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Seed Encyclopedia
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Edibles/Vegetables
CAPSICUM annuum Pepper kap’si-kum an’u-um Vegetable Easy Solanaceae; native to tropical America. Germination: Sow indoors at 75-80°. Start them 6-8 weeks before night temperatures remain above 55°. Seeds can also be sown outdoors...
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Edibles/Biennial Herbs
CARUM carvi Caraway Zone 5 to 8 ka’rum kar’vi Biennial Herb Easy Apiaceae; native to the Middle East. Germination: Best sown outdoors at a depth of 4 times the size of the seeds. Sow in the fall when the soil is still warm to have...
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Edibles/Annual Herbs
CICHORIUM endiva Endive se-kor’e-um en-div’å Easy Asteraceae; native to India. Germination: Endive is best grown as a fall crop. Sow seeds outdoors 3- 31/2 months before first frost in 1/4 inch deep rows 18-24 inches apart....
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Edibles/Annual Herbs
CICHORIUM intybus Chicory se-kor’e-um in’ti-bus Easy Asteraceae; native to the Mediterranean. Germination: Sow seeds outdoors in early to mid-spring in 1/4 inch deep rows 18 inches apart. Seeds may also be started indoors, at a...
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Edibles/Vegetables
CICHORIUM intybus Radicchio Zones 3 to 10 se-kor’e-um in-ti’bus Vegetable Easy Asteraceae; native to the Mediterranean. Germination: Best sown outdoors after all danger of frost is past in the spring. Alternatively, sow outdoors in...
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Edibles/Fruit
CITRULLUS lanatus Watermelon sit-rul’us lå-na’tus Fruit Easy Cucurbitaceae; native to Africa. Germination: In areas with a long growing season, seeds are best sown outdoors after all danger of frost is past and in a warm soil....
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Edibles/Annual Herbs
CORIANDRUM sativum Coriander ko-ri-an’drum sa-ti’vum Annual Herb Easy Apiaceae; native to southern Europe. Germination: Best sown outdoors in the early spring when the soil is still cool. Sow at a depth of 4 times the size of the...
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Edibles/Fruit
CUCUMIS melo Muskmelon and Honeydew ku’ku-mis me’lo Fruit Easy Cucurbitaceae; native to western Africa. Germination: In areas with a long, hot growing season seeds are best sown outdoors after all >danger of frost is past in the spring and...
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Edibles/Vegetables
CUCUMIS sativus Cucumber ku’ku-mis sa-ti’vus Vegetable Easy Cucurbitaceae; native to southern Asia. Germination: Best sown outdoors. Sow 1-2 weeks after danger of frost is past. Seeds can also be sown indoors, 4-6 weeks before...
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Edibles/Vegetables
CUCURBITA pepo Squash and Zucchini ku-ker’bi-tå pe’po Vegetable Eas Cucurbitaceae; of cultivated American origin. Germination: Best sown outdoors after all danger of frost has past in the spring. Seeds can also be sown indoors,...
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Edibles/Vegetables
CUCURBITA species Pumpkins and Winter Squashes ku-ker’bi-tå Vegetable Easy Cucurbitaceae; of cultivated American origin. Germination: Best sown outdoors after all danger of frost has past in the spring and in a warm soil. Seeds can...
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Edibles/Annual Herbs
CUMINUM cyminum Cumin ku-min’um si-min’um Annual Herb Easy Apiaceae; native to the Mediterranean. Germination: Sow indoors, 6-8 weeks before last frost, at a temperature of 70-72°. Alternatively, sow seeds outdoors when the soil is...
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Edibles/Vegetables
CYNARA cardunculus Cardoon Zones 8 to 10 sin’å-rå kar-dun’ku-lus Vegetable Easy Asteraceae; native to the Mediterranean. Germination: Sow indoors at a temperature of 68-72° and at a depth of 4 times the size of the seeds. Expect...
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Edibles/Annual Herbs
CYNARA cardunculus Cardoon Zones 8 to 10 sin’å-rå kar-dun’ku-lus Herb Easy Asteraceae; native to the Mediterranean. Germination: Sow indoors at a temperature of 68-72° and at a depth of 4 times the size of the seeds. Expect germination...
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Edibles/Vegetables
CYNARA scolymus Artichoke Zones 6 to 8 sin’å-rå sko-le’mus Perennial Vegetable Moderate Asteraceae; native to the Mediterranean. Germination: Best sown indoors at a temperature to 60-70° and at a depth of 4 times the size of the...
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