{"title":"Limited Edition Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLIMITED RELEASE  Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork. Share the garden love -- these make stunning gifts that keep on giving.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cilantro-santos-organic","title":"Cilantro Santos — Organic","description":"If you've ever watched cilantro bolt to seed the moment summer heat hits, meet your solution. Santos is the gold standard of slow-bolting cilantro — bred to resist the urge to flower far longer than standard varieties, giving you weeks more of that irreplaceable fresh-herb harvest. The lush, aromatic foliage is dense and deeply lobed, making each plant an abundant producer from a single sowing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum) is one of the world's oldest cultivated herbs — its seeds have been found in 3,000-year-old Egyptian tombs, and it's referenced in Sanskrit texts dating back to 1500 BCE. Santos was developed specifically for modern kitchen gardeners who wanted all the bold flavor without the frustration of premature bolting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY TIPS: The leaves are essential in Mexican salsas, Indian curries, Thai soups, and Vietnamese pho — essentially half the world's great cuisines depend on this herb. Use fresh as a garnish, blend into chimichurri, or steep in olive oil. If it does eventually bolt, don't yank it — the seeds (known as coriander) are their own spice entirely, warm and citrusy, beloved in pickling brines and spice blends.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Sow directly into garden beds or containers as soon as soil can be worked in spring, or in fall in mild climates. Cilantro dislikes transplanting — direct sow is always best. Plant seeds 1\/4\" deep, 1\/2\" apart, in rows 12\" apart. Prefers cool weather and full sun to part shade. Thin seedlings to 6\" apart. Succession sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest. Days to maturity: 50-55 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137087439057,"sku":"SEED-CILANTRO-SANTOS-ORG","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6655.jpg?v=1780796638"},{"product_id":"zargana-of-nestos-bean-organic","title":"Zargana of Nestos Bean — Organic","description":"This extraordinary pole bean traveled from the Nestos River region of northern Greece to Oregon in the hands of legendary seedsman Alan Adesse, and we're thrilled to pass it along to you. Fresh off the vine, the pods are productive and delicious snap beans — firm, flavorful, and satisfying. But the real magic happens when you let them dry: the pods split open to reveal vivid purple beans of breathtaking beauty, with a velvety, almost creamy texture when cooked.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: The Nestos River valley in northeastern Greece has sustained agricultural traditions for millennia. This bean is a genuine living heirloom — the kind of variety kept alive by seed-saving farmers and passionate collectors like Alan Adesse. Varieties like this one exist nowhere in commercial agriculture; they survive only through the dedicated hands of growers who understand what's worth saving. Matures in approximately 65 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY TIPS: As a snap bean, harvest pods at 5-6\" for fresh eating — tender, full of flavor, excellent roasted or quickly sauteed with garlic and lemon. As a dry bean, the purple beauties are stunning in bean salads, slow-cooked with herbs and olive oil in the Greek tradition, or simply braised with tomatoes. The color deepens when cooked into a rich, dark purple-burgundy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Direct sow after last frost when soil has warmed to at least 60°F. Plant seeds 1\" deep, 4-6\" apart, in rows 18-24\" apart. Provide a trellis at least 6 feet tall. Full sun, well-drained soil. Keep consistently moist during flowering and pod set. For dry beans, allow pods to mature fully on the vine until papery; harvest before autumn rains. Days to maturity: 65 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137087471825,"sku":"SEED-ZARGANA-NESTOS-ORG","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6668.jpg?v=1780796580"},{"product_id":"yellow-anellino-pole-bean-organic","title":"Yellow Anellino Pole Bean — Organic","description":"Meet one of Italy's most beloved and least-known beans: the Anellino Giallo, also called the Shrimp Bean for its irresistible hook-shaped curve — or our favorite alias, Crochet de Savoie. Whatever you call it, this uniquely curved, golden-yellow pole bean is as fun to look at as it is to eat. The pods twist into a charming comma shape that makes them immediately recognizable at market — and unforgettable on the plate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: The Anellino family of beans hails from northern Italy, particularly the Alpine regions of Savoy and Trentino. They've been treasured by Italian kitchen gardeners for generations, prized by chefs for their sweet, buttery flavor and silky texture. The yellow variety is the rarest of the Anellino types — a genuine Italian heirloom nearly impossible to find outside of specialty seed collections.