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12+ Person Garden Kit


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Our 12+ Person garden kit is like all other emergency seed kits on the market in that it has a shelf life of about 5-7 years (If others tell you their seeds will last longer than that, do your own research, for they are not being honest). Similar to our Crisis Cache Survival Garden Kit, our 12+ Person garden kit is very comprehensive, containing 44 varieties, and over 14,000 seeds of Open Pollinated and Heirloom vegetables. It will plant a gigantic survival garden of about 45,000 sq. ft. (200 feet by 225 feet). It is far larger, and much more comprehensive than other “12 person” emergency garden kits. For example, our 12+ Person garden kit contains 1,800 bean seeds, representing 8 different varieties–TWELVE TIMES MORE than their “12 person kit which contains only 150 bean seeds of a single variety. And, when you add in shipping costs, our 12+ Person garden kit is actually less expensive than theirs.

As with all of our survival garden seed kits, this kit contains absolutely no GMOs, but only open pollinated and heirloom seeds, which means you can keep seeds from year to year–into perpetuity if necessary.

Our 12+ Person garden kit includes Scarlet Nantes Carrot, Yellow Onion of Parma, and Sugar Hollow Crown Parsnip. Carrot, Onion, and Parsnip seeds are very short lived, and are viable for only 2-3 years under normal conditions. The carrot, parsnip, and onion seeds in this kit are first desiccated using silica gel, then placed in a 6 inch by 6 inch Mylar bag along with a small desiccant pack, then heat sealed. This should give them a life exceeding the other seeds in the kit. Note: If you buy another seed kit containing non-desiccated carrot, onion, or parsnip seeds, they will not be viable after a 2-3 years.

All the seeds in this kit are packaged in 2-mil poly, ziplock bags. Each package of seeds includes a two-sided insert with a color picture and variety description on one side, and growing instructions on the reverse side.

The seed packages are placed in a Mylar bag, along with a large desiccant pack and an oxygen absorber. The desiccant pack helps keep the moisture level low, and absorbs any ethylene gas given off by the seeds during storage. The oxygen absorber removes the oxygen from the Mylar bag, thus creating a mostly nitrogen storage environment. This is done to create an anaerobic condition in which insect larvae or microbes cannot survive, and thus harm your seeds. (Contrary to some misinformation on the web, this IS NOT harmful to seeds during storage). If at all possible, this kit should be stored in the refrigerator, as this will greatly enhance the longevity and vigor of your seeds. If refrigeration is not practical, store the seed package in the coolest, driest area of your home.

Comes complete with two inserts containing concise growing instructions, general gardening information & tips, plus winter storage instructions for your vegetables.

  1. Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean (200 seeds)
  2. Cherokee Wax Yellow Bean (200 seeds)
  3. Wren’s Egg Bean (200 seeds)
  4. Great Northern Bean (300 seeds)
  5. Black Turtle Bean (300 seeds)
  6. Red Kidney Bean (200 seeds)
  7. Pinto Bean (200 seeds)
  8. Jackson Wonder Butterbean (200 seeds)
  9. Wapsie Valley Dent Corn (250 seeds)
  10. Golden Bantam Improved Corn (400 seeds)
  11. Stowell’s Evergreen White Corn (400 seeds)
  12. Butternut Winter Squash (100 seeds)
  13. Buttercup Winter Squash (100 seeds)
  14. Black Zucchini Squash (100 seeds)
  15. Yellow Crookneck Squash (100 seeds)
  16. Green Striped Cushaw Squash (50 seeds)
  17. Mammoth Russian Sunflower (200 seeds)
  18. Scarlet Nantes Carrot (1000 seeds)
  19. Detroit Dark Red Beet (500 seeds)
  20. Laurentian Rutabaga (500 seeds)
  21. Purple Top White Globe Turnip (500 seeds)
  22. Sugar Hollow Crown Parsnip (500 seeds)
  23. Yellow Onion Of Parma (500 seeds)
  24. Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi (500 seeds)
  25. Late Flat Dutch Cabbage (300 seeds)
  26. Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage (300 seeds)
  27. Snowball Early Cauliflower (300 seeds)
  28. Calabrese Broccoli (300 seeds)
  29. Green Arrow Garden Pea (300 seeds)
  30. Wando Garden Pea (300 seeds)
  31. Long Standing Bloomsdale Spinach (500 seeds)
  32. Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard (200 seeds)
  33. Red Rhubarb Swiss Chard (200 seeds)
  34. Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce (1000 seeds)
  35. White Cos (Romaine) Lettuce (1000 seeds)
  36. Stupice Tomato (100 seeds)
  37. Rutgers Tomato (100 seeds)
  38. Roma VFN Paste Tomato (100 seeds)
  39. California Wonder Pepper (100 seeds)
  40. Cayenne Pepper (100 seeds)
  41. Marketmore 76 Cucumber (100 seeds)
  42. Cherry Belle Radish (500 seeds)
  43. Sugar Baby Watermelon (100 seeds)
  44. Hales Best Jumbo Muskmelon (100 seeds)

