{"title":"Too Thick to Ship First Class","description":"","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":"g016","title":"San Felipe Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrullus lanatus. \u003c\/em\u003e A mix of watermelon shapes and sizes originally collected from a farmer at San Felipe Pueblo in 1996.  Our partner farmer who grew these says they have a really good, sweet flavor, though they are somewhat variable in taste. Shapes vary from round to oblong with pale pink, red, and yellow flesh.  Thick rinds make them good keepers.  Most of the melons with dark green skin have red flesh, while most of those with light green skin have yellow or peach flesh.  Seeds also vary in size and color: the small brown seeds mostly produce dark green melons with red flesh; the small black seeds mostly produce pale winter melons with pink flesh; the large tan seeds or large brown\/black mottled seeds mostly produce pale melons with yellow flesh.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: High desert, around 5200' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 1.5g\/15 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219385164,"sku":"G016","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/SanFelipeMix1.jpg?v=1778605382"},{"product_id":"m047","title":"Rarámuri Small Bule","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLagenaria siceraria. (Tarahumara Small Bule).\u003c\/em\u003e Small round or pear-shaped gourds with short necks. Used for small hand rattles, tobacco containers, or small canteens. The small size of these gourds makes them very versatile for a diversity of uses and craft projects. While the gourd size is small the vines are long. Like most gourd varieties \u003c\/span\u003ethe vines will reach 10-20 feet long. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGourds 3-10\" tall\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":"Default Title","offer_id":32170987028615,"sku":"M047","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Tarahumara_Small_Bule.jpg?v=1578353276"},{"product_id":"pc058","title":"Sitakame Morado","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003eRarámuri Sitakame (Tarahumara Sitakame).\u003c\/em\u003e Small, rounded, deep purple bean from the Sierra Madre in southern Chihuahua. Beans look like purple pearls. Late-maturing pole bean when grown at the Conservation Farm. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: high desert, 7218' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePole bean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDay length sensitive; may not have time to produce well in northern climates.  Plant with monsoon rains in the low desert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10g\/50 seeds per packet.\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","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13772598247479,"sku":"PC058","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/1309473422_PC058.jpeg?v=1571438515"},{"product_id":"pc067","title":"Colorado Bolitas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhaseolus vulgaris. \u003c\/em\u003e A pinkish-beige Hispanic heirloom dry farmed at 7,000' in the Four Corners area. Early-maturing pole bean with good green beans and colorful mature pods. Good flavor on the dry beans also.  Not as rounded in shape as some bolitas, but high-yielding.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: high desert about 7000' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePole bean habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 17g\/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":219385876,"sku":"PC067","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/coloradobolitas.jpg?v=1712091853"},{"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":"q002","title":"Rarámuri \"Chicharos\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e.  A soup pea from the Sierra Madre in northern Mexico. Grown along the edges of Rarámuri bean and corn fields. Plant in late fall or early spring in warmer climates.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: High desert, about 7220' elevation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants grow to 5 feet tall and need support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10g\/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","offer_id":219386174,"sku":"Q002","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/RaramuriChicharos.jpg?v=1641316858"},{"product_id":"q009","title":"Salt River Pima","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e. From the Salt River Pima - Maricopa Indian Community in Phoenix, where they are grown in the cool season. The fresh peas are nice and sweet when picked young before the peas fill the pod. The dried peas are good in soups and stews. The large seeds are tan and smooth. Hardy in low desert winters but also performed well in spring at our former farm in Patagonia. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, 1299' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan perform well in higher elevations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits from support, can grow to 5'\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 11g\/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\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34142069948551,"sku":"Q009","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/SaltRiverPimaPeasPisumsativumQ01-012March20241200x.jpg?v=1721752550"},{"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":"q022","title":"Southern Rarámuri","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the far southern part of the Sierra Tarahumara in a very remote area that NS\/S hasn't visited since 1986. Productive plants produce nice full flavored fresh young peas for shelling ... or let them dry on the vine and use as dried peas for soups and such. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: High desert, around 5600' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants benefit from support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 12g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219386220,"sku":"Q022","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/download.jpeg?v=1753219712"},{"product_id":"q023","title":"New Mexico","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e.  A typical smooth-skinned, beige Spanish soup pea. Grown throughout New Mexico.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: high desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 11g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants benefit from support.\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","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219386224,"sku":"Q023","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/newmex.jpg?v=1721755122"},{"product_id":"q024","title":"Cumpas Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Polaris-Tag_375hg Polaris-Tag--removable_1q527\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan title=\"Pisum sativum\" class=\"Polaris-Tag__TagText_lsfh6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. A very productive smooth green pea from Cumpas in central Sonora, once home to the Opata people. The dried peas are used in soups. 