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"Lets Eat, Randolph!" Seed Library

The goal of the Turner Free Library's "Let's Eat, Randolph" Seed Library is to provide free and convenient opportunities for the Randolph community to learn about gardening and growing their own food. The Seed Library is available during the beginning of the typical Massachusetts growing season, from March 1st through May 31st. 

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The Seed Library was made possible in part through federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

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FAQs

What is a Seed Library?

A seed library is a seed distribution resource for community members who are interested in growing plants from seeds. The "Lets Eat, Randolph!" Seed Library provides community members with free seeds for plants that grow food.

 

Who can use the Seed Library?

Anyone can use the Seed Library! We welcome community members of all ages and skill levels. There is no cost to take seeds, but we ask that each household limit themselves to four seed packets per growing season. We appreciate everyone's understanding that this is a shared community service

 

How does the Seed Library work?

Community members are welcome to visit the Seed Library on the Main Floor during Turner Free Library's operating hours. Community members are welcome to choose up to four packets of seeds from the available selection at no cost. Supplies are limited and on a first come, first served basis.

 

When should seeds be planted?

There isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to this question, but a good place to start is the Farmer's Almanac 2023 Planting Guide for Randolph. This guide contains information about the best time to plant seeds, when to plant seeds directly in the ground, and when to transplant seedlings.

 

Are there food gardening resources in multiple languages?

ECHOcommunity provides food growing resources in multiple languages. We have compiled a list of growing guides that are available in Kreyòl Ayisyen/Haitian Creole, Tiếng Việt/Vietnamese, Español/Spanish, and English:

The City of Seattle has a basic gardening guide on urban gardening available in multiple languages:

While this guide is tailored to the climate in Western Washington, it contains valuable information on gardening that can be used by gardeners on the South Shore.

 

Does Turner Free Library accept seed donations?

Unfortunately, we are not able to accept donations of seeds at this time but we hope to be able to do so in the future!

2023 Seed Collection

While supplies last

Basil (Genovese)

Basil (Genovese)

Carrot (Scarlet Nantes)

Carrot (Scarlet Nantes)

Eggplant (Black Beauty)

Eggplant (Black Beauty)

Lettuce (Green Salad Bowl)

Lettuce (Green Salad Bowl)

Pak Choi

Pak Choi

Radish (Cherry Belle)

Radish (Cherry Belle)

Thyme

Thyme

Tomato (Striped Paste)

Tomato (Striped Paste)

Beet (Detroit Dark Red)

Beet (Detroit Dark Red)

Chinese Celery

Chinese Celery

Eggplant (Long Purple)

Eggplant (Long Purple)

Okra (Emerald)

Okra (Emerald)

Parsley (Flat Leaf)

Parsley (Flat Leaf)

Sage

Sage

Tomatillo

Tomatillo

Watermelon (Crimson Sweet)

Watermelon (Crimson Sweet)

Cabbage (Copenhagen Market)

Cabbage (Copenhagen Market)

Cilantro (Coriander)

Cilantro (Coriander)

Fennel (Florence)

Fennel (Florence)

Onion (Red Creole)

Onion (Red Creole)

Pepper (California Wonder Red Bell)

Pepper (California Wonder Red Bell)

Tatsoi (Black Knight)

Tatsoi (Black Knight)

Tomato (Roma)

Tomato (Roma)

Zucchini (Black Beauty)

Zucchini (Black Beauty)

Cabbage (Michihili)

Cabbage (Michihili)

Cucumber (National Pickling)

Cucumber (National Pickling)

Kale (Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch

Kale (Dwarf Blue Curled Scotch

Oregano

Oregano

Pepper (Jalapeño)

Pepper (Jalapeño)

Thai Basil (Siam Queen)

Thai Basil (Siam Queen)

Tomato (San Marzano)

Tomato (San Marzano)

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