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Unusual & Other Vegetable Seeds

A collection for growers looking beyond tomatoes, peppers and eggplants: cucamelon, loofah, gourds, melons and other distinctive varieties.

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Tiny Melon Seeds - AdaFide
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Tiny Melon Seeds

Original variety: Minik Kavun (Tiny Melon)
Terrace • Large Containers

Tiny Melon Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. It is recognised in our catalogue for smaller fruit size. Suitable growing settings include terrace, large containers, support / trellis. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Mexican Cucumber Seeds - AdaFide
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Mexican Cucumber Seeds

Original variety: Meksika Salatalık
Terrace • Large Containers

Mexican Cucumber Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. It is recognised in our catalogue for smaller fruit size. Suitable growing settings include terrace, large containers, support / trellis. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Long Bottle Gourd Seeds - AdaFide
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Long Bottle Gourd Seeds

Original variety: Uzun Su Kabağı
Terrace • Garden

Long Bottle Gourd Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. It is recognised in our catalogue for elongated fruit. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden, spacious growing area. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Kiwano Cucumber Seeds - AdaFide
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Kiwano Cucumber Seeds

Original variety: Kiwano Salatalık
Terrace • Large Containers

Kiwano Cucumber Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. Suitable growing settings include terrace, large containers, support / trellis. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Yellow Squash Seeds - AdaFide
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Yellow Squash Seeds

Original variety: Sarı Kabak
Terrace • Garden

Yellow Squash Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. It is recognised in our catalogue for yellow colouring. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden, spacious growing area. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Black Melon Seeds - AdaFide
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Black Melon Seeds

Original variety: Siyah Kavun
Terrace • Garden

Black Melon Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. It is recognised in our catalogue for dark colouring. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Bitter Melon Seeds - AdaFide
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Bitter Melon Seeds

Original variety: Kudret Narı
Terrace • Large Containers

Bitter Melon Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. Suitable growing settings include terrace, large containers, support / trellis. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Large Okra Seeds - AdaFide
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Large Okra Seeds

Original variety: Büyük Bamya
Terrace • Garden

Large Okra Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. It is recognised in our catalogue for larger fruit size. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden, beginner friendly. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Biga Melon Seeds - AdaFide
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Biga Melon Seeds

Original variety: Biga Kavun
Terrace • Garden

Biga Melon Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Urfa Drying Squash Seeds - AdaFide
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Urfa Drying Squash Seeds

Original variety: Urfa Kuru Kabak
Terrace • Garden

Urfa Drying Squash Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden, spacious growing area. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Loofah Sponge Gourd Seeds - AdaFide
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Loofah Sponge Gourd Seeds

Original variety: Lif-Sünger Kabağı
Terrace • Garden

Loofah Sponge Gourd Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden, spacious growing area. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Yellow Melon Seeds - AdaFide
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Yellow Melon Seeds

Original variety: Sarı Kavun
Aromatic
Terrace • Garden

Yellow Melon Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. It is recognised in our catalogue for yellow colouring. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Yellow Winter Melon Seeds - AdaFide
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Yellow Winter Melon Seeds

Original variety: Sarı Kış Kavun
Terrace • Garden

Yellow Winter Melon Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. It is recognised in our catalogue for yellow colouring. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Long Butternut Squash Seeds - AdaFide
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Long Butternut Squash Seeds

Original variety: Uzun Bal Kabağı
Terrace • Garden

Long Butternut Squash Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. It is recognised in our catalogue for elongated fruit, larger fruit size. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden, spacious growing area. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Bottle Gourd Seeds - AdaFide
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Bottle Gourd Seeds

Original variety: Su Kabağı
Terrace • Garden

Bottle Gourd Seeds is an open-pollinated seed variety in the AdaFide home and hobby growing collection. It is recognised in our catalogue for larger fruit size. Suitable growing settings include terrace, garden, spacious growing area. Growing space, watering and support should be matched to the mature habit of the crop. Seed can be saved from healthy plants when the variety is correctly isolated from compatible cross-pollinating varieties.

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Local Spinach Seeds - AdaFide
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Local Spinach Seeds

Original variety: Ispanak
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Cool-season leafy vegetable suitable for home gardens and containers. A practical choice for fresh leaves and cooking.

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Flat Leaf Parsley Seeds - AdaFide
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Flat Leaf Parsley Seeds

Original variety: Maydanoz
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Aromatic flat-leaf parsley for pots, balconies and home gardens.

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Purslane Seeds - AdaFide
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Purslane Seeds

Original variety: Semizotu
Warm Season • Container Friendly

Fast-growing purslane with succulent leaves, suitable for pots and small gardens in warm weather.

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Large Heart Curly Lettuce Seeds - AdaFide
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Large Heart Curly Lettuce Seeds

Original variety: Marul
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Curly lettuce forming a generous heart, suited to cool-season container and garden growing.

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Round Radish Seeds - AdaFide
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Round Radish Seeds

Original variety: Turp
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Fast-growing round radish suited to beginners, containers and small gardens.

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Japanese Daikon Radish Seeds - AdaFide
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Japanese Daikon Radish Seeds

Original variety: Turp
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Japanese daikon-type radish capable of producing long, substantial roots.

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Aromatic Dill Seeds - AdaFide
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Aromatic Dill Seeds

Original variety: Dereotu
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Aromatic dill with fine foliage for fresh culinary use, suitable for pots and gardens.