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\u003eSupport benefits plants and makes harvesting easier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 10g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #fd0909;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219386226,"sku":"Q024","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/CumpasGreenPea5.jpg?v=1721862892"},{"product_id":"ts186","title":"Oregon Sugar Pod II Snow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e.  Snow pea (edible pods). Famous for its sweet, mild flavor. Delicious raw, in stir-fries or steamed \"al dente.\" Tall, 24-30\" vines bear smooth, 4\" pea pods. Not from our seed bank collection, but your purchase supports our conservation mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistant to both pea enation virus and powdery mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically grown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide support for best growth. \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":34143171575943,"sku":"TS186","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/1333664062_TS185.jpeg?v=1571438522"},{"product_id":"wf004","title":"Desert Lupine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLupinus sparsiflorus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful spikes of violet-blue, pea-like blooms. Plant in fall to early spring. 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Large fat ears on very tall plants, 10-12' high.  Most ears are yellow or white, though pink or blue kernels sometimes appear.  Occasional red cobs also turn up in this variety. 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From Santo Domingo Pueblo. A very soft flour corn that is excellent for parching. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: High Desert, 5200' elevation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 15g\/50 seeds per packet.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":34141536944263,"sku":"ZF032","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/SD_Rainbow.jpg?v=1571438525"},{"product_id":"zl036","title":"Rarámuri Pepitillo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays. (Tarahumara Pepitillo).\u003c\/em\u003e From 7000' and higher in Rarámuri country.  Part of the Conico race complex of maize with pearly white kernels. Kernels are often pointed or \"beaked.\" From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes flour and flint type kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: high desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants about 6' tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs range 4 to 9\" in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 12g\/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":34141672931463,"sku":"ZL036","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Tarahumara_Pepitillo.jpg?v=1577484383"},{"product_id":"zl073","title":"Hernandez Red Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.\u003c\/em\u003e  From Hernandez, New Mexico, north of Santa Fe.  The kernels are a beautiful mix of dark red, light red, chinmark, blue, white, and yellow on 4-8\" ears. This is said to be an old Talavaya Seed Co. variety.  From our Seed Bank Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: high desert , about 5500' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 14 grams \/ 50 seeds per pkt\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","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219387000,"sku":"ZL073","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/HernandezRedMix1.jpg?v=1742515549"},{"product_id":"zl079","title":"Nambe White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.\u003c\/em\u003e  Collected in the mid-1990's from Nambe Pueblo, New Mexico. Long, slender ears with white to pearly kernels on short plants. Grown at approximately 6,000' elevation. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes flour and flint type kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: High desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEars 7-9\" in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 14g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34141620338823,"sku":"ZL079","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/Nambe_Pueblo_1.jpg?v=1577387751"},{"product_id":"zl134","title":"Jicarilla Apache White","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.\u003c\/em\u003e  This is a concho-type corn, traditionally used for making chicos or for posole or tortillas.  Flinty pearl-white kernels on 6-8\" ears, with occasional pink-tinged kernels; The 3-5' stalks are tolerant of cool, high elevations. From the Jicarilla Apache reservation in New Mexico.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: high desert, Approx. 6000' elevation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75-80 days from planting to dry seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 18g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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":219387018,"sku":"ZL134","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/Jicarilla_Apache_White_2.jpg?v=1741302948"},{"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":"zp094","title":"Mayo Yellow \"Chapalote\"","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.\u003c\/em\u003e  A flinty, yellow corn, often ground and used to make an especially flavorful pinole. From the remote Rancho Camacho, near Piedras Verdes in Sonora.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA flint corn but starchy caps may appear on some kernels. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, about 650' elevation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant about 6' tall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 13g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":219387030,"sku":"ZP094","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/yellow_chapalote.jpg?v=1780354046"},{"product_id":"zt111","title":"Onaveño","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.\u003c\/em\u003e An ancient grinding corn used for pinole, cornmeal, and tortillas. Also very flavorful (but not sweet) when grilled as green corn.  From along the Rio Mayo in Sinaloa. Flinty, cream colored kernels with occasional pink and purple kernels on tall plants, ca. 8-10 feet. Pollination in this variety can succeed in spite of very high temperatures.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes flour and flint type kernels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Low desert, 623' elevation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan perform well in higher elevations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTall plants, 8 - 10'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLate maturing, may not be suitable for northern locales.