Heirloom Seed Store News

     We Are Ready For You.....

Welcome to The Heirloom Seed Store featuring Franchi Old World Italian Seeds which was established to provide the highest quality authentic Italian seeds for growers and gardeners of all sizes to grow authentic Italian vegetables, herbs and flowers while bringing a bit of the Italian flavor and spirit into your home As fifth generation Farmers and Purveyors of Franchi Sementi, known worldwide for the quality and variety of their seeds, we are here for you to grow and enjoy the fruits of your labor!  These are the ONLY seeds we sell.  We only use Franchi Seeds on our farm and now you can grow them too!  With over 550 old world varieties of Italian Heirloom, Non GMO seeds from which to choose you will be producing healthy plants that provide great tasting food healthy for you and your family.  Please enjoy your visit and stay well!  We look forward to serving you!                                                       

  You are Important to Us!   Farmer John and Eda!

VEGETABLE GARDEN

FLOWER GARDEN

  • DECEMBER/JANUARY/FEBRUARY
  • Garlic    Spring Onion   Pepper   Eggplant   Beetroot   Onion    Fava Beans   Fennel   Pepper   Pea   Tomato    Leek   Parsley   Radish   Celery   Spinach      Cress   Chive   Rue   Sage   Lovage
  • DECEMBER/JANUARY/FEBRUARY
  • Impatiens     Petunia     Geranium  Alyssum   Aster   Calendula   Cosmos   Lobelia   Petunia   Salvia   Marigold   Verbena   Vinca   Stock   Zinnia   Coleus  Gerbera   Edelweiss
  • ​MARCH  
  • Garlic  Watermelon   Asparagus   Beet   Basil   Carrot   Cucumber   Chicory   Onion   Spring Onion  Broad Bean   Fennel   Endive   Lettuce   Eggplant   Melon   Parsnip   Pepper   Pea  Tomato   Leek   Parsley   Radish   Celery   Spinach   Pumpkin   Squash   Thyme  Zucchini   Wild Fennel   Lavender   Sweet Marjoram   Lemon balm   Mint  Oregano   Nettle   Garden Burnett  R ue   Sage  Summer Savory  Lovage   Silene Inflata

 

