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"Lets Eat, Randolph!" Seed Library

The goal of the Turner Free Library's "Let's Eat, Randolph" Seed Library is to provide free and convenient opportunities for the Randolph community to learn about gardening and growing their own food. The Seed Library is now open and seeds are available on a first come, first served basis while supplies last!

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FAQs

What is a Seed Library?

A seed library is a seed distribution resource for community members who are interested in growing plants from seeds. The "Lets Eat, Randolph!" Seed Library provides community members with free seeds for plants that grow food.

 

Who can use the Seed Library?

Anyone can use the Seed Library! We welcome community members of all ages and skill levels. There is no cost to take seeds, but we ask that each household limit themselves to four seed packets per growing season. We appreciate everyone's understanding that this is a shared community service

 

How does the Seed Library work?

Community members are welcome to visit the Seed Library on the Main Floor during Turner Free Library's operating hours. Community members are welcome to choose up to four packets of seeds from the available selection at no cost. Supplies are limited and on a first come, first served basis.

 

When should seeds be planted?

There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, but a good place to start is the Farmer's Almanac 2023 Planting Guide for Randolph. This guide contains information about the best time to plant seeds, when to plant seeds directly in the ground, and when to transplant seedlings.

 

Are there food gardening resources in multiple languages?

ECHOcommunity provides food growing resources in multiple languages. We have compiled a list of growing guides that are available in Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese, Español/Spanish, and English:

The City of Seattle has a basic gardening guide on urban gardening available in multiple languages:

While this guide is tailored to the climate in Western Washington, it contains valuable information on gardening that can be used by gardeners on the South Shore.

 

Does Turner Free Library accept seed donations?

Unfortunately, we are not able to accept donations of seeds at this time but we hope to be able to do so in the future!

2024 Seed Collection

While supplies last

 Arugula (Eruca sativa)

Arugula (Eruca sativa)

 Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica)

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica)

 Carrot Imperator 58 (Daucus carota subsp. sativus)

Carrot Imperator 58 (Daucus carota subsp. sativus)

 Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce)

Celery (Apium graveolens var. dulce)

 Cucumber Slicing (Cucumis sativus)

Cucumber Slicing (Cucumis sativus)

 Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

Kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala)

 Lettuce Iceberg (Lactuca sativa var. capitata)

Lettuce Iceberg (Lactuca sativa var. capitata)

 Onion Leek (Allium ampeloprasum)

Onion Leek (Allium ampeloprasum)

 Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa var. hortensis.)

Parsnip (Pastinaca sativa var. hortensis.)

 Pepper Jalapeno (Capsicum annuum 'Jalape�o')

Pepper Jalapeno (Capsicum annuum 'Jalape�o')

 Radish Cherry Belle (Raphanus sativus)

Radish Cherry Belle (Raphanus sativus)

 Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)

Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)

 Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)

 Broccoli Raab

Broccoli Raab

 Carrot Royal Chantenay (Daucus carota sativus)

Carrot Royal Chantenay (Daucus carota sativus)

 Collard (Brassica oleracea var. viridis)

Collard (Brassica oleracea var. viridis)

 Curled Cress (Lepidium sativum)

Curled Cress (Lepidium sativum)

 Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)

Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)

 Lettuce Romaine (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia)

Lettuce Romaine (Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia)

 Onion Red Burgundy (Allium cepa)

Onion Red Burgundy (Allium cepa)

 Pea (Pisum sativum)

Pea (Pisum sativum)

 Pepper Poblano (Capsicum annuum var. annuum 'Poblano')

Pepper Poblano (Capsicum annuum var. annuum 'Poblano')

 Radish Red Arrow (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus)

Radish Red Arrow (Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus)

 Beet Detroit Dark Red (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris)

Beet Detroit Dark Red (Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris)

 Brussel Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)

Brussel Sprouts (Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera)

 Carrot Scarlet Nantes (Daucus carota var. sativus)

Carrot Scarlet Nantes (Daucus carota var. sativus)

 Corn (Zea mays)

Corn (Zea mays)

 Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

Eggplant (Solanum melongena)

 Lettuce Buttercrunch (Lactuca sativa var. capitata)

Lettuce Buttercrunch (Lactuca sativa var. capitata)

 Mache (Valeriana locusta)

Mache (Valeriana locusta)

 Onion Tokyo Long White Scallion (Allium fistulosum)

Onion Tokyo Long White Scallion (Allium fistulosum)

 Pepper California Wonder (Capsicum annuum)

Pepper California Wonder (Capsicum annuum)

 Pumpkin Connecticut Field (Cucurbita pepo)

Pumpkin Connecticut Field (Cucurbita pepo)

 Radish White Icicle (Raphanus sativus var. raphanistroides)

Radish White Icicle (Raphanus sativus var. raphanistroides)

 Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis)

Bok Choy (Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis)

 Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)

 Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis)

 Cucumber Pickling (Cucumis anguria)

Cucumber Pickling (Cucumis anguria)

 Endive Curled Ruffec (Cichorium endivia)

Endive Curled Ruffec (Cichorium endivia)

 Lettuce Cimarron Red (Lactuca sativa 'Cimarron')

Lettuce Cimarron Red (Lactuca sativa 'Cimarron')

 Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)

 Onion Yellow Sweet Spanish (Allium cepa x hybrida 'Yellow Sweet Spanish')

Onion Yellow Sweet Spanish (Allium cepa x hybrida 'Yellow Sweet Spanish')

 Pepper Cayenne (Capsicum annuum (cayenne))

Pepper Cayenne (Capsicum annuum (cayenne))

 Pumpkin Sugar Pie (Cucurbita pepo(Sugar Pie))

Pumpkin Sugar Pie (Cucurbita pepo(Sugar Pie))

 Rapini (Brassica ruvo)

Rapini (Brassica ruvo)

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