{"title":"Complete Seed Catalogue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is all of the seeds I currently carry on my site. Check back seasonally as I add additional varieties to this list. Remember that all of my seeds are non-GMO, free from patents and farmed with safe sustainable practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"painted-mountain-corn","title":"Corn, Painted Mountain","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMONTANA GROWN CORN WITH NO ADDITIONAL IRRIGATION ASIDE FROM RAIN OR SNOW MELT. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEED GROWN IN BIG SANDY, MONTANA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCERTIFIED ORGANIC AND NON-GMO.  TESTED NON-GMO EVERY YEAR. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEED GROWN BY GOOD FRIENDS DAVE CHRISTENSEN AND CHARLEY OVERBAY. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal seed stock was gathered from my buddy Dave back in the 70's from Native elders around the west and mostly Montana all prior to the unethical genetic modification of corn.  He has since gathered and naturally selected for over 40 years a continual improvement of Painted Mountain natural genetics.  He has been selecting for an 8 row colored corn with long and skinny cobs to dry in our short Northern climate of Montana. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAwesome corn ground for grits, corn meal, cracked corn, or whole for soups, breads, meal, parched corn, and even the best tasting corn on the cob I've ever eaten folks.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor = Nutrition, high levels of protein, and anti-oxidants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatures in approx 90 days... depending on your microclimate (local growing conditions).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 2-3 weeks BEFORE last Spring frost.  Sow with the early Spring rains and cold soils which you will never find in \"normal\" yellow sweet corn that needs chemicals and fertilizer to grow and survive.  This corn does NOT need tons of water, instead it despises wet feet....remember this seed corn is NOT irrigated for a reason.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDROUGHT TOLERANT. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your corn in a block pattern, not a straight line. Since corn is wind pollinated, a block pattern aids in wind germination. It will enjoy rich chemical free composty dirt full of happy earthworms and excited insects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet ~3\/4 oz (~70 seeds)","offer_id":35291241644193,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz (~400 seeds)","offer_id":43974886326433,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"8 oz (~800 seeds)","offer_id":37427456999585,"sku":"","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 pound (~1,600 seeds)","offer_id":37427459915937,"sku":"","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesCornPaintedMountainFrontResize.png?v=1764084629"},{"product_id":"calendula-resina","title":"Calendula, Resina","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50-60 DAYS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI grew this seed at the Missoula Grain and Vegetable farm in Stevensville, Montana.  A beautiful orange and yellow medicinal flower loved by humans and pollinators alike for her sticky and edible flowers.  Please provide a safe home and food for our pollinators.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart in trays about 4 weeks prior to transplanting OR direct seed about a week prior to the last average spring frost. Sow with other flowers as a border, or however you deem awesome. Enjoys rich dirt, happy earthworms, and regular waterings.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet (~50 seeds)","offer_id":35616465649825,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/4 oz (~450 seeds)","offer_id":35268019552417,"sku":"","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz (~1,900 seeds)","offer_id":35268019585185,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesCalendulaResinaFrontResize.png?v=1764085702"},{"product_id":"showy-milkweed","title":"Milkweed, Showy","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsclepias speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis seed was wild harvested in the Bitterroot Valley of western Montana.  This Montana native is crucial to the Monarch butterfly.  Her babies eat ONLY milkweed.  Dead stalks make strong cordage, and I sleep on a Milkweed seed fluff pillow every nite.  P.S…I AINT A WEED so let me grow and be in peace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo options: (1) Sow seeds on surface of starting tray from Dec to early Feb.  Keep covered moist with snow or water until they sprout in Spring. (2) Directly sow on surface in a permanent bed from Fall to early Spring.  Seeds need at least a 45 day stratification (cold\/wet cycle) to break dormancy.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSows at least a 20 square foot bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet  (min 75 seeds)","offer_id":35069365420193,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 oz","offer_id":35069726425249,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":35069744283809,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesShowyMilkweedFrontResize.png?v=1764090573"},{"product_id":"wild-penstemon-mix","title":"Penstemon Mix, Wild","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003ePenstemon spp. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 years to flower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis entire seed lot was harvested in the mountains east of Florence, Montana. This is a mix of Penstemon wild flowers native to Montana and our\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eInter-Mountain West Ecosystems.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis provides safe food for many pollinators including hummingbirds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds need a stratification period (cold\/wet cycle) for 50-70 days to awaken from their dormancy, mimicking transition from Fall to Spring.