Baby Kiwi

30-60 seeds per pack. Miniature, green-skinned kiwi fruit to 1" long. The fruit is similar in taste to the kiwifruit, but sweeter. Vining plant, fast-growing, very hardy, to -25F. Both male and female vines are needed to produce fruit. view plant information #166

Kiwi Fruit

50+ seeds per pack. Brown hairy fruit up to 3" long, common throughout the world. Fruit is wonderful for eating fresh, and is often used in salads, sauces, and juices. Vining plant, fast-growing, hardy to 10F. Both male and female vines are needed to produce fruit. view plant information, bulk quantities available #100

Arctic Beauty Kiwi

10-15 seeds per pack. One of the hardiest kiwi's known, this species is also yields a number of ornamental vines. Plants can show varying levels of variegation, often white and sometimes a beautiful pink. Yields edible kiwi fruits, smaller than a normal kiwi. Fruits have a similarly tart-sweet flavor. This beautiful vine is also known for its extreme hardiness, surviving temperatures to 0F and much lower. Male and female vines are needed to produce fruits. #1589

Baobab

5 seeds per pack. The famous baobab tree of Africa is known for its huge trunk, which can reach 80ft in girth. The tree has an unmistakable appearance, and bears fruits containing a powdery edible pulp that is made into lemonade-like drinks. Hardy to about 30F. view plant information #947

Guinea Pepper

4 seeds per pack. Species is uncertain, but likely A. melegueta. A spice and fruit native to West Africa. The dried seeds are a popular spice locally and were once extensively exported as African Pepper. Also bears red, pear-shaped edible fruits with tangy flavored pulp. The rhizomes are an important part of the gorilla's diet. A member of the ginger family, perennial, to 5 ft. #3018

Java Cardamom

5 seeds per pack. An uncommon spice ginger from southeast Asia. The seed pods are used like black cardamom and the unopened flower heads are used in cooking. A medium sized, clumping ginger growing up to 10 ft. Ornamental both for its flowers and its foliage. Not freeze hardy. #2499

Black Cardamom

5 seeds per pack. An important spice in eastern cuisine's, with a characteristic smoky, camphor-like aroma and flavor. Much less common in western countries than common cardamom. An evergreen, rhizome producing ginger, growing up to 5 ft. Ornamental both for its leaves and flowers. Not freeze hardy. #2487

Cashew Nut

2 seeds per pack. This is the cashew nut of commerce. Trees bear cashew apples, a sweet, edible fruit often used to flavor beverages, with the hard-shelled cashew nut attached. The nuts are roasted and eaten. Tree to 10-40ft, not frost hardy. view plant information #980

Cherimoya

4 seeds per pack. Large, creamy fruit with aromatic flesh. Excellent dessert fruit. Fruits can weigh up to 5 lbs. Usually eaten out of hand. Small tree to 15-25ft, will fruit after 2-3 years. Hardy to 25F. Prefers a subtropical climate. view plant information #101

Pond Apple

6 seeds per pack. A commonly found Annona fruit in wet swampy areas. Flavor is a bit more bland than that of its commercially grown cousins, but fruits are edible and have their admirers. Trees are tropical to subtropical, and can withstand prolonged flooding, making the pond apple a useful rootstock for other Annona's in wet areas. view plant information #195

Soncoya

Large-fruited Annona, up to 6-8", with orange, creamy flesh suggesting the flavor of a mango. Trees grow to 20-30ft, and do best in warm, humid climates. Soncoya's are not freeze hardy. view plant information #946

Sugar Apple

4 seeds per pack. Large, creamy fruit with aromatic flesh. Similar to the cherimoya but with a sweeter taste, sometimes with a hint of mint. Fruit is of excellent quality and can be grown indoors/outdoors in a container. The sugar apple requires a more tropical climate than the cherimoya. view plant information #124

