{"title":"Shido Seed Vegetables","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeirloom and hybrid vegetable seeds for gardeners who have moved past optimism and into methodology. Shido's vegetable collection covers 40+ varieties -- heirloom tomatoes in several strong opinions, squash of considerable ambition, rainbow chard, beans, lettuce, and enough options to necessitate some kind of chart by July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"shido-veggies-more\" style=\"display:none\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach seed is vacuum-sealed and hermetically closed. Standard paper packets begin losing germination viability after roughly one year. State law requires a 3-year viability date on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage suggests up to ten. Non-GMO. Third-party lab tested. Free shipping on 5 or more packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:30px;\"\u003eShop Heirloom \u0026amp; Hybrid Vegetable Seeds: Tomatoes, Squash, Greens \u0026amp; More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003eHeirloom Tomato Seeds: Every Variety Has a Story. Few of Them Are Brief.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003eEasy Vegetable Seeds for First-Time Gardeners (and Optimistic Repeat Offenders)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;\"\u003eCompanion Planting Seeds -- Because Vegetables Have Social Preferences Too\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:30px;\"\u003eNon-GMO Vegetable Seeds with Lab-Verified Germination Rates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbutton onclick=\"var d=document.getElementById('shido-veggies-more');var b=this;if(d.style.display==='none'){d.style.display='block';b.textContent='Read less ↑';}else{d.style.display='none';b.textContent='Read more ↓';}\" style=\"background:none;border:1px solid #6b8f6e;color:#6b8f6e;border-radius:30px;padding:8px 20px;cursor:pointer;font-size:14px;margin-top:10px;\"\u003eRead more ↓\u003c\/button\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"funky-squash-seeds-packet","title":"Funky Squash Vegetable Seeds Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003eFunky Squash seeds for the kitchen garden that intends to actually produce funky squash this year. Funky Squash is the variety name that is also an honest description of what will emerge from the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFunky Squash is a mix of unusually shaped and coloured squash that looks deliberate even when the specific outcome is a surprise. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Funky Squash from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost, 3-5cm deep. Full sun, rich soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix of unusual shaped and coloured squash. Ornamental and edible. Harvest when skin is hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. It waits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Shido seed packet is illustrated in the style of Japanese 1910s woodblock printing -- designed and drawn in-house by Chive, the Toronto ceramics studio that has been exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show in London every year and does not, as a matter of principle, sell to big-box retailers. Customers collect the packets as a series. This was not the original plan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chive Ceramics Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41887159845001,"sku":"SEMNPU","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0375\/5687\/9497\/files\/SEMNPU-1.png?v=1738717599"},{"product_id":"pumpkin-squash-seeds-packet","title":"Pumpkin Squash Vegetable Seeds Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003ePumpkin Squash seeds for the kitchen garden that intends to actually produce pumpkin squash this year. Pumpkin and squash require space, patience, and the willingness to surrender a significant portion of the garden to the endeavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePumpkin Squash is a sprawling vine producing decorative squash that requires more space than most gardeners initially estimate. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Pumpkin Squash from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost, 3-5cm deep. Start indoors 3 weeks before if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeeds 3-4 square metres per plant. Harvest when skin is hard and stem dry. 90-110 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. It waits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Shido seed packet is illustrated in the style of Japanese 1910s woodblock printing -- designed and drawn in-house by Chive, the Toronto ceramics studio that has been exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show in London every year and does not, as a matter of principle, sell to big-box retailers. Customers collect the packets as a series. This was not the original plan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chive Ceramics Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41887160336521,"sku":"SEPUMP","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0375\/5687\/9497\/files\/SEPUMP-1.png?v=1738800362"},{"product_id":"purple-peas-flower-seeds-packet","title":"Purple Peas Vegetable Seeds Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Peas seeds for the kitchen garden that intends to actually produce purple peas this year. Purple Peas grow with the dual ambition of looking good and being edible, and they succeed at both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Peas is an ornamental pea with striking purple pods that are as beautiful in the garden as they are useful in the kitchen. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Purple Peas from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost. 3cm deep, 10cm apart. Support required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrnamental purple pods and flowers. Both decorative and edible. 65-75 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. It waits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Shido seed packet is illustrated in the style of Japanese 1910s woodblock printing -- designed and drawn in-house by Chive, the Toronto ceramics studio that has been exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show in London every year and does not, as a matter of principle, sell to big-box retailers. Customers collect the packets as a series. This was not the original plan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chive Ceramics Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41887160369289,"sku":"SEPEAS","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0375\/5687\/9497\/files\/SEPEAS-1.png?v=1739336086"},{"product_id":"zucchini-vegetable-seeds-packet","title":"Zucchini Vegetable Seeds Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003eZucchini seeds for the kitchen garden that intends to actually produce zucchini this year. Zucchini produces with such enthusiasm that it will eventually test the patience of friends and neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZucchini is the famously productive summer squash that rewards consistent harvesting with more zucchini than anyone planned for. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Zucchini from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost, 2cm deep. Or start indoors 3 weeks before. Full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest at 15-20cm for best flavour. Plants produce prolifically -- pick regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. It waits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Shido seed packet is illustrated in the style of Japanese 1910s woodblock printing -- designed and drawn in-house by Chive, the Toronto ceramics studio that has been exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show in London every year and does not, as a matter of principle, sell to big-box retailers. Customers collect the packets as a series. This was not the original plan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chive Ceramics Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43096260116617,"sku":"SEZUCC","price":4.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0375\/5687\/9497\/files\/SEZUCC-1.png?v=1738634586"},{"product_id":"beet-vegetable-seeds-packet","title":"Beet Vegetable Seeds Packet","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeet seeds for the kitchen garden that intends to actually produce beet this year. Beets are the vegetable that turns everything in the kitchen a dramatic shade of red and feels no obligation to apologise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeet is the dual-purpose vegetable offering both edible roots and nutritious greens from a single sowing. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Beet from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 2-3cm deep, 10cm apart. Sow in spring or late summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth roots and leaves edible. Harvest roots at 5-7cm for best flavour. 