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eEither direct sow in a permanent bed, or start in trays outdoors and let the snows and rains awaken them.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTransplant when weather settles.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDrought tolerant, yet water helps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet (min. 300 seeds)","offer_id":41550389510305,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 oz","offer_id":35031993843873,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz","offer_id":35031993876641,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesPenstemonFrontResize-2.png?v=1764091957"},{"product_id":"catnip","title":"Catnip","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eNepeta cataria\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed was harvested in the Sapphire Mountains at my mountain hermitage garden.  The catnip grows amongst Arnica, Glacier Lily, Claytonia, garlic, mustards, Comfrey, and many other beautiful creatures underneath the unending power of the moon, stars, planets, and aliens.  Amazing tea for humans, rich food source for a billion species of pollinators, a great addition to flower bouquets, and I'm sure many other unique “uses”.  Seeds may have an erratic germination pattern…they may germinate next year in your spot.  Here Kitty Kat….Meow, Meow.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow in flats 4-8 weeks prior to transplanting in Spring OR direct sow in permanent spot in Fall or super early Spring.   Water once a week, and sow solo or w\/ others.   \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSows at least a 15 foot row.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":35031997808801,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesCatnipFrontResize.png?v=1764085837"},{"product_id":"nite-time-pollinator","title":"Nite Time Pollinator","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eOenothera sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBiennial\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(2 years to bloom)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Primrose is a Montana native magical nite time pollinator food source (say that fast five times). She willingly awakens at dusk to open her flowers feeding the rarely seen buzzing nite time pollinators.  Stay awake long enough, and become thankful you witnessed some rare nite time magic.                                                                                               \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDROUGHT AND DEER RESISTANT.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix seed with sand or corn meal then sow on surface of dirt in starting tray OR in a permanent bed ASAP.  Keep moist with snow and\/or water until they sprout.  Seeds need at least 60 days of stratification (cold\/wet cycle) to awake from their dormancy.  This mimics the natural transition from Winter to Spring for seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35032006394017,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesNiteTimePollinatorFrontResize.png?v=1764091461"},{"product_id":"north-american-pollinator-packet","title":"North American Pollinator Packet","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePenstemon - \u003cem\u003ePenstemon spp.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowy Milkweed - \u003cem\u003eAsclepias speciosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunflower - \u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis entire seed lot was wild harvested or grown at my certified organic seed plot at the Missoula Grain and Vegetable Farm, all here in the lovely Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana.  This mix will provide the gardener with a surprising array of beautifulness for many years.  A few may take 2 years to bloom so hold your horses.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in super early Spring with her wet and cold rains b\/c the Hyssop, Milkweed, and Penstemon need stratification (cold\/wet cycle) to awaken from their dormancy.  Please water weekly the first year to help establish.  Plants enjoy a permanent bed, happy earthworms, semi-rich dirt, and a safe home free from chemicals.  THANKS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":35032012193953,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesMonarchPollinatorFrontResize.png?v=1764089695"},{"product_id":"montana-hardy","title":"Montana Hardy Pollinator Seed Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis entire seed lot was harvested in the Sapphire Mountains east of Florence, Montana. All species are native to the Mountain West, and they will provide a healthy food source for many pollinators…so please help them.  DROUGHT AND DEER TOLERANT.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeds need stratification (cold\/wet cycle) to awaken from their dormancy (45-70 days).  Please sow in a permanent bed soon after receiving seeds. Direct sow and barely cover or not with dirt. Water once a week for first season and rarely after. Tolerant of neglect.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":35032016224417,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesMontanaHardyFrontResize.png?v=1764553002"},{"product_id":"dinosaur-kale","title":"Kale Dino, Dazzling Blue","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eBrassica oleracea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful winter hardy blue\/green 60 day kale w\/ a pink mid-rib great for  pretty dang tasty raw salads, stir fries, or dried kale chips.  An OSSI variety, meaning it will not be “owned” by folks who aim to claim variety traits\/genetics in plants.  Thank you Mr. Morton and to your crew who enjoy public plant breeding\/genetics. BE THAT SUPER SPECIAL DINOSAUR OF YOUR DREAMS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seed from Spring to mid-Summer, or start indoors 4 weeks before transplanting after last Spring frost. Loves happy earthworms, excited children, and regular waterings.  