{"title":"All-America Selections Winning Vegetables","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e#html-body [data-pb-style=S306TTP]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-enable-parallax=\"0\" data-parallax-speed=\"0.5\" data-background-images=\"{}\" data-background-type=\"image\" data-video-loop=\"true\" data-video-play-only-visible=\"true\" data-video-lazy-load=\"true\" data-video-fallback-src=\"\" data-element=\"inner\" data-pb-style=\"S306TTP\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant a more productive garden? All-America Selections Winner vegetables are a good start. Proven garden performers, they have been tested across the nation and have been found superior. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"echallion-creme-brulee-hybrid-shallot-seeds-52446-pk-p1","title":"Echallion Creme Brulee Hybrid Shallot Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 105\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2021\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe first ever shallot to win the AAS Winner designation. This Echallion Creme Brulee Hybrid Shallot is not only great tasting but it's also beautiful. The uniform, single-centered bulbs have pretty rosy-purple inner rings that are covered in an attractive iridescent peachy to coppery pink skin that's easy to peel. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAlso called \"banana shallots,\" the tender bulbs mature early and taste slightly citrusy and sweet, having a high sugar content perfect for caramelizing and enhancing its flavor. They have a long storage potential. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGrowing shallots is easy but consider growing with potted mint to deter onion flies. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEchallion Creme Brulee Hybrid Shallot Seeds can also be started indoors and planted outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. If you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. With the Bio Dome, you can control the temperature, light, and soil mix to ensure your seeds become strong for transplant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354465996859,"sku":"52446-PK-P1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52446-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891806"},{"product_id":"midnight-snack-hybrid-cherry-tomato-seeds-52781-pk-p1","title":"Midnight Snack Hybrid  Cherry Tomato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 68 from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIndeterminate\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2017\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHave you grown an indigo tomato yet? For many of us, Midnight Snack Hybrid introduces a whole new look for tomatoes—rich, glossy violet to black coloring. But even more important, indigo tomatoes are packed with much higher levels of antioxidants, making them the absolute healthiest and most disease fighting varieties you can grow. Talk about a win-win!\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis tomato turns black because it is high in anthocyanin pigments, the same pigment that turns blueberries (another antioxidant powerhouse) blue. Just 1½ inches in diameter and weighing half an ounce, these snack-size cherry tomatoes are nutritional powerhouses. What luck that they also taste so good, packed with meaty, juicy tomato tang.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnd you will get plenty of opportunity to sample Midnight Snack, because the yields are huge on tall, wide, sprawling indeterminate plants that keep bearing heavily all summer long. Expect far more than 100 fruits per plant—Midnight Snack is more like a binge.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 5 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Plant outdoors when danger of frost is past and night temperatures consistently remain above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. If an unexpected late frost is forecasted, protect young plants with plastic sheeting or other cover. Set plants 3 to 4 feet apart. Wait for the fruits to begin turning purple and black to harvest—that's when the nutrition is at its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354473336891,"sku":"52781-PK-P1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52781-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891808"},{"product_id":"mini-love-hybrid-watermelon-seeds-52724-pk-p1","title":"Mini Love Hybrid Watermelon Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 80 from direct sow; 70 from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2017\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGrowing watermelons on the deck may sound like a joke, but with Mini Love, it is possible. This award-winning hybrid is super compact, so instead of the usual sprawling vines, you get a compact 3-foot by 3-foot spread, healthy foliage and flowers, and up to half a dozen delicious fruit on every plant.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe secret is terrific disease resistance. Mini Love stands up to anthracnose, a scourge of many other watermelon varieties, and the fruit has a thin rind that is strong enough to resist cracking and splitting. Within, the flesh is juicy sweet, dark red, aromatic, and simply mouthwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eMini Love sets about 4 to 6 striped green-on-green melons per plant. Each weighs between 7 and 9 pounds, with a shape that varies from oval to round. Just right for two people, this is a melon you can actually finish without having to refrigerate. And believe us, you will want to devour every bite.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAwarded a national All-America Selection, Mini Love is certain to delight. Give it a try this season, and we predict you will be amazed by how much space you save in the garden (or on the patio) and how much you love having smaller, more manageable fruit. Mini Love is out to win you over.