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Survival Seed Planting Instructions

Valley Food Storage

Survival Seed Planting Instructions

Black Valentine Bean Plant

Black Valentine Beans


Planting Instructions:


To produce Black Valentine beans all season, sow a new crop every 7-14 days up to  60 days before the first fall frost. 


Beans should be harvested prior to maturity when they are succulent. It is essential to keep beans picked or plants will stop producing. 


When mature, Black Valentine Beans are deep green, long & stringless. If picked very young, they make a flavorful & fresh snap bean and if allowed to dry, the jet-black beans make excellent soup! The flavor is rich & nutty.


Note: These beans do not need staking. 

Black Valentine Bean Plant

Black Valentine Beans


Planting Instructions:


To produce Black Valentine beans all season, sow a new crop every 7-14 days up to  60 days before the first fall frost. 


Beans should be harvested prior to maturity when they are succulent. It is essential to keep beans picked or plants will stop producing. 


When mature, Black Valentine Beans are deep green, long & stringless. If picked very young, they make a flavorful & fresh snap bean and if allowed to dry, the jet-black beans make excellent soup! The flavor is rich & nutty.


Note: These beans do not need staking. 

Black Valentine Beans Quick Facts

Black Valentine Bean Plant Spacing Icon

Plant Spacing

These beans require a planting depth of 1" and a spacing of 2" between each seed

Black Valentine Bean Row Spacing

Row Spacing 

Row spacing should be 36-48". This plant takes 50-55 days to mature

Black Valentine Bean Growth Habit Icon

Growth Habit

Bush/Mound habit. Needs well-draining soil above 60 °F

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Light and Temperature

A warmer climate with full sun is required

Early Wonder Top Beets


Planting Instructions:


For the best results, plant the seeds 3-4 weeks before the average last frost.

Tip: To encourage germination, soak the seeds for 24 hours before planting. 


After planting, water the seeds every two weeks. 


At 35 days, the "baby greens" can be harvested. At 45 days, the full leaf greens can be harvested, and at 55 days the roots are ready for harvest.


Eat beet tops before any sign of wilting for maximum flavor. In most cases, the smaller the beet, the sweeter the beet, and the larger the beet, the more earthy the beet will taste.

Early Wonder Top Beet Plant

Early Wonder Top Beets


Planting Instructions:


For the best results, plant the seeds 3-4 weeks before the average last frost.

Tip: To encourage germination, soak the seeds for 24 hours before planting. 


After planting, water the seeds every two weeks. 


At 35 days, the "baby greens" can be harvested. At 45 days, the full leaf greens can be harvested, and at 55 days the roots are ready for harvest.


Eat beet tops before any sign of wilting for maximum flavor. In most cases, the smaller the beet, the sweeter the beet, and the larger the beet, the more earthy the beet will taste.

Early Wonder Top Beet Plant

Early Wonder Top Beets Quick Facts

Early Wonder Top Beet Plant Spacing Icon

Plant Spacing

These seeds need a 1/2 inch soil depth leaving 1 inch spacing in between each seed

Early Wonder Top Beet Row Spacing

Row Spacing 

Rows should be spaced 12 inches apart

Early Wonder Top Beet Growth Habit Icon

Growth Habit

Upright growth habit with a soil preference of 65-75°F. Soil pH should be between 6 and 7.5

Early Wonder Top Beet Light and Temperature Icon

Light and Temperature

A warmer climate with full sun is required

Waltham 29 Broccoli Plant

Waltham 29 Broccoli 


Planting Instructions:


Waltham 29 broccoli seeds are a cool-weather crop ideally grown in early spring or fall. Broccoli seeds can be sown direct but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 6-8 weeks prior. 


Heirloom broccoli seeds germinate in 3-10 days, thin back to 1 plant every 12-20” in the garden once true leaves establish. Harvest broccoli often to encourage growth.


Waltham 29 broccoli is specifically grown to withstand the cooler gardens of the American Northeast and Pacific northwest.


This strain of Broccoli is susceptible to brassica pests including cabbage worms and cabbage loopers and watch regularly for flea beetles, aphids, and thrips. Watch for leaf spotting and yellowing.