Please space  12” apart in rows and 24” apart b\/w rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSows at least a 20 foot row\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Source Seed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInitiative Seed Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Source: Wild Garden Organic Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e   \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet  (~300 seeds)","offer_id":35032048599201,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 oz  (~2,000 seeds)","offer_id":35901513498785,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1\/2 oz  (~4,000 seeds)","offer_id":35032048631969,"sku":"","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 oz  (~8,000 seeds)","offer_id":35752549580961,"sku":"","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesKaleDinoFrontResize.png?v=1764084640"},{"product_id":"kale-mix","title":"Kale, Wild Garden Mix","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica napus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Open Source Seed Initiative (OSSI) pledged variety from Frank Morton and Wild Garden Organic Seeds in Oregon.  Corporations are “owning” and patenting plant traits\/genetics and OSSI varieties will not be “owned”.  I say “Hell No Joe” to that “owning” crap.  Anyways, this kale mix is an extremely broad genetic mix of awesome tastiness\/leaf patterns for gardeners who enjoy saving seed.  To save your own seed and make bio-regionally adapted seeds, sow in early Summer, over winter in your garden, then watch the flowers turn to seed by late Summer.  Will not cross with other kale \/ Brassica species.   ENJOY!!!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) Start transplants 4 weeks before setting out after last spring frost.  (2) Direct sow 7 seeds per foot and thin (and eat) to best plant per foot of row. Loves organic compost\/fertilizer, regular irrigation, barefoot kiddos, and happy dancing little earthworms :)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpen Source Seed Initiative Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":35032061673633,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesKaleMixFrontResize.png?v=1764084617"},{"product_id":"arugula","title":"Arugula","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eEruca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 days baby - 50 days full\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA non-fancy pantsy arugula variety, yet its quite spicy and tasty.  If you wanna grow your own variety and name it after a crazy politician, your role model, or elder then here ya go.  Sow with the early Spring rains, harvest the first 1\/3 plants that bolt and let the rest feed the pollinators with her flowers.  Use pillow case to gather dry seeds.  Seeds mature from bottom to top over a few weeks.  Please enjoy :)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow with early Spring rains until dang near Fall about 1\/8” deep.  Sow often for a steady supply of greens. She enjoys semi-rich dirt and happy earthworms. She likes to be harvested and watered regularly.  If you sow thickly, you should consider eating your “thinnings”.  Keep mature plants 3-6 inches apart for a magic carpet ride of Arugula. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSows at least a 10 foot square bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed source:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWild Garden Organic Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41486685569185,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesArugulaFrontResize.png?v=1764084899"},{"product_id":"cherokee-purple","title":"Tomato, Cherokee Purple","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e70-85 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndeterminate - \u003c\/span\u003eHowdy yall.  You might be wondering why a sacred mountain on the front? Well, it's Pilot Mountain in North Carolina. The origins of Cherokee Purple Mater are believed to originated in the lands of the Cherokee in Western NC over 100 years back.  This seed is from my friends at Meadowlark Hearth Organic Seeds in Nebraska. 12-16 oz mater with purple\/black skin and beautiful dark red flesh.    \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart transplants 6-12 weeks prior to last Spring frost. Plant after last Spring frost.  Bury up to 6 inches from top, the fuzzy hairs on stems will produce amazing roots.  18-36 inches apart in rows and 5-6 feet b\/w rows. Enjoys regular waterings, chemical free compost\/fertilizer. Keep 50 feet away from other varieties for pure seed or intermingle to create a variety that works for your special spot.  \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOWS AT LEAST A 25 FOOT ROW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis YUMMY in your tummy \"mater\" hails from my friends at Meadowlark Hearth Farm in the panhandle of Nebraska.  Out on the once Bison rich prairie, they raise certified organic and certified bio-dynamic seed on their 600+ acre farm.  They also have part of their farm designated\/alloted through their county for a wildlife haven...THANK YOU.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo when you receive this seed, remember its more than seed you're helping to grow...its also a respectful mindset of other life which creates life for us humans also.