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY TIPS: Famously stringless and sweet, with a rich, buttery flavor that shines with simple preparation. In Italy, they're often blanched and dressed with good olive oil, flaky salt, and a squeeze of lemon. Their curved shape holds onto sauces beautifully — try them with brown butter and sage, or toss into a Nicoise-style salad while still warm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Direct sow after last frost in full sun, 1\" deep, 4-6\" apart. Provide sturdy trellis support at least 6-8 feet tall. Anellino beans are somewhat slower to mature than other pole beans but then produce abundantly. Keep soil evenly moist, especially during flowering. Harvest pods at 4-5\". Days to maturity: 60-65 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137087504593,"sku":"SEED-ANELLINO-YELLOW-ORG","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6665.jpg?v=1780796521"},{"product_id":"nasturtium-mahogany-organic","title":"Nasturtium Mahogany — Organic","description":"Forget everything you think you know about nasturtiums. Mahogany is in a class of its own: deep, velvety blooms in rich burgundy-mahogany tones, set against chartreuse lily-pad leaves that make the flowers glow like jewels. A plant as beautiful as any ornamental, while being entirely, deliciously edible from bloom to leaf to seed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) were brought to Europe from Peru in the 16th century and quickly became beloved kitchen garden staples. Thomas Jefferson grew them at Monticello; Monet filled his garden at Giverny with them. Dark-flowered varieties like Mahogany became prized in Victorian cottage gardens for their dramatic color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY TIPS: Every part of this plant is edible. The flowers have a bright, peppery flavor — stuff them with herbed cream cheese, float them in cocktails, or scatter across salads and cheeseboards. The green seeds can be pickled to make \"poor man's capers\" — a tangy condiment for fish, pasta, and grain salads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Direct sow after last frost in full sun. Nasturtiums prefer lean soil — rich soil produces lush leaves but fewer flowers. Sow seeds 1\" deep, 10-12\" apart. Drought-tolerant once established. Deadhead regularly for continuous bloom. Excellent in containers, hanging baskets, and as a trailing edging for kitchen garden beds. Days to maturity: 55-65 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137087733969,"sku":"SEED-NASTURTIUM-MAHOGANY-ORG","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6676.jpg?v=1780796439"},{"product_id":"dills-atlantic-giant-pumpkin","title":"Dill's Atlantic Giant Pumpkin","description":"This is the one. Every world-record-breaking giant pumpkin ever grown traces its lineage back to Dill's Atlantic Giant — developed over 30 years by Howard Dill of Windsor, Nova Scotia, a self-taught plant geneticist known as \"The Pumpkin King.\" In 1981, Dill entered the Guinness World Records with a 493.5-pound pumpkin. Today, growers using descendants of his seeds have reached over 2,600 pounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Howard Dill spent three decades selectively breeding Atlantic Giant, patenting the seeds in 1979 and breaking the world record in 1980 at 459 lbs. Nearly every prizewinning giant pumpkin on earth can be traced back to his seed. Dill's is itself descended from Jaune Gros de Paris, a French giant variety from the 1800s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before last frost. Transplant to a prepared bed in full sun after all frost danger has passed and soil temperature reaches 65°F. Space plants 15-20 feet apart — vines can reach 30-50 feet. For maximum size, direct all energy to a single fruit by removing competing flowers and fruits. Feed every two weeks with liquid kelp or fish fertilizer. Days to maturity: 120-150 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137087766737,"sku":"SEED-DILLS-ATLANTIC-GIANT","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6674.jpg?v=1780796368"},{"product_id":"white-carrot","title":"White Carrot","description":"Before the familiar orange became dominant in the 17th century, white was the carrot. Cultivated by the ancient Greeks and Romans, prized in medieval kitchen gardens across Europe — the white carrot is a genuine original. Crisp, mild, subtly sweet, and more delicate in flavor than its modern counterpart, this is a vegetable with a story worth telling and a taste worth rediscovering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Carrots have been cultivated for over 5,000 years, and for most of that history they were purple, yellow, red, or white — never orange. The Romans ate carrots dressed in oil, salt, and vinegar, or cooked in sauces of cumin and old wine. White varieties were well-established in European kitchen gardens by the 1600s. Orange only became dominant after Dutch growers developed and popularized the mutation we all grow today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY TIPS: Milder and slightly sweeter than orange varieties, without any bitterness. Beautiful raw on crudite platters, roasted to caramelize their natural sugars, or used in soups and stews. Try a classic Roman preparation: roasted with cumin, a splash of white wine, and a drizzle of good olive oil. Also stunning pickled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Direct