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow direct when the soil is warm and all danger of frost is past. If planting in the garden, sow the seeds in raised hills or rows 3 inches high. Thin to 3 plants per hill 3 feet apart, or 1 plant per foot in rows. If planting in containers, sow several seeds in a raised hill at the center of the plant, thinning to one plant per pot. For earlier fruit, seeds may be started indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354475499579,"sku":"52724-PK-P1","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52724-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891808"},{"product_id":"red-sails-lettuce-seeds-05153-pk-p1","title":"Red Sails Lettuce Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 45\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 1985\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA favorite among gardeners who prize beauty as well as flavor, Red Sails received an AAS award when it was introduced—and has never looked back! Among the very first to arise, it resists bolting, giving you an especially long season of delectable eating. The large, erect leaves are deep red at the ruffled tips, shading into a bronzy-maroon and finally becoming green toward the base. A great source of rich color for the salad bowl, they are high-quality eating, with a soft texture and buttery flavor that appeals to all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLettuce thrives in cold weather and can be sown directly into the garden, starting in early spring. For an even earlier harvest, sow indoors; the seedlings don't mind transplanting. If a fall crop is desired, begin in late summer. Grow in single rows, plants spaced 18 inches apart, or in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePkt is 32 oz. (approx 630 seeds); (sowing a 30-foot row)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354476122171,"sku":"05153-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05153-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891719"},{"product_id":"american-dream-hybrid-sweet-corn-seeds-52411-pk-p1","title":"American Dream Sweet Corn Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 77 direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2018\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA bicolor super sweet with superior germination, earlier harvest, and a tender bite, this corn is the absolute finest for home gardens. It offers good tip fill on delectable cobs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAmerican Dream is a vigorous plant reaching 6 to 7 feet tall. It bears generously, bringing you big harvests days earlier than most others.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSuper sweet corn is specially bred to contain twice the sugar of regular sweet corn, and these hybrids retain their flavor and tenderness up to 2 weeks longer than regular sweets. They require warm soil for good germination, and must be isolated from other corn varieties by 200 feet or at least 2 weeks' planting time.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow after last spring frost, when the soil is warm. Corn is famously easy to direct-sow in any sunny spot. To extend your corn harvest, make successive plantings weekly up to mid-July, or plant varieties with differing maturity dates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354476220475,"sku":"52411-PK-P1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52411-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891806"},{"product_id":"green-light-f1-cucumber-seeds-52851-pk-p1","title":"Green Light F1 Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 37 to 42\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2020\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCucumber beats the comparison varieties with more appealing fruit, earlier maturity and exceptional eating quality. Grow Green Light cucumbers on stakes or poles for a productive, easy-to-harvest vertical garden or on the ground for a sprawling cucumber wonderland. This plant will yield 40 or more spineless fruits per plant.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePicking the fruits when they're small, between 3 to 4 inches long, rewards you with delicious, fresh tasting, crisp cucumbers, even without peeling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354477793339,"sku":"52851-PK-P1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52851-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891809"},{"product_id":"diva-cucumber-seeds-05516","title":"Diva Cucumber Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 58 from direct sow; 32 from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2002\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDiva is simply delectable, with thin, tender skin, crisp flesh, and a flavor that combines sweetness with a genuine cucumber bite impossible to find in the bland supermarket varieties today. It arises very abundantly on vigorous, disease resistant plants, giving you a huge crop of the finest burpless cucumber we have tasted in a long time. No wonder it was an All America Selection.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese 6- to 8-inch-long cukes look as good as they taste. Spineless and forest-green, they are plump, well-shaped, and packed with crunchy texture and sweet flavor. Don't even think about peeling the semi-glossy skin—it's thin, tasty, and full of nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDiva is parthenocarpic—it needs no pollinator to flower and fruit—and is renowned for its big yields. We recommend harvesting the fruit before it reaches maximum size—the smaller cukes are especially succulent.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDespite her name, Diva is no temperamental star but a rough-and-ready garden performer, tolerant of Scab, powdery mildew, downy mildew, and angular leaf spot. The vining plant reaches 5 to 6 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide, with very prolific fruit over a good season.