{"title":"City of Gastronomy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2015, Tucson was the first city in the United States designated as a City of Gastronomy by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Native Seeds\/SEARCH celebrates this important honor and the local ingredients, cuisine, farmers, and chefs that contribute to this designation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlighted here is a list of arid-adapted agricultural seeds that have contributed to the gastronomic culture and history of the Tucson area.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"b001","title":"I'itoi Sivol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAllium sp. \u003c\/em\u003eTohono O'odham onion. These\u003cstrong\u003e wildly popular and prolific multiplier onions\u003c\/strong\u003e resemble the \u003cspan class=\"size12 lh18 grigio\"\u003ewild onions harvested on I’itoi Mountain, also known as Baboquivari Mountain, by Tohono O'odham people\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"size12 lh18 grigio\"\u003eBotanical studies place the I’itoi onion among a very old line of clumping onions \u003cspan dir=\"auto\" class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u x1yc453h\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ebrought to the indigenous lands of the desert southwest by Jesuit missionaries in the late 17th century, concluding that the onion is not necessarily native to this area.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are eagerly sought out by chefs for their mild shallot-like bulbs and slightly spicy greens. The peppery flavor pairs well with Southwestern cuisine. They are very easy to cultivate and in the low-desert will grow in response to both winter and summer rains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn cooler regions their growth is in the summer. Rarely flowers and set seeds; propagate by division of the bulbs. When the greens dry down dig up the bulbs and divide. Enjoy some but be sure to save a few for your next planting. The name I'itoi signifies the Elder Brother, who is the creator deity in Tohono O'odham legends. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom our Seed-Bank Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, 1968' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerforms well in low desert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket size is approximately 10 bulbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLast year's bulbs were grown so large that we had problems drying them. This year's bulbs are a more typical size and are much healthier as a result.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE:  Remove from packaging as soon as possible after receiving!  If not planting right away, store in a paper bag in a cool dark place with air circulation. Even when they look their worst, they are extremely resilient. Plant as is, without peeling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34439357038746,"sku":"B001","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/i_itoionions.jpg?v=1657137247"},{"product_id":"dc080","title":"Sonoran","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eglabriusculum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWild-harvested chile originally from central Sonora, Mexico. These chiltepin plants produce small fruits that pack a punch. Try them sprinkled over vanilla ice cream ... or use to spice any food you like! Immature green fruits are traditionally pickled. Its fruits are small-pea sized and are very hot, almost comparable to the Thai Chile. It has a fruity flavor with an instant warm spreading heat. \u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGermination of chiltepins can be difficult. We've had good success with this variety and others using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/Chile-Chiltepin_Germination_1up.pdf?v=1653518717\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/Chile-Chiltepin_Germination_1up.pdf?v=1653518717\"\u003eour recommended method\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eFrom our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 0.1g\/25 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan live as perennials in the low desert.  If well mulched, they can grow back from the roots if frost damages the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34142832132231,"sku":"DC080","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/SonoranChiltepin1500x.jpg?v=1660329339"},{"product_id":"ea014","title":"Tohono O'odham Ha:l","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita argyrosperma\u003c\/em\u003e.  A very heat tolerant and rapidly maturing squash from the Tohono O'odham Nation. Traditionally blossoms are mixed with wheat flour to make a porridge and seeds roasted for snacks. Prized for the immature fruits, Ha:al mamat (children) which can be used like zucchini. Mature fruits have light orange flesh, mild flavor, a starchy texture, and store well. The flesh can also be sun dried and boiled to resoften.  From our Seed Bank Collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 1900' elevation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 5.0g\/15 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34142329471111,"sku":"EA014","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/O_odham_Hal_1.jpg?v=1778626484"},{"product_id":"em031","title":"Magdalena Big Cheese","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata.\u003c\/em\u003e  From Sonora Mexico, this is one of the oldest types of cultivated squash. Excellent producer of large, light orange, ribbed fruits with a flattened pumpkin shape (like a wheel of cheese) and wonderfully sweet, bright orange flesh. A staff and volunteer favorite! From our Seed Bank Collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: high desert at about 3600' elevation, but can perform well at lower elevations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 3 months from planting to first edible fruit; keeps producing until frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 3g\/±15 seeds per packet\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219384892,"sku":"EM031","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Magdalena_big_cheese_3.jpg?v=1571438508"},{"product_id":"em040","title":"Yoeme Segualca","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e.  Collected from the Yoeme village of Vicam, Sonora, near the Gulf of California.   Fruit are large and fluted with a flattened shape, changing from mottled green and buff to a buff-beige color when fully ripe. Excellent taste. Like other \u003cem\u003eC. moschata\u003c\/em\u003e varieties, may require a long growing season. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low, coastal, about 164' elevation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2.5g\/15 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219384914,"sku":"EM040","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/YoemeSegualca4.jpg?v=1691709281"},{"product_id":"g003","title":"O'odham Soam Miliñ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus.\u003c\/em\u003e  A wonderful high yielding variety producing green oval fruit with sweet and crisp yellow to orange flesh. Fruit can be up to 35 lbs each and are oblong in shape. Originally collected from a Queenswell, Arizona, a Tohono O'odham community in southern Arizona. Also called \u003cem\u003eGepi\u003c\/em\u003e in O'odham. Traditionally this variety is planted with the midsummer monsoon rains and is known for its ability to withstand the intense summer heat of Arizona. Stunningly delicious! The best watermelon we've tasted, period. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 2200' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 1.5g\/15 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34463126290586,"sku":"G003","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/o_odhamsoammilin_67b24e90-44e9-4038-bd2f-37fd01e4089e.jpg?v=1679960672"},{"product_id":"h002","title":"Sacaton Aboriginal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGossypium hirsutum. \u003c\/em\u003e Grown by the Akimel O'odham for food and fiber until 1900. Padre Kino noted the extensive cotton fields and use of the fiber for weaving into clothing and blankets. This variety, related to Hopi cotton, was maintained by the Field Station in Sacaton, Arizona, for many years under the name Sacaton Aboriginal. The O'odham planted cotton \"when the mesquite began to leaf out.\"  From our Seed Bank Collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA warm weather crop that requires hot weather and a long season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2g\/20 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f70707;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32907805327495,"sku":"H002","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/sacaton-aboriginal-cotton.jpg?v=1659996724"},{"product_id":"hb004","title":"Mayo\/Yoeme Basil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e. A strong smelling medicinal plant commonly grown in Sonora, Mexico. Good for cooking and flavoring vinegars and oils. The white and pink\/purple flowers make it an attractive garden plant. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low coastal, 197' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in spring and summer, approximately 1\/4 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill cross with other basil varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 0.2g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34141980262535,"sku":"HB004","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/Mayo_Yoeme_Basil.jpg?v=1757608084"},{"product_id":"hb013","title":"Alvaaka - Yaqui Basil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOcimum basilicum\u003c\/em\u003e. A small seed sample was collected from a Yaqui woman at New Pascua who uses the foliage to make a tea which is \"good for the stomach and as a general tonic.\" The plants have a strong and lovely aroma; some say floral or licorice. From our Seed-Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, 2500' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in spring and summer about 1\/4 inch deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 0.2g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14138120962103,"sku":"HB013","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Yoeme_Alvaaka_Basil.jpg?v=1571438511"},{"product_id":"m020","title":"Wapko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLagenaria siceraria.  O'odham Dipper. \u003c\/em\u003eThis was our first dipper gourd collection made in 1982 at Topawa on the Tohono O'odham Nation. Gourds have a long thin neck and small bowl. Trellis the plants (or allow them to climb trees) to obtain straight-necked fruit. A large growout took place at our old Sylvester gardens where there were gourds hanging in the mesquite trees!  From our Seed Bank Collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 2480' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGourds from 8 to 18\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 3g\/20 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fb0606;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32170971431047,"sku":"M020","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/wapko_O_odham_dipper_2.jpg?v=1578353903"},{"product_id":"m031","title":"Mayo\/Yoeme Gourd","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;\" class=\"TextRun SCX141357181\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCX141357181\" style=\"background-color: inherit;\"\u003eLagenaria siceraria. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;\" class=\"TextRun SCX141357181\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCX141357181\" style=\"background-color: inherit;\"\u003e The f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCX141357181\" style=\"background-color: inherit;\"\u003eruit shapes for this accession are mostly long teardrop shapes. The \u003cspan\u003eYaqui\/Yoeme use this gourd to make traditional instruments used in cultural ceremonies.  The shape and size of a gourd will determine which instrument it may be used for.\u003c\/span\u003e  Collected in Vicam Estacion in Sonora in the early 1990's.  From our Seed Bank Collection.  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;\" class=\"TextRun SCX141357181\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCX141357181\" style=\"background-color: inherit;\"\u003eOrigin: low coastal, about 150' elevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;\" class=\"TextRun SCX141357181\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCX141357181\" style=\"background-color: inherit;\"\u003eGourds 1 - 1.5' tall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eApprox. 3.5g\/15 seeds per packet.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eLimit 3 packets please\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32170994401415,"sku":"M031","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/Mayo_Deer_Dancer.jpg?v=1745452038"},{"product_id":"pc063","title":"Wepegi Mu:n","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris. O'odham Pink.\u003c\/em\u003e Also called S-wegi mu:n. A pink bean from desert borderlands of Sonora and Arizona once widely grown by Tohono O'odham people. Does not tolerate the dry heat of early summer in southern Arizona, but it is an excellent choice for monsoon planting. Produces white flowers. The sprawling, fast-growing plants produce white flowers and, in the low desert, are ready to harvest in early spring or late fall. Delicious, creamy bean when cooked. \u003cspan class=\"size12 lh18 grigio\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size12 lh18 grigio\"\u003eA traditional harvest includes uprooting the entire plant, leaving it out to dry and then threshing the plant with sticks to remove the pods before they are winnowed in the wind. Once harvested, the protein-rich beans are boiled or baked with meat or other animal fats.\u003c\/span\u003e From our Seed Bank Collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low desert, 1968' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 15g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet ±50 seeds","offer_id":45693744349338,"sku":"PC063","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz, ±180 seeds","offer_id":45699167092890,"sku":"PC063.2oz","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/PC063_10593.jpg?v=1571438515"},{"product_id":"pc071","title":"Cunti Muni de los Yaquis","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris.\u003c\/em\u003e Yoeme Purple String. A prolific bean that can be eaten green or as a shelled or dried bean. Pick when very small and flat for tender tasty green beans, before beans start to swell inside the pod. Wonderful earthy flavor and great texture when cooked from dry beans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are heat tolerant and fast maturing (75 days to dry seed when planted in Phoenix). Can be grown with or without support. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, 1417' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBushy-pole habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Maturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 15g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34145339474055,"sku":"PC071","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/CuntiMunidelosYaquis.jpg?v=1660593037"},{"product_id":"pc097","title":"Yoeme Vayo","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium-sized beige seeds with veins collected in a Yoeme village outside of Ures, Sonora. Early-maturing and productive. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 1050' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: bushy pole bean, not a vigorous climber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 15g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219385938,"sku":"PC097","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/YoemeVayo_c87e2a2e-d92a-4ea0-aeef-a6051d329012.jpg?v=1680207883"},{"product_id":"pt075","title":"S'oam Bawi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius.  Tohono O'odham Brown. \u003c\/em\u003eMedium-sized tan-brown beans from the Tohono O'odham Reservation. Early maturing. One of our oldest tepary collections.  From our Seed-Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low Desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: some twining but not a vigorous climber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34145497022599,"sku":"PT075","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Tohono_O_odham_Brown_Tepary.jpg?v=1571438517"},{"product_id":"pt078","title":"Yoeme Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius.  \u003c\/em\u003eColorful mixture of medium-sized tan-brown and pink-brown beans. Early-maturing, with both white and lilac flowers. Originally from a traditional Yoeme village on southern Sonora's coastal plain. Very productive in our 2022 growout in Tucson.  