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35032079138977,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesTomatoCherokeePurpleFrontResize.png?v=1764084540"},{"product_id":"golden-zucchini","title":"Zucchini, Golden","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCurcurbita pepo\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e50-60 days\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese tasty golden beauties come from my friends\/owners of Meadowlark Hearth Farm, a certified organic and bio-dynamic farm in Western Nebraska. Fruits would remind any gold miner the color they seek, except for the few green fruits in can throw out. Eat fresh in salads, soup, roast\/replant seeds, or dry zucchini... great for human or dog food. :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease don't disturb the roots, it's like taking candy away from a baby... who wants that? Direct sow OR start in paper pots 1-3 weeks before transplanting... both 1-2 weeks after last Spring frost. Mature spacing is about 2 feet apart in rows and 3 feet between rows. Loves chemical free compost, earthworms, happy singing children, regular waterings, and plenty of that wonderful sunshine. :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSows at least 3 hills or a 20 foot row.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet  (Min. 15 Seeds)","offer_id":41436785541281,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Approx. 100 seeds","offer_id":41436800712865,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesZucchiniGoldenFrontResize_1ea0d62f-d51a-44dd-979a-41879a64a652.png?v=1764099201"},{"product_id":"early-mountaineer-winter-squash","title":"Winter Squash, Early Mountaineer","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85-95 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA shorter season turquoise colored winter squash originally bred by Fisher’s Seeds near Belgrade, Montana.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis squash is amazing for winter storage, soups, squash jerky, or however you want to fill your empty belly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis seed is grown “Dry land”, meaning no irrigation, and irrigation will increase yields.  Start transplants 2 weeks before setting out, or direct sow 5 seeds per “hill” 1 week after last spring frost.  thin to 2-3 best plants.  Space “hills” 8 feet apart.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOWS AT LEAST 5 HILLS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEED GROWN NEAR BELGRADE, MT\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35032269914273,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesEarlyMountaineerFrontResize-2.png?v=1764552301"},{"product_id":"montana-flat-jack-pumpkin","title":"Pumpkin, Montana Flat Jack","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75-90 DAYS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis seed originates from the old Garden City Seeds Company in Hamilton, Montana. The young Dr. Navazio naturally selected the “Montana Jack” while working for them. My seed farmer friend has been stewarding this seed for 25 years for a flat top version because “They stack easier in the pickup truck.”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTurns from green to orange when ripe.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eYUMMY YUMMY!!!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis seed is grown “Dry Land” meaning no irrigation, yet irrigation will only grow more pumpkins.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ePlant 5 seeds per 'hill' and thin to 3 plants. 'Hills' are mounds of rich dirt\/compost and earthworms. Transplant or direct seed 1-2 weeks after your last Spring frost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSOWS AT LEAST 4 HILLS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35032273944737,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesPumpkinFlatJackFrontResize.png?v=1764084640"},{"product_id":"chives","title":"Chives","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllium Schoenoprasum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eHardy Perennial \/ 2-3 year bloom\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a CSA member with the Missoula Grain and Vegetable Farm, you may have received chives as an option in your food share. Guess what folks, these chive seeds also came from this same chive patch. They stopped harvesting chive greens to allow the beautiful purple flowers to set seed. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePOLLINATORS LOVE THEIR FLOWERS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way I've found with a packet's worth of seed in early spring is... find (3 or 4) 4 inch starting pots. Fill pots with chemical free potting soil. Barely cover seed on surface with fine sand. Keep damp til they sprout. 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Likes regular waterings, chemical free composty dirt, hungry earthworks, and barefoot people of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSows at least a 10 foot row.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35032285839521,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesDillFrontResize.png?v=1764084519"},{"product_id":"medicine-and-tea","title":"Medicine and Tea Pollinator Party","description":"\u003ch4\u003eArugula - \u003cem\u003eEruca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCatnip - \u003cem\u003eNepeta cataria\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGrindella - \u003cem\u003eGrindelia sp\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStinging Nettle - \u003cem\u003eUrtica dioica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSunflower - \u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalendula Resina - \u003c\/span\u003eCalendula officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds were wild harvested in the Bitterroot Valley of Western Montana or grown at the Missoula Grain and Vegetable Farm. 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This mix is great for bunching, freezing, drying, eatin’ fresh, and quite nutritious.  A biennial (two years till bloom) that can be sown in mid-summer, harvested before cold snaps of Fall, over-winter in a cellar\/cold storage, re-sow roots about 2-4 weeks before last Spring frost, and KA-POW….by Fall you will have tons of seeds for your future. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEEDS AND CHILDREN ARE OUR FUTURE!!!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seed about 1\/4” deep and  20-40 seeds per foot about 1 week before last Spring frost.  OR start plants 4 weeks before transplanting 1 week after last Spring frost.  