St. Clare Heirloom Seeds

  I received my order of garden seeds from St. Clare Heirloom Seeds this past week.  Seeing as how I had just ordered on April 16th, I was very surprised to receive the seeds on Monday.  That’s quick!!  Now, I cannot actually comment on the germination because they haven’t been planted, yet.  But, if looks and service say anything, these seeds are going to turn into wonderful plants.  The seed packets are cute and the quantity of seed in each is reasonable.  I found the price to be in line with what I’ve paid in the past for similar seeds and I was even able to purchase some of my favorite varieties.  Shipping is only $3 for seed orders. 

A bonus with St. Clare Heirloom Seeds is that they specialize in Non-GMO, Non-Treated, Non-Hybrid, Heirloom and Open-Pollinated Seeds.  While all these factors may be important to some folks, I was most interested in the Heirloom tomato seeds.  I have read and ‘heard’ that heirloom varieties have such good flavor.  I want to experience the difference for myself, and flavor is important when canning spaghetti sauce and freezing stewed tomatoes.

They sell books, too.  I found one that I cannot wait to receive and read … Backyard Homestead … more on that after it arrives!  If plants were available, I would definitely order.  I’ll keep you posted on how my garden grows in future posts.

Here’s a list of what I ordered:

• Green Bean – Contender
• Beet – Cylindra
• Carrot – Danvers 126
• Pea – Super Sugar Snap
• Pea – Maestro
• Summer Squash – Black Beauty
• Winter Squash – Burgess Strain Buttercup
• Lettuce – Paris Island COS
• Lettuce – Lettuce Blend #2
• Spinach – Bloomsdale Long Standing
• Tomato – Toma Verde Tomatillo
• Tomato – Tumbler (Cherry)
• Tomato – Amish Paste
• Tomato – Delicious
• Tomato – Rutgers

Of course, this isn’t all I will be planting.  I am not ordering early enough to start broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, & peppers from seed!  And then, I really like English cukes, so will be looking for those seeds/plants locally.  The potatoes and corn are planted in a larger plot we share with Grandpa & Grandma Green Acres.  Grandpa already has a few rows of potatoes planted … using our own home-grown potatoes for seed.