens often filled with the familiar notes of basil, mint, and parsley, Red Shiso stands out as a compelling contradiction - an intriguing new character to welcome into your...$3.65 -
Rocket Arugula/Roquette Seeds - (Eruca sativa)
$3.60Rocket Arugula - From Nutty to Peppery In the history of heirloom horticulture, few plants command the reverence and cultural duality of Rocket Arugula (Eruca sativa). Growing it from seed gives you total control over a plant of remarkable vitality...$3.60 -
Sculpit /Stridolo Seeds - (Silene inflata)
$3.60Sculpit/Stridolo - From Italian Fields to Your Garden Sometimes, a single bite can spark an epiphany. For us, that moment happened at Slow Food's Terra Madre gathering in Turin, Italy, in 2012. Amidst incredible foods, one dish stood out: handmade...$3.60 -
Strawberry Spinach Seeds - (Chenopodium capitatum)
$3.60Strawberry Spinach - Doubly Delicious This plant has a double personality and multiple uses, combining a leafy green with fruit-bearing stalks in one crop, making a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. Enjoy the young leaves raw in...$3.60 -
Wild Italian Arugula Seeds - (Rucola selvatica)
$3.65Wild Italian Arugula - The Authentic, Slow-Grown Flavor of the Italian Countryside Wild Italian Arugula is a piece of the Mediterranean landscape you can plant in your garden, a flavor far removed from the mild, uniform greens of the...$3.65
