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Seed Library

Why a Seed Library?

The mission of our seed library is to provide information, instruction and education on sustainable gardening.

What is a Seed Library?

A Seed Library is a collection of seeds that you can “borrow” for planting at home or community garden. All of the seeds in our seed library are organic and are purchased through Seed Savers or High Mowing Organic Seeds.

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How Does a Seed Library Work?

Simply fill out the form in the library with your name and library card number, place it in the provided box and you may choose up to 5 packets of seeds. Plant your garden and enjoy the fruits of your labor!  This program is for Center Moriches Free Public Library cardholders.

Do I Have to Return Seeds?

No. The Library does not require that you save and return seeds. However, we would love to see photos of your garden or hear stories about your success!

vegetable garden

The following seeds are available

  • ARUGULA 
  • BASIL (CINNAMON) 
  • BASIL (HERB AROMA) 
  • BASIL (GREEK) 
  • BASIL (LARGE ITALIAN LEAF) 
  • BASIL (LEMON) 
  • BEANS (SEYCHELLES) 
  • BEELINE POLLINATOR 
  • BEETS (DETROIT) 
  • BROCCOLI (DECICCO) 
  • CABBAGE (RED EXPRESS) 
  • CARROTS (DANVERS CARROT) 
  • CATNIP 
  • CAULIFLOWER (EARLY SNOWBALL) 
  • CAULIFLOWER (ADONA) 
  • CELERY (TANGO) 
  • CHARD (RAINBOW) 
  • CILANTRO 
  • CORN (EXTRA TENDER) 
  • COSMOS (BRGHT LIGHTS) 
  • COSMOS (SENSATION MIXTURE) 
  • CUCUMBER MARKETMORE 
  • DAISY (SHASTA) 
  • DILL (BOUQUET) 
  • EGGPLANT BLACK BEAUTY 
  • GARLIC CHIVES 
  • KALE (RED RUSSIAN) 
  • LARKSPUR 
  • LETTUCE (CRISPINO) 
  • LETTUCE (SALADIN) 
  • LETTUCE (WINTER DENSITY) 
  • LICORICE MINT 
  • MARIGOLD (CRACKER JACK) 
  • MARIGOLD (DARK ORANGE) 
  • MARIGOLD (PINWHEEL) 
  • MARJORAM (SWEET) 
  • MELON (PMR DELICIOUS) 
  • MESCULIN MIX 
  • NASTURTIUM (DWARF JEWEL) 
  • OKRA (CLEMSON SPINELESS) 
  • OREGANO (GREEK) 
  • PARSLEY (GIANT ITALIAN) 
  • PARSLEY (ITALIAN FLAT LEAF) 
  • PEPPERS (BANGLES BEND) 
  • PEPPERS HOT JALAPENO 
  • PEPPERS (KING CRIMSON SWEET) 
  • POPPY (PIERROT) 
  • PUMPKIN (CINDERELLA) 
  • PUMPKIN (JACK BE LITTLE) 
  • RADISH (CHERRY BELLE) 
  • RADISH (VALENTINE’S DAY) 
  • ROSEMARY 
  • SAGE (FANNI COMMON) 
  • SNAPDRAGON (LIONS MOUTH) 
  • SNOWPEA (MAMMOTH MELTING) 
  • SPINACH (GIANT WINTER) 
  • SPINACH (REGIMENT) 
  • SPINACH (SHELBY) 
  • SQUASH (HONEYNUT) 
  • SQUASH (SPAGHETTI) 
  • SUNFLOWER (AUTUM BEAUTY) 
  • SUNFLOWER (EVENING COLOR) 
  • SUNFLOWER (MAMMOTH) 
  • SUNFLOWER (TEDDY BEAR) 
  • SUNFLOWER (ZOHAR) 
  • THYME 
  • TOMATO (BING CHERRY) 
  • TOMATO (BRANDYWINE) 
  • TOMATO (PEACE VINE) 
  • TOMATO (ROMA) 
  • TOMATO (ROSE DEBERNE) 
  • TURNIP (GOLDEN GLOBE) 
  • WATERMELON (CRIMSON SWEET) 
  • ZINNIA (COUNTRY FAIR) 
  • ZINNIA (GIANT CORAL) 
  • ZINNIA (GIANT PURPLE) 
  • ZINNIA (GOLDEN YELLOW) 
  • ZINNIA (RED SCARLET) 
  • ZUCCHINI (BLACK BEAUTY) 
  • ZUCCHINI (YELLOWFIN) 

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