From our Seed-Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm season planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low Desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: some twining but not a vigorous climber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fa0707;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Tepary beans grow best in hot, dry regions with minimal water or irrigation. Overwatering (in any climate) will cause the plants to look very leafy and healthy, but they'll produce few, if any beans. If grown out of region, which is the desert Southwest, results may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219386086,"sku":"PT078","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/YoemeBrown.jpg?v=1679958455"},{"product_id":"pt109","title":"S'toti Pawi - Big Fields","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius. \u003c\/em\u003e From the Tohono O'odham village of Big Fields. An O'odham farmer maintained this white variety for many years. White tepary beans have a slightly sweet flavor. From our Seed Bank Collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 2000' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34145505902727,"sku":"PT109","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/S_toti_Pawi_Big_Fields.jpg?v=1578507842"},{"product_id":"pt111","title":"Santa Rosa White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius.\u003c\/em\u003e  Collected in 1983 from a farmer at the Tohono O'odham village of Santa Rosa, northwest of Sells. White seeds. Very drought-hardy, as are all tepary beans.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm season planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 1700' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f40808;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e*Tepary beans grow best in hot, dry regions with minimal water or irrigation. Overwatering (in any climate) will cause the plants to look very leafy and healthy, but they'll produce few, if any beans. If grown out of region, which is the desert Southwest, results may vary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219386138,"sku":"PT111","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz  ±407 seeds","offer_id":45401869975706,"sku":"PT111.2oz","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/SantaRosaWhite.jpg?v=1679514990"},{"product_id":"pt116","title":"Stawta Pawi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius.\u003c\/em\u003e   O'odham legend says the Milky Way is made up of white tepary beans scattered across the sky. These early-maturing white beans came from the Tohono O'odham Reservation in southern Arizona. Smooth, rich flavor.  Seed variety originally collected in 1977.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm season planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low Desert, about 2500' elevation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: some twining but not a vigorous climber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0); font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Tepary beans grow best in hot, dry regions with minimal water or irrigation. Overwatering (in any climate) will cause the plants to look very leafy and healthy, but they'll produce few, if any beans. If grown out of region, which is the desert Southwest, results may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219386150,"sku":"PT116","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/StawtaPawi2.jpg?v=1615313394"},{"product_id":"pt117","title":"S'oam Pawi - Ali Chukson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius.\u003c\/em\u003e  Long, rounded, burnt-orange seeds, some with speckles and some in lighter or darker tones.   This variety was collected in 1979 from farmers at Ali Chukson (Little Tucson), a village between Sells and Kitt Peak on the Tohono O'odham reservation.  Early-maturing and very productive!  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 1800' elevation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 9g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219386156,"sku":"PT117","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/AliChukson.jpg?v=1679958570"},{"product_id":"pt119","title":"S'oam Pawi - Menager's Dam","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius\u003c\/em\u003e. Also called W'pegi bawi. A red-brown bean from Menagers Dam, a Tohono O'odham community near the Mexican Border. Large for a tepary. From our Seed-Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm season planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low Desert, 1968' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: some twining but not a vigorous climber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk Size available, see below\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Tepary beans grow best in hot, dry regions with minimal water or irrigation. Overwatering (in any climate) will cause the plants to look very leafy and healthy, but they'll produce few, if any beans. If grown out of region, which is the desert Southwest, results may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet, ± 50 seeds","offer_id":219386166,"sku":"PT119","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz, ± 407 seeds","offer_id":13305377488951,"sku":"PT119.2oz","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Menagers_Dam_Brown_id8164.jpg?v=1571438518"},{"product_id":"pt120","title":"S'oam Baw - Santa Rosa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius. \u003c\/em\u003eA