Total 14,100 seeds


INCLUDED VARIETIES

   

Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean (200 seeds)

Introduced in 1864 as "Texas Pole," changed to its present name in 1877. Vigorous 5-7 foot vines. Great bean taste. Productive, reliable, early maturing, stringless green pods with brown beans. Enjoy canned, frozen, or fresh. Used dry, it is an excellent bean for baking. 65 days to green stage.

Cherokee Wax Yellow Bean (200 seeds)

Thought to be indigenous to Central, or South America, and handed down to colonists by the Cherokee Indians. Cultivated as early as 500 BC. Vigorous, 18-24 in. erect bush plants bear a heavy yield of stringless, black seeded, yellow, 6" pods. 48 days to snap bean stage. Can also be used as a dry bean for cooking.

Wren's Egg Bean (200 seeds)

Reported to have come from Italy in the 1800's. The vigorous, dark green plants produce short (14-18") runners. The 5" long pods are light green when young, turning tan and carmine when mature. Does very well in cool climates. 60 days for green shell beans; 80 days for dry soup beans.

Great Northern Bean (300 seeds)

Originally grown by the Mandan Indians of present-day Minnesota and North Dakota. The plants grow to 2' tall, producing 3-5" pods filled with 5-6 flavorful, thin, white beans. This bush bean grows well in the north and Midwest, is both early and drought resistant, and is a heavy yielder. Great for soups and for baking. 90 days for dry beans.

Black Turtle Bean (300 seeds)

Heirloom variety that has been grown for 7,000 years in Mexico and South America. Easy to grow, high-yielding bush bean. Use as a snap bean when young, or let dry for use in soups, stews, chili, or as refried beans. Turtle beans have a deep, rich flavor and cook quickly. 80 days for green beans; 100 days for dry beans.

Red Kidney Bean (200 seeds)

Possibly grown as early as 7000 BC in what is now, Mexico. Six-inch pods are full of meaty, solid red, kidney shaped beans. Dried beans are good for baking, soups and chili. Cooked beans are full flavored and have a smooth texture. Bush habitat. Dependable producer. 95 days to dry beans.

Pinto Bean (200 seeds)

Pinto beans constitute 45% of all beans consumed in the United States. The dry beans are buff colored with darker speckles. The vigorous, half runner plants produce large yields of tasty, nutritious beans with a pleasant earthy flavor. Great for chili, refried and baked beans, as well as soups. Immature pods may used as a green, snap bean. 85-90 days for dry beans.

Jackson Wonder Butter Bean (200 seeds)

Bush lima bean first introduced in 1888. Produces 3" dark green pods filled with fat, purple mottled, buff colored seeds. Plants grow 20-24" tall, and have 3-5 seeds per pod. Can be used as a stringless green bean (65 days), a green shell bean, or allowed to dry for use in soups, etc.

Wapsie Valley Dent Corn (250 seeds)

Heirloom dent corn introduced about 1850. Plants grow to 8-10 feet tall, and produce two-color ears that are either deep yellow or a beautiful coppery red. The large, well-formed ears are 7 ½-8 inches long and contain 14-18 rows. Wapsie Valley Dent Corn makes fabulous, high-protein flour, meal, grits, polenta, and hominy. In field trials, Wapsie Valley both out yields hybrids, and is higher in protein (averaging 11%). Outstanding plant health as well as good standability. A very dependable, short-season variety that ripens reliably in the north. 85 days.

