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2018 Seed Catalog

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Beets Approx. 1,500 – 1,700 seeds per oz<br />

• Deep, reddish-purple leaves<br />

• Grown mostly for their greens, it is the only<br />

beet that has all red leaves and roots<br />

• Leaves are reported to be sweet with no hint<br />

of oxalis flavoring<br />

• Very popular addition to salad mixes<br />

• Roots are edible also, but should be eaten or<br />

pickled as a small baby vegetable while only<br />

1” to 2” large<br />

Salad/Micro Greens<br />

Bull’s Blood - Heirloom – 1840<br />

30 Days for Greens; 65 Days for Beets, 1-2” Root, 16” Top Height/Greens<br />

• Roots will grow larger, but toughen quickly<br />

past the baby vegetable size<br />

• Used to make natural red food coloring<br />

Size <strong>Catalog</strong> # Price<br />

1/4 oz 72-52710 $ 2.39<br />

1/2 oz 72-52720 3.69<br />

1 oz 72-52730 4.79<br />

8 oz 72-52750 10.80<br />

1 lb 72-52760 17.70<br />

5 lb 72-52770 76.50<br />

Detroit Dark Red - Heirloom 1892<br />

58 Days, 4” Root, 12” Top Height/Greens<br />

• AAS winner 1934<br />

• Full globe, deep red, dark green top good for<br />

canning, pickling and eating fresh<br />

• Nice large, even shape<br />

• The most popular beet<br />

1/4 oz 72-1661-1 72-16610 $ 1.59<br />

1/2 oz 72-1662-1 72-16620 1.99<br />

11 oz oz 72-1663-1 72-16630 2.39<br />

88 oz oz 72-1664-1 72-16640 3.89<br />

1 1 lb lb 72-1665-1 72-16650 6.09<br />

5 5 lb lb 72-1666-1 72-16660 27.39 27.40<br />

Early Wonder - Heirloom pre-1811<br />

52 Days, 3” Root, 16-18” Top Height/Greens<br />

• Flattened globe, purple red, bunching<br />

• Good choice for fall planting<br />

• Greens are very attractive with vibrant red<br />

veining<br />

• Nice start for colorful greens in your spring<br />

salad mixes<br />

1/4 oz 72-16730 $ 1.59<br />

1/2 oz 72-16740 1.99<br />

1 oz 72-16750 2.39<br />

8 oz 72-16760 3.89<br />

1 lb 72-16770 6.09<br />

5 lb 72-16780 27.40<br />

Herbs<br />

Amaranth - Heirloom - Annual<br />

85 Days<br />

• Intensely bright<br />

• Use in salad mixes, as cooked greens or for<br />

the seed heads<br />

• Grows well in the heat<br />

• Heat intensifies it’s color<br />

• Sprouts are delicately flavored and ready for<br />

salad mix in 15-30 days<br />

• 30-60 days provide colorful greens to be<br />

cooked like spinach<br />

• Full maturity at about 85 days provide beautiful<br />

seed heads that are extremely attractive<br />

to birds<br />

Arugula, Roquette - Heirloom - Annual<br />

35 Days, 12-18”<br />

• Dark-green, frost hardy, easy to grow<br />

• Peppery mustardy flavor<br />

• Sow every 3 weeks for continuous harvest<br />

• 14-21 day germination in 70 degree soil, so<br />

plan accordingly for microgreens<br />

• <strong>Seed</strong>s from seed heads can be toasted and<br />

are an excellent accompaniment to quinoa<br />

1/8 oz 72-61100 $ 1.49<br />

1/4 oz 72-61110 2.09<br />

1 oz 72-61120 2.49<br />

8 oz 72-61140 13.60<br />

1 lb 72-61150 25.20<br />

5 lb 72-61160 107.00<br />

1/8 oz 72-41510 $ 1.39<br />

1/4 oz 72-41520 1.89<br />

1 oz 72-41530 2.49<br />

8 oz 72-41540 8.99<br />

1 lb 72-41550 12.30<br />

5 lb 72-41560 27.60<br />

800-383-0865 • Hummert <strong>Seed</strong> & Supply • St. Joseph, MO • Fax: 816-232-6134<br />

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