{"title":"Garden \u0026 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerennial vegetables, comfrey and seed offerings.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"asparagus-bundle-of-5","title":"Asparagus (Bundle of 25) | Spring 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asparagus is an asparagus crown rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), needs no pollination, and it ripens about May 9 to Jun 29 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 9. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLittle or none (0 to 200 hours). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. It comes back fine after any winter. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#asparagus-bundle-of-5\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Pollination Needed. Asparagus plants are male or female, but the spears you harvest are young shoots and need no pollination at all. The small summer flowers on the ferns get some bee visits, but asparagus is not an orchard pollenizer. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pollination-charts#asparagus\"\u003ePollination Charts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout May 9 to Jun 29 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerennial vegetable (9\/10), canning and freezing (7\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeldom badly damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, Mary Washington or Jersey Knight or Purple Passion. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWe are offering three of our best performing asparagus in Montana—Mary Washington, Millenium, and Purple Passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eMary Washington\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA classic heirloom variety known for its reliable yields and resistance to rust. Hardy and well-suited for zones 3–8 (even zone 2 if properly covered in 1 ft of straw or wood mulch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eJersey Knight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eA top-performing, all-male hybrid known for its high yields and disease resistance. Produces thick, tender, flavorful spears with excellent cold hardiness and tolerance to rust, crown rot, and fusarium. Vigorous and dependable, it thrives in a wide range of climates and is ideal for northern growers seeking a long-lived, productive asparagus patch. Hardy to zone 3 or even zone 2 if properly covered in mulch over the winter (1 ft of straw or wood mulch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003ePurple Passion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eThis vibrant purple asparagus is tender, sweet, and less fibrous than green varieties,. Excellent for fresh eating. The others steam better though in our experience. Hardy in zones 3–8, it performs well in most soils. Can be grown in zone 2 like the others if properly covered with 1 ft of straw or wood mulch over the winter.The color is striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Asparagus\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Asparagus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Asparagus hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Asparagus need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle or none. Asparagus doesn't depend on winter chill to come back (our upper bound is 200 hours). Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Asparagus has no real chill requirement. Winter cold just puts the crowns to sleep, and it's a big commercial crop in Peru and Mexico. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#asparagus-bundle-of-5\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Asparagus ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout May 9 to Jun 29 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Asparagus good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Asparagus are perennial vegetable (9\/10), canning and freezing (7\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Asparagus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot badly. Deer may nibble Asparagus, but they seldom do real damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Asparagus ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. Sizes offered: Mary Washington or Jersey Knight or Purple Passion. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Mary Washington","offer_id":42498792063042,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jersey Knight","offer_id":42498792095810,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Purple Passion","offer_id":42498792128578,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/asparagus-green-spear.webp?v=1789019191"},{"product_id":"comfrey","title":"Comfrey: 5 Root Cuttings (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long is a comfrey plant rated hardy to zone 2 in our ratings (winters to -50°F), and needs no pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso called\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRussian comfrey (Symphytum x uplandicum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2 to 9. A bare number means the whole of zone 2, colder half included (winters to -50°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLittle or none (0 to 200 hours). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. It comes back fine after any winter. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#comfrey\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Pollination Needed. Comfrey is grown for its leaves and is planted from root cuttings, so it needs no pollination. Its flowers are a good nectar source for bees through much of the summer, but it is not an orchard pollenizer. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pollination-charts#comfrey\"\u003ePollination Charts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil building (9\/10), pollinators (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eThis plant really needs no introduction. It is a power house in terms of pulling up minerals from the sub-soil, storing it in their large broad leaves, and then allowing you to chop and drop as a green mulch around your trees for then attracting bacteria and fungi to help mineralize those nutrients and feed your soil food web.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"459\"\u003eMedicinal Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"506\"\u003eAlso has medicinal value due to the allantoin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eHardiness \u0026amp; Growth Behavior\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"651\"\u003eHardy to zone 2. This is the Russian Comfrey and does not spread in our experience as much as the native.