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)
$3.45Corn 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...$3.45 -
Edible Chrysanthemum Seeds - (Chrysanthemum coronarium)
$3.45Edible 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,...$3.45 -
Miner's Lettuce Seeds - (Claytonia perfoliata)
$3.45Miner's Lettuce - America's World-Class Salad Green This native winter green rewards benign neglect with prolific harvests of delicious, pleasingly crunchy, mild-tasting leaves from late winter to mid- to late spring. Easily grown by scattering...$3.45 -
New Zealand Spinach Seeds - (Tetragonia expansa)
$3.45New 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...$3.45 -
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)
$3.80Red 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...$3.80 -
Red Garnet Amaranth Seeds - (Amaranthus hybridus)
$3.45Red Garnet Amaranth - Outlawed Food of the Aztecs Red Garnet amaranth is a strikingly beautiful food crop supplying bountiful amounts of deep red, spoon-shaped to oval leaves with stunning magenta flower spikes and seeds, all are edible. Young leaves...$3.45 -
Red Malabar Spinach Seeds - (Basella rubra)
$3.60Red Malabar Spinach – Heat-Loving Leafy Green This distinctive and versatile plant is not a true spinach, but offers a superb heat-tolerant alternative for summer greens. A spinach substitute that thrives in 90°F heat might sound like a...$3.60 -
Red Orach Seeds - (Atriplex hortensis)
$3.45Red 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...$3.45 -
Red Shiso/Perilla Seeds - (Perilla frutescens var. crispa)
$3.50Red 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...$3.50 -
Rocket Arugula/Roquette Seeds - (Eruca sativa)
$3.45Rocket Arugula - Make Your Salad Rock! A great cut and come again plant, this annual adds a refreshing tangy spiciness to salads, sandwiches, and sauces. Rocket Arugula goes by many names, depending on the area - in North America it’s known as...$3.45 -
Sculpit /Stridolo Seeds - (Silene inflata)
$3.45Sculpit/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...$3.45 -
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)
$3.50Wild Italian Arugula - The Wild Italian Boyfriend Your Mom Warned You About! Wild Italian Arugula has a more intricate flavor than regular Arugula: tantalizingly complex - sweet, nutty, tangy and peppery. So tasty that it's addictive. Wild Arugula is...$3.50
