Hot Summer Garden Heirloom Seed Collection Gift Set

Hot Summer Garden Heirloom Seed Collection Gift Set (6 varieties for the price of 5)

If you are looking for veggies and other edibles that will still produce even in the middle of very hot summer temperatures, this is the pack for you. I personally grow all of these varieties straight thru my hot, humid, and rainy Florida summers. Its nice to still be able to harvest something during the summer when most veggie crops and plants are struggling to survive. Give the gift of a thriving summer garden! This is a great gift idea for new and experienced gardeners alike. The seeds are packaged together in a beautiful printed A6 envelope so it is ready to be gifted (see first photo). By purchasing this pack, your getting a discount at 6 packs of different varieties for the price of 5.

INCLUDED IN THIS COLLECTION

1. Smooth Luffa - This is such a fun and useful crop to grow. Luffa gourd is famous for its luffa/loofah sponge harvest. But did you know that when harvesting the gourds young (no more than 8 inches long), they are edible and taste very similar to zucchini? Many say it tastes even better than zucchini. Plus the huge yellow flowers are a pollinator magnet. Bees and butterflies flock to the high nectar/pollen flowers. You just need 1 or 2 plants to get a huge luffa harvest. It does require a sturdy trellis to support the weight of mature luffa gourds. Luffa thrives in hot and rainy conditions. The only issue I have is sometimes the same worms that munch on my squash/cucumber/pumpkin vines will also attack the luffa. When this happens, spray with BT or spinosad. It can tolerate a lot of worm damage but it is still good to treat as soon as you notice damage.

2. Dark Green Yard Long Beans - Regular bush or pole/vining varieties do not grow well during the summer in my garden. Therefore, I switch to yard long beans which handle the tropical conditions far better. They produce loads of long edible pods that I love to stir fry or use just like regular green beans.

3. Tromboncino Rampicante - I grow this large edible squash gourd all most year round. The squash get very large, like the size and shape of a baseball bat. Everyone who comes in my garden ask what it is. I harvest them when the outside skin is still light green and use just like zucchini. In fact, I like its firmer texture and buttery flavor more than regular zucchini. It still produces despite high temperatures. Just like the luffa, it can handle a lot of worm damage but it is best to spray with BT or spinosad at the very first signs of damage.

4. Moringa - This is a superfood. The leaves are very high in vitamins, minerals, iron, and protein. They thrive in high temperatures, lots of rain, or little rain once established. I dry the leaves to make a fine powder for tea or to add into smoothies. The leaves can be soaked in water to soften up, mix, and then use an all natural fertilizer. My chickens also love to eat the leaves. The white flowers are gorgeous and also attract a lot of pollinators to the garden.

5. Thai Basil - This is one of the few herbs that is perennial in my garden. I have a bush that is over 2 years old! It even survived two hurricanes in a row (Ian and Nicole of 2022). I love to add it into pho soups, chopped salads, and stir fries. Bees absolutely love the flowers so plant in different spots around your garden.

6. New Zealand Spinach - I wish more people knew about this fantastic alternative green. Spinach and lettuce absolutely do not grow in my hot Florida garden during most of the year. In my search for a spinach substitute, I came across New Zealand Spinach. All though it does not have a "spinach" flavor, it chops like spinach, and cooks down like spinach perfectly. The flavor is more like a blend of Romaine lettuce with a tiny touch of green bean. Its delicious eaten fresh or cooked. Plant it in a spot that gets bright morning sun with afternoon shade to prolong its life. It is a long lived annual in warmer climates.

Follow me on social media because I share lots of information on growing this tomato variety and other gardening tips. IG, YT, and TikTok: jerrasgarden.

Terms and conditions READ THIS PLEASE:

- Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seed in this shop varies depending on what I have decided to grow that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.