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"731\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePretty borage-like flowers. Also deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long hardy to zone 2, which means winters down to about -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle or none. Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long doesn't depend on winter chill to come back (our upper bound is 200 hours). Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Comfrey has no real chill requirement. Frost knocks the leaves down and it regrows from the roots in spring. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#comfrey\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long are soil building (9\/10), pollinators (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Comfrey: 5 Root cuttings 4\" long ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42472435056706,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/comfrey-plant-in-bloom.webp?v=1789019810"},{"product_id":"horseradish-bunde-of-2","title":"Horseradish (Spring 2027)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Horseradish is a perennial vegetable rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), needs no pollination, and it ripens about Sep 30 to Nov 9 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 9. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 200 hours (0 to 500). Our estimate. No published figure exists for this variety yet. That's low, so chill is never short here, but it can wake early in a midwinter warm spell. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#horseradish-bunde-of-2\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Pollination Needed. Horseradish is grown for its root and planted from root cuttings, so it needs no pollination and rarely sets seed. Bees may visit the occasional white flowers, but it is not an orchard pollenizer. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pollination-charts#horseradish\"\u003ePollination Charts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout Sep 30 to Nov 9 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerennial vegetable (8\/10), canning and freezing (6\/10), winter storage (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely bothered by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, 3 Root Cuttings. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best performing horseradish we have grown in Montana. Not much to say on flavor because most horseradish we have tried tastes the same. But we're no horseradish connoisseurs here. In terms of hardiness, this will survive down to at least -50F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting Horseradish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHarvest can begin the following year once enough root energy has been stored. The saying growing up for us was that you can harvest Horseradish roots in any month ending in \"r\". However, the colder one is, the harder it may be to harvest the roots once the frost layer is deep, so it is best to harvest the roots in September or October if you are zone 5 or colder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBundle Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes with three healthy and good sized root cuttings. When planted, these will take off the first year and produce a good sized plant come end of the season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Horseradish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Horseradish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Horseradish hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Horseradish need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 200 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 0 and 500. Nobody has published a chill figure for it, so that's our estimate from its relatives and origin. Horseradish doesn't need much chill to regrow, but it does best where winters are cold enough to make it go fully dormant. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#horseradish-bunde-of-2\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Horseradish ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Sep 30 to Nov 9 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Horseradish good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Horseradish are perennial vegetable (8\/10), canning and freezing (6\/10), winter storage (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Horseradish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely. Deer seldom bother Horseradish, though a hungry winter deer will try almost anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Horseradish ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. Sizes offered: 3 Root Cuttings. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"3 Root Cuttings","offer_id":42547482329154,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/horseradish-plant-leaves.webp?v=1789020347"},{"product_id":"jerusalem-artichoke-10-tubers","title":"Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers) | Spring 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers) is a perennial vegetable rated hardy to zone 2 in our ratings (winters to -50°F), and needs no pollination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso called\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSunchoke, sunroot (Helianthus tuberosus)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2 to 9. A bare number means the whole of zone 2, colder half included (winters to -50°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1,350 hours (700 to 1,500). From published figures. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#jerusalem-artichoke-10-tubers\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Pollination Needed. Jerusalem artichoke is grown for its tubers, which form underground without any pollination. Its late summer to fall sunflowers feed bees when little else blooms (an early frost can cut that short), but it is not an orchard pollenizer. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pollination-charts#jerusalem-artichoke\"\u003ePollination Charts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePerennial vegetable (7\/10), pollinators (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSometimes damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTen dormant tubers, packed in moist sawdust. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. Guaranteed to sprout.