heat and drought tolerant bean, originally collected in 1981 from the Tohono O'odham village of Santa Rosa. From our seed bank collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm season planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low Desert, 1699' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHabit: will twine vigorously if given a trellis\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 7g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Tepary beans grow best in hot, dry regions with minimal water or irrigation. Overwatering (in any climate) will cause the plants to look very leafy and healthy, but they'll produce few, if any beans. If grown out of region, which is the desert Southwest, results may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34145481523335,"sku":"PT120","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/santa_rosa_1.jpg?v=1733441004"},{"product_id":"q020","title":"O'odham Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e.  Originally collected in 1981 from Santa Rosa Village on the Tohono O'odham Nation. Mature peas are good in soups and stews. Also, pods can be used as snow peas when very young, or eat as fresh shelling peas before the peas fill the pod.  Smooth, green seeds. Produced well at Tucson Conservation Center in Tucson and at the Patagonia Farm (4,000'). From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 1700' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be grown with or without support\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10g\/50 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14546862112823,"sku":"Q020","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Q02-001_St_16_Fr1sm.jpg?v=1579734119"},{"product_id":"s002","title":"Kaña","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSorghum bicolor. Tohono O'odham Sugar Cane.\u003c\/em\u003e Produces a mix of red and black seedheads borne on sweet stalks. Can cross with \u003cem\u003eS. halapense\u003c\/em\u003e, Johnson grass. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, 1896' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants grow 7-8' tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2g\/75 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31293287858311,"sku":"S002","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/O_odham_Kana_2.jpg?v=1579796068"},{"product_id":"tm014","title":"Nichol's Heirloom","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSolanum lycopersicum\u003c\/em\u003e.  These seeds were sent to us by the Nichols family in Tucson. Volunteer seeds that just kept coming up, they have been maintained by the family patriarch for over 50 years. This variety is well adapted to the desert; it is heat-tolerant and prefers full sunlight ... and CRAZY productive.  Our recent grow-out kept producing straight through the summer.  These red - to - pink cherry tomatoes are prolific producers, and are sweet and mild in flavor without a lot of acidity.  They make a very sweet and tasty tomato sauce!  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low Desert, around 2500' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndeterminate, bears until frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Trellis for support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e85 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 0.1g\/25 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34143440666759,"sku":"TM014","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/NicholsHeirloom3.jpg?v=1728071961"},{"product_id":"v006","title":"U'us mu:ñ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVigna unguiculata. \u003c\/em\u003eA beautiful black and white bean grown in several Tohono O'odham communities. Variable mottling, may be all black or splotched on white. Pick when the pods are small for excellent \"green beans\" in the low desert. Very tasty when mature and dry too, and super-productive. A staff favorite! From our Seed Bank Collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, 2500' elevation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA warm season crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk Size available, see below\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f80909;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet ±25 seeds","offer_id":41580128305306,"sku":"V006","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz, ±285 seeds","offer_id":41580128338074,"sku":"V006.2oz","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Tohono_O_odham_2.JPG?v=1578004454"},{"product_id":"wh001","title":"White Sonora","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Tag_375hg Polaris-Tag--removable_1q527\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Triticum aestivum\" class=\"Polaris-Tag__TagText_lsfh6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTriticum aestivum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. A beardless spring wheat. The compact head is medium long, with a soft kernel. Highly adaptable, nutritious, delicious, and versatile in the kitchen. The soft kernels are\u003cspan class=\"size12 lh18 grigio\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e easy to grind and better for using in pastry due to its low protein content. When milled, it produces a light, white flour with a slight sweet taste.\u003cspan class=\"size12 lh18 grigio\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e For areas with mild winter climates, White Sonora is planted and sprouts in the fall, from approximately November to December and harvested in June before the onset of the summer rains. Plant in the spring in other areas. 