Specialty Seeds

County Fair F1 is a compact, high-yielding cucumber variety known for its smooth, tender fruits and reliable performance. It is parthenocarpic (self-pollinating), meaning it produces fruit without the need for pollination, making it ideal for home gardens, balconies, and container growing.

 Harvest cucumbers when they are young and firm to encourage continuous production

Cucamelon, also known as Mexican Cucumber, is a unique climbing plant that produces small grape-sized fruits that look like mini watermelons. The fruits have a fresh, tangy cucumber flavor with a hint of citrus and are commonly eaten fresh, pickled, or added to salads.

Provide a trellis or support as the plant grows and vines begin to spread. Water regularly and harvest fruits when they are firm and small for the best flavor.

Corn ‘Flint Rainbow’ is a striking heritage corn variety known for its multicolored kernels in shades of red, blue, yellow, purple, and orange. It is grown mainly for decorative use, popping, or grinding into cornmeal, and adds strong visual interest to home gardens during the cooler growing.

Chinese Leek, also known as Nira, is a hardy perennial herb grown for its flat, broad leaves with a mild garlic-onion flavor. It is widely used in Asian cooking and grows well in home gardens and containers during the cooler season. Once established, plants can be harvested repeatedly.

Sow seeds from October to February in well-draining soil and a sunny location. Keep soil evenly moist during early growth. Plants form clumps over time and can be cut regularly, allowing fresh leaves to regrow.

Celosia ‘Plume Mixed’ is a striking flowering plant known for its feathery, plume-shaped blooms in a vibrant mix of colors. It adds height, texture, and bold color to pots and garden beds, and performs well in home gardens during the cooler season.

Sow seeds from October to February in well-draining soil and a sunny location. Keep soil lightly moist during germination, then water moderately as plants grow. Celosia produces long-lasting flowers that can also be used for dried arrangements.

California Poppy ‘Formula Mix’ is a vibrant flowering plant that produces silky, cup-shaped blooms in a mix of bright colors including orange, yellow, cream, and red tones. It grows easily in pots and garden beds and adds long-lasting color to outdoor spaces during the cool season as well as springtime.

Sow seeds directly from October to February in well-draining soil and a sunny location. Seeds prefer to be planted where they will grow, as poppies do not like transplanting. Once established, plants require minimal watering and will flower steadily for several weeks.

Broccoli ‘Romanesco’ is a striking cool-season vegetable known for its bright green, spiral-shaped heads. It has a mild, nutty flavor and is commonly used steamed, roasted, or fresh in salads. Romanesco grows well in home gardens during the cooler months and adds both beauty and nutrition to the garden.

Black Cumin, also known as Nigella sativa, is a traditional herb grown for its aromatic black seeds. The seeds are commonly used in cooking, baking, and spice blends, and the plant also produces delicate pale blue flowers. It grows well in home gardens and containers during the cooler season in the GCC.

Sow seeds from October to February in well-draining soil and a sunny location. Keep soil lightly moist during early growth. Plants grow upright and produce seed pods that can be harvested once they dry and turn brown.