sow 1\/4\" deep in loose, deeply worked soil, 1-2\" apart, thinning to 3-4\". Carrots need loose, stone-free soil — amend with sand or fine compost if soil is heavy. Keep consistently moist through germination (14-21 days). Harvest at 6-8\" for best flavor. Days to maturity: 70-80 days. Cold sweetens the roots — excellent for fall sowing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137087963345,"sku":"SEED-WHITE-CARROT","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6661.jpg?v=1780796320"},{"product_id":"japanese-hulless-popcorn","title":"Japanese Hulless Popcorn","description":"This wonderful old dwarf variety offers one of the most delightful double-harvests in the vegetable garden. Let ears fully mature and dry for hull-free popcorn that pops tender without getting stuck in your teeth. Or harvest the ears young at just 2-3 inches for the tender, sweet baby corn you know from Asian cooking. One plant, two completely different crops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: A genuinely old Japanese variety, preserved through generations of careful seed-saving. Baby corn was prized in Asian cuisines long before it appeared in Western markets, harvested young and eaten whole — cob and all. The hulless trait means the pericarp is so thin it essentially disappears when popped, making for a far more tender popcorn experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY TIPS: For baby corn: harvest when ears are 2-3\" and silks are just emerging. Wonderful raw in salads, stir-fried with ginger and soy, or grilled with a miso glaze. For popcorn: allow ears to dry completely on the plant, then shell and pop in a heavy pan with coconut oil. The hull-free result is noticeably lighter and more tender than standard popcorn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Direct sow into warm soil (at least 65°F) after last frost, 1\" deep, 8-10\" apart in rows 24-30\" apart. Plant in blocks rather than single rows for good wind pollination. Full sun essential. Days to maturity: 85-100 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137088258257,"sku":"SEED-JAPANESE-HULLESS-CORN","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6651.jpg?v=1780796258"},{"product_id":"peaches-and-cream-cresto-zinnias","title":"Peaches and Cream Cresto! Zinnias","description":"If there's a happier flower in the summer garden than a fluffy cupcake zinnia in peach, cream, blush, and butter yellow — we haven't found it. The Peaches and Cream Cresto! mix delivers lush, densely petaled blooms that look like they were piped from a pastry bag, in a palette so warm and inviting that any garden or vase feels like a celebration. Easy, rewarding, and gloriously prolific.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Zinnias (Zinnia elegans) are native to Mexico, where they were cultivated by the Aztecs as garden flowers. Spanish explorers brought them to Europe in the 16th century. The crested \"cupcake\" form was developed through selective breeding to produce the full, domed blooms we love today. They thrive in heat — the perfect high-summer flower when other annuals begin to fade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Direct sow after last frost in full sun, pressing seeds lightly into prepared soil 1\/4\" deep, 6\" apart. Thin to 12\" as plants develop. Deadhead regularly for continuous blooming from midsummer to first frost. Excellent as cut flowers: harvest when outer petals are fully open. A butterfly and pollinator magnet. Days to first bloom: 60-70 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137088520401,"sku":"SEED-ZINNIA-PEACHES-CREAM","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6678.jpg?v=1780796192"},{"product_id":"goldy-doubly-sunflower-organic","title":"Goldy Doubly Sunflower — Organic","description":"There is simply no other way to describe Goldy than as pure, incarnate joy. Fully double blooms like a fluffy, golden teddy bear — layers upon layers of bright yellow petals with no dark center to interrupt the sunshine — on sturdy stalks reaching six feet and beyond. The sunflower for forts, for cutting gardens, for giving to everyone you love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus) are native to North America, cultivated by Indigenous peoples for thousands of years before being brought to Europe in the 16th century. Double-flowered varieties like Goldy were developed through selective breeding, producing the full, pom-pom blooms beloved by florists and gardeners alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Direct sow after last frost in full sun, 1\" deep, 6\" apart, thinning to 12-18\" as plants develop. Sunflowers need 6-8 hours of direct sun daily. Water deeply but infrequently once established. For a spectacular effect, plant morning glory at the base and let it climb the stalks. Stake in windy locations. Days to bloom: 70-80 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137088848081,"sku":"SEED-SUNFLOWER-GOLDY-DOUBLY-ORG","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6663.jpg?v=1780796105"},{"product_id":"red-rubin-basil","title":"Red Rubin Basil","description":"Red Rubin is the most dramatic basil you can grow: deep burgundy-purple leaves so richly colored they look like they belong in an ornamental border, paired with an intense, complex fragrance and flavor that's unmistakably basil with something more. A variety that earns its place in the garden twice over — as a striking ornamental and a genuinely excellent culinary herb.