Tassle Berry

5 seeds per pack. Related to the bignay and bearing similar, dark purple-red fruits in large, colorful clusters. The small berry-fruits are edible and have a variety of uses. Native to southern parts of Africa. Shrubby growth to several feet. Unknown frost hardiness. view plant information #2495

Pawpaw

3 seeds per pack. Although not technically a tropical fruit, the native U.S. pawpaw has all the makings of one. Fruits grow to 2-6", with an excellent aromatic flavor of banana and pineapple. Trees grow to 10-15ft, and are hardy to well below 0F. Native to much of the Eastern U.S., and north to the Canadian border. Fruits remain little-known, and are not grown commercially as they last only 2-3 days once picked. view plant information #937

Bilimbi

7 seeds per pack. Yellow/green fruit about the size of a pickle, closely related to the star fruit. The bilimbi has a very acidic taste and is often cooked with fish or other meals as flavoring. Fruit is very juicy. Small tree, prefers year-round warmth and humidity. view plant information #126

Burmese Grape

8-12 seeds per pack. A cultivated fruit in portions of India and the Malaysian Peninsula region. Bears small, red to purple colored fruits in large clusters. The fruits are eaten fresh or used in wines and beverages. A lesser known relative of the rambai. Unknown frost hardiness, but likely suitable only for tropical climates. #3035

Borojo

7 seeds per pack. An Amazon rainforest native fruit that can grow to the size of a large orange. The nutritious pulp is used locally in the production of juices, candies, wine, and various flavorings. It has some traditional alleged aphrodisiac qualities as well. Little known outside of its native range, its recently come under more scrutiny for its high vitamin content. Unknown hardiness. Small tree to 10-15ft. #1551

Coastal Golden Leaf

5 seeds per pack. A fast-growing, deciduous African tree reaching up to 50-60 ft. Bears small black berries that are reportedly edible, with a mild, sweet flavor. The leaves have a pale green to golden underside. The tree is also used medicinally and for timber. Hardy to light frosts. #3008

Pigeon Pea

10 seeds per pack. An important tropical grain crop. Part of legume family, it is a short-lived, perennial tree which can grow to 5-10ft, though is often grown as an annual. Bears podded, bean-like fruits with edible seeds that are used in a wide variety of ways. Plants are nitrogen fixers. Unknown frost hardiness. #2422

Canna

10-15 seeds per pack. Important crop plant producing large tuberous rhizomes that can be eaten raw, cooked, or used in baking. Achira is closely related to the ornamental Canna's and has pretty dark red flowers. Can grow anywhere as an annual. view plant information #668

Strawberry Papaya

15-25 seeds per pack. Red-orange fleshed papaya with juicy, sweet flavor. Similar in outward appearance to the Solo variety, but the flesh is a deeper red. Easily grown herbaceous tree to 10-12ft. Very fast-growing, can produce fruit from seed in just 9 months. Hardy to 32F, generally likes warm weather for optimal growth. From Hawaii. #948

Waimanalo Dwarf Papaya

15-25 seeds per pack. A Solo-type that bears fruit when only a few feet tall. Fruits grow to 2lbs. Has a sweet flavor and is high in vitamin C. Easily grown herbaceous tree to 10-15ft. Very fast-growing, can produce fruit from seed in just 9 months. Hardy to 32F, generally likes warm weather for optimal growth. Cultivar from Hawaii. #1528

Saguaro Cactus

10-20 seeds per pack. The beautiful Saguaro cactus is widely known as the "classic" cactus of the American southwest. Shows upright, slow growth up to 50ft, with occasional branching. Hardy to 15F. Bears edible fruits with red pulp that are used in jams and pastries. #1596

Carob

8 seeds per pack. Small to medium sized subtropical tree producing edible black pods having a chocolate/cocoa-like flavor. The pods are high in sugar but low in fat and are used as a healthy substitute for chocolate. Hardy to 20-25F. Fairly drought tolerant. view plant information #184

