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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