January Newsletter 2026

A warm welcome to all of our friends and supporters for the new planting season!

We love to hear from you and thank you for your continued support of our Living Seed Bank.

Our new offerings have been so well received, so we would like to feature some of our best sellers.

From Skye at Tarigrade Seeds

Piracicaba Broccoli

Piracicaba Broccoli is very rare. It is a rewarding variety to grow , each plant providing an abundance of small sprouts, that are healthy and delicious, lightly sauteed or steamed. My favorite is  cooked on the barbecue ! If you end up with too many--a great problem to have !---- then blanch and freeze your harvest for winter use.  Each plant provides multiple harvests.  Grow in fertile soil, provide nitrogen fertilizer and tolerates summer heat the best. Planting time for early starts is soon,  so don't delay if you want to give it a try !

From Spring Gold Farm

Shaman Tobacco

For those of you who appreciate Indigenous ways, the story of this sacred Tobacco, used by Shamans in ritual, can now become part of our gardens. Christina collected this seed herself and grows it in isolation on her mountain top farm. The long lasting large pink ball flowers, stand up in all conditions for weeks. We have also noticed,  using Nicotiana as a companion flower, stops insect damage in their vicinity.  This is due to their nicotine content. Please wear gloves when handling. 

From our Living Seed Bank

Marsha's Picks:

Nine Star Perennial Broccoli

Famous in Europe and originally from England, it has now become Endangered. Perennial in more moderate climates, with mulch protection thru deepest winter. Multiple white florets start to grow in early spring from established plants .

They look like small cauliflowers but taste more like broccoli. Delicious raw or steamed. This is a smaller seed packet.

Bullsheart Bush Tomato

This beautiful solid fruit needs good support.  Originally received from the Abundant Life Seed Foundation,  which tragically burned down in the 1990's . We have been protecting this Endangered heirloom ever since. Sporting rugose foliage,  which is narrow and sparse, indicates this is a much older cultivar. This deep reddish pink tomato has tender skins, meaty textured fruit, and a well balanced rich taste. Part of our heirloom plant program for decades, we are pleased to offer one of our favorites in our seed list !

Elephantormany Sweet Pepper

This Romainian heirloom classic is a huge producer of long narrow tapered fruit that ripens to red. They average in length between 6 -8 inches. Thin skins ,  good keeping qualities, and perfect for fresh eating. Loves growing in large pots. This Endangered pepper is a smaller packet of 12 seeds to ensure availability.

Grow For It Seeds

Landis Winter Lettuce

Now who can resist a winter Lettuce? I first heard of Landis Winter in the 1990's but it was difficult to find. So it means alot to me that Sarah at Grow For It, is able to offer this unique weatherproof Butterhead type. Great to extend the season in early spring or fall. Can direct sow or start in flats. Ideal for cold frames, cloches, a greenhouse or sun porch. Delicious and tender at the first leaves stage or the mature heads.

News Updates

As we enter our busy season,  we do our best to fulfill your mail orders within 2 weeks of receipt. Sooner if we can!

Local customers can also use our pick up service. Just place your order online and we will contact you with details.  We do provide another packet of your choice to cover the mailing costs.

Walking Onions will again be available for Spring delivery,  once the  temperature has warmed up enough to avoid freezing in transit. We will activate the order portal by mid March 2026.

Bulk Seeds : For larger scale growers,  stores and farmers,  we do have an established wholesale division. Please contact me directly for further details. 

marsha@eaglerigeseeds.com

Wishing you all, as we dream of spring,  a fabulous growing season in 2026.

Marsha, Skye, Christina,  Sarah, Dan and Talia