WE NOW OFFER FREE SHIPPING ACROSS THE USA Mountain Valley Seed is offering FREE SHIPPING* to all our customers within the continental U.S. Enjoy! WHOLESALE SEEDS SINCE 1974 About MVSeeds pg. 6 Vegetables pg. 12 Herbs pg. 58 Storage Seeds pg. 64 MicroGreens pg. 66 Sprouts pg. 70 Flowers pg. 74 Wild Flowers pg. 103 Grasses pg. 105 Cover Crops pg. 106 Growing Supplies pg. 107 Books pg. 109 Bloom Master pg. 112 Index pg. 118 6 MOUNTAIN VALLEY SEED CO. OUR THOUGHTS FOR 2017 When you plant a seed, you believe in the future. e’ve grown a lot this year, and we hope that you Whave too! We continue to strive to provide you with the best seed for your farm, home garden, microgreen and sprouting ventures. We believe to compromise seed quali- ty is to compromise our integrity. With 41 years of experience to look back on, we are excited about the future! We are standing by to answer any questions you may have and to offer you gardening ad- vice, helping you become the best grower you can be! We also love hearing your stories of success, experimentation, and love for growing! We are continuously updating the photos of our flowers, vegetables, sprouts, and seeds to offer you the most accu- rate representation of our seeds and resulting crops. We hope you find them helpful, and we invite you to share your photos with us, by emailing your photos to us any- time at [email protected] We’ve assembled our most comprehensive catalog yet with detailed descriptions of our products and seeds, as well as options and instructions for planting, so you can make the most informed purchase. As always, if you are in the neighborhood, we welcome you to stop by and say hello! Happy Growing, Your Friends at Mountain Valley Seed Co. www.mvseeds.com 175 WEST 2700 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84115 OUR LOCATION e are located on 2700 South and 175 West in Salt Lake sprouting, as well as giant pumpkin growing for those of you WCity, Utah. Here, we test, prepare, and package our who plan on participating in this year’s Ginormous Pumpkin seed. We also hold many classes at our warehouse to teach Regatta. Stop in and visit us at our new location! techniques, such as seed starting, growing microgreens, TE STREET A ST 300 WEST 2100 SOUTH 2700 SOUTH 2700 SOUTH E T 600 WEST MAIN S 300 WEST 175 WEST TE STREET A ST WEST TEMPL www.mvseeds.com 175 West 2700 South SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84115 PHONE: 801-486-0480 FAX: 801-467-5730 9 MOUNTAIN VALLEY SEED CO.’S POSITION ON GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS (GMO) We do not and will not offer what is Given our position, Mountain Valley Seed Co. has signed The typically referred to as GMO Seed. Safe Seed Pledge. hy do we use the word “typically”? We use the word W“typically” because we feel too many people are en- THE SAFE SEED PLEDGE tering the discussion of GMO seeds without really under- standing everything about them. “Agriculture and seeds provide the basis upon which our lives depend. We must protect this foundation Just like humans, plant genetics are changing frequently. Nearly as a safe and genetically stable source for future every gardener has had the experience of having a plant or two generations. For the benefit of all farmers, gar- in the garden “cross” with each other, developing something a deners, and consumers who want an alternative. bit different than what was expected. This NATURAL crossing We pledge that we do not knowingly buy or is how we ended up with the plant diversity we have today. As sell genetically engineered seeds or plants. our understanding of plants increased, people quickly figured The mechanical transfer of genetic material out- out that they could help this crossing occur by intentionally side of natural reproductive methods and between cross pollinating different plants or strains. This process is typ- genera, families or kingdoms, poses great biolog- ically referred to as hybridization. Under the most strict defi- ical risks as well as economic, political, and cul- nition, we believe some could label a hybrid as a genetically tural threats. We feel that genetically engineered modified organism. We believe that because this crossing only varieties have been insufficiently tested prior to occurs when NATURE allows it and occurs between plants and public release. More research and testing is neces- not between species, such as a cross between fish and toma- sary to further assess the potential risks of geneti- toes. All hybrid seed varieties we offer are directly labeled as cally engineered seeds. Further, we wish to sup- hybrid seed. Nearly every vegetable one consumes from the port agricultural progress that leads to healthier grocery store or at your local restaurant is, or once was, a hy- soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems, brid. and ultimately healthy people and