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grow with us.

Sharing Seeds.

It's the simplest of acts. It spreads kindness, hope, wellness, and joy. Placing a seed in the hand of another means you
empower them in countless ways. From a seed you can grow food, a flower, or a shift in perspective.
Seeds feed us, lift our moods, and, quite literally, save our health, and the health of the planet we inhabit.

​In the coming months, we hope to inspire you to experience all that seeds have to offer, and in turn, we hope 
you'll share your seeds and experiences with others. Keep an eye out here, and on social media as we grow
our collection, and expand our offerings for the greater good. Below you'll find growing instructions for
our seeds, seedlings, and the occasional recipe for the bounty we share. Happy growing!
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February 2022: Wild Chiltepin Peppers

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Chiltepin peppers are a beautiful wild native species of the U.S. Southwest. Nicknamed the Gringo Killer, the chiltepin is extremely hot, ranking a whopping 50,000 to 100,000 units on the Scoville Scale. Chiltepins are  highly revered by Native American tribes of the Southwest, as  part of their food, history, and culture. These rare chilis  grow wild and are protected in Big Bend National Park, Coronado National Forest, and Organ Pipe
Cactus National Monument. 
Grow as a tender annual. Start indoors  8-12 weeks before the last frost date.
8-12 hours of Sun
Sprouts in 7-10 Days
Seed Depth: 1/4"
Plant Spacing: 14-18"

March 2022: Rainbow Swiss Chard

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Direct Sow (recommended): Mid-spring through mid-summer, sow 1 seed/foot, ½” deep; eat as baby greens &/or thin to 10-12” apart for full size. Transplant: Early spring, sow 2 seeds ½” deep & thin to 1. Harden off and transplant after heavy frosts end 10-12” apart.
Sowing Date: Mid-Spring to mid-Summer 
Seed Depth: 1/2 inch 
Days to Germination: 5-7 Days to Maturity: 32 days to baby, 59 days to bunching 

“Let Nature be your teacher.”

​      – William Wordsworth


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744 Walzer Way ​Latrobe, PA 15650
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Closed December 19, 2022 thru January 2, 2023
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  • Home - winter
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  • about Winnie
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    • Field Trips
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    • Nature Birthday Parties
    • GROW seeds
  • Explore
    • LEARNING BARN
    • Nature Explore Classroom
    • Gardens & Wild Spaces
    • The Apiary
    • Historic Lochry Blockhouse
    • Trail Map
    • WPNR Fairy Folk
  • More...
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    • Radicle 'Zine
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