Golden Bantan Improved Sweet Corn (400 seeds)

Improved strain, of the original introduced in 1902 by W. Atlee Burpee, selected for longer and more tender ears. Each 6' tall plant yields 2, 7-8 inch long ears filled with 10-14 rows of plump, sweet, golden kernels. Excellent for eating fresh, canning, or freezing. Very dependable variety. 70-85 days.

Stowell's Evergreen Sweet Corn (400 seeds)

First introduced in 1848, and still the leading white variety for home gardeners and market growers. Plants grow to 8' tall and yield 1 to 2 ears per stalk. Ears are 8-9" long, with 14-18 rows of sweet, tender, white kernels. Great for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. Very dependable variety. 80-100 days.

Butternut Winter Squash (100 seeds)

C. moschata Produces 4-5 fruits per plant on 8-10 ft. vines. The dry, rich, orange flesh of the 3-6 lb., tan, 9" fruits has a distinctive sweet, nutty flavor. Some resistance to squash vine borers. Great for baking, stuffing, and soups. Exceptional winter storage variety. 105 days to maturity.

Buttercup Winter Squash (100 seeds)

C. maxima Produces 4-6 fruits per plant on 6 ft. vines. The dry, orange flesh of the 3-4 lb. fruits is sweet and stringless. Buttercup is great for baking, stuffing, and for making a delicious soup on cold, winter days. Good winter storage variety. 105 days to maturity.

Black Zucchini Squash (100 seeds)

C. pepo This large, vigorous, bush summer squash grows 2 feet tall, and spreads out about 36-40 in. The fruits are greenish-black, glossy, and smooth. The white flesh is fine textured and crisp with a mild, nutty flavor. Very prolific; two hills will feed your family all summer. Best when 4-8" long, or let grow large for stuffing. 55 days.

Yellow Crookneck Squash (100 seeds)

C. pepo Introduced about 1700. Large, vigorous bush plants yield copious quantities of delicious, buttery flavored yellow squash. The tender, smooth skinned fruits have delicious white flesh and are best when harvested at the 4-6" stage. If fruits are kept picked, this squash will produce heavily all summer long. 50 days.

Green Striped Cushaw (50 seeds)

C. mixta A Native American squash with an ancient history. Can be eaten as a summer squash when immature, or as a winter squash when fully mature. The 10-20 lb. fruit have sweet, medium-coarse, fibrous, pale yellow flesh. Stored properly, cushaws will keep 3-5 months. Large, vigorous vines. As with all squash, the seeds are edible. 115 days.

Mammoth Russian Sunflower (200 seeds)

Despite the name "Russian," sunflowers are native to North America and were grown by Native Peoples. Sunflowers are grown primarily, and included here, for the edible seeds they produce in quantity, and the Mammoth Russian strain is the best. Enormous, single heads (up to 20" wide) form atop gigantic plants (8-12' tall). The striped, thin-shelled seeds are plump and meaty. The stalks can be used to give pole or runner beans something to climb. Plant in full sun. 80 days.

Scarlet Nantes Carrot (1000 seeds)

Classic heirloom variety with that old-time carrot flavor. The 6-7" bright orange carrots have blunt ends and almost no core. The slightly tapered roots are sweet, crisp and tender. Great for eating fresh, juicing, and for long-term winter storage. Can be dug all winter if mulched properly. 65 days.

Detroit Dark Red Beet (500 seeds)

Introduced in 1892 by the D.M. Ferry Seed Co. Produces very good yields of dark red, globe shaped, sweet and juicy beets. Great for long-term storage. In warmer climates, beets can be left right in the ground, mulched heavily, and dug up all winter long. The tops and thinnings make excellent greens, too. 58 days.

Laurentian Rutabaga (500 seeds)

Rutabagas are also known as "Swede turnips," or yellow turnips, and are thought to be a cross between a cabbage and a turnip. The smooth, globe shaped roots have purple shoulders and fine-grained yellow flesh. Cooked, the 4-6" diameter roots have a mild flavor and firm texture. Excellent for winter storage, or can be harvested all winter if left in the ground and mulched heavily. If rutabagas are to be harvested and stored in a root cellar or basement, allow them to be exposed to at least two hard frosts first as this greatly enhances their sweetness. 90 days.

Purple Top White Globe Turnip (500 seeds)

This variety produces very fine-grained roots weighing as much as two lbs. each and as big as softballs. Turnips are good raw, mashed and make a hearty addition to soups and stews. Turnips like cool weather and do best when planted for a fall crop. Great for winter storage. Mulch heavily to overwinter in the ground. As will rutabagas, two hard frosts before harvest greatly enhances the sweetness of turnips. 50-60 days.