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJerusalem Artichoke is one of those things that one should grow because they are prolific, perennializes even in our cold Montana winters, and provides a good source of starch (inulin), but make sure to prepare them right otherwise you'll see why they're euphemistically nicknamed \"fartichokes\"! These are hardy to at least -50°F if not more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are sold as tubers. Each item of Jerusalem artichoke includes 10 tubers, enough to establish a good sized planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px;color:#777;margin-top:24px\"\u003ePhotos: “Jerusalem Artichokes tubers” by Christian Guthier, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Jerusalem_Artichokes_tubers.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by\/2.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCC BY 2.0\u003c\/a\u003e; “20130827Helianthus tuberosus3” by AnRo0002, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:20130827Helianthus_tuberosus3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCC0\u003c\/a\u003e; “20160922Helianthus tuberosus3” by AnRo0002, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:20160922Helianthus_tuberosus3.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/publicdomain\/zero\/1.0\/deed.en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCC0\u003c\/a\u003e; “Topinambur gomolj” by Kati zunkovic at Slovenian Wikipedia, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Topinambur_gomolj.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e, licensed \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eCC BY-SA 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers)?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers) hardy to zone 2, which means winters down to about -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers) need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1,350 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 700 and 1,500. That comes from storage trials: about eight weeks near freezing breaks the tubers' winter dormancy so they sprout evenly. Leaving them in the ground over winter takes care of it. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#jerusalem-artichoke-10-tubers\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers) good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers) are perennial vegetable (7\/10), pollinators (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers)?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes. Deer browse Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers) now and then, so protect young plants where deer pressure is high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Jerusalem Artichoke (10 Tubers) ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen dormant tubers, packed in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. We guarantee our plants come up. If nothing has sprouted by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42547493765186,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/jerusalem-artichoke-tubers-harvest.jpg?v=1791617883"},{"product_id":"rhubarb","title":"Rhubarb (Bundle of 2) | Spring 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), needs no pollination, and it ripens about May 9 to Jun 29 in Missoula (our Missoula estimate).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlso called\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePie plant (Rheum x hybridum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Our notes have it taking -50°F. Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1,250 hours (1,000 to 1,500). From published figures. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#rhubarb\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo Pollination Needed. Rhubarb is grown for its leaf stalks, which need no pollination, and extension advice is to cut off flower stalks as soon as they appear. If left, bees will visit the flowers, but rhubarb is not an orchard pollenizer. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pollination-charts#rhubarb\"\u003ePollination Charts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRipens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout May 9 to Jun 29 in Missoula (a Missoula estimate from published sources). Real years swing about a week either way. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/ripening-map\"\u003eSee the date for your town\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePies and baking (9\/10), sauce and butter (8\/10), canning and freezing (8\/10), perennial vegetable (8\/10), jams and jellies (7\/10), wine (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDeer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeldom badly damaged by deer.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBare root, Large 3 Yr. Crowns. Shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring, roots wrapped in moist sawdust. Guaranteed to bud out.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eWe have two selection of cold hardy rhubarb, Canadian Red and Crimson Red. These varieties have done exceedingly well not only in western Montana where they have both survived temps between -30F and -40F, but also east of the divide where temps can dip below -40F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\"\u003eHardy to -50F or more, these are both bullet proof. A bundle of 2 comes with one Canadian Red and Crimson Beauty. The crowns are very large and are going on their third year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Rhubarb\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Rhubarb?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Rhubarb hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our notes have it taking -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Rhubarb need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1,250 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 1,000 and 1,500. That comes from USDA and Oregon State: crowns need about 7 to 9 weeks below 50°F to end their winter rest, and a few days of hard freeze won't do it. Short, mild winters give weak spring stalks. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#rhubarb\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen does Rhubarb ripen?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout May 9 to Jun 29 in Missoula, Montana (an estimate built from published sources and our climate). Warmer places run earlier and cooler places later; our ripening map converts the date to your town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Rhubarb good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Rhubarb are pies and baking (9\/10), sauce and butter (8\/10), canning and freezing (8\/10), perennial vegetable (8\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill deer eat Rhubarb?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot badly. Deer may nibble Rhubarb, but they seldom do real damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat arrives, and when does Rhubarb ship?