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Purple basil varieties have been cultivated for centuries, prized as much for their ornamental value as their culinary use. Red Rubin was developed for its especially deep, uniform color and strong flavor. It holds its color beautifully even when cooked, making it a chef favorite.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY TIPS: Use exactly as you would green basil — in pesto (the color is a stunning deep purple-green), layered in caprese salads, blended into infused olive oils that turn rosy-purple, or as a garnish wherever visual impact matters. Also makes a spectacular deep-pink simple syrup for cocktails and lemonade.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after soil has warmed. Full sun essential. Pinch growing tips regularly to encourage bushy growth and prevent premature flowering. Harvest outer leaves frequently. Excellent in containers. Days to maturity: 60-70 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137089044689,"sku":"SEED-BASIL-RED-RUBIN","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6680.jpg?v=1780795999"},{"product_id":"cerinthe-organic","title":"Cerinthe — Organic","description":"Cerinthe major is genuinely unlike anything else in the garden. Silvery-blue, glaucous foliage that looks like it was dusted with moonlight. Nodding clusters of deep purple tubular blooms in jewel tones of blue, violet, and rose. An upright, architectural habit that reads as sophisticated even at a distance. And an absolute magnet for bumblebees, who adore the nectar-rich flowers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Cerinthe major (Honeywort) is native to the Mediterranean, growing naturally in rocky hillsides and olive groves. It's been grown in European gardens for centuries, valued as both an ornamental and a bee plant. The genus name comes from the Greek keros (wax) and anthos (flower). Despite its extraordinary beauty, Cerinthe remains underused in North American gardens — which makes it all the more special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Sow seeds in early spring directly in the garden, as Cerinthe prefers cool temperatures for germination and benefits from a cold period. Can also be sown in fall in mild climates for early spring blooms. Prefers full sun to light shade and well-drained soil. Direct sow where you want it — it dislikes transplanting. Self-seeds freely and returns reliably in subsequent years. Deer-resistant. Height: 18-24\". Days to bloom: 60-90 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137089503441,"sku":"SEED-CERINTHE-ORG","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6648.jpg?v=1780795919"},{"product_id":"sunshine-corn-organic","title":"Sunshine Corn — Organic","description":"There is nothing in the vegetable world quite like sweet corn picked minutes before eating. Sunshine Corn delivers exactly this: golden yellow ears with exceptional sweetness and high sugar content, on compact, manageable plants that suit real-world gardens without sacrificing generous yields. This is home-grown corn at its finest.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Sweet corn is a North American original, developed from field corn varieties by Indigenous peoples and then selected for higher sugar content by European-American breeders in the 19th century. Today's sweet varieties owe their remarkable sweetness to specific genetic mutations that slow the conversion of sugars to starch — meaning the race between field and table is one every home gardener can win.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY TIPS: The cardinal rule of sweet corn: cook it the day you pick it. Bring the water to a boil before you go to the garden. Exceptional simply boiled 4-5 minutes and buttered. Also wonderful grilled in the husk, sliced off the cob for corn salads and salsas, or charred and blended into a summer corn soup.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Direct sow after last frost when soil temperature reaches 65°F, 1\" deep, 8-10\" apart in rows 24-30\" apart. Plant in blocks of at least 4 rows for adequate wind pollination. Full sun essential. Keep consistently watered through silking and ear formation. 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You will not find this in any store.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: A pre-1885 French heirloom continuously cultivated by French gardeners and seed-savers for over a century, despite being virtually unknown in North America. Included on Slow Food's Ark of Taste — an international catalog of endangered food varieties worth protecting. While the commercial melon market has consolidated around just four hybrid types, this variety maintains the extraordinary diversity of flavor that industrial agriculture has largely erased.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY TIPS: Sweet with forward floral and vanilla notes, reminiscent of the great Charentais melons of France. Serve at room temperature — never cold, as chilling mutes the fragrance. Slice with a squeeze of lime and fresh mint, or wrap in prosciutto in the classic Italian manner. The ribbed exterior and warm coloring make it a spectacular table centerpiece.