  • MARCH
  • Alyssum  Hollyhock  Aster  Balsam  Snapdragon  Calendula  Celosia  Cornflower  Cosmos  Dahlia  Delphinium  California Poppy  Blanket Flower  Geranium  Sunflower  Gypsophila  Godetia  Gomphrena  Lupin  Lobelia  Daisy  Nasturtium  Poppy  Petunia  Ornamental Chile Pepper  Phlox  Sweet Pea  Salvia  Saponaria  Delphinium  Marigold  Verbena  Vinca  Stock  Zinnia  Ornamental Squash  Calceolaria  Coleus  Geranium  Gerbera  Impatiens  Edelweiss
  • APRIL
  • Garlic  Watermelon  Asparagus  Beetroot  Basil  Beet  Carrot  Chickpea  Cucumber  Chicory  Onion  Bean  Borlotti  Fennel  Strawberry  Endive  Lettuce  Lovage Sweetcorn  Eggplant  Melon  Okra  Parsnip  Pepper  Pea  Tomato  Leek  Parsley  Radish  Rocket (Arugula)  Celery  Spinach  Corn Salad (Mache/Lamb's Lettuce)  Zucchini  Courgette  Sorrel  Dill  Borrage  Camomile  Caper  Chervil  Coriander  Cress  Dandelion  Thyme Tarragon  Chives  Wild Fennel  Lavender  Sweet Marjoram  Mint  Oregano  Sage  Summer Savory 
  • APRIL
  • Alyssum  Hollyhock  Asparagus Plumosus  Aster  Balsam  Snapdragon  Calendula  Campanula  Cacti Celosia  Cosmos  Dahlia  Delphinium  Foxglove  Blanket Flower  Carnation  Corn Flower  Sweet William  Gypsophila  Gomphrena  Sunflower  Godetia  Morning Glory  Lupin  Daisy  Nasturtium  Forget Me Not  Poppy  Ornamental Chili  Petunia  Phlox  Sweet Pea  Portulaca  Salvia  Saponaria  Everlasting Flower (Strawflower)  Marigold  Verbena  Vinca  Gillyflower (Stock)  Ornamental Squash  Coleus  Gerbera  Impatiens    Edelweiss
  • MAY
  • Watermelon  Asparagus  Beet  Basil  Chard  Carrot  Cabbage  Chick Pea  Cucumber  Chicory  Sprouting Turnip top  Onion  Bean  Borlotti Bean  Fennel  Strawberry  Endive  Lettuce  Sweet Corn  Melon    Leek  Parsley  Radish  Rocket  Salsify  Scorzonera  Celery  Spinach  Corn Salad, Mache, Lambs Lettuce  Pumpkin  Zucchini  Sorrel  Dill  Borrage  Chamomile  Capers  Chervil  Coriander  Cress  Dandelion  Tarragon  Chives  Cat Nip  Erba Stella  Wild Fennel  Lavender Vera  Sweet Lovage Marjoram  Melissa  Nettle  Garden Burnet  Silene Thyme Rosemary  Rue  Sage  Summer Savory   
  • MAY
  • Ageratum  Alyssum  Hollyhock  Aster  Asparagus Plumosus  Balsam  Snapdragon  Mirabilis Jalapa  Calendula  Campanula  Celosia  Kochia  Cosmos  Dahlia  Delphinium  Foxglove  California Poppy  Cornflower  Sweet William  Blanket Flower  Gomphrena  Sunflower  Godetia  Gypsophila  Morning Glory  Lupin  Daisy  Mesembriantemum  Nasturtium  Forget Me Not  Ornamental chili  Phlox  Sweet Pea  Portulaca  Salvia  Schizantus  Everlasting Flower  Thrift  Marigold  Verbena  Vinca  Zinnia  Ornamental Squash  Cineraria  Gazania  Gerbera  Mimulus  Cacti
  • JUNE
  • Arugula   Asparagus  Basil  Bean  Beet  Black Salsify    Borrage   Cabbage   Camomile   Capers   Cardoon  Carrot Cat Grass  Celery   Chard   Chervil   Chicory   Chives   Chives   Coriander   Cress   Cucumber   Dandelion   Dill   Endive   Fennel   Garden Burnet   Lavender   Leek   Lettuce   Lovage   Mache   Melissa   Nettle  Onion   Parsley   Parsley    Pumpkin   Radish   Rosemary   Rue   Sage   Salsify   Selene Inflata   Sorrel   Spinach   Sprouting Turnip Strawberry   Summer Savory   Sweet Corn   Sweet Marjoram   Tarragon   Thyme   Turnip   Watermelon   Wild Fennel   Zucchini  
  • JUNE
  • Alyssum   Asparagus   Aster  Balsam  Blanket Flower  Calendula  California Poppy  Campanula  Celosia  Cineraria  Cosmos  Dahlia  Delphinium  Godetia   Gomphrena  Hollyhock   Jalapa  Kochia  Marigold  Mesembriantemum     Mirabilis  Morning Glory  Nasturtium   Ornamental Cabbage  Ornamental Chili  Ornamental Squash  Phlox  Plumosus  Portulaca  Salvia   Snapdragon  Sunflower  Sweet Pea  Sweet William  Zinnia 

  "Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend.  We must protect this foundation as a safe and genetically stable source for future generations.  For the benefit of all farmers, gardeners, and consumers who want an alternative, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants.  The mechanical transfer of genetic material outside of natural methods and between genera, families, or kingdoms, poses great biological risks as well as economic, political, and cultural threats..."

This pledge was signed by us & other companies that are concerned about this issue. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     

     

    • Welcome to The Heirloom Seed Store!

      We carry the best selection of Franchi Old World Italian Seeds, imported directly from Italy, which means non-GMO, open-pollinated seed goodness. Take a look at our online store, where you’ll find over 400 varieties of Franchi heirloom seeds!

    • What to Start Now

      Carrots are easy to grow and best in cool conditions such as Spring or Fall. With over 10 varieties to choose from, we’re sure you’ll find one you love.

    • Violetto Precoce (Artichoke)

      A mid-early vigorous attractive plant producing medium sized, thornless purple artichoke globes which have tender meaty leaves. One of the most traditional of Italian vegetables. Non GMO.

    Boby Bianco String Beans

    These bush-type beans have a long, productive season. Thin, crisp and sweet taste. They’re our most popular bush bean. Give them a try today!

    Fresh from the Farm

    Happy Spring

    Hello to our Friends of The Heirloom Seed Store. Happy Spring!  . We believe people are thinking it is OK to start planning & planting their home gardens, again. The winter rains did not eliminate our drought, but our customers want to get their hands in the dirt! Many have already started! It is time to plant starts for our... Read More