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBurpless cucumbers are known for their tasty, non-astringent flesh, small seed cavity, and crisp, thin skin that never needs peeling. They are premium cukes for eating fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDirect sow seeds in a sunny spot after all danger of frost is past or start indoors and transplant when the first true leaf appears. Cucumbers can be allowed to grow on the ground, but for longer, straighter fruit and to save garden space, grow them in a cage or on a trellis, allowing 1 foot between plants. Keep them well watered and keep the fruits picked promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 30 seeds","offer_id":42354482872379,"sku":"05516-PK-P1","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 250 seeds","offer_id":42354482905147,"sku":"05516-PK-250","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05516_1.jpg?v=1753891844"},{"product_id":"sugar-ann-sugar-snap-pea-seeds-52461-pk-p1","title":"'Sugar Ann' Sugar Snap Pea Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 55 \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 1984 \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn early, compact variety, 'Sugar Ann' is a seed vegetable, commonly called snap pea, that produces crops 10 to 14 days earlier than most. This little climbing vine, with its curling tendrils, is valued not only for pea production but also for ornamental purposes and can fit beautifully into an edible landscape. The small plant produces pretty white flowers followed by heavy yields of plump, 2 ½- to 3-inch bright green pods. Crisp and exceptionally sweet, the delicious pods can be cooked in stir fries or eaten fresh in salads or with dips. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA hardy herbaceous annual, 'Sugar Ann' Sugar Snap Pea is a member of the legume family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae). The plant grows vigorously, forming a compact, bushy, tendril-bearing vine that rarely needs staking. Its compact size uses space efficiently, making it a great option for small gardens or containers. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and low maintenance, 'Sugar Ann' prefers a sunny location with rich, moist, well-draining soil. The plants are powdery mildew resistant and pea wilt tolerant. Nitrogen-fixing plants, peas naturally improve the soil in which they are planted by taking nitrogen from the air and converting it into a usable form in the soil. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA cool-season, semi-hardy vegetable, one of the first to be planted in the garden, pea seeds can be direct sown as soon as the soil is workable in early spring, before the last frost date, ideally with temperatures ranging between 55 to 65°F. They need cold temperatures to germinate and grow and can withstand light frost and temperatures in the 28 to 32° range. The plants will stop producing when temperatures go above 75°F. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354483363899,"sku":"52461-PK-P1","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52461-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891806"},{"product_id":"thriller-hybrid-squash-seeds-53127","title":"Thriller Hybrid Squash Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 80 to 85 direct sow\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Edible Vegetable Winner 2025 \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.mom\/edible-landscaping-attractive-and-appetizing\/a\/edible-landscaping-attractive-and-appetizing\/\"\u003eornamental edible\u003c\/a\u003e, Thriller is a unique winter squash that's as artful as it is delicious, perfect for dinner or decor. As a dumpling squash, the fruits are dainty, weighing about 1 to 2 pounds each, with a flat and round shape. This 'carnival' type thrills with intriguing swirls of yellow-cream and dark green variegated color and bright orange highlights and ribs. The flesh is dense and has a rich orange color and remarkable flavor—creamy, sweet, and nutty—especially when roasted. But these little cuties are also a great option for stuffing. Winter squash is a perfect addition to a healthy meal: it's high in fiber, protein, magnesium, potassium, vitamins B6 and C as well as in beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003ci\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/i\u003e cultivar, commonly called winter squash or dumpling squash, Thriller is a fruit vegetable and member of the cucurbit family (Cucurbitaceae). This herbaceous annual has a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blog\/benefits-of-small-space-gardening\"\u003ecompact\u003c\/a\u003e, semi-bushy to trailing habit, reaching about 15 inches tall and 36 inches wide at full maturity. Thriller is high yielding, with each plant producing about 8 fruits—plenty for sharing. Harvest plants when the squashes are bright green and cream with just a little orange still visible. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThriller squash is resistant to powdery mildew and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.mom\/know-before-you-grow-squash-pumpkins\/a\/kbyg15\/\"\u003eeasy to grow from seed\u003c\/a\u003e, growing best in a sunny spot with fertile, organically rich, medium moist, well-drained soil. These heavy producing plants appreciate regular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/products\/products-neptunes-harvest-organic-fish-seaweed-2-3-1-fertilizer-32oz-44507\"\u003efertilization\u003c\/a\u003e. Water consistently but avoid over watering. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThriller winter squash is a warm-season vegetable, sensitive to cold temperatures and frost. The seeds can be \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.mom\/how-to-sow-seeds-outdoors\/a\/hand20\/\"\u003edirect sown\u003c\/a\u003e into warm spring soil after all danger of frost has passed, spacing plants 36 inches apart. But they can also be started indoors about 3 weeks before transplanting. Flowers begin to set fruit with day temperatures between 68° and 72°F and night temperatures between 60° and 65°F. Protect squash plants if temperatures are expected to dip below 50°F and use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.mom\/structures\/c\/structures\/\"\u003erow covers\u003c\/a\u003e for added protection if heavy frost is expected. