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...$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...$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...$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,...$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...$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...$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...$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...$3.60 -
Sculpit /Stridolo Seeds - (Silene inflata)
$3.65Sculpit/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...$3.65 -
Strawberry Spinach Seeds - (Chenopodium capitatum)
$3.65Strawberry 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...$3.65 -
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...$3.65
