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Death Spiral Pepper: Fruity and Hot, Hot, Hot!

By: bakercreekseeds February 17, 2021February 17, 2021
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Death Spiral pepper is a super-hot pepper that really leans in to its name!

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Blauer Speck Kohlrabi: Delightful and Refined

By: bakercreekseeds February 11, 2021February 17, 2021
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From its introduction in 1914, Blauer Speck kohlrabi spread widely in Central Europe and beyond.

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Takane Ruby Buckwheat: Gorgeous and Versatile!

By: bakercreekseeds February 7, 2021February 17, 2021
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Japanese farmers have embraced this bright and stunning buckwheat variety from the Himalayas.

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Bull’s Blood Beet: Brimming With Flavor

By: Michelle Johnson February 5, 2021February 17, 2021
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Bull’s Blood beet is among the “blood turnips” that became popular in 19th century America.

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Tulips: The Allure Never Fades

By: bakercreekseeds December 24, 2020February 17, 2021
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Tulips have a fascinating history and bloom in a breathtaking diversity of colors and shapes.

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Maiz Morado: Beloved Corn Of Peru

By: bakercreekseeds December 24, 2020December 24, 2020
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Maiz morado originated some 2,500 years ago in an arid region of Peru.

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Jenny Lind Melon: Worthy Of Song

By: bakercreekseeds December 17, 2020December 24, 2020
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This sweet little melon, named for “The Swedish Nightingale,” is a favorite of seed savers.

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White Blackberry: A Priceless Anomaly

By: bakercreekseeds December 17, 2020December 24, 2020
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Was there ever a berry that evoked such fascination as Luther Burbank’s white berry?

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Datil Pepper: Sweet, Hot and Local

By: bakercreekseeds December 17, 2020February 17, 2021
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Datil pepper is a hyperlocal variety of Saint Augustine, Florida, where it’s a culinary staple

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Florence Fennel: A Culinary Virtuoso

By: bakercreekseeds December 17, 2020February 17, 2021
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Fennel has been appreciated in its native Mediterranean, but still obscure in American cuisine.

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