Valencia Winter Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo var. inodorus cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello! The Valencia Winter Melon is a dark green-skinned melon with creamy white flesh that keeps well in winter storage. It was listed by American seedsmen by the 1830s. Similar to the Malta Melon grown by Jefferson, the Valencia ripens late for harvesting before frost. In storage its flavor and sweetness increases.Direct sow seeds in 18"-wide hills several weeks after the last spring frost, or around July 15 like the Monticello gardeners; sow... - Valencia Winter Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo var. inodorus cv.).
Zatta di Massa Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Zatta di Massa Melon is an ancient melon depicted in 17th-century still life paintings. This aromatic melon has strongly ribbed skin and extremely sweet, orange flesh. In 1774 Thomas Jefferson planted 18... - Zatta di Massa Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo cv.).
Noir des Carmes Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Noir des Carmes Melon is a beautiful and rare French heirloom variety with dark green, deeply ribbed skin and flavorful orange flesh named for the Carmelite monks who preserved them. This true European c... - Noir des Carmes Melon Seeds (Cucumis melo cv.).
West Indian Gherkin Seeds (Cucumis anguria). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.The 'gerki'n, which bears many small, cucumber-like fruits covered in blunt spines, was a common crop in the Monticello vegetable garden. Thomas Jefferson recommended it to his brother,... - West Indian Gherkin Seeds (Cucumis anguria).
Green Striped Cushaw Winter Squash Seeds (Cucurbita mixta cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Cushaws likely originated in the West Indies before 1700, and this heirloom is believed to be the same variety cultivated before 1860 as 'Improved Cushaw'. Thomas Jefferson cultivated numerous squashes a... - Green Striped Cushaw Winter Squash Seeds (Cucurbita mixta cv.).
Upper Ground Sweet Potato Winter Squash Seeds (Cucurbita moschata cv.). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.This rare heirloom is a rugged variety that is tolerant of hot, dry weather, rendering it especially well-suited to the South. The vines are vigorous, with large, dark, metallic g... - Upper Ground Sweet Potato Winter Squash Seeds (Cucurbita moschata cv.).
Strawflower Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum). Harvested from the gardens at Monticello.Strawflower, a half-hardy annual that withstands light frosts, was introduced from Australia to England in 1799, and has since been treasured for its everlasting flowers that are ideal for dr... - Strawflower Seeds (Helichrysum bracteatum).