Lake Valley Seed

Brassica rapaMichihili, or Chinese cabbage, produces large, crispy, mild flavored leaves that are delicious raw, steamed, or in a stir-fry. Plants tolerate light frost and taste best when timed to...

Brassica oleraceaA garden favorite since the 1890s. Sturdy semi-dwarf plants bear an abundance of tender dark green sprouts on a thick stalk for several weeks. Delicious roasted or steamed.

Brassica oleraceaA tasty variety first introduced in the U.S. by Italian immigrants. Easy to grow, requires minimal care, and is packed with nutrients. A good variety for freezing.

Borage officinalis. Hardy annual.Also known as bee bread, borage’s sky-blue, star shaped flowers are a favorite of honey bees and other pollinators. Leaves and flowers have a mild cucumber...

Rudbeckia fulgida. Perennial.Cheery yellow blossoms mean summertime in its native prairie habitat. Very hardy and easy to grow from a scattering of seeds. Black Eyed Susan will naturalize in many...

Beta vulgarisA popular early-producing variety with sweet purple-red globes and delicious emerald greens that can used in place of kale or chard. A favorite for canning.

Beta vulgarisChioggia’s distinctive red and white stripes and extra sweet flavor make it an interesting and rewarding variety to grow. Use cooked, pickled or raw.  

Beta vulgarisPlump, dark roots with sweet, juicy flesh are perfect for canning, pickling, freezing and fresh use. Pick early for delicious baby beets. Tasty tops can be cooked or eaten raw in salads...

Beta vulgarisCylindra’s long roots were developed for easy slicing. Roots are about 6″ long and over 2″ wide. Tasty tops can be picked anytime for salads or quick greens.  

Beta vulgarisIntroduced in the 1820s, golden beets are tender and especially mild and sweet. They do not “bleed” like regular beets when sliced. Use pickled, cooked or grated raw as a...

Phaseolus vulgarisVigorous and heat tolerant. Big yields of 5-6″ pods that are narrow, round, meaty and stringless. Delicious frozen, canned or cooked fresh for the table.

Phaseolus coccineusPlant for summer beauty, and reap a bountiful crop of sweet soup beans to enjoy in the fall. Scarlet Emperor produces abundant clusters of bright red blossoms, followed by a heavy...