{"title":"Strawflower Farm","description":"\u003cspan\u003eWe are a small family run farm specializing in growing flowers and creating wearable art from our alpacas and angora goats.\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daniel-orourke-pea","title":"Daniel O'Rourke Pea","description":"\u003cp\u003ePerfect round and delicious green peas in a pod! Daniel O’Rourke Pea is considered an Irish heirloom from the 1800s by Irish Seed Savers Association. They found this long lost variety preserved since 1921 at the Vavilov Institute for Plant Industry in Russia, and brought it back into cultivation and circulation in Ireland. It was named after a winning British thoroughbred racehorse, perhaps because it was known as the earliest pea cultivar at the time. The horse was named after a character in an Irish folktale who was carried to the moon by an eagle. Some report that this is the same pea as horticulturalist, breeder, and seedsman John Sangster's \"Sangster's No. 1 Pea,\" a very popular variety in the mid- and late-1800s on both sides of the Atlantic. It is used as a fresh shelling pea, and also as a dry pea for soups. Thanks to Irish Seed Savers for this seed, and to artist Christine Mackey for her research on this pea's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99% on 09\/19\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed directly in the ground as soon as the soil can be worked in the early Spring. Sow about an inch apart in rows on either side of a trellis, or in bands of 2-3 feet, with the trellis in the middle. Keep soil constantly moist until germination. No need to thin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeas are self-pollinating, though it is best to isolate different varieties of P. sativum by at least 25 feet (we do 75 feet to be sure) to avoid unwanted cross-pollination from flying insects. For seed saving, harvest the peas when their shells have become dried and crispy. Lay out the pods in a dry, sunny place to dry down further. Shell the peas and lay out the seeds in a well ventilated place away from direct sunlight for at least another few days to a week before storing for next year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strawflower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21332338606160,"sku":"PEA-003","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/Daniel_O_Rourke_Pea_pod.jpg?v=1571609438"},{"product_id":"strawflower","title":"Strawflower","description":"\u003cp\u003eBeautiful, colorful, papery flowers are great for fresh or dried bouquets. Native to Australia and Tasmania, it can tolerate high heat and droughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-85\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 86% on 05\/28\/2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost on surface of moist potting soil. Seeds need light to germinate. Water very lightly so seeds are not displaced. Alternatively, direct sow in prepared ground after last frost. Consider supporting with netting and\/or stakes as plants can get top-heavy and flop over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow flowers to completely dry out until they fluff like dandelions. Check the seed maturity under the fluff - they will ripen as seen in our final photo. Harvest the seeds and allow them to dry further in a well-ventilated place away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strawflower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21649623154768,"sku":"FLO-017","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/strawflower.jpg?v=1571609440"},{"product_id":"albion-black-pod-nigella","title":"Albion Black Pod Nigella","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Love-in-a-Mist, this variety has lovely white flowers that turn into deep mahogany pods. Can be used as a cut flower or as a decorative seed pod. The foliage is a ferny light green. It is bee friendly and deer resistant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65-70 for flowers; 80-85 for pods\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 96% on 09\/19\/2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect seeding is recommended: sow every 2-3 weeks in spring (when soil warms above 60 degrees). Lightly cover seeds with soil as they need sunlight for germination and thin to 2-9\" apart. For transplanting: start seeds 4-6 weeks before the last frost and be careful not to disturb the roots too much while transplanting into the garden after the soil warms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow seed pods to fully dry to a crunchy stage. Carefully harvest most of the stem and place directly upside down in a clean, dry bucket. Many of the seeds will fall right out. To remove more seeds, whack the seed heads against the sides of the bucket. Use a sieve to remove the bigger chaff, and winnow off the light weight chaff carefully using your breath, a fan, or the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strawflower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42316836667630,"sku":"FLO-033","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/products\/AlbionBlackPodNigella1.jpg?v=1641927628"},{"product_id":"bupleurum","title":"Bupleurum Griffithi","description":"\u003cp\u003eLight green or \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003echartreuse\u003c\/span\u003e filler for early summer flower arrangements. Also makes a nice dried flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant your first crop early, and add an additional succession or two. It is likely to reseed where you plant them for future harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Griffithii, T\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehoroughwax, and Hare's Ear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-90\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeeds per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70-75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0% \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(total viability: 79%) \u003c\/span\u003eon 02\/03\/2026 \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/pages\/faq\/#seedviability\" title=\"What is the difference between germination rate and total viability?\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about viability\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \/ harvesting notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 5-8 weeks early in 72 or 128 cell flats. Harden off before transplanting into the garden. Or direct sow into cool soil (6 weeks before last frost) for best results. Prefers full or partial sun. Space plants at 6-10\" apart and provide support in windy locations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSeed keeping notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the seeds to dry and turn brown\/dark purple\/black on their stems. They are ready when they easily shatter into a bucket when the spent flowers are squeezed. Use screens and winnowing to remove the chaff from the seeds. Store in a cool, dark place when fully dry. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strawflower Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44811006050542,"sku":"FLO-047","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/files\/bupleurum.png?v=1710176398"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2406\/3467\/collections\/strawflower_farm.jpg?v=1584155462","url":"https:\/\/trueloveseeds.sbs\/collections\/strawflower-farm.oembed","provider":"Truelove Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}