Lacinato Kale Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. acephala cv.). An 18th-century Italian heirloom, Lacinato Kale remains popular today due to the superior flavor of it's sturdy, savoyed, dark blue-green leaves and high nutritional content. Thomas Jefferson recorded the planting of "Cavolo nero (Coleworts)" in his vegetable garden at Monticello on March 12, 1777. Cavolo Nero, or Lacinato Kale, is also known as Tuscan Kale, Dinosaur Kale, and Black Kale. Jefferson-documented: This plant was documented by Thomas Jefferson... - Lacinato Kale Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. acephala cv.).
Calabrese Broccoli Seeds (Brassica oleracea cv.). Thomas Jefferson grew green, purple, and white types of broccoli on many occasions in his gardens at Monticello. Introduced to America in the 1880's by Italian immigrants, Calabrese Broccoli is a popular market variety with 5-8"&com... - Calabrese Broccoli Seeds (Brassica oleracea cv.).
Early Curled Siberian Kale Seeds (Brassica napus var. pabularia cv.). Thomas Jefferson's vegetable garden commonly included various Kales such as German, Russian, Delaware, Malta, and Scotch types. This tender green, also known as Borecole and Headless Cabbage, is superior source of ... - Early Curled Siberian Kale Seeds (Brassica napus var. pabularia cv.).
Georgia Southern Collards Seeds (Brassica oleracea cv.). Collards are a uniquely American vegetable that originated around 1800. This pre-1880 heirloom variety is suited to the sandy soils common in the Atlantic South and is a favorite in Southern cuisine. Also known as Creole Collards, Georgia South... - Georgia Southern Collards Seeds (Brassica oleracea cv.).
Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. capitata cv.). Numerous types of cabbages were planted in Thomas Jefferson's gardens throughout his lifetime, including French, Milan, Savoy, Ox-heart, Roman, Scotch, Sugarloaf, York, and Winter. Early Jersey Wa... - Early Jersey Wakefield Cabbage Seeds (Brassica oleracea var. capitata cv.).
American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds (Brassica napus var. napobrassica cv.). Thomas Jefferson recorded eleven plantings of the Swedish Turnip or Rutabaga in the Monticello vegetable garden and he may have played a role in introducing this cold-hardy crop to the U.S. when he forwarded seed sent from Yorkshire, England&co... - American Purple Top Rutabaga Seeds (Brassica napus var. napobrassica cv.).
Hyssop Seeds (Hyssopus officinalis). Hyssop was well-established in English gardens by the 1400's, and was brought to America by early colonists. Thomas Jefferson listed Hyssop among plants for his kitchen garden in 1794. Sometimes used as an edging plant for gardens, this s... - Hyssop Seeds (Hyssopus officinalis).