Waltham 29 Broccoli Plant

Waltham 29 Broccoli 


Planting Instructions:


Waltham 29 broccoli seeds are a cool-weather crop ideally grown in early spring or fall. Broccoli seeds can be sown direct but, for earliest starts, begin indoors 6-8 weeks prior. 


Heirloom broccoli seeds germinate in 3-10 days, thin back to 1 plant every 12-20” in the garden once true leaves establish. Harvest broccoli often to encourage growth.


Waltham 29 broccoli is specifically grown to withstand the cooler gardens of the American Northeast and Pacific northwest.


This strain of Broccoli is susceptible to brassica pests including cabbage worms and cabbage loopers and watch regularly for flea beetles, aphids, and thrips. Watch for leaf spotting and yellowing.

Waltham 29 Broccoli Quick Facts

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Plant Spacing

Plant 2-3 seeds 1/2 inch deep. Allow 12-18 inches of space in between seeds

Waltham 29 Broccoli Row Spacing Icon

Row Spacing 

Rows should be spaced 18-30 inches apart

Waltham 29 Broccoli Growth Habit Icon

Growth Habit

Seeds grow to 24-30" tall mounds with a 24" spread of 4-8" heads

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Light and Temperature

These seeds prefer soil that is organically rich, fertile, and well-drained. They require full sun and a temperature range from 40-70 °F

Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage


Planting Instructions:


It is recommended to sow Pak Choi seeds indoors and transplant them after 1 month,  to ensure that they will thrive in their new outdoor environment.


When transplanting them outdoors, put them in full or partial sun, but be sure to keep the soil moist for them.


For best results, harden them off over a week-long period. They will also need to be watered often, about two inches of water for every week they grow, and thrive when there is compose added to their soil.


The heads will be firm at around 70 days. They can be harvested at this point.


Remove the full plant to harvest them, including the stem and the root for healthy remaining soil. Leaves can stay fresh for up to three months after they are harvested and have a mild and peppery flavor.

Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage Plant

Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage


Planting Instructions:


It is recommended to sow Pak Choi seeds indoors and transplant them after 1 month,  to ensure that they will thrive in their new outdoor environment.


When transplanting them outdoors, put them in full or partial sun, but be sure to keep the soil moist for them.


For best results, harden them off over a week-long period. They will also need to be watered often, about two inches of water for every week they grow, and thrive when there is compose added to their soil.


The heads will be firm at around 70 days. They can be harvested at this point.


Remove the full plant to harvest them, including the stem and the root for healthy remaining soil. Leaves can stay fresh for up to three months after they are harvested and have a mild and peppery flavor.

Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage Plant

Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage Quick Facts

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Plant Spacing

Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep. Allow 12-24 inches of space in between seeds. Seeds require 100 days until mature

Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage Row Spacing Icon

Row Spacing 

Rows should be spaced 30 inches apart

Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage Growth Habit Icon

Growth Habit

Growth Habit is upright. These seeds will grow best in moist, composted soil

Pak Choi White Stem Cabbage Light and Temperature Icon

Light and Temperature

These seeds have a preference for cooler temperatures with full sun. For areas with hotter summers, some afternoon shade is preferable

Scarlet Nantes Carrot Plant

Scarlet Nantes Carrots


Planting Instructions:


These carrots should be planted in soil with a pH level of approximately 5-7.


Sow the seeds in the spring in an area with full sun by placing half an inch of soil over each seed.


Water them each week to keep the soil consistently moist, and watch out for pests such as the carrot rust fly.


After around 75, or when they appear to have reached full size, the Scarlet Nantes carrots will be ready to be harvested.

Scarlet Nantes Carrot Plant

Scarlet Nantes Carrots


Planting Instructions:


These carrots should be planted in soil with a pH level of approximately 5-7.


Sow the seeds in the spring in an area with full sun by placing half an inch of soil over each seed.


Water them each week to keep the soil consistently moist, and watch out for pests such as the carrot rust fly.


After around 75, or when they appear to have reached full size, the Scarlet Nantes carrots will be ready to be harvested.

