Seed Library

Get your garden off to a great start with seeds from the library.  Lincoln County Public Library participates in the Kentucky Seed Library Consortium. This enables us to purchase bulk quantities to provide our communities with a wide variety of seeds. Quantities are limited. We request that households limit themselves to 1 bag per home. The amounts provided should be enough for the typical home garden. Also, if you have extra, please share with family, friends, neighbors, etc.  Be sure to check in March for the seed library opening day.

2023 Seed Library Varieties

(subject to change)

SpeciesVarietyDescription
bean, bushStrikeExtremely productive, early snap bean. Keep picking to keep eating!
bean, bushTendergreenHeirloom meaty bean for snaps, shelley, and canning. Henderson, 1922.
bean, bushTop Notch Golden WaxExcellent 1959 heirloom wax bean, great canner/pickler
carrotLittle FingersSweet, easy-to-grow. 1/2″ wide by 7-8″ long.
cucumberAshleyBeautiful classic salad cucumber for the south. Disease resistant
cucumberBoston PicklingAbundance of stubby, tender- crisp picklers that stay non-
bitter
flowerMarigold : French Petite MixShades of gold through mahogany on 10-14″ plants
flowerSunflower : Autumn BeautyOmbre-shaded sunflowers in gold, bronze, red, and orange.
flowerZinnia : LilliputSweet 2-inch flowers in candy colors
flowerZinnia : PumilaZinnias in all colors just keep coming as long as you keep
picking
flowerZinnia : Cosmic Zen Zinnia & Cosmos MixBlend of zinnia & cosmos in ultra-bright colors
greensKale : PremierHigh-quality 3-season Dutch kale: dark green, tender
greensLettuce : Four Seasons (Merveille des Quatre Saisons)French all-season butterhead, good in heat AND cold
greensLettuce : Little GemExcellent small romaine-type
greensMesclun MixMix of 12 different salad greens!
greensMustard : Osaka PurpleSweet-hot purple-tinged leaves. Good in baby greens mixes and for stir fries.
herbBasil : Ornamental MixMix of 5 different basils with exceptional flower heads
herbCilantro : Slow BoltOld fashioned favorite for salsas and cooking
herbDill : BouquetSmaller plants with big production, high dill oil %, aromatic
melonWatermelon : GreybellePale jade green picnic watermelon, sweet red flesh
onionTokyo Long White Bunching OnionTangy, fast-growing scallions
radishChampionAAS Winner 1957 – good for both early & late plantings. Sweet and crunchy even when large.
squash, summerEarly Prolific Yellow StraightneckOld fashioned favorite for squash casseroles and grilling
squash, summerZucchini : CocozelleStriped Italian heirloom zucchini
tomatoAce 55Fat red slicers – stands up to temperature extremes
tomatoBradleyHeavy, sweet, rose-red grandmother tomatoes.
tomatoCalypsoHeat tolerant and bright red, perfect for salads and burgers.
tomatoFloradadeDeep red slicer holds up to KY’s heat and humidity.
tomatoGold NuggetLittle golden cherry tomatoes – great on salads!
tomatoMarglobeOld fashioned canner and slicer, bright red heirloom.
tomatoMoneymakerLong trusses of deep red salad tomatoes just keep coming.
tomatoNapoliSmall red Roma-type is great for salad, sauce, canning whole.
tomatoPonderosa RedBig red slicing tomato – perfect for burgers & BLTs
tomatoHomesteadThis red all-purpose garden favorite was bred for high heat and humidity. Disease tolerant.
tomatoRio GrandeRed salsa tomato – sweet, tangy, and firm. Cans well.
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