communities.” Genetic Engineering often refers to a process by which the genetics of a plant are modified in a way that nature could not create on its own, such as the fish and tomato crossing mentioned earlier. This is typically done by using recombi- nant DNA technology to bring together DNA from different sources, usually NON PLANT-BASED, to create a new and novel set of genes, which are then transferred to a host or- ganism, giving that organism a new and unique set of genes. This NON NATURAL form of manipulation is what most people reject, and we agree that it requires more testing and crop protection protocols. The idea of inserting a bacteria which is poisonous to insects into a plant that we eat is of obvious concern and, while we are impressed with the technology, we believe that people have the right to know what is in the food they eat. Until more research is done, crop protections and clear labeling allow us the choice not to participate in this part of the market. Lab From the very early years of Mountain Valley Seed, we have empha- It’s amazing what a seed can tell you if you look closely. The lab is just sized the need to test our seed for a variety of quality control factors. part of our process but a vital one. Not only will you see the latest in This process ensures our germination rates are high and allows us to testing capability in our lab but we have several proprietary prepara- stand behind the seed we produce and sell as some of the best quality tion processes that make the seed we sell more reliable--even giving in the industry. some varieties a longer life. And you thought just growing the seed was the difficult part! Service Quality Selection Whether you order online, over the phone, Your crops will have plenty of storms to Growing conditions vary widely from or in our showroom, we promise to process, weather and bugs and viruses to contend customer to customer as does their taste prepare, and deliver your order in a timely with over their short life. We want to give in flowers and vegetables. Mountain Valley manner. Online and phone orders usually every seed a fighting chance and that means Seed provides over 1,000 different varieties starting with high quality seed. Rest assured, of seed, helping you grow your garden just ship within 24 hours, in person orders are we take as much care in providing you seeds the way YOU want it. prepared while you wait. as you take in growing them. VEGETABLES ou may be looking for something fresh and new, something to inspire As always, we include detailed descriptions of seed and the eventual crop. Yyou to get out in the garden, or you may be looking for the tried-and- We’ve also included pricing variations on each seed as well as treatments. true, proven favorites that produce bumper crops year after year; or you Also, you will now find a planting guide at the beginning of each vegetable could be looking for a real crowd pleaser to sell at your local farmers mar- section. ket. For any of those needs and more, we believe you’ll find what you’re looking for among our vegetable selection. For those of you looking for something new or maybe just wanting fresh year-round edibles, we offer microgreen capable vegetables! In each veg- To help guide your search we’ve added icons throughout the catalog. etable section, we have added a green text box explaining details of that partiuclar kind of microgreen. O These icons designate new varieties that we now carry in our regular line as well as our staff favorites. You can trust those Unsure of what a “Microgreen” is? There is a section devoted to general favorites. If they’re not already your favorite too, plant some this year and information on microgreens. A similar icon indicates sprout-able vegeta- they will be. Other notations you’ll see in the catalog designate organic and bles. These will show in both the vegetable and sprout sections. We are heirloom seed and if that particular variety is recommended to be grown the microgreens experts! as a microgreen or sprout. CONTENT Artichoke p.13 Dandelion p.27 Pumpkin p.42 Asparagus p.13 Eggplant p.27 Purslane p.44 Beans p.13 Endive p.28 Radicchio p.45 Beets p.16 Gourds p.28 Radish p.45 Broccoli p.17 Kale p.28 Rhubarb p.46 Broccoli Raab p.18 Kohlrabi p.29 Rutabaga p.46 Brussel Sprouts p.18 Leek p.29 Sorrel p.46 Cabbage p.18 Lettuce p.30 Spinach p.47 Carrot p.19 Melons p.31-32 Squash, Summer p.47 Cauliflower p.20 Mustard p.33 Squash, Winter p.48 Celeriac p.21 Okra p.34 Strawberry p.50 Celery p.21 Onion p.35 Swiss Chard p.50 Collards p.21 Parsnip p.36 Tomatillo p.51 Corn p.22 Pea p.36 Tomato p.51 Corn Salad p.25 Pepper, Hot p.38 Turnip p.56 Cucumber p.25 Pepper, Sweet p.40 Watermelon p.56 VEGETABLES 13 Artichoke Disease abbreviations: VEGETABLES 600 seeds/oz BV - Bean Common Mosaic Virus BPM - Bean Pod Mottle Virus Green Globe BRV - Bean Rust Virus 150 to 180 days.