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Piman growth of White Sonora is credited with the \u003cspan class=\"size12 lh18 grigio\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eprevention of starvation among both the Union and Confederate soldiers during the Civil War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e when millions of pounds were produced and exported east. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"size12 lh18 grigio\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe flour gave rise to the oversized tortillas used for burritos and burros common in Borderlands cuisine. The wheat berries (the entire unprocessed wheat kernel) can be used in stews. The wheat berries are also used to make wheat beers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  Organically grown.  A single packet of wheat seeds will plant a 3 ft x 3 ft with a dense stand of wheat. An 8 oz bag of seed will be enough to cover a 35 ft x 35 ft (1225 sq ft) plot. Larger areas should use a seeding rate of 70-100 lbs per acre. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 28g\/700 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2850 seeds per 4 oz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #f80909;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219386772,"sku":"WH001","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 ounces","offer_id":41042430361754,"sku":"WH001.4oz","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/white_sonora_wheat_seeds.jpg?v=1757358598"},{"product_id":"zd032-tohono-oodham-60-day-corn","title":"O'odham Hu:ñ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.  aka Tohono O'odham June Corn.\u003c\/em\u003e Traditionally floodwater farmed in midsummer with the desert rains. The sturdy plants grow to 8', with some red on stalks, silks and tassels. Dented clear\/white kernels with a hint of pink and soft, floury centers. Ears to about 7\".  This versatile heirloom corn is excellent for fresh-roasted elotes, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/blogs\/blog-news\/recipe-for-fresh-corn-tortillas?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=16958f165\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003enixtamalize\u003c\/a\u003e the kernels for tamales or tortillas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally collected in 1981 on the Tohono O'odham reservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 2600' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 12g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219386858,"sku":"ZD032","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/OodhamJunecorn.jpg?v=1733778817"},{"product_id":"zd088","title":"Yoeme Vatchi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.\u003c\/em\u003e  A Mexican-June type corn grown by Yoeme farmers with irrigation near Pótam and Vícam, Sonora.   Used to make hominy\/posole by soaking overnight in water with lime or mesquite ash, then ground into masa for tortillas. Large kernels, mostly white and yellow, on thick cobs.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDent corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low Desert \/ Coastal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plants can grow to 9 feet tall. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 20g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34141485891719,"sku":"ZD088","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/yoemevatchiears.jpg?v=1702334103"},{"product_id":"zf016","title":"Smoik Hu:ñ","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays. Tohono O'odham 60-Day.\u003c\/em\u003e Extremely fast maturing desert-adapted corn traditionally grown with the summer rains in the 'ak-chin' floodwater fields of the Tohono O'odham from southern Arizona. \"60-day\" refers to the time it takes for ears to develop to milk stage in Southern Arizona if planted with the monsoon rains. Likely will take longer in other regions and other planting times. Occasional blue kernels may be present. Traditionally this variety is roasted and dried when the corn is in the milk stage, called Huuñi Ga'i. This variety is a farm favorite for making fresh ground masa for tortillas after the dried kernels are soaked in an alkaline solution through a process called nixtimalization. The plants are remarkably tough - in our 2012 growout in Tucson, this variety produced on rainwater alone. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlour corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces short (5-9\") ears with white kernels on short plant stalks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimilar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.nativeseeds.org\/collections\/corn-flour-flint\/products\/zl152\" title=\"Pima 60-day\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePima 60-day\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 14g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31282329452679,"sku":"ZF016","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Corn_TO_60_day.jpg?v=1579733152"},{"product_id":"zp090","title":"Chapalote \"Pinole Maiz\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.