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dormant bare-root plant, roots wrapped in moist sawdust with a vapor barrier, shipped or picked up in Missoula in spring. Sizes offered: Large 3 Yr. Crowns. We guarantee our plants bud out. Stone fruits can be slow, so if one still has not budded out by August 15, write to us and we credit you for the following spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Crimson Red: Large 3 Yr. Crowns","offer_id":42547396608066,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Canada Red: Large 3 Yr. Crowns","offer_id":42547396640834,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/rhubarb-plant-in-garden.webp?v=1789021037"},{"product_id":"sapps-select-hybrid-hazelnut-50-seeds-ships-asap","title":"Sapp's Select Hybrid Hazelnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapp's Select Hybrid Hazelnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP seed, rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), and self-incompatible, so plant two genetically different plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Our notes have it taking -29°F. Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1,000 hours (700 to 1,300). Seedlings vary, so this is based on the parent tree. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#sapps-select-hybrid-hazelnut-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Incompatible - Plant Two Genotypes. Bloom group 4 of 7 (mid), midwinter pollen shed here. Hazelnuts are wind-pollinated and need pollen from a different plant, so plant at least two or three seedlings together. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/pollination-charts#hazelnut\"\u003ePollination Charts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeeding wildlife (7\/10), edible nuts (6\/10), windbreaks and hedgerows (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed, shipped in spring with your order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection is from our good friend James Sapp's most productive \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hybrid-hazel-bundle-of-3\"\u003ehybrid hazel\u003c\/a\u003e bush in his orchard. The bush has endured -29F and made a full crop of nuts. James has been trying many different seedlings for 7 years and this is his best seedling. It has a very short and wrinkly beak compared to most hybrids. This makes it look small on the bush but this is largely because it makes less husk and more nut. First generation was grown by University of Oregon. Second generation by Akiva (Twisted Tree). Third by James. Pollen partners could be Akiva seedlings, Z’s nutty, badger set, dermis. Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Sapp's Select Hybrid Hazelnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Sapp's Select Hybrid Hazelnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Sapp's Select Hybrid Hazelnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our notes have it taking -29°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Sapp's Select Hybrid Hazelnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1,000 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 700 and 1,300. Seedlings vary, so that's based on the parent, Sapp's Select (James Sapp's best hybrid hazel bush). That's the plant's chill once it's growing. The seed itself also needs a cold, moist winter before it will germinate. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#sapps-select-hybrid-hazelnut-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Sapp's Select Hybrid Hazelnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Sapp's Select Hybrid Hazelnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP are feeding wildlife (7\/10), edible nuts (6\/10), windbreaks and hedgerows (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688693469250,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/sapps-select-hybrid-hazelnut-seeds.jpg?v=1789021038"},{"product_id":"ashworth-mountain-black-walnut-50-nuts-ships-asap","title":"Ashworth Mountain Black Walnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ashworth Mountain Black Walnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP seed, rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), and wind-pollinated with staggered male and female bloom, so plant two different trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 9. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1,100 hours (800 to 1,500). Seedlings vary, so this is based on the parent tree. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#ashworth-mountain-black-walnut-50-nuts-ships-asap\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeterodichogamous - Plant Two Different Trees. Bloom group 4 of 7 (mid), late spring to early summer here. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-walnut-bundle-of-3\"\u003eBlack walnut\u003c\/a\u003e trees often shed pollen and receive it at different times, so plant at least two seedlings (more is better) for good nut set. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/walnut-heartnut-pollination-chart\"\u003eWalnut \u0026amp; Heartnut Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood (9\/10), pies and baking (8\/10), edible nuts (6\/10), feeding wildlife (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed, shipped in spring with your order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the largest planting of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/black-walnut-bundle-of-3\"\u003eBlack Walnut\u003c\/a\u003e in the Missoula Valley. The original ten trees were planted in the 1980’s. They were seedlings from Fred Ashworth’s trees and so a good amount of work had already been done to improve cold hardiness, nut production and timber quality. A second generation was planted by squirrels over the last 50 years. This selection is from the 2nd generation and exhibits productivity and a decent amount of nut meat for a Missoula Black Walnut (2-3g per nut with limited irrigation). With two generations of proven Montana parents, this next generation should be very cold hardy and well adapted to Montana’s climate. Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Ashworth Mountain Black Walnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Ashworth Mountain Black Walnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Ashworth Mountain Black Walnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Ashworth Mountain Black Walnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1,100 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 800 and 1,500. Seedlings vary, so that's based on the parent trees, Missoula black walnuts descended from Fred Ashworth's trees. Black walnut cultivars tested at about 1,100 hours. The nuts also need cold, moist stratification to sprout. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#ashworth-mountain-black-walnut-50-nuts-ships-asap\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Ashworth Mountain Black Walnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Ashworth Mountain Black Walnut Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP are wood (9\/10), pies and baking (8\/10), edible nuts (6\/10), feeding wildlife (6\/10). Anything scored 8 or higher makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688694419522,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/ashworth-mountain-black-walnut-seeds.jpg?v=1789019190"},{"product_id":"westcot-apricot-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap","title":"Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP seed, rated hardy to zone 2b in our ratings (winters to -45°F), and not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2b to 7. The b means the warmer half of zone 2 only (winters to -45°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 600 hours (400 to 900). Seedlings vary, so this is based on the parent tree. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#westcot-apricot-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 2 of 7 (early), very early spring here. Westcot's own self-fertility is disputed and hardy apricot seedlings often need a partner, so plant two or more seedlings or another apricot nearby. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/apricot-pollination-chart\"\u003eApricot Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJams and jellies (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed, shipped in spring with your order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese seeds are from open pollinated Westcot apricot, one of the hardiest of the Prairie Province apricots. Great flavor, too. For more info on the Westcot, check the product page description \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.montanafruittrees.com\/products\/westcot-apricot?variant=42511194325058\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo watch a video in which we talk about and taste test Westcot, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G06qBrYmMWU\u0026amp;t=283s\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Westcot's own self-fertility is disputed and hardy apricot seedlings often need a partner, so plant two or more seedlings or another apricot nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP hardy to zone 2b, which means winters down to about -45°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 600 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 400 and 900. Seedlings vary, so that's based on the parent, Westcot. This is the grown tree's bud chill, not seed stratification. Seedlings vary; expect early bloom like Westcot. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#westcot-apricot-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Westcot Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP are jams and jellies (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688695468098,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/westcot-apricot-seeds.jpg?v=1789021327"},{"product_id":"precious-apricot-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap","title":"Precious Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Precious Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP seed, rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), and partially self-fertile, so a second variety nearby makes crops more dependable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 8. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 800 hours (500 to 1,100). Seedlings vary, so this is based on the parent tree. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#precious-apricot-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartially Self-Fertile. Bloom group 6 of 7 (late), very early spring here. The parent is self-fertile, but seedlings vary and some hardy apricot seedlings need a partner. Plant two or more seedlings, or another apricot, for a reliable crop. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/apricot-pollination-chart\"\u003eApricot Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJams and jellies (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed, shipped in spring with your order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePrecious is one of the best apricots in terms of flavor and hardiness. Can survive down to -41F. Click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=G06qBrYmMWU\u0026amp;t=1089s\"\u003ehere \u003c\/a\u003eto learn more about Precious and to watch us taste test it. Zone 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Precious Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Precious Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt helps. Precious Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP is partially self-fertile, so it can set some fruit alone, but a second variety nearby makes crops more dependable. The parent is self-fertile, but seedlings vary and some hardy apricot seedlings need a partner. Plant two or more seedlings, or another apricot, for a reliable crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Precious Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Precious Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Precious Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 500 and 1,100. Seedlings vary, so that's based on the parent, Precious. This is the grown tree's bud chill, not seed stratification. Seedlings vary but should lean toward Precious's later bloom. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#precious-apricot-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Precious Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Precious Apricot Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP are jams and jellies (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688695861314,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/precious-apricot-seeds.jpg?v=1789020829"},{"product_id":"hudar-pear-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap","title":"Hudar Pear Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hudar Pear Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP seed, rated hardy to zone 3 in our ratings (winters to -40°F), and not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 3 to 7. A bare number means the whole of zone 3, colder half included (winters to -40°F). Our notes have it taking -50°F. Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 800 hours (500 to 1,200). Seedlings vary, so this is based on the parent tree. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#hudar-pear-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 4 of 7 (mid), mid spring here. Pear seedlings need a different pear nearby as a pollenizer, so plant two or more seedlings or add another pear variety. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/european-pear-pollination-chart\"\u003ePear Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed, shipped in spring with your order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen pollinated from a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hudar-pear\"\u003eHudar pear\u003c\/a\u003e (other parent is unknown). Hudar is an excellent early, fresh eating pear that is super productive and very hardy. Hardy to at least -50F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.montanafruittrees.com\/products\/norkent-apple?variant=42502494289986\"\u003eClick here\u003c\/a\u003e for the product description page of Norkent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Hudar Pear Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Hudar Pear Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Hudar Pear Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Pear seedlings need a different pear nearby as a pollenizer, so plant two or more seedlings or add another pear variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Hudar Pear Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Hudar Pear Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP hardy to zone 3, which means winters down to about -40°F. Our notes have it taking -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Hudar Pear Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 800 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 500 and 1,200. Seedlings vary, so that's based on the parent, Hudar. Give seeds about 60-90 days of cold, moist stratification before sowing. The trees they grow will likely need around 800 chill hours. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#hudar-pear-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688698384450,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/hudar-pear-seeds.jpg?v=1789020347"},{"product_id":"norkent-apple-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap","title":"Norkent Apple Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Norkent Apple Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP seed, rated hardy to zone 2 in our ratings (winters to -50°F), and not self-fertile, so it needs a different variety nearby as a pollenizer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 2 to 7. A bare number means the whole of zone 2, colder half included (winters to -50°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1,000 hours (800 to 1,200). Seedlings vary, so this is based on the parent tree. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#norkent-apple-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeeds Cross-Pollination. Bloom group 3 of 7 (early-mid), late spring here. Apple seedlings are never self-fertile. Plant a different apple or crabapple variety nearby, or plant several seedlings together. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/apple-pollination-chart\"\u003eApple \u0026amp; Crabapple Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuice and sweet cider (6\/10), hard cider (6\/10), feeding wildlife (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed, shipped in spring with your order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen pollinated from a Norkent (other parent is unknown). Norkent is one of the best tasting of all the Nor-Series of apples. High quality summer pear that can survive temps well  into the -50F's. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Norkent Apple Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Norkent Apple Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Norkent Apple Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP needs pollen from a different variety that blooms at about the same time. Apple seedlings are never self-fertile. Plant a different apple or crabapple variety nearby, or plant several seedlings together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Norkent Apple Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Norkent Apple Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP hardy to zone 2, which means winters down to about -50°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Norkent Apple Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 1,000 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 800 and 1,200. Seedlings vary, so that's based on the parent, Norkent. Seedlings vary, so chill need will too. Expect roughly typical apple chill (around 1,000 hours); seeds also need a cold, moist stratification before sprouting. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#norkent-apple-seeds-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Norkent Apple Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Norkent Apple Seeds—50 Seeds: Ships ASAP are juice and sweet cider (6\/10), hard cider (6\/10), feeding wildlife (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688698744898,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/norkent-apple-seeds.jpg?v=1789020680"},{"product_id":"redstar-peach-50-seeds-ships-asap","title":"Redstar Peach—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/redstar-peach\"\u003eRedstar Peach\u003c\/a\u003e—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP seed, rated hardy to zone 4b in our ratings (winters to -25°F), and self-fertile, so one plant can crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4b to 8. The b means the warmer half of zone 4 only (winters to -25°F). Our notes have it taking -30°F. Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 900 hours (750 to 1,050). Seedlings vary, so this is based on the parent tree. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#redstar-peach-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Fertile. Bloom group 5 of 7 (mid-late), early spring here. Most peach seedlings are self-fertile and will crop on their own. A few seedlings can turn out to have poor pollen, so planting two or more improves the odds. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/peach-nectarine-pollination-chart\"\u003ePeach \u0026amp; Nectarine Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed, shipped in spring with your order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore Description Coming Soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedstar is the most prolific peach of everything we have seen in Montana. They are the longest living, most heavily bearing, most continously bearing. All in all most productive. Mid-Season, ripen in Missoula mid-August. In terms of hardiness, hardy to -30F. Not as hardy as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/contender-peach\"\u003eContender\u003c\/a\u003e and certainly not as hardy as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/siberian-c-peach-seedling-bundle-of-2\"\u003eSiberian C\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Redstar Peach—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Redstar Peach—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/redstar-peach\"\u003eRedstar Peach\u003c\/a\u003e—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP is self-fertile, so a single tree can set fruit. Most peach seedlings are self-fertile and will crop on their own. A few seedlings can turn out to have poor pollen, so planting two or more improves the odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Redstar Peach—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Redstar Peach—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP hardy to zone 4b, which means winters down to about -25°F. Our notes have it taking -30°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Redstar Peach—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 900 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 750 and 1,050. Seedlings vary, so that's based on the parent, Redstar. Seedlings should land near Redstar's chill, roughly 900 hours, but each varies. Stratify seeds cold and moist before sowing. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#redstar-peach-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688715423810,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/redstar-peach-seeds.jpg?v=1789020871"},{"product_id":"forbidden-fruit-peach-seed-mix-50-seeds-ships-asap","title":"Forbidden Fruit Peach Seed Mix—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mft-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forbidden Fruit Peach Seed Mix—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP seed, rated hardy to zone 4b in our ratings (winters to -25°F), and self-fertile, so one plant can crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mft-facts-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHardy to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZone 4b to 8. The b means the warmer half of zone 4 only (winters to -25°F). Find your zone with our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/cold-hardiness-calculator\"\u003ecold hardiness calculator\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"mft-chill\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChill hours\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 900 hours (750 to 1,100). Seedlings vary, so this is based on the parent tree. Montana winters give it plenty. In milder climates, make sure your winters average at least this much. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003eCheck your chill hours\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#forbidden-fruit-peach-seed-mix-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003esee our sources\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePollination\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelf-Fertile. Bloom group 5 of 7 (mid-late), early spring here. Most peach seedlings are self-fertile and will crop on their own. A few seedlings can turn out to have poor pollen, so planting two or more improves the odds. Bloom group is our estimate from the variety's origin and relatives. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/peach-nectarine-pollination-chart\"\u003ePeach \u0026amp; Nectarine Pollination Chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGood for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFresh eating (6\/10). Scores are our own 1 to 10 ratings; 8 and up makes our Best Of lists.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeed, shipped in spring with your order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are all from an open pollinated mix of peaches ranging from \u003ca href=\"\/products\/contender-peach\"\u003eContender\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/blushingstar-peach\"\u003eBlushingstar\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/redstar-peach\"\u003eRedstar\u003c\/a\u003e, Coralstar, and others, from Forbidden Fruit Orchard in Plains, Montana. These are from some of the best performers there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mft-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get about Forbidden Fruit Peach Seed Mix—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes Forbidden Fruit Peach Seed Mix—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP need a pollenizer?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Forbidden Fruit Peach Seed Mix—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP is self-fertile, so a single tree can set fruit. Most peach seedlings are self-fertile and will crop on their own. A few seedlings can turn out to have poor pollen, so planting two or more improves the odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow cold hardy is Forbidden Fruit Peach Seed Mix—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe rate Forbidden Fruit Peach Seed Mix—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP hardy to zone 4b, which means winters down to about -25°F. Our ratings come from real winters at our two Montana sites and from trusted growers across the North, not from a catalog average.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow many chill hours does Forbidden Fruit Peach Seed Mix—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 900 hours of winter chill (we count hours at or below 45°F), likely somewhere between 750 and 1,100. Seedlings vary, so that's based on the parent, Contender, Blushingstar, Redstar and Coralstar (mixed). Mixed parents (roughly 850 to 1,050 hours), so seedlings will vary. Stratify the seeds cold and moist before spring sowing. Our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours\"\u003echill hours guide\u003c\/a\u003e has a calculator for your winters, and our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/chill-hours-research#forbidden-fruit-peach-seed-mix-50-seeds-ships-asap\"\u003eresearch page\u003c\/a\u003e lists the sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is Forbidden Fruit Peach Seed Mix—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP good for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur top use scores for Forbidden Fruit Peach Seed Mix—50 Seeds: SHIPS ASAP are fresh eating (6\/10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Montana Fruit Trees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42688802488386,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/files\/forbidden-fruit-peach-seeds.jpg?v=1789020066"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/5687\/2514\/collections\/Tipson_Plumcot_Montana_Fruit_Tree_Co_d7954124-25b3-4fd9-9961-b7c613e689e5.webp?v=1761334770","url":"https:\/\/www.montanafruittrees.com\/collections\/garden\/asparagus-crown.oembed","provider":"Montana Fruit Trees","version":"1.0","type":"link"}