Marula

3 seeds per pack. Medium sized fruit with sweet-sour tasting flesh that is highly esteemed in parts of Africa. Often used in juices and alcoholic drinks. Very high in vitamin C. The marula is one of Africa's main native, traditional fruits. Medium sized tree up to a few dozen feet. Male and female flowers are borne on separate trees. Both are needed for fruit production. view plant information #709

Queen of the Night

10-15 seeds per pack. A gorgeous night blooming cactus with large white flowers that grow to several inches. The flowers are also fragrant, with a mild vanilla-like scent. Bears spiny, 2-4" long red ripening fruits that are edible and fairly tasty, with much similarity to the dragon fruit. There are numerous subspecies and crosses of this species. #2481

Yellow Pitaya

8 seeds per pack. Tasty yellow skinned dragon fruit relative. Very popular in Asia. The plant is a vining cactus growing either out of the soil or as an epiphyte, with aerial roots. Plants are tolerant of short frosts and can be grown in subtropical climates. view plant information #684

Cassabanana

7 seeds per pack. An herbaceous vine bearing a striking 12-24" long, bright red fruit with a delightful melon-like smell, and flavor. Vines are vigorous, often growing up to 50ft. The fruit is common in parts of South and Central America, and along with its edible fruit, is sometimes grown as an ornamental. Perennial, but can be grown in cold areas as an annual. view plant information #1505

White Milkwood

5 seeds per pack. A medium sized South African native tree bearing small purple-black berry-like fruits. Some sources list the fruits as edible, but the tree has a popular history of landscape use in South Africa, with many historic and protected specimens. Features glossy green leaves and small, oddly fragrant white flowers. Grows to 20-40 ft. Unknown frost hardiness. #2491

Jojoba Nut

5 seeds per pack. Desert shrub bearing the jojoba nut, an edible nut tasting somewhat like a hazelnut. The jojoba is famously known as the source of jojoba oil, an oil with important uses in cosmetics and skin care. The jojoba shrub can tolerate temperature extremes, surviving to 20F, and over 110F. #776

Kangaroo Apple

25-50 seeds per pack. Medium sized shrub native to Australia. Produces medium tomato sized fruits bright yellow-orange in color. Fruits are said to be edible when fully ripe, unripe fruits are poisonous. Hardy to 28F. view plant information #134

Wonderberry

30-60 seeds per pack. Small, purple-black fruit similar to the huckleberry. The wonderberry grows on a small annual shrub, from 6"-3' in height. Fruits are used to make pies and preserves. Easily grown in pots, growth requirements are similar to the tomato, but berries need much less time to ripen. view plant information #167

Bittersweet

25-50 seeds per pack. A perennial, bushy, spreading vine best-known for its use in herbal medicine. It is a pretty vine, with purple potato bush-like flowers and bright red fruits. All parts of the plant, including fruits are poisonous to humans, though the fruits are quite popular with birds. Hardy, can be invasive in some areas. view plant information #1532

Pumpkin Tree

30-60 seeds per pack. Tomato/eggplant relative producing orange fruits that can grow to the size of lemons. Fruits have an eggplant-like flavor but are also very ornamental and used in florist arrangements as they look like mini-pumpkins. The plant looks and grows much like a regular eggplant. Annual, or perennial in warmer climates. #972

Garden Huckleberry

25-50 seeds per pack. Small, purple-black fruit similar in appearance to the huckleberry. The true garden huckleberry is larger (about 1.5-2x) than the wonderberry (a hybrid relative). This variety is sweeter than most and of higher quality flavor than average garden huckleberries. Annual, easily grown in pots, growth requirements are similar to the tomato, but berries need much less time to ripen. Some parts of the plant including unripe (green) fruits are poisonous. view plant information #665

Naranjilla

10 seeds per pack. Orange, fuzzy skinned fruit about the size of a large cherry tomato. Has tasty acidic green pulp that can be eaten fresh but is also used in Central and South America to make a popular beverage. Subtropical shrub, to 6-10ft, with large, fuzzy and thorny leaves having prominent purple veins. Can fruit from seed in 9-12 months. Hardy to the 20's (F), easily container grown. view plant information #671

Cocona

10-15 seeds per pack. Orange-red colored fruit from the Amazon, used fresh and for drinks. Hardiness unknown, though the plant is native to tropical mountainous regions so it may survive some frosts. Fruits are popular in its native region. Herbaceous shrub to 6ft, with similarities to the naranjilla. view plant information #672

Ambarella

2 seeds per pack. Apple sized fruit with a crunchy texture and excellent pineapple-mango like flavor. Loves humid climates and is susceptible to frosts. Tree to 40+ft. view plant information #686

Yellow Mombin

2 seeds per pack. Juicy, yellow fruit the size of a small plum. Has an acidic flavor and is eaten out of hand, or used to flavor ice creams and desserts. Trees grow best in subtropical to tropical climates and do not take freezes or frosts. Small to large tree growing from 15-60 ft. view plant information #187

Spanish Plum

2 seeds per pack. Popular fruit of the American tropics. Purple-red colored, with yellow flesh having a nice plum like flavor. Trees are somewhat cold sensitive. view plant information #685

Buddha Coconut

5 seeds per pack. A large, dry tropical tree bearing woody fruits containing edible seeds. One of a number of "wild almond" species native to India and southeast Asia. Grows well in dry-wet season tropical climates. Deciduous. Unknown frost hardiness, though likely not below 32-35F. #3026

Stevia

15-25 seeds per pack. The source of the growing in popularity Stevia sweetener. Plants are compact and grow to about 1-2ft. Easily grown as an annual in colder climates. The leaves have a sweet flavor and when dried, can be used to sweeten foods. Hardy to 28F. view plant information #1504