\u003c\/em\u003e A stunning corn variety that at one point was widely grown from southern Arizona to Sinaloa, Mexico. One of the most ancient races of corn. A gorgeous deep brown corn, ranging to a light tan color. Small-kernels, with slender ears. Plants are very tall (ca. 10-12 ft) and late-maturing. Makes a sweet meal excellent for pinole. Can also be popped. A staff favorite! From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapted to southern latitudes and has a long growing season; be aware it may not perform well in northern climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, 623' elevation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed Saver Size available, contains info sheet on corn pollination and seed saving\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f80909;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"50 seeds per packet","offer_id":569951420424,"sku":"ZP090","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Chapalote.jpg?v=1577828975"},{"product_id":"f005","title":"O'odham Ke:li Ba:so","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCucumis melo.\u003c\/em\u003e A favorite of Tohono O'odham and Akimel O'odham low- desert farmers. Fruits are casaba type with light green flesh. Very tasty—a staff favorite. The name in the O'odham language means \"Old man’s chest“ referring to the wrinkly appearance of the fruit. O'odham men often refer to the fruit as “\u003cem\u003eohks tohn\u003c\/em\u003e” which translates to \"old woman's knees.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 1000' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 1g\/25 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"F005 packet","offer_id":44495055192218,"sku":"F005","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/O_odhamKe_liBa_somelon_1.jpg?v=1643910960"},{"product_id":"pc062","title":"O'odham Vayos","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Sonoran bean also grown on the Tohono O'odham reservation.  Mixed gold and light-tan seeds with a sweet, mild flavor and creamy texture.  Early-yielding for a climbing pole vayo type.  Good as a green bean.  Originally collected in Santa Rosa in 1982.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low Desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 15g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":317879133,"sku":"PC062","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/PC062_abbddd24-0b73-439a-9bbe-3a96deffeeac.jpg?v=1736194390"},{"product_id":"pc131","title":"Tohono O'odham Vayo Amarillo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris.\u003c\/em\u003e  A pole bean with a sweet flavor and creamy texture. These gold beans were originally collected in the O'odham village of Santa Rosa in 1982.  A Mexican bean introduced to the Tohono O'odham. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePole bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e106 days from planting to peak harvest of dry bean in Tucson\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 11g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13772636422199,"sku":"PC131","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/O_odham_Vayo_Amarillo_2.jpg?v=1738183221"},{"product_id":"le001","title":"O'odham Lentil","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLens esculenta.\u003c\/em\u003e  Flat gray-brown to tan seeds on pretty little plants, collected on the Tohono O'odham Reservation.  Larger seeds than the Tarahumara variety.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 2500' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in fall or late winter in the low desert, or early spring at higher elevations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 1.5g\/25 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e      *\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"O'odham Lentil","offer_id":340336539,"sku":"LE001","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/TohonoO_odhamLentilsW01-002.jpg?v=1667251862"},{"product_id":"gr016","title":"Magdalena Acelgas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Tag_375hg Polaris-Tag--removable_1q527\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Beta vulgaris\" class=\"Polaris-Tag__TagText_lsfh6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeta vulgaris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e Acelgas is Spanish for chard. A family heirloom from Magdalena, Sonora, donated by Jesus Garcia and grown out at the Mission Garden Project of Tucson. This variety has shorter stems than most modern chard varieties. Grows well in the winter and through the summer in the low desert.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 2g\/100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f80909;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30752380485767,"sku":"GR016","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/MagdalenaAcelgas1.jpg?v=1616797248"},{"product_id":"hb017","title":"Magdalena Cilantro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoriandrum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e. A family heirloom from Magdalena, Sonora, generously donated by Jesus Garcia.    The fragrant cilantro leaves are useful in so many recipes ... and when it bolts, save the coriander seed to grind for recipes or to plant again.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 3300' elevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eThis is a cool season crop in the low desert, and should be planted into cool soil (late winter through very early spring) ... elsewhere grow it in the spring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 1g\/100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f80909;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31183696789639,"sku":"HB017","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Magdalena_cilantro.jpg?v=1578424374"},{"product_id":"q001","title":"Wihol","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cem\u003e O'odham Pea.\u003c\/em\u003e A shelling pea grown for 300 years by O'odham farmers. Has been planted in commercial fields in rotation with cotton to reduce Texas root rot.  