These greens are hardy through at least a portion of our Maine winters in Zones 4 and 5, and with protection can probably survive the entire winter in Zone 6 and south.
Lactuca sativa (60 days) Open pollinated. French heirloom has substance with succulence. Begins like a bibb, matures into a well-wrapped romaine. Thick tender dark green leaves. Cold hardy.
Lactuca sativa (70 days) Open pollinated. 2' tall erect romaine with dark green leaves, slow to bolt in heat but we recommend it for cool to cold weather.
Petroselinum crispum (75 days) Open pollinated. Double-curled type with long upright stiff stems. Holds color all season, tolerates heat and repeated cuttings.
Petroselinum crispum (70 days) Open pollinated. Italian heirloom. Flat-leaved parsley with good early seedling vigor and rich sweet flavor. Grows to 1' tall.
Petroselinum crispum (70 days) Open pollinated. Italian heirloom. Flat-leaved parsley with good early seedling vigor and rich sweet flavor. Grows to 1' tall.
Spinacia oleracea (45 days) Open pollinated. Recommended for late fall, winter greenhouse, or overwintering under mulch. Large semi-savoyed medium-green spinach selected for cold hardiness.
Spinacia oleracea (25-30 days to baby leaf, 45 days mature) F-1 hybrid. Tender smooth leaves perfect for the baby cut. Mature, large leaves still have mild sweet flavor. Bolt tolerant, disease resistant.
Spinacia oleracea (38 days) F-1 hybrid. For fall and early winter. Fast-growing high-yielding nearly smooth 5" by 6" spinach. Mild flavor. Not for spring.
Spinacia oleracea (37 days) F-1 hybrid. For spring and fall. Large thick dark green smooth but slightly savoyed spinach. Juicy and sweet. Vigorous, upright growth. Bestseller.
Spinacia oleracea (25 days to baby leaf, 45 days to mature) F-1 hybrid. Well suited for early spring and fall plantings. Reasonable early summer tolerance, with slow steady growth that results in a stunning high-quality winter crop.
Spinacia oleracea (47 days) Open pollinated. Old variety grows slowly, tolerates low temps. Good spring and fall, and great for overwintering. Deeply savoyed leaves.