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/blog\/gardeners-essential-guide-to-mulching\"\u003eMulch\u003c\/a\u003e around Thriller squash plants to moderate soil temperature and maintain soil moisture. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor starting Thriller squash seeds indoors, there's nothing better than the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/parkseed.mom\/park-bio-dome-seed-starter\/c\/bio-dome\/\"\u003eBio Dome\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Fill your baskets and flowerpots with it, and save a few to decorate the annual flowerbed, too. This little powerhouse will keep nibbling pests away from the blooms while offering you a great source of fresh or dried spice.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSuper Chili Hybrid is one of the hottest peppers you can grow. Just 2½ inches long, these tubular, tapered little peppers begin green, then turn orange and finally red. They can be harvested at any color, though, for delicious heat that livens up any dish.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBred for huge yields and compact plant size, Super Chili makes the ideal patio pepper for baskets and pots. It is bushy rather than tall, though you can also stake it and let it climb to about 2 feet high. Very well-branched, it sets simply hundreds of peppers in the summer sun.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn addition to its ornamental beauty and its delicious fruit, Super Chili is a great all-natural pest deterrent in the garden. Plant it near valuable flowering plants and tender vegetables to keep nibbling pests at bay. And when the weather cools down, take cuttings from your plants and root them for use as winter houseplants.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSow Super Chili seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks before last frost date, using your Bio Dome or other sterile, soilless medium. (If not using the Bio Dome, cover the seed lightly.) Germinate at 65 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit; it should sprout within 5 to 10 days. Grow the seedlings on at temperatures around 65 degrees Fahrenheit. They're ready to transplant when they have at least 2 sets of true leaves. In the garden, space the plants 18 inches apart. 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And insects leave this plant alone, so you can enjoy the flavorful tops as well as the rich, nutritious bulbs.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNamed a national All-America Selection, Konan earns its honors with every plant. It is upright but quite compact, reaching 16 inches high with very bushy tops and a smooth, rounded 4- to 6-inch bulb belowground. Harvest the leaves continuously for delectable flavor packed with vitamins; they re-grow quickly, and with minimal problems from insects, are easier than ever to enjoy. The bulbs are pale green, very uniform, and smooth, easy to cut up for cooked dishes and deliciously crisp and sweet for raw snacking.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBest of all, you can grow Konan in containers as well as the vegetable patch. It is upright and compact, never sprawling, so you can pop a single plant into a 10-inch or even an 8-inch patio container and harvest the bulb less than 3 months later. This is a cool-season crop, growing readily in spring and fall, as well as winter in warm climates. Easy and delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIf you are new to growing kohlrabi, you aren't alone! It has yet to become a mainstay vegetable in this country, although it is an integral part of the diet in many parts of Europe. \u003ci\u003eKohlrabi\u003c\/i\u003e means \"turnip cabbage\", and this expresses the versatile nature of the vegetable: it is great cooked or raw, with a complex and pleasing flavor. Kohlrabi bulbs are rich in Vitamin C and potassium, and the leaves may be picked young or allowed to mature for use in soups and stews. High in calcium, iron, and potassium, they are a great source of nutritious flavor your family will love.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTo grow Konan, direct-sow the seeds in early spring for late-spring harvest, or in midsummer for fall harvest. (You can also begin them indoors; crop time for Konan is about 42 days from transplanting the seedlings.) 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Keep them well-watered, and keep the fruits picked promptly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Pkt of 10 seeds","offer_id":42354507022395,"sku":"05592-PK-P1","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pkt of 100 seeds","offer_id":42354507055163,"sku":"05592-PK-100","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_05592_1.jpg?v=1753891854"},{"product_id":"clancy-f1-pelleted-potato-seeds-52853-pk-p1","title":"Clancy F1 Pelleted Potato Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 90 to 110 from transplant\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 2019\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eClancy has outstanding texture and flavor, with red to rose blush skin tones and a creamy white and yellow interior. 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This potato is also suitable for containers.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis seed comes as a \"pellet\". \"Pelleted\" seeds are small seeds that have been clay-coated to make them larger and more uniform in size and shape, making them easier to handle when planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"parkseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42354506989627,"sku":"52853-PK-P1","price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/8580\/4859\/files\/Product_MediaImage_52853-PK-P1_1.jpg?v=1753891809"},{"product_id":"early-butternut-hybrid-winter-squash-seeds-05296","title":"Early Butternut Hybrid Winter Squash Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDays to Maturity: 85\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAll-America Selections (AAS) Winner 1979\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEarlier to mature than older butternut varieties, with a sweet, nutty flavor. The fine-textured tan fruits arise on compact vines which saves valuable garden space. This fruit stores superbly.