SEEDS
You may order Seeds online via PayPal below, or by completing our PDF Order Form and mailing it to us with payment. A flat rate of $5.00 will be added to all Seed orders, regardless of the number of Seeds requested.
All of Harmonic Herbs' seeds are open-pollinated, so you can save them for seed, provided you do so in accordance with good seed saving practices. We do not carry any F1 or genetically modified seeds. Seeds are selected for their ability to provide sustenance for gardeners in the prairie region and are often short-season. Many are heirloom. We are seeking to breed better plants, whether for adaptability to Alberta's bioregion and/or for higher bio-active levels. Seeds we are unable to grow ourselves are sourced from trusted organic suppliers and have been either tested for suitability in our gardens on the farm or in Calgary.
Harmonic Herbs' seeds are also tested for germination and vigour and rates vary from year to year. If for any reason you are not satisfied with our seeds we would be happy to replace them or refund the purchase price.
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| ARUGULA: Arugula is a culinary green, whose bitter oak-shaped leaves are delightful in salads and savoury dishes. The flowers are white with purple nectar guides and are beloved of pollinators.
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| ARUGULA - WILD: Bitter leaves added to salads and savoury dishes are a delight. Wild arugula's flavour tends to be stronger than common commercially found arugula.
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| BARLEY - EXCELSIOR: Hulless grains in general have great potential to provide hearty soul satisfying food for the home gardener. Set aside your best seeds to plant the following spring.
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| BEET - BULL'S BLOOD: Beautiful burgundy outer leaves can be harvested beginning at 35 days and round, red roots in 60 days.
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| BEET - TOUCHSTONE GOLD: Green leaves can be harvested at 35 days, and round roots with deep golden interior and sweet flavour in 60 days.
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| CARROT - LITTLE FINGER: Tender, sweet tasting and easy to grow. Seeds can be sown sparingly 1.25 cm (1/2 in) deep as soon as the soil can be worked, and then every couple of weeks until July.
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| CARROT - NANTES: These Nantes are both coreless and sweet. Keeps well in the garden and is easy to grow.
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| CARROT - ROYAL CHANTENAY: Short and blunt with wide shoulders. An heirloom variety that is tasty and sweet.
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| CHIVES: Common chives are a hardy perennial that are easy to grow. In addition to enjoying the leaves, the flowers may be used whole or separated as a garnish.
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| CORIANDER / CILANTRO: The seeds, or what is called coriander, are used as a flavoring for curries, meats, pickles, sausages, and sauces. The fresh green fragrant leaves, called cilantro, are used in soups, stew, salads and salsas.
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| GOBO / BURDOCK: The long slender roots can be dug in late summer and into fall. Gobo roots are delicious sliced lengthwise into quarters and pan fried in butter.
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| HARMONIC MESCLUN MIX - Red Oak, Green Oak. Buttercrunch, Spinach Mustard, Cilantro and Wild Arugula: Cool weather loving lettuce can be direct seeded.
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| KALE - LACINATO: Kale is sweeter after a fall frost. Frost tolerant, but will not overwinter in Alberta. Superb dehydrated snack. Kale freezes well.
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| KALE - RED RUSSIAN: Russian Kale was brought to Canada in the 1800's. Frost tolerant, but will not overwinter in Alberta. Superb dehydrated snack. Kale freezes well.
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| LETTUCE - BUTTERCRUNCH: As lettuce spends half its time as a seedling it can be started as transplants: sow in trays 5 - 6 weeks before the last frost and harden off for 2 or 3 days before transplanting outdoors.
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| LETTUCE - GREEN OAK: As lettuce spends half its time as a seedling it can be started as transplants: sow in trays 5 - 6 weeks before the last frost and harden off for 2 or 3 days before transplanting outdoors.
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| LET US MIX - Green Oak, Rouge d'Hiver, Black Seeded Simpson, Arugula, Red Russian Kale and Chives: Cool weather loving lettuce can be direct seeded.
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| MUSTARD - BABY RED LEAF: Intensely piquant leaves spice up salads and stir fries. Direct seed Brassicas as soon as the soil can be worked.
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| ORIENTAL GREEN MIX - Gai Lan, Pac Choi, Mizuna, Red Leaf Mustard, Tokyo Bekana and Toy Choi: This mix offers Oriental favourites for both salads and stir fries. Direct sow seeds as soon as the soil can be worked.