Scarlet Nantes Carrots Quick Facts

Scarlet Nantes Carrots Plant Spacing Icon

Plant Spacing

Plant seeds 1/2 inch deep. Allow 1-2 inches of space in between seeds. Seeds require 70 days until mature

Scarlet Nantes Carrots Row Spacing Icon

Row Spacing 

Rows should be spaced 18-24 inches apart

Scarlet Nantes Carrots Growth Habit Icon

Growth Habit

Growth Habit is upright. These seeds will grow best in light, well-drained, sandy soil. The pH for the soil should be between 5.5 and 6.8

Scarlet Nantes Carrots Light and Temperature Icon

Light and Temperature

These seeds require warm temperatures and full sun

Golden Bantum Corn


Planting Instructions:


Begin by sowing corn seeds directly outdoors, 1 1/2 inches deep with 4 inches between seeds and 30 inches between rows. 


When choosing a site in your garden, keep the sun in mind; these tall stalks have the potential to block the sunlight from other plants.


While growing, the crops will need 1 to 1 1/2inches of water.


When the kernels are firm, the ear is ripe. To harvest, firmly pull the ear downwards while twisting. The unhusked ears can be kept in the fridge for up to one week.

Golden Bantum Corn Stalk

Golden Bantum Corn


Planting Instructions:


Begin by sowing corn seeds directly outdoors, 1 1/2 inches deep with 4 inches between seeds and 30 inches between rows. 


When choosing a site in your garden, keep the sun in mind; these tall stalks have the potential to block the sunlight from other plants.


While growing, the crops will need 1 to 1 1/2inches of water.


When the kernels are firm, the ear is ripe. To harvest, firmly pull the ear downwards while twisting. The unhusked ears can be kept in the fridge for up to one week.

Golden Bantum Corn Stalk

Golden Bantum Corn Quick Facts

Golden Bantum Corn Plant Spacing

Plant Spacing

Plant seeds 1-2 inches deep. Allow 4 inches of space in between seeds. Seeds require 60-90 days until mature

Golden Bantum Corn Row Spacing

Row Spacing 

Rows should be spaced 30 inches apart

Golden Bantum Corn Growth Habit

Growth Habit

Growth Habit is a mound. These seeds will grow best in organically rich soil. The pH for the soil should be between 6 and 6.5

Golden Bantum Corn Light and Temperature Icon

Light and Temperature

These seeds require warm temperatures and full sun

Boston Pickling Cucumbers Plant

Boston Pickling Cucumbers


Planting Instructions:


 Sow between March and April.


Plant this heirloom next to corn or radish and avoid potato, cauliflower, and basil.


Boston Pickling Cucumbers have a vine growth habit that spreads across the soil.


Harvest between July and August-when the fruit is 6 to 7 inches long.


If cucumbers turn yellow, it's too late. Pick fruit early in the morning and refrigerate for the best flavor.

Boston Pickling Cucumbers Plant

Boston Pickling Cucumbers


Planting Instructions:


 Sow between March and April.


Plant this heirloom next to corn or radish and avoid potato, cauliflower, and basil.


Boston Pickling Cucumbers have a vine growth habit that spreads across the soil.


Harvest between July and August-when the fruit is 6 to 7 inches long.


If cucumbers turn yellow, it's too late. Pick fruit early in the morning and refrigerate for the best flavor.

Boston Pickling Cucumbers Quick Facts

Valley Food Storage Boston Pickling Cucumber Plant Spacing Quick Facts

Plant Spacing

Plant seeds 1 inch deep. Allow 18 inches of space in between seeds. Seeds require 50-60 days until mature

Valley Food Storage Boston Pickling Cucumber Row Spacing Quick Facts

Row Spacing 

Rows should be spaced 7 feet apart

Valley Food Storage Boston Pickling Growth Habit Quick Facts

Growth Habit

Growth Habit is a vine. These seeds will grow best in soil that is moist, well-drained, and with a temperature of 60-65 °F. Soil pH level should remain between 6 and 7

Valley Food Storage Boston Pickling Cucumbers Light and Temperature Quick Facts

Light and Temperature

These seeds require warm temperatures and full sun

Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale


Planting Instructions:


Non-GMO Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale seeds can be grown in all grow zones, with full or partial sun. 


While growing, the soil must be kept moist, but care must be taken to not overwater the plants.


The outer leaves can be harvested 60 days after sowing. Continuous harvesting is possible if the bud is kept intact.


Frost actually improves the flavor as kale prefers a cooler environment.


Water well during hotter months. The bitter flavor is lessened when the leaves are gently massaged just before eating or adding to recipes.  

Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale


Planting Instructions:


Non-GMO Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale seeds can be grown in all grow zones, with full or partial sun. 


While growing, the soil must be kept moist, but care must be taken to not overwater the plants.


The outer leaves can be harvested 60 days after sowing. Continuous harvesting is possible if the bud is kept intact.


Frost actually improves the flavor as kale prefers a cooler environment.


Water well during hotter months. The bitter flavor is lessened when the leaves are gently massaged just before eating or adding to recipes.  

Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale Plant

Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale Quick Facts

Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale Plant Spacing

Plant Spacing

Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep. Allow 18-24 inches of space in between seeds. Seeds require 60 days until mature

Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale Row Spacing

Row Spacing 

Rows should be spaced 2 feet apart

Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale Growth Habit Icon

Growth Habit

Growth Habit is upright. These seeds will grow best in soil that is moist, and nutrient-rich. Soil pH level should remain between 6.5 and 6.8

Vates Blue Scotch Curled Kale Light and Temperature Icon

Light and Temperature

These seeds require warm temperatures and full sun

Giant Nobles Spinach Plant

Giant Nobles Spinach


Planting Instructions:


Non-GMO Giant Noble Spinach plants grow 10-20” as annual heirlooms and hardy cool-season vegetables.


Leafy greens such as Giant Noble Spinach, produce into summer or early fall with vigorous growth, developing rich-green 25” leaves! 


Your spinach crop will reach ideal harvesting as soon as the leaves have reached 6-8”.


By late summer to early fall, your long-maturing spinach will begin to flower, go to seed and dry out as the leaves change to yellow.

Giant Nobels Spinach Plant

Giant Nobles Spinach


Planting Instructions:


Non-GMO Giant Noble Spinach plants grow 10-20” as annual heirlooms and hardy cool-season vegetables.


Leafy greens such as Giant Noble Spinach, produce into summer or early fall with vigorous growth, developing rich-green 25” leaves! 


Your spinach crop will reach ideal harvesting as soon as the leaves have reached 6-8”.


By late summer to early fall, your long-maturing spinach will begin to flower, go to seed and dry out as the leaves change to yellow.

Giant Nobles Spinach Quick Facts

Giant Nobels Spinach Plant Spacing Icon

Plant Spacing

Plant seeds 1/2-1 inch deep. Allow 6 inches of space in between seeds. Seeds require 50+ days until mature

Giant Nobels Spinach Row Spacing Icon

Row Spacing 

Rows should be spaced 18 inches apart

Giant Nobels Spinach Growth Habit Icon

Growth Habit

Growth Habit is upright/spread. These seeds will grow best in soil that is moist, well-drained, and nutrient-rich

Giant Nobels Spinach Light and Temperature Icon

Light and Temperature

These seeds like cooler temperatures and full sun to partial shade

Crookneck Squash


Planting Instructions:


Squash requires direct seeding 2-3 weeks after the last spring frost. Crookneck squash will reach maturity in 55 days.


These meaty fruits are 5 to 6 inches long with a curved neck that is known for their delicious flavors. 


Fruits should be harvested when they are 6–8 inches long. Harvest the squash by cutting them from the plant with a knife.


Crookneck squash should be picked frequently to encourage additional fruit production.


Crookneck Squash Plant

Crookneck Squash


Planting Instructions:


Squash requires direct seeding 2-3 weeks after the last spring frost. Crookneck squash will reach maturity in 55 days.


These meaty fruits are 5 to 6 inches long with a curved neck that is known for their delicious flavors. 


Fruits should be harvested when they are 6–8 inches long. Harvest the squash by cutting them from the plant with a knife.


Crookneck squash should be picked frequently to encourage additional fruit production.


Crookneck Squash Plant

Crookneck Squash Quick Facts

Crookneck Squash Plant Spacing

Plant Spacing

Plant seeds 1 inch deep. Allow 18-24 inches of space in between seeds. Seeds require 55 days until mature

Crookneck Squash Row Spacing Icon

Row Spacing 

Rows should be spaced 24-36 inches apart

Crookneck Squash Growth Habit Icon

Growth Habit

Growth Habit is a vine. These seeds will grow best in soil that is well-drained which has a pH of 6 to 7.5

Crookneck Squash Light and Temperature Icon

Light and Temperature

These seeds love the heat and require full sun

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