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWinter squash has great storage ability. It is grown like summer squash (sown 1 inch deep after all danger of frost), but the seeds should be spaced 4 to 6 feet apart. Harvest it when the plants die back or just before frost. 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Harvest Moon hybrid, the first seedless to ever take All-America Selection honors, is now available for home gardeners. We're proud to say that you're absolutely going to love this sweet, crisp, beautiful melon.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHarvest Moon is a modern take on the beloved heirloom variety Moon \u0026amp; Stars, with freckles and blotches of yellow on a dark green rind. These melons are a bit smaller at 18 to 20 pounds (about 13 to 15 inches long), and the fruit is a pinkish-tinged red, crisp and juicy. But the biggest difference? Only a couple of seeds in the entire melon.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor the home gardener, one of the biggest advantages of Harvest Moon is that the fruit is set on shorter vines. Watermelons can gobble up a lot of garden space, so you'll really appreciate the more compact habit of this vigorous, healthy grower. Plan about 3 to 5 feet per plant, with a yield of 4 to 5 melons. That's about as compact as this giant fruit can get. Of course, you can plant Harvest Moon among all your other melons—it comes with pollinator seed, so plant the whole packet of seeds in the same general area, and mix in any other melons you may like. Harvest Moon will stay seedless.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSeedless, or triploid, watermelons can be a bit more finicky to germinate than their seeded cousins, so we recommend starting the seed indoors at 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the seedlings have two sets of true leaves and the soil is warm outdoors, transplant them into the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eYou are going to love the improved flavor, more compact size, and terrific yields of Harvest Moon. 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Handsome enough for the annual flower bed but ready to produce enough yummy fruits to keep everyone coming back for seconds, Fairy Tale Hybrid is the eggplant you must try this season. No wonder it won an All-America Selection.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis dwarf reaches just 18 to 24 inches high and wide, setting masses of showy purple-lavender blooms all over its well-branched form. These are followed by eggplants in clusters of 2 to 4. Very slender and long, they are neon-lavender with bold streaks of white—absolutely showstopping.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnd the flavor is the best part of all. Pick Fairy Tales young—about 4 inches—and sink your teeth into the most tender, sweet, succulent eggplant you've ever tasted. No bitterness here.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFairy Tale Hybrid has been awarded an All-America Selection for its revolutionary habit and look, but I think its best merit is flavor. Plan to design your garden around this splendid edible ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBegin seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before planning to set out. Eggplant is a warm-weather crop, so wait until after danger of frost before transplanting seedlings into the sunny garden. 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Green beans are packed with protein and nutrients and are ideal for both eating cooked and preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eDerby, an herbaceous tender annual, is a versatile determinate variety, growing in a low, compact, self-supporting bush that stands erect, suitable for containers and window boxes. The plant produces an above average yield that holds well, ensuring a large, one-time crop. For a continual, season-long harvest, succession plant every two weeks until about mid-August.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasy to grow and trouble free, even for the new gardener, this shallow-rooted plant prefers a sunny location with moist, fertile, organically rich, well-drained loams. It is resistant to bean common mosaic virus (BCMV). Self-pollinating, Derby bears fruit without any pollen from other varieties. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA warm-season vegetable, sensitive to cold temperatures and frost, Derby Green Organic Bush Bean Seeds are best direct sown into warm spring soil after all danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds 1-inch deep, spaced 2 inches apart. Thin seeds so plants are 5 to 6 inches apart with 24- to 36-inch spacing between rows. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePlants can also be started indoors and planted outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. If you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our   \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Although Quickfire is highly ornamental, it is typically grown for its high yields of tasty peppers. The attractive plant sets small, star-shaped \"perfect\" flowers followed by a profusion of 1.7-inch, conical green fruits that mature red and stand erect on the plant. These Thai-type chilies are hot, rating 40,000 units on the Scoville scale. Use fresh or dried and ground as a spice. Hot peppers are a good source of vitamin C. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTypically grown as an annual, Quickfire, an herbaceous, frost-tender, short-lived evergreen perennial, is a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). A \u003ci\u003eCapsicum annum\u003c\/i\u003e, commonly called cayenne pepper, chili pepper, or hot pepper, Quickfire grows rapidly, forming a very compact, bushy plant with ovate, smooth-margined, dark green leaves. Quickfire matures early and continues producing for at least 3 months, and it can be sown and grown year-round indoors in decorative flowerpots. