{"title":"Dandy Ram Farm","description":"Dandy Ram Farm is a queer owned flower farm run by Bo Dennis, in rural Monroe, Maine\/unceded Penobscot territory. Bo grows 1\/2 acre of flowers and he is excited to be growing small lots of seed for Truelove alongside his blooms. In addition to flowers and seeds, Dandy Ram forages for and makes balsam wreaths. You can learn more about Dandy Ram Farm on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.dandyramfarm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e or get in touch on Instagram \u003ca title=\"Dandy Ram Farm on Instagram\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dandy_ram_farmer\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@dandy_ram_farmer\u003c\/a\u003e.\n\u003cdiv id=\"SGSpiceGallery10335\" class=\"SGSpiceGallery\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"white-russian-kale","title":"White Russian Kale","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt Dandy Ram Farm we have nicknamed this variety \"sugar stem kale\" because this White Russian Kale is the sweetest on the farm in the darkest months and both the stem and leaves are sugar-packed after the frost. This kale has been selected to thrive in the coldest months from October-April in Penobscot territory\/midcoast Maine. Great for baby greens or full-sized. It will overwinter in the field with a bit of cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBred by Frank Morton of Wild Garden Seeds and released through the Open Source Seed Initiative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 days for baby greens, 50 days for full size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 375-400\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 97% on 10\/27\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seed 1\/4 inch deep in garden or field, spring through late summer, or transplant in healthy plant starts. Plant spacing could range from 3-16 inches, depending on what you are going for. Prefers full sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsolate by 1\/2 mile from other flowering members of \u003cem\u003eB. napus\u003c\/em\u003e, including Rapeseed, Swedes, Rutabagas, Siberian Kale, and Canola to avoid unwanted cross-pollination. Allow seed pods to turn brown and dry before seed harvest. Protect from birds.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dandy Ram Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40840252981406,"sku":"BRA-018","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Kale_1_1.jpg?v=1632169589"},{"product_id":"ziars-breadseed-poppy","title":"Ziar's Breadseed Poppy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis poppy has been bred for its closed vents for ease of harvest for its poppy bread seeds. While ephemeral, the white and purple flower adds fleeting beauty to the summer garden and is followed by large blue\/green seed heads. Harvest for poppy seed when pod appears dried on the plant. The unripe seed pods also make a gorgeous textural addition to flower arrangements. This is an annual, yet it will re-sow itself each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhoto of the flower by Bo Dennis. Photo of the pod by Kelsey Kobick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100-125\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 87% on 11\/12\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow on the surface of the soil around the last frost - it likes cool soil and needs sunlight for successful germination. Thin to 9-12\" apart. Harvest blooms just before they start opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest the seed pods when they have dried on the plants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dandy Ram Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188066554094,"sku":"FLO-025","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/ZiarsBreadseedPoppy.jpg?v=1639432604"},{"product_id":"chinese-forget-me-not","title":"Chinese Forget-Me-Not","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese tiny, true-blue flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, and they are great for cut-flowers. Our seed grower Bo Dennis of Dandy Ram Farm prefers this Forget-Me-Not look-alike in bouquets due to their long stems, growing 24\"-36\". After the first cut of long sturdy stems, many flowering branching stems follow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92% on 05\/30\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo direct seed, sow as soon as the soil can be worked and cover the seeds lightly with soil. For transplanting, sow the seeds 3-4 weeks before last frost, lightly covered. Transplant in the field 9-12\" apart after last frost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut the plant above the soil when seedheads are dry. Allow the plant to dry further in a ventilated place protected from precipitation. One threshing method is to stomp on the dried plants on a tarp. Another is to whack the entire plants in a bucket, allowing seeds to drop. Thresh further with hands, allowing seeds to separate from plant material. Screen and winnow carefully. This can be difficult, because the seeds act like velcro!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dandy Ram Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44016828547310,"sku":"FLO-035","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Chinese_Forget-Me-Not_blossom_sm.jpg?v=1675288671"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/collections\/DandyRamFarmlogosq.png?v=1632513304","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/collections\/dandy-ram-farm.oembed","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}