Heirloom seeds

Heirloom plants and heirloom seeds are varieties which grew during early periods in the agriculture history. Heirloom plants appeared before 1950-s and that’s why are considered heirloom. Several ancient species of vegetables were preserved by communities which saved seeds from one generation to another.

The most popular heirloom seeds are:

Walla Walla Onion is well-known for the dimensions sweet taste. The size reaches 4 inches, golden-skinned bulbs have delicate flavor. Keeps for short time, it is better to use it raw.

Sweet Basil Herbs is a really mystifying mixture of different flavors— possesses slights nuances of mint, cloves and anise. It is used to cook salads and vegetable dishes.

Heirloom seeds of Buttercup Winter Squash. It’s an urban-shaped fruit weigh 3-5 lbs., heavy with yellow flesh. Thick and meaty, they are a treat to eat.

Lavender Herbs. A light, sweet favorite for sachets, perfume and potpourri. Aromatic leaves, sprinkled with tiny lavender flowers.

Heirloom seeds of Laurentian Rutabaga. Round, 4- to 6-in. roots are mild, sweet and firm. It has a deep purple color on top and yellow on the bottom.

Green Globe Artichoke. The bulbs have sphere shape and are nutty-flavored, usually are boiled whole. Peel off the thick petals to put in butter or Hollandaise sauce, then remove the “choke” and take off a soft core which is so delicious.

Heirloom seeds of Sweet Leaf Plant. This sweet little plant represents a great houseplant regardless where you live. Unbelievably, dried leaves are nearly 350 times sweeter than honey. At the same time its sweet leaf has few calories and is used as a substitute to sugar.

Purple Viking Potatoes. Large potatoes are superior to any other kind of potatoes, and are especially delicious when are baked. Cutting these unusually colored potatoes delicious flesh is revealed, it is squashy and has a rich, subtle sweet flavor.