Water Berry

4 seeds per pack. Oblong, watery, purple fruit with a mild flavor. Medium sized bush or tree, subtropical. Can be container grown. Features ornamental, powder-puff, white flowers. Foliage and fruits are also quite ornamental. Hardy to at least 32F and probably a bit lower. view plant information #180

Rose Apple

3 seeds per pack. Medium to large sized tree producing a yellow fruit up to 1-3" across, with crunchy, juicy flesh that tastes like roses smell. The rose apple is frost hardy and can stand temperature to 28-30F when mature. Flowers are very ornamental. view plant information #148

Toad Tree

5 seeds per pack. An exotic shrub of South Africa, beautiful as an ornamental for its white, clustered, finely fragrant flowers. Bears odd, warty, green fruits that look like a toad. Sources say the fruits are edible and used by the Zulu, but the plant is in a famously poisonous family, so much caution would be advised. Grows to 4-15 ft. Hardiness unknown. #2494

Tamarind

5 seeds per pack. Beautiful large tropical tree native to Africa. Can withstand temperatures down to 28F. Fruit is a 4-8" long pod with several large seeds surrounded by sticky, paste-like flesh with a tasty sweet/sour flavor. Used to a make a popular drink in Mexico and is often used in flavoring foods. Will produce in 6-8 years from seed. view plant information #117

Cacao

1 seed per pack. The cacao tree is the source of the famous and delicious cocoa bean (the source of chocolate). This small tropical tree rarely exceeds 10-15ft in height and bears large fruits with edible white pulp that inside contain the cocoa beans. Trees need tropical conditions with high humidity and cannot survive temperatures below 50F for long periods of time. Seeds are from yellow fruited types. Seeds cannot be stored and should be planted on receipt. #701

Cacao, red fruited

1 seed per pack. Seeds are from red fruited types. The cacao tree is the source of the famous and delicious cocoa bean (the source of chocolate). This small tropical tree rarely exceeds 10-15ft in height and bears large fruits with edible white pulp that inside contain the cocoa beans. Trees need tropical conditions with high humidity and cannot survive temperatures below 50F for long periods of time. Seeds cannot be stored and should be planted on receipt. view plant information #1515

Snake Gourd

10-20 seeds per pack. A huge-fruited member of the melon family with fruits that can reach five feet long! The fruits look a bit like elongated cucumbers and have soft flesh similar to the luffa. The fruits are very popular in a variety of Asian cuisines. The leaves can be eaten as greens. Annual. #2409

Ashwagandha

25-50 seeds per pack. Small bushy tomatillo relative well-known for its many medicinal qualities. Roots, leaves, and fruits are regularly used to treat stress, exhaustion, memory problems, and much more. Small bright red/orange fruits resemble small chinese lanterns. Simple to grow, needs little care, grow as an annual or perennial. view plant information #661

Banana Yucca

8-10 seeds per pack. A desert yucca bearing a 4-6" long, yellow fruit resembling a banana. The fruits are sweet and were once considered a delicacy by many Native American tribes who used the food as a staple. The flowers, leaves, and seeds are also edible. This yucca grows to 3ft and is quite hardy, surviving temperatures to the teens. The large flowers spikes during spring are quite ornamental and the plant lends itself well to arid landscapes. #1533

Our Lord's Candle

10-20 seeds per pack. Native to the Pacific coast, from California to Mexico, this yucca has a number of uses, both edible and ornamental. Yields edible fruits that were once part of the diet of local tribes. The flowers are also edible. Grows to 2-3ft, with a huge, 8ft flower spike. Drought and heat tolerant. Hardy to the 10's-20's. #2407

Bengal Ginger

5 seeds per pack. A delightful edible, ornamental and cold hardy ginger native to the eastern Himalayas. The seed capsules are used as a spice. The flowers are born directly from soil level and are brightly colored, with red, white and yellow striations. Leaves are large, glossy green, and quite attractive. Grows well in warm climates, but the rhizomes will survive to 10-15F in the ground. #2489

Jujube

5 seeds per pack. Native to China, but now grown throughout the subtropics and temperate world. Fruit can be eaten at different stages, with a taste reminiscent of a mild and sweet apple. Very hardy, to -25F. Small, deciduous tree. view plant information #118

Indian Jujube

5 seeds per pack. Small or large tropical tree similar to the jujube but better suited for tropical climates. Fruits are very similar to the jujube in taste and appearance. Will stand only brief frosts, does well in warm, humid regions. view plant information #644

Buffalo Thorn

5 seeds per pack. A jujube relative bearing tan-red, grape sized fruits with a variety of uses. Seeds can be used as a coffee substitute, leaves are cooked like spinach, and the fruit is edible, though not well appreciated. An uncommon shrub outside of its native range. Grows to 15-30 feet. Fairly tough once established. Unknown frost hardiness. #2461

Gray Thorn

6 seeds per pack. A jujube relative bearing small, red-blue fruits that are edible, but lacking in much flavor. A shrub, growing to 5-10 feet. Hardy to 15F. Native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States, from California through Texas, as well as portions of Mexico. Trees are tough, drought and heat tolerant once established. Popular with birds. #2469

Christ's Thorn

5 seeds per pack. A medium sized African tree that is highly versatile and prized in its native range. The fruits are edible and have a sweetish flavor similar to the common Jujube. The tree is also a source of honey and a flavoring for alcoholic drinks. Some believe the tree to be the source of Christ's Crown of Thorns, hence its common name. #1559