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Broad Leaf Rocket Seeds - AdaFide
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Broad Leaf Rocket Seeds

Original variety: Roka
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Broad-leaf rocket with its characteristic peppery flavour, suitable for containers and quick harvests.

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Fine Leaf Cress Seeds - AdaFide
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Fine Leaf Cress Seeds

Original variety: Tere
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Fast-growing fine-leaf cress with a characteristic sharp flavour, ideal for small containers.

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White Cabbage Seeds - AdaFide
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White Cabbage Seeds

Original variety: Lahana
Winter / Cool Season

Classic white cabbage forming firm heads for cool-season vegetable gardens.

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Turkish Black Kale Seeds - AdaFide
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Turkish Black Kale Seeds

Original variety: Kara Lahana
Winter / Cool Season

Traditional dark-green leafy brassica suited to cool-season growing.

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Red Cabbage Seeds - AdaFide
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Red Cabbage Seeds

Original variety: Lahana
Winter / Cool Season

Red cabbage with purple-red foliage and firm heads for cool-season gardens.

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Curly Parsley Seeds - AdaFide
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Curly Parsley Seeds

Original variety: Maydanoz
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Aromatic curly parsley with decorative foliage for pots, balconies and gardens.

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Nantes Carrot Seeds - AdaFide
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Nantes Carrot Seeds

Original variety: Nantes Havuç
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Classic Nantes-type carrot with cylindrical roots, well suited to cool-season sowing.

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Cauliflower Seeds - AdaFide
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Cauliflower Seeds

Original variety: Karnabahar
Winter / Cool Season

Classic cauliflower for cool-season home gardens, forming compact white heads.

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Cefan Melon – Siirt Kurtalan Seeds - AdaFide
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Cefan Melon – Siirt Kurtalan Seeds

Original variety: Cefan Kavunu
Warm Season

Cefan melon seed supplied to the AdaFide collection from the Kurtalan area of Siirt, Türkiye. A local melon preserved for home growing and further observation.

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Traditional Turkish Chard Seeds - AdaFide
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Traditional Turkish Chard Seeds

Original variety: Pazı
Winter / Cool Season • Container Friendly

Traditional Turkish chard for cool-season gardens and larger containers.

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Kekik Zahter Seeds - AdaFide
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Kekik Zahter Seeds

Original variety: Kekik / Zahter
Aromatic • Spice herb
Containers • Sunny site

Zahter / thyme seed listing. Botanical identity to be confirmed against supplier packaging.

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Kerem White Acur (Armenian Cucumber) Seeds - AdaFide
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Kerem White Acur (Armenian Cucumber) Seeds

Original variety: Kerem Acur (Beyaz)
Fresh • Crisp
Garden • Trellis

Kerem White Acur is a named pale-fruited acur type. Acur, often called Armenian cucumber, is a heat-loving melon relative grown for crisp immature fruit. Exact fruit appearance depends on the supplied seed.

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Celeriac (Root Celery) Seeds - AdaFide
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Celeriac (Root Celery) Seeds

Original variety: Kök Kereviz
Aromatic • Cooking
Garden • Deep soil

Celeriac, or root celery, is grown for its swollen, edible root rather than just its leaves. Used in soups, roasts and vegetable dishes, it needs a long growing season and reliable moisture.

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İnegöl 92 Leek Seeds - AdaFide
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İnegöl 92 Leek Seeds

Original variety: İnegöl 92
Cooking • Winter crop
Garden • Cool season

İnegöl 92 is a registered Turkish leek known for a long white shank and good cold tolerance. It is suitable for winter vegetable gardening and versatile cooking.

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Purple Basil (Purple Reyhan) Seeds - AdaFide
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Purple Basil (Purple Reyhan) Seeds

Original variety: Mor Reyhan / Mor Fesleğen
Aromatic • Fresh herb
Balcony • Containers

Purple Reyhan is a purple basil type grown for coloured, aromatic foliage. Used fresh in salads, sauces and garnishes, it is a useful herb for sunny balconies and small gardens.

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Bunching Green Onion Seeds - AdaFide
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Bunching Green Onion Seeds

Original variety: Demet Yeşil Soğan
Fresh • Salad use
Containers • Garden

Bunching green onion is grown for tender fresh green stems harvested in bunches. It is useful for salads and cooking; exact botanical type and bulb formation depend on the selected seed cultivar.

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Çengelköy Cucumber Seeds - AdaFide
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Çengelköy Cucumber Seeds

Original variety: Çengelköy Salatalık
Fresh • Salad use
Garden • Trellis

Çengelköy is a traditional Turkish cucumber type commonly associated with fresh eating. Exact skin texture and fruit size should be confirmed against the particular seed supplier.

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Purple Kohlrabi Seeds - AdaFide
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Purple Kohlrabi Seeds

Original variety: Mor Alabaş
Cooking • Tender harvest
Cool season • Garden

Purple kohlrabi forms an edible swollen stem with purple outer skin. A cool-season brassica harvested young for salads, steaming and cooked vegetable dishes.

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Unusual crops worth discovering

Some of these varieties are edible, some are useful, and some are simply fascinating to grow. Loofah is especially notable because the mature fruit develops a natural fibrous structure that can be dried and used in kitchens and bathrooms.

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