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| PARSLEY - ITALIAN: Italian parsley has flat, dark green leaves with strong flavour. It is a biennial which works well as an annual in Alberta.
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| SPINACH - BLOOMSDALE SAVOY: Bloomsdale spinach is a fast and easy growing cool weather green (up March 15th in Calgary under a cloche).
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| SQUASH - BUTTERCUP: Buttercups are a dark green winter squash with a sweet, deep orange flesh. Start indoors 3 weeks before last frost date and plant out after risk of frost has passed.
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| TOMATO - BRANDYWINE: Heirloom variety from the 1800's with massive red fruits and excellent flavour. Start plants indoors by beginning of April. Great tomato for slicing and canning.
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| TOMATO - ROMA: Plum shaped and tasty. Start plants indoors by beginning of April. Cover seed with 1.25 cm (1/2 in) of soil, tamp and water. An excellent paste tomato for sauces, canning or freezing. Read more... |
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| TOMATO - SWEETIE: A sweet cherry. Start Sweeties indoors by beginning of April. Cover seed with 1.25 cm (1/2 in) of soil, tamp and water.
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| ANGELICA: Angelica is a biennial: it will produce large leaves in its first year, and then bolt to seed on stalks up to 8 feet tall in its second year. A showpiece in the garden. Angelica roots and seeds make an unusual tea.
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| ASHWAGANDHA: Ashwagandha is also known as "Indian Ginseng," with a distinctive odour, and can be grown as an annual in temperate zones.
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| BORAGE: Borage is easy to grow. Bees love the starry blue blossoms, which are edible - and a nice addition to summer drinks and salads. Tender, young leaves have a mild cucumber-like flavor.
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| CALENDULA: Calendula flower petals make a striking garnish and can be used in place of saffron or added to herbal tea.
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| HOLY BASIL / RAMA TULSI: Basil is an ayurvedic herb native to India, where it is known as Tulsi. It is studied for its antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory and adaptogenic properties. The eugenol in Holy basil gives it a more clove-like aroma than that of culinary basil.
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| MARALROOT: Perennial maralroot can either be started in plugtrays for transplanting or direct seeded. Cold conditioning, while not necessary, is said to improve yield and vigour, though this is unproven.
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| MILK THISTLE: The seeds contain the highest silymarin content and can be ground to a powder and sprinkled on cereal or added to a smoothie. The leaves, flowers and roots contain smaller amounts of silymarin and can be eaten as well.
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Rhodiola - Germination benefits greatly from cold conditioning / stratification, approximately 8 weeks at 5°C (40°F) or colder. Typically seed is sown on moist sterilized potting soil (in plugtrays - 72 cell trays are popular) during the winter and placed outside for two months or more, preferably with snow cover.
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| SEABUCKTHORN: Bushes will grow to 4.5 m (15 ft) tall and are dioecious - both male and females are needed for production of tart but tasty orange berries, which make a delicious juice, sauce, jelly or a sweetener for tea.
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| STINGING NETTLE: Nettle is enjoyable in soups and sauces, or as a side green. It can also be steamed and frozen.
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| VALERIAN: Small but fragrant flowers appear in June on 2-year old plants. Stalks may grow to 6 feet tall. Harvest roots in second or third year.
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| FLOWER SEEDS | UNIT PRICE | ||
| POPPY - BLACK & WHITE MIX: This unique mix includes five varieties of plain and fringed flowers. Poppy seeds need light to germinate and do best when seeded in cool soils.
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| POPPY - PINK & PURPLE MIX: This special mix includes varieties of pink, red, mauve and purple flowers. Poppy seeds need light to germinate and do best when seeded in cool soils.
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| POPPY - WHITE MIX: This custom mix includes both plain and fringed pure white, as well as plain white with purple basal spot (large pod) varieties.
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| SUNFLOWER - MIXED YELLOW: Sunflowers are easy to grow. The bright colour enriches any garden, and the ripe edible seeds are a favourite of hungry birds in the fall.
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| SUNFLOWER - VELVET QUEEN: Velvet Queen boasts spectacular orange and red blooms. Sow seed 2 cm (3/4 in) deep in spring - they will know when to come up. The bright colour enriches any garden, and the ripe, edible seeds are a favourite of hungry birds in the fall.
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