\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, ±50 seeds","offer_id":219387036,"sku":"ZT111","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seed Saver Size, ±250 seeds","offer_id":570305019912,"sku":"ZT111.SS","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/ZM06-009_Voucher3.JPG?v=1571438527"},{"product_id":"zt030","title":"Mountain Pima Cristalino de Chihuahua","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.\u003c\/em\u003e From the Sierra Madre in Chihuahua, Mexico. Large, slender ears with pearly white kernels. An all purpose corn, makes good tortillas. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes flour and flint type kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: high desert, 7001' elevation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs 6 - 9\" in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 16g\/50 seeds per packet.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":30294849388679,"sku":"ZT030","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/cristalino_de_chihuahua.jpg?v=1577381639"},{"product_id":"zt044","title":"Rehissuchi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays. Rarámuri Serape (Tarahumara Serape).\u003c\/em\u003e This gorgeous Cristalino de Chihuahua type has beautiful slender ears, and pearly white, red or striped kernels. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes flour and flint type kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: High desert, 7874' elevation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs average 5-7\" in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 14g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #f80909;\"\u003eLimit 3 packets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34141756326023,"sku":"ZT044","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/rehissuchi_2.jpg?v=1577390172"},{"product_id":"zt045","title":"Chuchuni Sunu","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.  Guarijio Maiz Amarillo.\u003c\/em\u003e  Collected in 1986 from a Guarijio farmer in Sonora, Mexico. A dry-farmed, semi-flint corn with yellow and some white kernels. Used for tamales, atole, pinole and as elote. Plants were over 8' tall when grown at the Conservation Farm.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes flint and flour type kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert, but can perform well in some higher elevations\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 14g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34141717397639,"sku":"ZT045","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/ZT45.jpg?v=1571438527"},{"product_id":"zf015","title":"Nahav Kumi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays. \u003c\/em\u003e These b\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eright yellow kernels on long ears borne on 3-5 foot plants are traditionally used for grinding. \u003c\/span\u003eYellow is one of the four colors central to Navajo culture, and this is the only yellow corn of Navajo heritage that we currently have available for distribution. Some white and pink kernels may also appear.  Originally from the Big Mountain area on the Navajo Nation. From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlour corn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: high desert, about 6000' elevation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 60 days to flowering and 120 days to dry seed harvest \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 14g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":823290497,"sku":"ZF015","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/Nahav_Kumi_1.jpg?v=1775681123"},{"product_id":"zp093","title":"Flor del Rio","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.\u003c\/em\u003e  A beautiful mix of yellow, red, black, blue, white, chinmark, brown, and orange kernels on small ears (4-6 inches). Collected in Velarde, New Mexico. Pops into a small, tasty white popcorn. This variety contained the highest concentrations of health-promoting carotenoid and anthocyanin pigments based on recent nutritional analysis of maize from the NS\/S collection. \u003c\/span\u003eFrom our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eProduces many plants with deep purple\/burgundy stalks and husks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eOrigin: High desert, about 5500' elevation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e  Plant height is ca. 6-7 ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 7g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\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":37823288082586,"sku":"ZP093","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/ZP093c.jpg?v=1577829841"},{"product_id":"z122","title":"Mexican Annual Teosinte","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays parvaglumis\u003c\/em\u003e. An annual teosinte species that grows wild from Nayarit to Oaxaca. This is the subspecies of teosinte that was first domesticated in the Balsas River Valley 9,000 years ago. As domesticated corn spread throughout the Mesoamerica, it received some genetic material from other teosinte subspecies such as \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.nativeseeds.org\/collections\/wildrelatives\/products\/z121\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays mexicana \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003ein Northwest Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wild ancestor to domesticated corn shares many of the same traits as modern corn. However, the ears are small (2-3\") with only 1 row of triangular shaped seeds. Plants will produce silks and tassels, but will be bushier with many branches. Each seed is enclosed by a very hard fruitcase that protects it in the wild. Soak seeds overnight to aid in germination. Native to Mexico, wild Zea species are shortening-day plants meaning that flowering is triggered as the days shorten. Not from our Seed Bank Collection, but your purchase supports our conservation mission.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 3g\/50 seeds per packet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for northern climates due to day-length sensitivity.\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","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":14699724800055,"sku":"Z122","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/teosinte_978b4119-af78-4cca-879d-aa609861b906.jpg?v=1660595673"},{"product_id":"zp103","title":"Glass Gem","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays.\u003c\/em\u003e  Glass Gem. Gorgeous translucent, jewel-colored ears, each one unique. A stunning variety selected over many years by Carl Barnes, a part-Cherokee farmer and breeder from Oklahoma. Selected from crossing several traditional corn varieties and saving seed from the vivid, translucent kernels. Gifted to NS\/S by Bill McDorman who acquired the seed from Greg Schoen, one of Carl's students. To read the story behind this magnificent corn, check out this \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #ff2a00;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/blogs\/blog-news\/the-story-of-glass-gem-corn-beauty-history-and-hope\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNative Seeds Blog post\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe kernels may be ground into cornmeal or popped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize of ears range from 3-8 inches. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight of plants depend upon water, but can reach up to 9 feet, typically 6 feet. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass Gem can be harvested approx. 110-120 days after planting when the husks are dry and brown for the most intense and translucent colors. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket size 10g\/approx. 50 seeds \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed Saver Size includes approx 50g\/250 seeds plus information on corn pollination and seed saving. \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\n\u003cp\u003eAll photos shown here are copyrighted by Greg Schoen and used with permission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupport the conservation of Glass Gem and other heirloom seeds by becoming an NS\/S member. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/products\/memberships-renewals-t?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=membership\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\u0026amp;variant=12955035435063\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eBecome a Member\/Renew\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet ±50 seeds","offer_id":37953899397274,"sku":"ZP103","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seed Saver Size ±250 seeds","offer_id":37953899430042,"sku":"ZP103.SS","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/glass-gem-corn.jpg?v=1621023530"},{"product_id":"zl152","title":"Ki:kam Hu:n","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays. Pima 60-Day.\u003c\/em\u003e This\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003e traditional white corn from the Akimel O'odham community is grown by \u003ca title=\"Ramona Farms\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ramonafarms.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRamona Farms\u003c\/a\u003e, a Native American farming operation at Sacaton, AZ on the Gila River Reservation. This short stature, fast growing corn is 60 days (or less!) from planting to milk stage when planted at the summer monsoons in our region. When planted in spring it produces larger ears but takes longer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\"\u003eThis corn has about 80% soft flour kernels and 20% hard flint kernels. This balance gives the corn the perfect texture for Ga'ivsa, the wonderfully tasty Pima corn dish. Fresh corn is roasted on the cob over mesquite coals, which gives it a wonderfully sweet flavor. It is then dried and stored on the cob. When cracked and cooked the texture is like a risotto with terrific corn flavor. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes flour and flint type kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacket size 10g\/approx. 50 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeed Saver Size includes an insert on corn pollination and seed saving.\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: ±50 seeds","offer_id":41015461576858,"sku":"ZL152","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Seed Saver Size, ±250 seeds","offer_id":41015461609626,"sku":"ZL152.SS","price":15.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/kikam_hun_pima_60_day.jpg?v=1695755270"},{"product_id":"zs143","title":"Desert White Sweet (Modern Cross)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThis \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"il\"\u003esweet\u003c\/span\u003e corn variety was bred in Tucson in the 1970’s and 80’s from an O’odham \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"il\"\u003ewhite\u003c\/span\u003e flour corn and a hybrid \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"il\"\u003esweet\u003c\/span\u003e corn variety.  Russ Buhrow, who for many years was the plant curator at Tohono Chul Park, developed this stabilized cross by depending only on monsoon rainfall and flooding.  His imitation of traditional O’odham methods and use of O’odham corn have preserved a high level of drought tolerance in this variety.  Occasional flour-type kernels may be present.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: low desert\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobs average 6\" in length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlants about 5-6'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 9g\/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":43325768892570,"sku":"ZS143","price":5.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/products\/desertsweet.jpg?v=1676405237"},{"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":"zf010","title":"Mohave","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eZea mays. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hyphenate\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrom the Mohave Tribe or Pipa Aha Macav, the \"People by the River\" who farm near the Colorado River. This fast-growing flour corn is used for boiling and cornmeal. Similar to Tohono O'odham 60-Day, some say it could be even faster to reach milk stage. Plants are shortish, 3 to 5' tall with small ears, 4 to 7\". \u003c\/span\u003e 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 (4-7\") ears with white kernels on short plant stalks.\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":"Default Title","offer_id":44090438942874,"sku":"ZF010","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/Mohave1.jpg?v=1699382035"},{"product_id":"q013","title":"Colorado Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePisum sativum.\u003c\/em\u003e  Purchased in the early 90's near Espanola, NM, this traditional Spanish soup-pea variety came from Colorado. The peas are mostly smooth, and tan or pale green. Quite productive in our 2024 winter growout.  From our Seed Bank Collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: high desert but grows well in low desert winters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 9 g\/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","brand":"NS\/S","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":45084175204506,"sku":"Q013","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0157\/0808\/files\/Coloradopea1.jpg?v=1720552314"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.nativeseeds.org\/collections\/too-thick-to-ship-first-class.oembed","provider":"Native-Seeds-Search","version":"1.0","type":"link"}