Shell out peas for fresh eating when they are quite young or let dry on the plant and use for soup. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eOrigin: low desert, 2500' elevation\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eAlkali tolerant and very hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eCan grow to 5 feet tall, requires support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003ePlant in the cool season in the low desert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14546865127479,"sku":"Q001","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/oodham_pea_3.jpg?v=1660161147"},{"product_id":"pt123","title":"S'oam Pawi - Chiawuli Tak","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius. \u003c\/em\u003e These productive plants bear flattish beans in various orange-brown tones in spite of arid conditions. From the O'odham village of Chiawuli Tak, between Sells and Kitt Peak on the Tohono O'odham reservation. Collected in 1976. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 2600' elevation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 8g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f90404;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets please.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":43582122524826,"sku":"PT123","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/SoamPawiChiawuliTak.jpg?v=1684532194"},{"product_id":"hb001","title":"Mayo Cilantro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoriandrum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e. Collected from a Mayo family in Navajoa, Mexico, along the Mayo River, 1995. It was harvested late March to early April, \"used like onions in everything\", and reseeded itself plentifully for the following winter.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Spring 2023 planting grew vigorously, hardy through cold temperatures including a March snow and late April frost, and the volunteers that have come up November 2023 look even better.  Plants have a mild, light floral flavor and are very tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave the coriander seed to grind for recipes or to plant again.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eOrigin: coastal, low desert, about 300' elevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eThis is a cool season crop in the low desert, and needs to be planted into cool soil (late winter through very early spring) ... elsewhere grow it in the spring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 1g\/100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f80909;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44181391212698,"sku":"HB001","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/MayoCilantro2.jpg?v=1703011957"},{"product_id":"pt125","title":"Newfields White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus acutifolius. \u003c\/em\u003e A small white tepary from Newfields in the Chukut Kuk District of the Tohono O'odham Nation, near the Mexico border.  NS\/S obtained this variety from the USDA, who collected it from Newfields in the 1960's.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm season crop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 0' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 6g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f40808;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Tepary beans grow best in hot, dry regions with minimal water or irrigation. Overwatering (in any climate) will cause the plants to look very leafy and healthy, but they'll produce few, if any beans. If grown out of region, which is the desert Southwest, results may vary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":45693259350170,"sku":"PT125","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/Newfields.jpg?v=1745514310"},{"product_id":"hb018","title":"Chinese Grocery Cilantro","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCoriandrum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e. The donor who gave us this seed in 1988 said it came from the Wong family who ran R\u0026amp;R Groceries, one of many Chinese-owned grocery stores in Tucson in the mid 1900's.  The Tucson Chinese Cultural Center says \"By the 1940s, approximately 100 Chinese grocery stores graced the streets of downtown Tucson .... most relied almost entirely on family labor.\"  This seed holds a bit of that history. It also reminds us of the wide popularity of this herb in cuisines around the world. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eThis variety self-seeded near the old grocery building and is said to be slower to bolt than other cilantro varieties.  Mild, bright flavor, not overpowering. \u003c\/span\u003eSave the coriander seed to grind for recipes or to plant again.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 2500' elevation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eThis is a cool season crop in the low desert, and needs to be planted into cool soil (late winter through very early spring) ... elsewhere grow it in the spring. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 1g\/100 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f80909;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46747552317594,"sku":"HB018","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/chinesegrocerycilantro.jpg?v=1762462715"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/collections\/COG2.jpg?v=1479484859","url":"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/collections\/city-of-gastronomy.oembed?page=2","provider":"Native-Seeds-Search","version":"1.0","type":"link"}