Keep mature plants about 8-12 inches apart.  Keep well watered and pick outer leaves first.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTAY DIRTY!! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35616379044001,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesParsleyFrontResize.png?v=1764084637"},{"product_id":"chard-my-precious","title":"Chard, My Precious","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRed and Yellow Chard - 30 days baby - 60 days full\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"What's taters my precious?\"  Well... you wont find taters in this packet, Smeagol, yet there is chard seed Gollum. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yellow and red chard mix comes from my friends at Wild Garden Organic Seed in Oregon.  This certified organic chard is a great addition to any salad mix or by itself.  Chard is also loaded in vitamins and minerals... so yee-haw go chard!!!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet  (~125 seeds)","offer_id":35901391143073,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 oz  (~1,000 seeds)","offer_id":35901391175841,"sku":"","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesChardFrontResize.png?v=1764086013"},{"product_id":"bean-provider-bush-organic","title":"Bean, Provider Bush","description":"\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e45-60 days for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003egreen bean\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis early and prolific bush bean has been a “go to” for many people over the years as a disease resistant early bush bean, and it also has super cool purplish dry beans.  This variety makes a dependable “dilly bean” if you or the deer don’t eat them fresh from your garden first.  Great for children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSow in a chemical free area after your last Spring frost about 2 inches apart and in rows about 24-30 inches apart.  Continue to sow every 2-3 weeks until mid-Summer for yummy “dilly beans”. They are a natural nitrogen-fixer…so woo hoo. Enjoys regular waterings, full sun, and barefoot gardeners :)   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePacket Sows at least a 20 square foot bed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37193388785825,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesBushBeanFrontResize.png?v=1764081621"},{"product_id":"carrot-scarlet-nantes","title":"Carrot, Scarlet Nantes","description":"\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e65-75 Days\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stecklings (fancy pantsy word for carrots) were grown at the Missoula Grain and Vegetable Farm.  They were stored in their “Barn” over the winter, and transplanted in my seed growing plot on their farm. Please enjoy these sugary, tasty, orange, crunchy, mouth-watering, long-term storage, vitamin packed  carrots. To grow your own carrot seed… sow carrot seeds in mid-summer, keep well watered till hard frosts of Fall arrive, pull stecklings, do NOT wash them, trim  and keep 2 inches of top greens, store in cold cellar until one month before last Spring frost.  Transplant to 1 foot apart in row and 3 feet b\/w rows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePOLLINATORS LOVE THEIR FLOWERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirect sow in early Spring for summer carrots. Mid-summer for fall\/storage\/seed carrots.  Keep moist until they sprout… up to 21 days.  Thin to 1” apart in rows and 8” - 12”” b\/w rows.  They love barefoot kids aspiring to be gardeners when they “grow up” :) :)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThere is some chaff with these seeds...its super hard to get it perfectly clean.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSOWING RATE FOR CARROTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePACKET SOWS AT LEAST A 10 FOOT ROW\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/8 ounce packet sows about a 35 foot row\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/2 ounce packet sows about a 130 foot row\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 ounce packet sows about a 275 foot row\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet (~ 400 seeds)","offer_id":37255499710625,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/8 ounce (~ 1,600 seeds)","offer_id":37255499743393,"sku":"","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesCarrotScarletNantesFrontResize.png?v=1764085940"},{"product_id":"echinacea-organic","title":"Echinacea","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eEchinacea purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e2-3 years to bloom\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat a beautiful food source for Monarch butterflys, medicinal for humans, cut flower, and hardy native perennial.  Imagine the vast prairies of North America covered in echinacea, bison, wolves, mighty untamed rivers, and bison skin tipis.  Boost the immune system with all parts of this happy plant kindred spirit.  Amazing for butterfly, children, and big kids gardens everywhere.  Please give thanks to this magical friend.  :)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeeds enjoy a 2-6 week stratification (cold\/wet treatment which mimics natural conditions).  1- direct sow OR start in pots\/trays 2-6 weeks before last Spring frost.  Keep seeds covered in snow and damp until they sprout.  2- start in brown damp paper towels inside open mason jar\/ziplock bag in fridge for same time.  When sprouted put in trays.  Set out after last frost.   :)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttract your local or migrating Monarch butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake some awesome medicinal tinctures or teas with all parts of this beautiful North American native wildflower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSEED SOURCE:  Twisp River Organic Seeds...Twisp, Washington\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37286135169185,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesEchinaceaFrontResize.png?v=1764084640"},{"product_id":"california-poppy","title":"California Poppy","description":"\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEschscholzia californica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e     \u003c\/em\u003e          \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePerennial Zone 5-9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis seed lot was either grown by me at the Missoula Grain and Vegetable Farm, or my friend Mr. David Lau on his leased farm ground…both located in Stevensville, Montana. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNative to California and the Southwest. It is also the state flower of California and a pollinator favorite. There are NO addictive compounds in this species and a beautiful and\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003emedicinal when harvesting roots and\/or flowers. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDirect sow in permanent spot with early Spring rains.  Not a fan of transplanting.  Seeds need sunlight to sprout…do not bury seeds please.  Might take 21 days to sprout.  Enjoys most soil types.  Water twice a month if needed.   Thanks. :) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37635793485985,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesCaliforniaPoppyFrontResize.png?v=1764085781"},{"product_id":"zucchini-mix-summer-squash","title":"Zucchini, Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e50-65 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowdy folks. How are you today? Are you looking for a summer squash\/zucchini to fill your belly? Mix includes yellow and various varieties of green zucchini. This seed lot originates from my friends at Meadowlark Hearth organic certified bio-dynamic farm in Nebraska, and from a seed farmer friend of mine in Washington. Try zucchini jerky for winter soups, and create your own variety by saving seeds from your favorite plants\/fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne week after last spring frost, direct sow 2 seeds every 18-36\" in rows 6 feet apart. Transplant or thin mature space of 18-36\" row. Irrigation and happy children will produce bigger zucchini. Enjoys organic compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSows at least a 20 foot row.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41436950659233,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesZucchiniMixFrontResize.png?v=1764084570"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-howden","title":"Pumpkin, Howden","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita pepo\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e105-115 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Jack-O-Lantern pumpkin comes straight from the seed grower Charley Overbay with C\u0026amp;S Produce in Big Sandy, Montana. He dry-land farms (no irrigation) this pumpkin and uses intentional crop rotations along with cover crops to organically build soil. The area averages 14” of precipitation each year.  Basically, a super amazing bio-regionally adapted seed for our dry Montana ecosystem. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sow 2 seeds every 18-36” in rows 6 feet apart.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTransplant or thin to mature space of 18-36” in row.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIrrigation and happy children will produce bigger pumpkins. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Source: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriple Divide Organic Seed Co-Op\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Packet Min 15 seeds","offer_id":43882016571553,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Seeds","offer_id":43881992618145,"sku":"","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 ounce (Avg 175 seeds)","offer_id":43897632391329,"sku":"","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesPumpkinHowdenFrontResize.png?v=1764084536"},{"product_id":"lower-salmon-river-winter-squash","title":"Winter Squash, Lower Salmon River","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emaxima  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e90-100 Days\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBio-regionally adaptive seed is grown by Karl Sutton and Fresh Roots Organic Farm near Polson, MT.  Originally from the Lower Salmon River area of Idaho, potentially during the early 1900’s. A 3-12 pound beautiful salmon colored hard shell which resists mouse damage. Sweet orange flesh great for pies, soups, and jerky. Stores close to a year in storage. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUPPORT ORGANIC NON-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGMO SEEDS AND FOOD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sow about one week after last Spring frost.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSow in hills 4-6 feet apart with 2-4 seeds per hill. 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A 12-24 inch tall perennial with yellow\/red flowers which can brighten any pollinator's day or interested human. This beauty is quite amazing at enjoying drought or will thank you for more frequent waterings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1- Mix seeds with 3 tablespoons of fine sand to aid in even seed distribution in permanent spot by late April to early May. 2- Start seeds in trays and transplant outside after Spring frosts. Seeds are not harmed by we, cold, or freezing temps... this actually helps them sprout. My website blogs offer ideas for starting\/saving seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSows at least a 15 square foot bed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41821691478177,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesPrairieConeflowerFrontResize.png?v=1764084549"},{"product_id":"tomato-sandpoint-container-variety","title":"Tomato, Sandpoint","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eLycopersicon esculentum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDETERMINATE - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA CONTAINER VARIETY, so anyone who travels frequently and loves to see their plant friends every morning and evening, well here ya go. This is an adorable, SUPER EARLY, small stature (12-18 inches) variety with tasty grape sized red fruits.   