Sugar Hollow Crown Parsnip (500 seeds)

This variety has been grown in the US since 1850. Parsnips produce wedge-shaped roots that are 8-12" in length and 2-3" at the shoulder. The sweet, creamy white roots are great for roasting and mashing. Great for winter storage. Mulch heavily to overwinter in the ground. Frost enhances sweetness. 105 days.

Yellow Onion of Parma (500 seeds)

This is a top-quality, long-day, late-maturing onion imported from Italy. The globe-shaped to oblong bulbs are a beautiful golden color and average about a pound in weight. Open pollinated, long-term storage onions are rare (most are hybrids). Stored properly this variety will keep 3-6 months. Start in flats for later transplanting. 110 days from transplant.

Early Purple Vienna Kohlrabi (500 seeds)

First recorded being grown in Europe in 1554. A hardy member of the cabbage family. The leaves grow like spikes from the enlarged stem. Skin and stems are purple; flesh is greenish white. The flavor of kohlrabi is similar to peeled broccoli stems. Kohlrabi is high in vitamin C and can last 3 months if stored properly. Although kohlrabi is grown primarily for its enlarged stem, the leaves are edible, too. 55 days.

Late Flat Dutch Cabbage (300 seeds)

This variety was a favorite of the early Dutch settlers in the US. The huge heads are 7-8" deep and 10-14" in diameter. The firm heads grow slowly and resist cracking. The solid, flat, blue green heads weigh 10-17 lbs. and are of high quality. Great for fall and winter use, as this is an excellent storage variety. 100 days from seed.

Mammoth Red Rock Cabbage (300 seeds)

Introduced in 1889. The heads of this fine quality, vigorous cabbage are solid, round, flattened and wine red in color. The heads are 7-10" in diameter and weigh 6-8 lbs. each. Mammoth Red Rock is a dependable producer and an excellent variety for long-term, winter storage. 98 days from transplants.

Snowball Early Cauliflower (300 seeds)

ntroduced in 1888 by Peter Henderson. Plants are compact and have short stems. The heads are solid, white, about 6" wide, and delicious. Enjoy raw, cooked, or frozen. Although named "early," this strain is well adapted to growing as a spring, summer, or fall crop. 65 days from transplant.

Calabrese Broccoli (300 seeds)

Brought to the US by Italian immigrants in the 1800s, and named after the Calabria region of southern Italy where it was developed. Produces 7-8" dark green central heads, followed by numerous side shoots after the central head is harvested. Hardy until a hard frost. Very dependable. 74 days from transplant.

Green Arrow Pea (300 seeds)

An excellent, main crop garden pea from England. Dark green pods grow in pairs near the top of the plant, making picking easy. Nine to 11 tender, sweet peas are produced in each 4-5" pod. Disease resistant vines reach 24-28" tall. Ideal for shelling and for eating fresh. A consistent heavy yielder. 68 days.

Wando Pea (300 seeds)

This heirloom shelling pea will still deliver a good yield during hot, dry weather when other varieties fail. However, like other garden peas, it thrives in cool, moist weather as well. The sturdy plants grow 18-30" tall, producing an abundant crop of 3½" pods containing 6-8 peas each. Great for eating fresh, freezing, or canning. 68 days.

Long Standing Bloomsdale Spinach (500 seeds)

The old standard for spinach since 1908. The "long standing" part of the name implies its resistance to "bolting," or going to seed quickly. The leaves are glossy, deep green, and savoyed. Produces heavy yields of sweet, thick, succulent leaves. Plant for both spring and fall harvest. 48 days.

Fordhook Giant Swiss Chard (200 seeds)

Introduced in 1750, and has remained one of the most popular varieties of chard. The plants are extremely vigorous and grow to a height of 22-28" tall. The delicious leaves are very broad, deeply crumpled, dark green, and have thick, white stalks. Good cooked or raw. Chard is also useful as a food source for rabbits, poultry, and goats. 60 days.

