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Seed Exchange

The PCMG Seed Exchange is the name for the Polk County Master Gardeners' seed collection that can be used internally among various projects and when in ample supply outreach events. They can be "checked out" by any PCMG volunteer by contacting  PCMG Seeds.  You can also donate seeds that you cannot use or have extras. By sharing we can maximize or efforts and minimize cost. 

Projects and events that are considered Outreach are: 

  • Ambassadors
  • Farmers Market
  • Outreach Booths
  • Community and School Garden
  • Teaching and Advising Public Gardens (Garden Coaching)

AVAILABLE SEEDS

List updated periodically email pcmgseeds@gmail.com for current availability and to arrange for seed pickup.
  Variety Height or Fruit Size Flower Color
  Variety Height or Fruit Size Flower Color
Aster Salmon Janina   Salmon
Cockscomb Amish   Pink
Coreopsis Plains    
Cosmos Mix    
Cosmos Pinkie    
Cosmos Xanthos   Yellow
Daisy Shasta    
Diantus Cottage Pink    
Marigold Mix    
Marigold Bi-Color French 14-18"  
Marigold Tall Yellow 24-36" Yellow
Marigold Yellow French 14-18" Yellow
Marigold Sparky    
Moss Rose Double Mixed Colors Portulca    
Sunflower Maximillian’s    
Sunflower Western    
Toothache Plant Bulls Eye   Yellow
Zinnia White, Red Speckled Tall White, Red Speckled
Zinnia California Giant Mixed Colors   Mixed
Zinnia Mazurkia   Pink and White
Zinnia Benary Giant Carmine 40-50” Red
Zinnia Benary Giant Purple 48” Purple
Zinnia Pink Senorita   Pink
Zinnia Macarenia   Red and Gold
Zinnia Peppermint Stick    
Corn American Dream    
Corn Strawberry Popcorn 48”  
Amaranth Love-Lies-Bleeding 36-48” Pink
Basil Thai    
Dill      
Dill      
Fennel      
Oregano      
Thyme      
Aster Smooth Blue   Blue
Big Bluestem      
Black Eyed Susan Sweet   Yellow
Blazing Star Rough   Purple
Boneset      
Brown Eyed Susan     Yellow
Coneflower Gray Headed   Yellow
False Indigo      
Golden Alexander      
Hyssop Purple Giant    
Milkweed Common    
Missouri Evening Primrose   12" Yellow
Snakeroot White    
Wild Senna      
Bean Kentucky Blue    
Bean Seychelles    
Beet Red Round F1    
Collard Morris Heading    


Dock Bloody    
Fennel Antares F1    
Gourds Luffa    
Hot Pepper Quick Fire F1    
Hot Pepper Aji Rico F1    
Hot Pepper San Joaquin F1    
Hot Pepper Beaver Dam    
Hot Pepper Jalapeno Traveler    
Hot Pepper Hatch    
Loofa      
Potato Clancy F1    
Rutabaga Ditmars Bronze Top Swede 86    
Salad Burnet      
Sweet Pepper Dragonfly F1    
Tomato Purple Zebra    
Tomato Brad’s Atomic Grape    
Tomato Brandywine (Sudduth’s Strain)    
Tomato White Beauty    
Tomato Early Resilience    
Tomato Paul Robeson 6-12 oz  
Tomato Gold Medal Large  
Tomato Pink Delicious 8 oz  
Tomato Black Krim Large  
Tomato Sparky OSL F1 Small  
Tomato Red Torch Small  
Tomato Valentine F1 Small  
Tomato Red Racer 2 oz  
Tomato Celano F1 Grape  
Tomato Mountain Rouge F1 Large  
Tomato San Marzano 4 oz  
Tomato Midnight Snack 1 oz  
Tomato Patio Choice F1    
Tomato Early Annie 2624    
Tomato      
Tomato Fire Fly F1    
Tomato Dr. Wyche’s Yellow    
Aster New Egland   Purple
Basil Blue Spice    
Basil African Nunum    
Bee Balm Lemon   Purple
Borage      
Bush’s Poppy Mallow     Pink
Carex Bebbii      
Cucumber Miniature White    
Hoary Vervain      
Hyssop Anise    
Hyssop      
Illnois Bundleflower      
Joe Pye  Spotted    
Nodding Onion      
Partridge Pea      
Rattlesnake Master      
Salpiglossis Grandiflora Mix   Pink and Purple
Wingstem      


To sign up as a volunteer to help with packaging, labeling, and distribution of seeds contact pcmgseeds@gmail.com.

Contact Us
Office: 515-957-5768
polkmg@iastate.edu

ISU Extension and Outreach, Polk County:
1625 Adventureland Dr.
Suite A | Altoona, IA 50009

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