Determinate = setting fruit in one large flush and stops growing taller after fruiting.  Original selection of this variety hails from the Sandpoint, Idaho area, so here is a historical pop quiz for anyone interested. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart indoors 4-7 weeks prior to last Spring frost, and maybe experiment with direct sowing, yet there is no guarantee this will work.  Enjoys watering when pot soil is getting dry, and transplant up to 6-8 inches from plant top…all them hairs create roots.  Enjoys chemical free potting soil, sunshine, and beautiful songs being sung to them daily.  THANK YOU.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Grower:  Titbout’s Seeds  Missoula, MT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42954287743137,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesTomatoSandpointFrontResize.png?v=1764098778"},{"product_id":"basil-sweet-mountain-italian-1","title":"Basil, Sweet Mountain Italian","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Genovese and culinary basil which can tolerate cooler temps, and is grown locally in Missoula, Montana on a certified organic farm called Clark Fork Organics.  Seed is originally from Northern Italy, then traveled to Seeds Trust, an old Montana seed company, then to Adaptive Organic Seeds who have been keeping the genetics alive. My friend Mr. Lau has been growing this variety for a few years since it does well in our region.  Amazing for all your PESTO and POLLINATOR desires. Makes tons of seed.  :)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks prior to average last Spring frost, then transplant about 2 weeks after this last frost. Enjoys rich chemical free soil, regular waterings, beautiful sunshine, and happy smiling barefoot kids with dirty finger nails.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSows at least a 10 foot row\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Grower:  David Lau \u0026amp; Titbout’s Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42954290135201,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesBasilItalianSweetFrontResize_d232ccdc-aa3b-4fce-8c11-c0bbd6d027fd.png?v=1764552219"},{"product_id":"radish-french-breakfast","title":"Radish, French Breakfast","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eRaphanus sativus   \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25-33 Days   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you're the kind of kindred spirit who wishes for “them early radishes”, well boy howdy here ya go partner.  An early pink top and bright white bottom with a healthy dose of spicy radish-amazingness flavor. Oblong and somewhat blunt tipped bottoms great for eating raw, in salads, ferments, or however you enjoy these spicy hobbits.  Let flower and save seeds, pickle your early seed pods, or eat before it flowers.      \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREMEMBER YALL, FOOD IS MEDICINE.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sow please, these little fellers get quite upset if transplanted.  Sow as soon as your fingers and toes wanna get dirty from early Spring to mid-Fall.  Sow about 15 seeds per foot. Rows about 8-12 inches apart.  Please do not thin.  Enjoys regular waterings, happy dancing singing children,  and chemical free soil.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSows at least a 7 foot row\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Grower:  Titbout’s Seeds  Missoula, MT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42954290725025,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesRadishFrenchBreakfastFrontResize.png?v=1764084565"},{"product_id":"sunflower-family-sized-mix","title":"Sunflower, Family Sized Mix","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e60-90 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis seed stock is a mix of different sized sunflowers, hence the name FAMILY SIZED.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis seed stock is grown by me and my friends at Eternal Bloom, outside Stevensville, MT.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eCheck them out.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey do cool innovative growing inside geo-thermal greenhouses and renewable energy concepts.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSunnies are AMAZING for the Monarchs and tons of other native pollinators.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSeeds make a snack for squirrels, birds, and humans.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSow solo or with other pretty annual or perennial flowers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDirect sow as soon as the ground aint frozen in early Spring or transplant after last Spring frost.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eStart plants 3-4 weeks prior to transplant date.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSpace 1-2 feet apart in rows and 3 feet between rows.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eLoves regular waterings, healthy chemical free soil, and happy children.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43032976228513,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesSunniesMixFrontResize.png?v=1764084623"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm","title":"Lemon Balm","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eQuedlinburger Niederliegende\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMelissa officinalis - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHardy Perennial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eI don’t know how to pronounce the name of this Lemon Balm either, yet Quedlinburg is a town in Germany near the Harz Mountains.