10-15 seeds per pack. A pretty apple cactus having spiny, blue-green colored stems that can grow up to 5-12 feet tall. Quite ornamental just for its foliage, but the plant also bears 1 1/2" red fruits with edible white pulp. Hardy to 20-25F. #2483

10-15 seeds per pack. Very similar to Cereus aethiops, with columnar cactus growth to 10 ft. Bears red fruits with white pulp that is likely edible. Native to Uruguay and Argentina. Very uncommon but desirable for arid and subtropical gardens. Hardy to the mid 20's (F). #2486

Lady of the Night Cactus

10-15 seeds per pack. A columnar cactus that can grow to 30 feet bearing large, up to 8" red fruits with white flesh. Flesh is mildly sweet and said to have an apricot-like flavor. Features long, up to 10" white flowers that bloom at night. Hardy to mild frosts. #2482

Pleated Cereus

10-15 seeds per pack. A less common apple cactus with a tree-like growth habit to 10-30 feet tall. Bears 5" long oval fruits that ripen to dark red and contain edible, mildly sweet white pulp. Similar to the more common apple cactus. Hardy to light frosts. Grow in full sun, extremely drought tolerant once established. view plant information #2480

Apple Cactus

15-25 seeds per pack. Columnar cactus producing baseball-sized, red fruit, with sweetish, white colored pulp. This cactus is very easy to grow in pots, and is moderately hardy. Fruits are similar to the dragon fruit. view plant information #607

Apple Cactus, Montrose Form

10-20 seeds per pack. Seeds are from the Montrose form of the Apple Cactus, famous for its twisted, gnarled branches. Columnar cactus producing baseball-sized, red fruit, with sweetish, white colored pulp. This cactus is very easy to grow in pots, and is moderately hardy. Fruits are similar to the dragon fruit. Please note that seeds can produce both regular and montrose daughter plants. #2432

Orange Apple Pear

10-15 seeds per pack. Columnar cactus producing baseball-sized, orange colored fruit, with sweetish, white colored pulp. This cactus is very easy to grow in pots, and is moderately hardy. Fruits are similar to the dragon fruit, and similar to the apple cactus. #902

Brilliant Rainbow Quinoa

250 seeds per pack. A vibrant, multi-colored quinoa with blooms in red, burgundy, orange, yellow, cream and green! A 4-6ft tall annual, quinoa is popular both as an ornamental and for culinary uses. Seeds can be used as a grain. #1590

Quinoa

100's of seeds per pack. Beautiful grain-crop annual. Seeds are used like wheat, but can also be sprouted and eaten. It is a highly popular crop in parts of South America. Plants are also known for their pretty ornamental appearance, blooming large red and purple flower bracts. #785

Purple Star Apple

3 seeds per pack. Beautiful purple skinned fruit the size of a baseball. Flesh is very soft, with a mild sweet flavor. Pulp is white-purple. Foliage is also ornamental, having a golden tinge on the underside of leaves. Will stand light frosts. view plant information #631

Camphor

10 seeds per pack. Pretty, evergreen, subtropical tree, known as the source of camphor-a highly fragrant substance widely used in topical and analgesic medicines. Tree is hardy to 10F. All parts of the tree, including leaves, branches, and fruit, are highly scented of camphor. This species has the potential to be invasive in warm areas. #783

Coffee

8 seeds per pack. Grow your own coffee! Coffee is an easy to grow small or medium sized shrub that does very well as a house plant. Will survive temperatures to the 30's if put outside. Coffee beans are the seeds of the berries which grow in abundance throughout the year. (Mixed Arabica varieties.) view plant information #150

Dwarf Coffee

10 seeds per pack. Seeds are from a dwarf type of Arabica known also for its high yield of fruits. Trees will grow to about 3-4ft. Makes an attractive and easy to grow house plant. Hardy to about 30F. #1538