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Transplant carefully without disturbing roots into warm, compost-rich, well-drained soil in full sun. In cooler climates, use black plastic mulch to warm the soil. Water deeply but allow soil to dry somewhat between waterings as fruits approach ripeness — this concentrates sugars. Harvest when the fruit emits a sweet fragrance at the blossom end and the stem begins to crack slightly. Days to maturity: 80-90 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137090126033,"sku":"SEED-MELON-DELICE-TABLE-ORG","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6657.jpg?v=1780795727"},{"product_id":"antiquity-cosmos-organic","title":"Antiquity Cosmos — Organic","description":"We grow a lot of cosmos, and Antiquity is the one we can't stop talking about. The blooms open in warm, blushing rose and deepen as they age to rich, dusty burgundy — creating a living ombre of antique tones on airy, feathery foliage. Especially beautiful in terracotta pots, but welcome anywhere and everywhere. Few annual flowers offer this kind of effortless, sophisticated color.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus) are native to Mexico and Central America, cultivated by the Aztecs in ornamental gardens before the Spanish brought them to Europe in the 17th century. The name comes from the Greek for \"ordered universe\" — a reference to the regular arrangement of the petals. Antiquity was developed for its distinctive aging color shift, giving it an old-world, romantic quality unlike standard cosmos.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Direct sow after last frost in full sun, barely pressing seeds into the soil surface — they need light to germinate. Thin to 12-18\" apart. Cosmos prefer lean to moderately fertile soil and need minimal watering once established. Deadhead regularly for continuous bloom, or let some go to seed for self-sowing. Excellent as a cut flower — harvest when buds are just opening. Days to first bloom: 60-75 days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork.","brand":"Orange Pippins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43137090552017,"sku":"SEED-COSMOS-ANTIQUITY-ORG","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/8178\/7857\/files\/IMG_6653.jpg?v=1780795635"},{"product_id":"genovese-basil","title":"Genovese Basil","description":"If you're going to grow one basil — make it Genovese. This is the variety that built pesto's reputation: large, tender, intensely aromatic leaves with the complex, sweet-spicy fragrance that defines Ligurian cooking. Vigorous and productive, Genovese rewards regular harvesting and warm sunshine with an abundance of the finest culinary basil you can grow anywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHISTORY \u0026amp; HERITAGE: Genovese basil (Ocimum basilicum) is the variety designated for authentic pesto alla Genovese under Italy's Protected Denomination of Origin (PDO). The Ligurian town of Pra', west of Genoa, is considered the birthplace of the finest Genovese basil — centuries of selection producing a leaf with a flavor considered unmatched anywhere else.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCULINARY TIPS: For true pesto alla Genovese, use a mortar and pestle — a blender's heat bruises the leaves and bitters the flavor. Combine with Parmigiano-Reggiano, Pecorino, garlic, pine nuts, and excellent olive oil. Beyond pesto, perfect for caprese, layering on pizza, tearing over pasta, or infusing into butter. Never refrigerate fresh basil.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after soil has thoroughly warmed. Full sun, 6-8 hours minimum. Pinch flower buds regularly to prolong the leafy harvest. Harvest frequently, always cutting just above a leaf node. Excellent in containers. 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The green seeds pickled in white wine vinegar make a superior caper substitute — briny, peppery, and beautiful. Add to pasta, fish dishes, or anywhere you'd use capers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGROWING GUIDE: Direct sow after last frost in full sun to part shade, 1\" deep, 8–10\" apart. Prefers lean soil — avoid heavy fertilizing. This compact, mounding variety is excellent in containers. Deadhead to prolong blooming. Days to maturity: 55–65 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✦ LIMITED RELEASE — Available exclusively in our signature cello packets, each featuring a mailable postcard with original botanical artwork. 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A florist's dream of warm shades curated for the summer cutting garden: Peaches and Cream Cresto Zinnias, Pacific Hawaiian Marigold, and Kiiro Cosmos, grown together in the spirit of scatter gardening, where the whole is always more beautiful than the sum of its parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is polyculture in its most joyful form. Sow them all together in a sunny patch — or better yet, fling them into an existing bed and let them find their place. The zinnias will climb, the marigolds will anchor, the cosmos will weave between everything else with their feathery stems and warm, honeyed blooms. 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