55-70 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. 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Green Leaf Lettuce is ready in 30 days, which makes it the fastest answer to the question of whether to start a garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Leaf Lettuce is fast-growing loose-leaf lettuce ready in 30-50 days and the most reliable cut-and-come-again crop in the garden. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Green Leaf Lettuce from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in spring or autumn, barely cover. Thin to 20cm. Sow every 3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest outer leaves continuously. Ready in 30-50 days. Mild, sweet flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. 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Butterhead lettuce is what salad looks like when it has been given adequate space and something to do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eButterhead Lettuce is soft, loose-headed lettuce with buttery texture and mild flavour -- the easiest and most useful salad base. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Butterhead Lettuce from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in spring or autumn. Cool season. Thin to 25cm for full heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, loosely packed heads with buttery texture and mild flavour. 55-75 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. 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Cauliflower requires more care than most vegetables and makes a point of this throughout the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCauliflower is a demanding brassica that produces a dense white curd and rewards consistent attention with a reliable harvest. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Cauliflower from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Consistent moisture and fertility essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanch by tying outer leaves over the head to keep it white. 70-100 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. 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Broccoli is the vegetable that rewards the patient gardener with a second harvest after the first one is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBroccoli is the cool-season brassica that continues producing side shoots long after the central head is harvested. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Broccoli from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Can also direct sow in summer for autumn crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest central head before flowers open. Side shoots continue after central harvest. 80-100 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. 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Arugula grows so quickly that you can plant it after remembering you wanted it and have it before you actually needed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArugula is peppery, fast-growing salad leaf that goes from seed to harvest in 30 days and improves everything it touches. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Arugula from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow in spring or autumn. Very fast -- 7-14 days germination. Sow every 2 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest young for mild flavour. Older leaves more peppery. Bolts in heat. 30-40 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. 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Support required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProlific, sweet small fruits. Harvest when fully coloured. Indeterminate. 60-70 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. 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The Beefsteak Tomato is large enough to change the character of any dish it joins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeefsteak Tomato is the classic large, meaty slicing tomato that makes a sandwich feel like a statement. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Beefsteak Tomato from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Full sun. Stake well -- large, heavy fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge fruits, meaty texture, few seeds. Excellent for slicing. Indeterminate. 85-90 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. 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Celery is not a forgiving crop, which means growing it successfully is a genuine achievement and the gardener may say so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCelery is a demanding but rewarding vegetable that produces best when given consistent moisture and genuine attention. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Celery from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 10-12 weeks before last frost. Needs consistent moisture throughout. 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Green beans are the vegetable that grows fast, produces generously, and asks for nothing except to be picked before they get tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreen Beans is the reliable, prolific bean that is equally happy raw, blanched, or forgotten in the colander. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Green Beans from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost, 5cm deep. Do not start indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when pods snap cleanly. Pick regularly for continued production. 55-65 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. 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Edamame exists in a narrow window between not-quite-ready and past-its-best, which is part of its charm and most of its calendar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdamame is the fresh soybean that must be harvested at exactly the right moment and eaten as quickly as possible. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Edamame from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost, 3-4cm deep, 15cm apart. 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Carrots are the vegetable that requires the soil to be prepared properly, and then performs accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarrot is the classic garden carrot that rewards loose, deep soil and regular thinning with long, sweet roots. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Carrot from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow thinly in loose, stone-free soil. Do not transplant. 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Fennel is the vegetable in which no component is wasted, which makes it either very efficient or very demanding depending on the cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFennel is an anise-flavoured vegetable with an edible bulb, edible fronds, and edible seeds -- no part of the fennel lacks purpose. Each packet is hermetically vacuum-sealed -- removing the oxygen that causes standard paper seed packets to lose germination viability within approximately one year. State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Fennel from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow after last frost -- fennel dislikes transplanting. 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State law requires a 3-year viability label on sealed packaging. NASA research on hermetic seed storage indicates viability of up to 10 years under proper conditions. Every packet is non-GMO and germination-tested at independent third-party labs before it earns its Japanese woodblock print artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Tomato Green Zebra from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Germination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Transplant after frost risk passes. Full sun, support required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and Harvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeterminate. Harvest when yellow stripes appear over green skin. 75-80 days. Rich flavour, low acid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Vacuum-Sealed Seeds Last Longer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard paper seed packets are permeable to oxygen and moisture -- the two primary causes of seed degradation. Most paper-packaged seeds begin losing germination viability after approximately one year, contributing to significant garden-industry waste: packets purchased, not planted, expired, discarded. Shido Seeds are hermetically vacuum-sealed. The packet does not expire quietly in a drawer. It waits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Shido seed packet is illustrated in the style of Japanese 1910s woodblock printing -- designed and drawn in-house by Chive, the Toronto ceramics studio that has been exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show in London every year and does not, as a matter of principle, sell to big-box retailers. Customers collect the packets as a series. 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