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eNiederliegende translates to “growing along the ground w\/o setting roots”, yet it is more upright than other varieties…all according to Adaptive Organic Seeds in Oregon. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHigh essential oil content and is quite productive…all amazing for teas and culinary herb use.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMost mints and this beautiful Lemon Balm aids in digestion, lowers stress and headaches.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eStrong Lemon Flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStart 2-4 weeks prior to last Spring frost OR direct sow in herb\/flower bed in Autumn to early Spring.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eKeep seeds moist until germination, and water babies to establish.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eAdults enjoy deep weekly waterings with chemical free compost happy earthworms, and dancing barefoot kiddos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSeed growers:  Adaptive Organic Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43032979308705,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesLemonBalmFrontResize.png?v=1764097443"},{"product_id":"carrot-yellowstone","title":"Carrot, Yellowstone","description":"\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDaucus carota\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e60-80 Days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWinter Kissed Farm in Stevensville, MT grew these carrots for their CSA program, then I decided to take some pretty ones for seed production.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHOW TO GROW CARROT SEED.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey sowed seed in early Summer and harvested roots before cold snaps in the Fall.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThey over-wintered the carrots (stecklings) in their barn, and I transplanted the stecklings during the first week of May.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSow stecklings at 1 foot in row and 3 feet between rows. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eTops will produce my favorite smelling flowers of all time on stalks 5-6 feet tall.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eMight need staking.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eHarvest seed heads in pillow cases and process after 2 weeks of drying indoors.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSow at least 50 stecklings for improved seed genetics.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e     \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSow as soon as soil is unfrozen until mid-Summer. Keep moist. Takes up to 21 days to germinate. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSow 10-15 seeds per foot and keep rows 1 foot apart. \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eDo NOT thin your seedlings. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43032980914337,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesCarrotYellowstoneFrontResize.png?v=1764085984"},{"product_id":"broccoli-di-ciccio","title":"Broccoli, Di Ciccio","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica Oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e50-85 days\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a sprouting type Italian heirloom broccoli first introduced to America in 1890. Compact 3-4 inch blue\/green heads all maturing at various rates. Famous for many small to medium sized side shoots for a fun and continuous harvest season. Cutting heads encourages new tasty shoots. Mr. Lau (seed grower) has been growing this variety for several seasons. \"Shirley\" a local\/regionally adapted seed variety. Seed is grown using organic standards and zero chemical input.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTransplant or direct sow around last Spring frost. Start plants 4 weeks prior to transplant date. Mature spacing is 1 foot in row and 2 feet between rows. Enjoys chemical free compost and weekly waterings. Please inspire children to grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Growers: Titbout's Seeds Missoula, MT\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44917685420193,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesBroccoliSproutingFrontResize.png?v=1764085591"},{"product_id":"mustard-dragon-feathers-mix","title":"Mustard, Dragon Feathers Mix","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica Juncea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seed hails from Frank Morton and Wild Garden Organic Seed in Oregon. The Wild Garden crew started with their \"Magma\" and \"Golden Frills\" and started naturally selecting for a genetic mix containing textures, colors, frizzles, frazzles, and a taste for spicy-ness. If you're interested in growing a \"variety\" for your special spot, try breeding this mustard. By the way, does any one know where I got the design for this packed? It's on the reverse of a famous US silver half dollar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart in trays 3 weeks before setting out in early Spring or direct seed with the early Spring rains to let the rains do their magic. Enjoys organic fertilizer\/compost, earthworms, barefoot children, and regular waterings. Please harvest often y'all. YUMMY!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed Growers: Wild Garden Seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen Source Seed Initiative Variety\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Montana Survival Seed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44917687615649,"sku":"","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/files\/BarnesMustardDragonFeatherFrontResize.png?v=1764084596"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0431\/8822\/4161\/collections\/BarnesVegetableCollectionLarger-3.png?v=1777424579","url":"https:\/\/montanasurvivalseed.com\/collections\/complete-seed-library.oembed?page=3","provider":"Montana Survival Seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}