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e Quickfire Hot Pepper is easy to grow from seed. It prefers a sunny location with fertile, organically rich, moist, well-draining soil but is adaptable to a wide range of soils. It is a low maintenance plant but pinching back young plants encourages bushiness. Quickfire, like all capsicums, is deer resistant and heat and drought tolerant. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA warm-season vegetable, sensitive to cold temperatures and frost, chili pepper seeds can be direct sown into warm spring soil after all threat of frost has passed. For an earlier harvest, seeds can be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting. Flowers begin to set fruit with night temperatures between 55° and 75°F. 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You'll love just how easy it makes growing squash.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHoneybaby sets lightbulb-shaped fruit with a hard creamy beige shell and bright orange flesh. It reaches about 6 to 7 inches long and weighs 4 to 8 ounces, making it a good size for one to two servings. The flavor is really exceptional—it's meatier and more complex than others, with that nutty, sweet overlay that makes butternut such a great choice for baking with a little butter and sugar. The seed cavity is small, so you'll get an extra bite or two out of every Honeybaby, too.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnd this compact fruit size matches a space-saving plant habit. Honeybaby sets about 9 fruits per plant, and if you want to grow it in a container, just get a big flowerpot, tub, or other decent-sized container and train it up a trellis, chain-ink fence, railing, or other vertical support. Tie the fruiting stems as the squash begins to emerge, and it will dangle like enormous lights from the branches. You'll like \"air grown\" squash better too—there's no bad side and less danger of rot from too much moisture, holes from nibbling crawlers, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHoneybaby has been billed as a great choice for the southeast because of its powdery mildew resistance. In humid climates, some squash simply mildews out—very annoying to gardeners have been assured it's so easy to grow. Honeybaby withstands long, humid summers better than most others. Terrific mildew resistance improves the yields every time.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGive Honeybaby a try in any sunny spot, and enjoy homegrown butternuts all winter long . . . if you can bear to keep from eating them the minute you bring in the harvest, that is.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGrow Honeybaby the way you would other winter squash. In the garden, sow the seeds 1 inch deep after all danger of frost, spacing the seeds of this compact plant should be spaced 4 to 5 feet apart. 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Certainly not us—which is why we are delighted to offer Waltham as organic seed this season.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWaltham Organic Butternut Squash is a winter squash, but one of its great secrets is that it can also be harvested young and eaten like a summer squash—tender and toothsome, skin and all. When allowed to mature, it reaches about 8 or 9 inches long and up to 4 inches diameter around its plump \"bulb end\". Expect it to weigh in at an impressive 4 to 5 pounds. Cure it after harvest and store it in a cool, dry place—it stores for several months, lasting nearly through winter from an early fall harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWaltham is \"the\" name in butternuts, and one bite tells you why. It would be hard to improve upon the fine texture and nutty-sweet flavor of the fruit, and as for the plant, it's easy to grow and very productive, demonstrating superior resistance to vine borers. It's easy to prepare for cooking, too: the tan skin slides away easily with a potato peeler, revealing the bright, vitamin-packed flesh beneath. A small seed cavity gives you a few extra bites from every fruit, too.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWaltham butternut squash was first grown in Waltham, Massachusetts. This American variety never ceases to impress and delight, and we give it our highest recommendation. Grow two crops—sweet tender summer varieties and larger, meatier winter squashes.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWinter squash has great storage ability. It is grown like summer squash (sown 1 inch deep after all danger of frost), but the seeds should be spaced 4 to 6 feet apart. Harvest it when the plants die back or just before frost. 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Amana was renowned for its bright tangerine tones and rich tomato tang, but it produced at the end of the season, taking a long time to finish. Chef's Choice updates that with a quick finish, but keeps all the rich flavor of the heirloom variety.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese beefsteaks weigh in at anywhere from 9 to 16 ounces, and reach 6 inches in diameter. Slightly flattened, they seem made for slicing onto sandwiches and into salads. But chefs will love them because they keep every bit of their bright color when cooked. Hence the name—Chef's Choice is the tomato that won't look muddy when it's sauteed, baked, broiled, or steamed.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAnd Chef's Choice Orange is a heavy producer. Expect nearly 2 dozen fruits from every plant. This is a vigorous, tall, well-branched vining plant, prepared to keep the fruit coming all season and in need of good support for its huge tomatoes. 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Beautiful inside and out, the dark red fruit has green stripes and a deep mahogany interior. The color is bright and clear, making a beautiful plate presentation. The flavor is a rich, unique, complex blend of acidic and sweet, leaning sweet. Tomatoes are considered a superfood for their nutrient-rich content and micronutrient-per-calorie density. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and provide vitamin A and potassium. They also contain carotenoid lycopene, beta-carotene, phenolic acids, and flavonoids. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUsually grown as an annual, Purple Zebra, an herbaceous tender perennial, is a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), which contains plants that typically grow in temperate to tropical regions. A vigorous, multi-cluster, indeterminate variety, often called a \"vining\" tomato, Purple Zebra requires staking or caging for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/plant-supports\"\u003esupport\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Show off all your silver-, blue-, and yellow-leafed plants with this ebony beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn spring the leaves open with greenish streaks, but quickly turn a rich, glossy black as the weather warms. Very well-branched, this upright little plant makes a good showing alone in a container or as part of a mixed foliage or flower-and-foliage design. The black leaves just make every color brighter and bolder.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAbout 14 to 18 inches high and 12 to 16 inches wide, Black Pearl sets masses of 3\/4-inch fruit that is rounded with a point at the base. The fruit emerges black, then ripens to a rich, deep red. Like all Peppers, it's edible, though VERY hot. You may choose to leave it on the plant, as I do, both for its beauty and to keep pests at bay.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOrnamental Peppers are really coming into their own these days. If you like the looks of Black Pearl, you'll want to try the unusual pale green-and-white-leafed Variegated variety, too. And Explosive Ember offers purple foliage with blooms of violet, white, and purple. A planting of all 3 is absolutely stunning.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eFor best results, start these seeds indoors about 2 to 3 weeks after your tomato seeds, and plant them outdoors when all danger of frost is past and the night temperatures are in the 50's or above. 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The fruits also stay pure white, without yellowing like most white eggplants do, and have improved texture and flavor. Eggplant is a good source of dietary fiber and contains phytonutrients, particularly anthocyanins and phenolic acids. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eUsually grown as an annual, Icicle, an herbaceous tender perennial, is a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), which contains plants that typically grow in temperate to tropical regions. Icicle plants have fewer spines than most eggplants, making them easier to harvest. The plants are large and sturdy, but their vigorous, spreading habit and heavy yields of 8 to 9 fruits per plant may require staking or caging for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/plant-supports\"\u003esupport\u003c\/a\u003e. Icicle can also be grown in an 18- to 24-inch container. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEggplant grows best in full sun and fertile, moist, well-drained sandy and loamy soils with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. 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The leaves are very dark green and thicker than most, with a crisp texture and juicy bite. They are loosely held on big heads that grow more vigorously than many others, ready in just 65 days.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA classic favorite for high-quality flavor. So high-performing and satisfying that it won an AAS award, Buttercrunch is the highest-quality eating butterhead-type we know.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eLettuce thrives in cold weather and can be sown directly into the garden, starting in early spring. For an even earlier harvest, sow indoors; the seedlings don't mind transplanting. If a fall crop is desired, begin in late summer. 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Self-pollinating, it will bear fruit without any pollen from other varieties.  \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA warm-season vegetable, sensitive to cold temperatures and frost, it should be direct sown into warm spring soil after all danger of frost has passed. Flowers begin to set fruit with night temperatures between 55° and 75°F. Protect plants if temperatures are expected to dip below 50°F. Mulching helps to moderate soil temperature and to maintain soil moisture. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePlants can also be started indoors and planted outdoors after the risk of frost has passed. If you plan to start your seeds indoors, be sure to check out our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/bio-domes\"\u003eBio Dome Seed Starter Kit\u003c\/a\u003e. 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The plant sets small star-shaped \"perfect\" flowers followed by attractive, approximately 1½ inches long, slightly triangular, green to red peppers with thick, juicy walls and an excellent smoky flavor having an underlying sweetness. Extremely hot, these fiery fruits have a rating of 500,000 units on the Scoville scale. Use fresh or dried and ground as a spice. Hot peppers are a good source of vitamins A and C. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTypically grown as an annual, this herbaceous, frost-tender, short-lived evergreen perennial is a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae). A \u003ci\u003eCapsicum frutescens\u003c\/i\u003e, also known as cayenne pepper, tabasco pepper, and red pepper, Buffy grows rapidly, forming a strong, compact, upright plant with slender branches of smooth, dark green leaves and erect pepper pods. The shrubby, multi-branched plant produces good yields all season, typically 250 to 280 peppers per plant, and may require staking or caging for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/plant-supports\"\u003esupport\u003c\/a\u003e. The peppers are held high on the plant and are very ornamental. Buffy can also be grown in a large container and brought indoors for winter. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBuffy is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and fertile, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil but is adaptable to a wide range of soils, including clay, loam, and sand. The plant prefers an acidic pH but tolerates a pH range of 4.3 to 8.3. Although it is low maintenance, pinching back young plants encourages stronger root growth and a bushier plant. Buffy is deer, pest, and disease resistant as well as heat tolerant. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eA warm-season vegetable, sensitive to cold temperatures and frost, habanero pepper seeds can be direct sown into warm spring soil after all threat of frost has passed. For an earlier harvest, seeds can be started indoors 6 to 8 weeks before transplanting. Removing all the leaves and side shoots below the second branch around day 20 after transplanting will increase flowering and fruiting. Flowers begin to set fruit with night temperatures between 55 and 75°F. Protect plants with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/season-extenders\"\u003erow covers\u003c\/a\u003e if temperatures are expected to dip below 50°F. 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The vibrant orange flesh has a great texture and a rich, robust, sweet, and nutty flavor. It is good fried or baked and can also be used in pastas and soups. Acorn squash is low in calories, brimming with fiber, and packed with nutrients. It is an excellent source of B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and potassium. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eThis herbaceous annual is a member of the cucurbit family (Cucurbitaceae). Goldilocks has a compact, bushy, mounding habit and grows vigorously. Heavy yielding, each plant produces approximately 10 squashes. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eEasily grown from seed, Goldilocks prefers full sun and fertile, organically rich, medium moisture, well-drained loams with a pH of 6.0 to 6.8. The plant is resistant to powdery mildew. 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Easier to harvest, sweeter, and more productive than others.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe first thing you will notice is that the habit of this indeterminate vining plant is neat and restrained. If you've ever seen currant tomato plants before, you know that they are quite rangy and dense, with fruit arising deep inside the branches, where it's difficult to reach. Candyland Red puts a stop to all that nonsense with exterior fruit setting, simplifying your harvest and making it easier for the tomatoes themselves to receive the sunlight and water they need for maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe second improvement is the yield. Expect more than 100 fruit from every plant—Candyland Red sets its currant tomatoes in long clusters, like enormous bunches of grapes. The production is heavy and continues all season long on this vigorous, trouble free plant.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe third and most important change is the flavor. Each dark red fruit is round, smooth, and just about ½-inch in diameter, weighing in at ¼-ounce, yet every bit is packed with super sweet, rich flavor. You will quickly get used to grabbing a handful of Candyland Reds every time you enter the vegetable garden—they're a wonderful snack straight off the vine.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSmaller than cherry tomatoes, currants are just one quick bite: intensely flavored yet so tiny. If you are new to growing this veggie, make Candyland Red Hybrid your way to start. The garden performance will astound you, and the flavor will satisfy your sweet tooth the healthy way.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eStart seeds indoors 5 to 6 weeks before the last frost date. Plant outdoors when danger of frost is past and night temperatures consistently remain above 55 degrees Fahrenheit. If an unexpected late frost is forecasted, protect young plants with plastic sheeting or other cover. 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The color is clean and bright and clear, making a beautiful plate presentation. The flavor is very sweet, having an average Brix score of 8.5. Tomatoes are considered a superfood for their nutrient rich content, having a high (top 20) Aggregate Nutrient Density Index score (ANDI), or micronutrient-per-calorie density. Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and provide vitamin A and potassium. They also contain carotenoid lycopene and beta-carotene as well as phenolic acids and flavonoids. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn herbaceous tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, Sparky XSL is a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae), which contains plants that typically grow in temperate to tropical regions. A vigorous, multi-cluster, indeterminate variety, often called a \"vining\" tomato, Sparky XSL requires staking or caging for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.parkseed.mom\/collections\/plant-supports\"\u003esupport\u003c\/a\u003e. Blossoms and fruit continue to develop as the vine grows, so, it bears an impressive amount of fruit over the course of a season, typically 100+ cherry tomatoes per plant. This variety is a good option for a farmers market crop. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTomato is easy to grow from seed, growing best in sunny locations with moist, humusy, fertile, deep loams. Sparky XSL has excellent tolerances to biotic (pests and disease) and abiotic (heat and harsh growing conditions) stresses. \u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003eA warm-season vegetable, sensitive to cold temperatures and frost, tomato seed should be direct sown into warm spring soil after all threat of frost has passed. Seeds can also be started indoors about 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Flowers begin to set fruit with night temperatures between 55° and 75°F. 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