Heirloom Small Sugar Pumpkin Seeds (4g) by Patriot Seeds

Heirloom Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds (3g) Picture biting into a juicy, homegrown Sugar Baby Watermelon on a hot summer day. Here's why you'll love these seeds: Authentic Heirloom – Grown from 100% heirloom, non-GMO seeds for that classic watermelon taste. Friendly for All – These hardy seeds are perfect for growing in most regions. Ideal for Beginners – Small-sized watermelons make it easier for first-time gardeners. Grow Your Own – Join the Patriot Seeds family and experience the satisfaction of growing your own fruit! Heirloom Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds Planting Instructions Plant these Heirloom Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds in full sun 1 inch deep and 3 feet apart. Grow time is 75 days. Plant in fertile, warm soil after danger of frost has passed. Sow seeds in groups of 4- to 6-inch raised hills. Once the plants are 1 to 2 inches tall, thin to the 2 or 3 strongest seedlings in each group. Keep plants well-watered and weeded. Watermelons need 1 to 2 inches of rain per week. Do not move the vines.   Heirloom Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds Harvesting Instructions You can tell that the watermelons are ripe when the tendrils next to the fruit turn brown. The place where the fruit rested on the ground will turn a creamy yellow color. Cut the watermelons from the vines using sharp shears. You can store your watermelons in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks. To store leftover watermelon, wrap the cut side in plastic and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.   Did You Know This About Sugar Baby Watermelon? Sugar Baby Watermelons are also called Picnic or Icebox Watermelons. Their relatively small size makes them a perfect choice for a small family.

Heirloom Big Max Pumpkin Seeds (9g) Our non-GMO, open-pollinated Heirloom Big Max Pumpkin Seeds produce pumpkins with plenty of bright orange fruit that can be grown, harvested, and replanted with confidence. Friendly to most growing regions.  Packaged and stored in resealable, triple-layered, and heavy-duty packages for a shelf life of 5 or more years when stored in a cool location.   Heirloom Big Max Pumpkin Seeds Planting Instructions Nurturing your Big Max pumpkins to their full size involves a few simple steps: Sun & Space – These pumpkins thrive in lots of sunlight and need ample room to grow. Planting – Once the threat of frost has passed, sow in fertile, warm soil. Plant groups of 3 to 6 seeds, about 1 inch deep and spaced 4 to 6 feet apart. Germination – Seedlings should emerge within 7 to 14 days. Thinning  – When seedlings reach 1 to 2 inches in height, thin them down to the 2 to 3 strongest in each group. Maximizing Size – For extra-large pumpkins, allow only 1 fruit per plant to mature. Heirloom Big Max Pumpkin Seeds Harvesting Instructions Once your Big Max pumpkins have grown, here are some steps to ensure a successful harvest: Harvest Time – Pumpkins are ready to harvest approximately 110 days after planting, once the rinds are hard and deep orange in color. Frost Damage – If a light frost kills the vines, harvest the pumpkins as soon as possible. Removing from Vine – Use pruning shears to cut pumpkins from the vine, leaving about 3 inches of stem attached. Skin Hardening – Allow the pumpkin skin to harden in the sun for about a week. Did You Know This About Big Max Pumpkins? Many world-record-winning exhibition pumpkins are the Big Max variety. Plus, the abundance of their inner flesh makes them ideal for canning or freezing.

Heirloom Table Queen Winter Acorn Squash Seeds (4g) Vigorous vines of the Table Queen Winter Acorn Squash produce medium-sized, dark olive-green, acorn-shaped fruits with deep ribs. They're productive, compact, and 100% heirloom. Sweet, dry, golden-yellow flesh is excellent for baking. Great keeper! Mature fruit is 5 to 6 inches long and 4 to 4 1/2 inches in diameter with a thin hard shell. The average plant-to-harvest time is 80 days.   Heirloom Table Queen Winter Acorn Squash Seeds Planting Instructions To help your squash thrive, simply follow these guidelines: Timing – Plant after the frost has passed and soil is around 70°F. Planting – Sow seeds 1/2 an inch to 1 inch deep into hills or rows, placing 4 to 5 seeds per hill. Spacing – Keep hills 4 to 8 feet apart, depending on the squash size. Thinning – When plants reach 2 to 3 inches tall, thin to 2 to 3 plants per hill. In rows, sow seeds 6 to 12 inches apart, thinning to one plant every 18 to 36 inches. If you're starting early: Indoor Planting – Plant in 2- to 3-inch pots or cells 3 to 4 weeks before transplanting outside, using 3 or 4 seeds per pot. Thinning – Remove weaker plants, leaving 1 or 2 healthy ones. Hardening Off – Reduce watering and temperature before transplanting. Transplanting – Move to the garden at the same final spacings after frost has passed. Mulching – Mulch helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Borer Prevention – Mound soil around the base of the plants to discourage squash borers. Heirloom Table Queen Winter Acorn Squash Seeds Harvesting Instructions When the stems turn a light green-yellow color, the squash should be fully ripe. The rind will be thick and tough. Cut, do not pull, the ripe fruit from the plant; 2 to 3 inches of stem must remain for proper storage. This may increase the sugar content!   Saving Heirloom Table Queen Winter Acorn Squash Seeds These seeds are insect pollinated. Take caution unless you are hand pollinating, as many summer squash varieties are the same species as many pumpkins and winter squashes. Different varieties of the same species need to be isolated by 1/4 mile to prevent cross-pollination. Barriers such as tree lines, woods, or buildings existing between the fields can reduce this distance. Treat summer squash the same as usual for winter storage of squashes and pumpkins, allowing summer squash varieties to grow to a large size with a hard outside skin. After all squashes have reached this stage, harvest and let them sit for a period of after-ripening for 3 to 6 weeks or up to several months. Remove the seeds, rinse in water, and dry. Use of a 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch screen can help with cleaning. Squash seeds remain viable for 6 years under cool and dry storage conditions.

Heirloom Straight 8 Cucumber (4g) Straight 8 Cucumbers grow straight and to a large size—great for slicing into fresh dishes and salads. This favorite 100% heirloom cucumber variety is hardy and friendly to most growing regions. Start your cucumber crop with non-GMO seeds from Patriot Seeds. Our seeds are dried and packed in airtight, resealable, triple-layered packets that you can use to store seeds for over 5 years. When you're ready to declare your food independence, buy Patriot Seeds!   Heirloom Straight 8 Cucumber Planting Instructions Straight 8 Cucumbers do best in full sun. In general, cucumbers do not transplant well. Direct sow the seeds 3 feet apart in groups of 4 to 6 per hill, covering the seeds with a 1/2 inch of soil. Space the hills 3 to 4 feet apart. When the plants are 1 to 2 inches tall, thin to 3 seedlings per hill. Cucumbers are a heat-loving plant and are vulnerable to even light frost. If the temperatures drop, cover the seedlings. As the plants establish, use mulch to control weeds and conserve moisture. Heirloom Straight 8 Cucumber Harvesting Instructions Generally, cucumbers meant for slicing are ready for harvest when 6 to 8 inches long. For pickling, harvest when the fruit is 3 to 5 inches long. Cucumbers are at their most tender and best taste when they are harvested young, before the seeds are fully developed. Cut the fruit from the vine, rather than pulling it off to avoid damaging the plant.   Did You Know This About Straight 8 Cucumbers? If you used a pen and made a mistake, you can take the outside of a cucumber and slowly use it to erase the writing. This trick also works on crayons and markers if your kids decide to redecorate your walls!