Kona Coffee

8 seeds per pack. Seeds are from the well-known Kona variety which produces a superior tasting bean. Grow your own coffee! Coffee is an easy to grow small or medium sized shrub that does very well as a house plant. Will survive temperatures to the 30's if put outside. Coffee beans are the seeds of the berries which grow in abundance throughout the year. #198

Catura Coffee

8 seeds per pack. A dwarf commercial coffee variety known for its high quality beans. Trees generally grow to 5-8ft, and unlike many other coffee species, will grow in full sun. Makes an attractive and easy to grow house plant. Hardy to about 30F. #942

Racemosa Coffee

8 seeds per pack. Commercial coffee variety known for its compact and prolific-bearing trees. Grows to 4-6ft. A single tree may produce thousands of berries in a single season when mature. Makes an attractive and easy to grow house plant. Hardy to about 30F. #967

Job's Tears

10 seeds per pack. Perennial grass grown for its pea-sized seeds which are edible when cooked. The seeds have numerous uses, being employed as grains, in coffees, teas, and eaten out of hand. They have a mild, slightly peanut-like flavor. The plant also has a variety of medicinal uses. Perennial above 25F, but often grown as an annual. view plant information #925

Cannonball Tree

2 seeds per pack. One of three species of Cannonball Trees, renowned for their huge, ornamental and edible cannonball shaped fruits. This species is quite rare compared to the more commonly known C. guianensis. The large fruits are born in clusters all along the trunk of the tree. Also features beautiful flowers. Suitable for tropical climates, not frost hardy. Large tree. #3036

Hedgehog Cucumber

100-200 seeds per pack. An ornamental cucumber relative bearing strange 2", spiny, striped fruits. Vining plant. Perennial in warm climates or annual elsewhere. The fruits last long off the vine and are great for decoration. Fruits are not generally considered edible. The vine has some traditional African medicinal uses. #2490

Kachra

12-20 seeds per pack. A very interesting wild melon native to India. Bears small, bulgy melon fruits that ripen to orange-green. Fruits are eaten raw and cooked and the seeds are used in curries. Fruits have medicinal uses and the caterpillar resistant plants can be crossed with common muskmelons. Annual. #2437

Sudanese Melon

10 seeds per pack. A strange, prickly melon native to Sudan. Fruits ripen to a green-yellow, with prominent spines and look a little like the horned melon. Ripe fruits can be used as decoration. The vines also exhibit large, tuberous roots. Rare, collectors species. #2449

Horned Melon

10-20 seeds per pack. A true oddity, from its knobby orange skin to its bright green flesh. Tastes somewhat like a cucumber but when sugar is added to the watery flesh, a sweet treat is the result. Related to watermelons and cantaloupes, the horned melon is a vining plant, easily grown in a warm summer garden. view plant information bulk quantities are also available #104

Zambian Wild Melon

10-15 seeds per pack. A recently discovered (1984) wild melon from Zambia. Bears nicely sized, yellow and green striped fruits. Supposedly cultivated for its fruits. Extremely rare. Annual. #2441

10 seeds per pack. The wild progenitor of the C. maxima group of squashes. This species is of main interest as a curiosity, for cucurbit breeding and for possible medicinal uses. The striped, green fruits can grow to 5" and have a bitter taste. #2448

Acchocha

5 seeds per pack. An exotic Andean South American member of the cucumber/melon family yielding cucumber-like fruits that can grow up to 6-8" long. Fruits have a number of edible uses, both raw and cooked, and have a flavor akin to artichoke. Fast growing vine to 8-12 feet. #2442

Red Tree Tomato

10-20 seeds per pack. Seeds are from a red fruited variety. Very fast-growing shrub/tree to 10-15ft. Produces many stalks of glossy, egg shaped fruits up to 4" long. In its native South America, the tree tomato is usually used to flavor drinks or is eaten boiled and sometimes fresh. Will grow very well in any subtropical climate, hardy to 28F. Fruits in 8-12 months. view plant information #105