Red Rhubarb Swiss Chard (200 seeds)

Both beautiful and tasty, this variety yields all summer long and on into the fall. The stalks are a vibrant, ruby red, offering a striking contrast with the shiny, dark green, crumpled leaves. Vigorous plants reach 18-24 in. tall. Good raw or cooked. As with all chards, it can be utilized as a food source for rabbits, poultry, and goats. 55 days.

Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce (1000 seeds)

Heirloom variety introduced in the mid-1800s. The outer leaves are ruffled, bright green and crisp; inner leaves blanch almost white. Slow to bolt, and can be grown in all seasons: spring, summer, and fall. A very early, productive, and dependable variety. Heat tolerant. 45 days.

White Cos Romaine Lettuce (1000 seeds)

This heirloom variety of romaine dates from the 1860s. The uniform heads are tall and erect and reach a height of 8-10 in. Outer leaves are dark and grayish green, while the core remains white. Romaine is the nutritional powerhouse of the lettuce world as it packs the highest levels of vitamins and minerals of all lettuce types. Bolt resistant. 66 days.

Stupice Tomato (100 seeds)

Indeterminate, potato leaf, variety from Czechoslovakia. Stupice is cold tolerant, extra early, vigorous, and a heavy yielder all season. The fruits are 2" across, slightly oval, and weigh 2-4 oz. Produces well in northern climates. The fruits are consistently good, sweet, and tangy. 55-70 days from transplant.

Rutgers Tomato (100 seeds)

Indeterminate heirloom first introduced in 1934. AKA the "Jersey" tomato. So popular that it once made up 70% of all tomatoes processed in the US. Strong vines produce prolific yields of intense, bright red, 6-8 oz globular, thick walled fruits. Great for eating fresh, cooking, or canning. 74 days from transplants.

Roma VFN Paste Tomato (100 seeds)

Determinate. The old standby for paste tomatoes. Resistant to verticillium and fusarium wilt. Compact plants produce big crops of bright red, plum-shaped fruits with few seeds. little juice, and meaty interiors. The fruits average about 3 oz. and are crack resistant. Use for eating fresh, canning, paste or making sun dried tomatoes. 80 days from transplants.

California Wonder Sweet Pepper (100 seeds)

Introduced in 1928 and is still the largest, open pollinated pepper you can grow. The plants are very vigorous, upright, and grow to 2 ft. tall, or more. The fruits are large (3-4"), tender, sweet, and juicy. Blocky, four-lobed peppers begin a dark green, turning bright red when fully ripe. Very dependable variety. 74 days from transplants.

Long Thin Red Cayenne Pepper (100 seeds)

The classic, slender red chile. Heat rating: 4 (on 1-5 scale). Scoville rating: 50,000. HOT! The large, vigorous, upright plants grow 2-3' tall, and produce abundant yields of 5-6" thin pods. Pods begin green, changing to bright red when fully mature. Cayenne aids circulation and digestion. 75 days from transplants.

Marketmore 76 Cucumber (100 seeds)

Developed at Cornell University. This wonderful slicing cucumber is favored by organic gardeners because of its multiple disease resistance. The blocky, dark green fruits are 8-9" long and 2-2½" in diameter. Does well in cool climates. This variety has stood the test of time and found to be very reliable. 65 days from seed.

Cherry Bell Radish (500)

1949 All-American Selection winner. Easy and fun to grow. Radishes are a great first vegetable for children to grow as they are the closest thing to "instant gratification" in the vegetable world as they are ready to eat in just three weeks from planting the seed. The smooth, round, bright red roots are 3/4" across with white, crisp flesh. Cherry Belle is sweet, mild, and crunchy – never pithy. Radishes grown during cool weather are milder than those grown during the heat of summer. 22 days.

Sugar Baby Watermelon (100 seeds)

Produces small "icebox" sized watermelons. The fruits are small (7-8" diameter), and weigh only 6-10 lbs. The rind is green with stripes of darker green. The crisp flesh is a luscious red color, fine grained, and has a fabulous flavor. The plants have short vines and are early enough for short season areas. 79 days from transplants.

Hale's Best Jumbo Muskmelon (100 seeds)

Introduced about 1924. Many old timers still judge it to be the best. The 3-4 lb. oval fruits have a yellowish-green rind, coarse heavy netting, and a light rib. The flesh is very thick (small seed cavity), sweet, salmon-pink in color, and delicious. Hale's Best Jumbo still sets the standard for muskmelon. 85 days from transplants.

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