{"title":"Indigenous American Seeds","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"bean-cherokee-trail-of-tears","title":"Bean Seeds - Pole - Cherokee Trail of Tears Beans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCherokee Trail of Tears bean seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e produce vigorous climbing vines with green pods washed in purple and glossy black mature seed. Their defining eating quality is tender as a young snap bean and rich, earthy, and substantial as a dry black bean. Judge the crop by the form, color, maturity, and use recorded for this specific variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherokee Trail of Tears bean seeds perform best when the crop's real requirements guide the season. Plants commonly reach 73–96 in with about 6 in between plants. Plan for trellis support. Grow in full sun with moderate fertility and even moisture through flowering and pod fill. Excess nitrogen can produce leaves at the expense of beans. Pick snap beans frequently to keep plants producing. Allow shell and dry beans to mature further, and protect nearly dry pods from long wet periods. The recorded germination window is 7–10 Days, with a recommended seed-zone temperature of 70–85°F. Record sowing date, temperature, emergence, first flower, first harvest, and the plants reserved for seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the kitchen, Cherokee Trail of Tears Pole Bean is best used for snap-bean harvests, dry beans, soups, stews, seed saving, and teaching gardens. Harvest stage changes flavor and texture, so pick for the intended use rather than one universal color or calendar date. Compare young, mature, and fully dry or ripe stages when the crop allows it, then keep the notes with the seed lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherokee Nation currently grows Trail of Tears beans in its Heirloom Garden and uses those crops to support its Seed Bank. Modern public descriptions also associate the variety with Dr. John Wyche of Oklahoma. The deeper claim of a continuous seed line carried through the 1838–1839 forced removal remains reported history rather than a fully documented chain of custody. The record is strongest when documentation and uncertainty are both named plainly. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eCherokee Trail of Tears bean seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e when the habit, season, flavor, and harvest use fit the garden you actually have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47045993988398,"sku":"BN1","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/bean-seeds-cherokee-trail-of-tears-beans-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-bn1-581490.jpg?v=1774066487"},{"product_id":"cherokee-purple-tomato","title":"Tomato Seeds - Indeterminate - Cherokee Purple Tomato Standard","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherokee Purple Tomato Seeds produce purple fruit in the slicer class on indeterminate plants. The crop is valued for rich, smoky-sweet, tangy, and full-bodied, with tender deep-crimson flesh. Fruit size is usually 10–16 oz; larger fruit is possible with steady care. and the recorded maturity is 80-89 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherokee Purple tomato seeds produce one of the most celebrated dark heirloom slicing tomatoes grown in American gardens. The large, slightly flattened fruits develop dusky rose-purple skin, darker shoulders, and deep crimson flesh. Their flavor is rich, smoky-sweet, tangy, and full-bodied, with enough acidity to keep every slice bright. Fruits commonly average 10-12 ounces, although well-supported plants can produce larger specimens.\n\n The indeterminate vines grow vigorously and continue producing through the season. Give them a heavy cage, strong trellis, or reliable staking system, along with steady moisture and enough room for airflow. Cherokee Purple performs best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. It is especially vulnerable to cracking when dry soil is suddenly flooded, so deep, regular watering and mulch are more useful than frequent shallow watering.\n\n Cherokee Purple tomato seeds are an excellent choice for gardeners who value flavor over perfect cosmetic uniformity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds indoors about six to eight weeks before the expected final frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep, keep the mix near 70–85°F, and provide strong light immediately after emergence. Transplant after frost danger has passed and nights are reliably mild. Space plants about 30 in; install stake at transplanting so roots are not disturbed later. A deep, even watering rhythm, mulch after the soil warms, and airflow through the canopy do more for fruit quality than a schedule built on shallow daily watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Cherokee Purple Tomato Seeds for fresh slicing, sandwiches, tomato toast, salads, tasting gardens, and seed saving. Harvest by final color, gentle pressure, and the way fruit releases from the vine rather than by calendar alone. When heavy rain follows a dry period, pick mature fruit that has begun to color before it splits. Keep a written record of first bloom, first ripe fruit, cracking, flavor, disease pressure, and yield; memory becomes generous after the season is over, but a notebook remains honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe documented modern history begins in 1990, when J. D. Green of Sevierville, Tennessee, sent seed from an unnamed purple tomato to North Carolina tomato collector Craig LeHoullier. Green relayed a family account that the seed had come through neighbors whose ancestors received it from Cherokee people. LeHoullier grew the tomato, named it Cherokee Purple, and shared it through seed-saving networks. That modern chain of custody is documented; the earlier Cherokee connection remains reported family history rather than independently verified tribal provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046029345070,"sku":"TP2","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/files\/tomato-seeds-indeterminate-cherokee-purple-tomato-standard-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-tp2-29345070-1864144.jpg?v=1767990367"},{"product_id":"cherokee-dr-wyches-yellow-tomato","title":"Tomato Seeds - Indeterminate - Cherokee Dr. Wyche's Yellow Beefsteak","description":"\u003cp\u003eCherokee Dr. Wyche's Yellow Beefsteak Tomato Seeds produce yellow fruit in the beefsteak class on indeterminate plants. The crop is valued for rich, full-bodied slicing-tomato flavor with balanced sweetness and acidity. Fruit size is large slicing fruit, commonly 10–20 oz. and the recorded maturity is 80-89 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription\n The Cherokee Dr. Wyche’s Yellow Beefsteak Tomato is a golden heirloom treasure known for its radiant color, immense size, and exceptional sweetness. Maturing in 80–85 days , this indeterminate variety produces 1–2 lb fruits with smooth skin and rich, meaty flesh.\n\n Its flavor is bright, fruity, and low in acidity , offering tropical sweetness balanced by a mellow undertone—making it a perfect slicing tomato for sandwiches, salads, and fresh eating. The interior glows with warm golden tones and few seeds, ideal for those who prefer smooth texture over pulpiness.\n\n Plants are vigorous and productive , reaching 6–8 feet tall and thriving in full sun and nutrient-rich, well-drained soil . Provide strong support to handle the heavy clusters of fruit. Originally preserved by Dr. John Wyche , a Cherokee descendant and circus owner, this tomato carries a remarkable legacy of Indigenous care and horticultural preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart Cherokee Dr. Wyche's Yellow Beefsteak Tomato Seeds indoors about six to eight weeks before the expected final frost. Sow 1\/4 in deep, keep the mix near 70–85°F, and provide strong light immediately after emergence. Transplant after frost danger has passed and nights are reliably mild. Space plants about 36 in; install stake at transplanting so roots are not disturbed later. A deep, even watering rhythm, mulch after the soil warms, and airflow through the canopy do more for fruit quality than a schedule built on shallow daily watering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow Cherokee Dr. Wyche's Yellow Beefsteak Tomato Seeds for fresh slicing, sandwiches, tomato plates, salads, and tasting gardens. Harvest by final color, gentle pressure, and the way fruit releases from the vine rather than by calendar alone. When heavy rain follows a dry period, pick mature fruit that has begun to color before it splits. Keep a written record of first bloom, first ripe fruit, cracking, flavor, disease pressure, and yield; memory becomes generous after the season is over, but a notebook remains honest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCherokee Dr. Wyche's Yellow Beefsteak Tomato Seeds belongs to the long record of tomato selection that began with domestication in the Americas and continued through farmers, gardeners, public breeders, market growers, and seedkeepers. Where a precise breeder or family chain is not supported by a primary record, this page does not invent one. The variety is described through observable fruit, plant habit, use, and the records kept by people who continue to grow it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046029902126,"sku":"TO1","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/tomato-seeds-indeterminate-cherokee-dr-wyches-yellow-beefsteak-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-to1-29902126-5520532.jpg?v=1767990367"},{"product_id":"corn-hopi-blue","title":"Corn Seeds - Flour - Hopi Blue Corn","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"2176\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2174\" data-start=\"2159\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2481\" data-start=\"2178\"\u003eThe sacred blue flour corn of the Southwest. ‘Hopi Blue’ produces 8–10 inch ears of deep indigo kernels used for traditional blue cornmeal, tortillas, and ceremonial dishes. The flavor is rich, earthy, and slightly sweet, with exceptional nutritional value and a higher protein content than most corn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2659\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003ePlants reach 8–10 feet tall and mature in about 100–110 days, performing best in warm, dry conditions. 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Compact, semi-vining plants produce clusters of plump, brick-red beans within short, firm pods. Each plant yields heavily, thriving in both fertile and marginal soils while offering excellent drought tolerance and disease resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"696\" data-start=\"454\"\u003eThe beans cook to a smooth, creamy texture with a deep, earthy flavor—perfect for soups, chili, or baked bean dishes. They retain their rich color and shape beautifully after cooking, making them as visually appealing as they are flavorful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"698\"\u003eTraditionally grown in the upper Missouri River Valley, this variety was cultivated alongside corn and squash as part of the Hidatsa’s Three Sisters system. \u003cem data-end=\"868\" data-start=\"855\"\u003eHidatsa Red\u003c\/em\u003e remains a living link to Indigenous seedkeeping and sustenance—adapted to short seasons, resilient under stress, and consistently rewarding in yield and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046035177774,"sku":"BN15","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/bean-seeds-hidatsa-red-beans-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-bn15-454055.jpg?v=1774067325"},{"product_id":"hidatsa-shield-bean","title":"Bean Seeds - Bush - Hidatsa Shield Figure","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"488\" data-start=\"76\"\u003eA rare and historic heirloom from the Hidatsa people of North Dakota, \u003cem data-end=\"169\" data-start=\"146\"\u003eHidatsa Shield Figure\u003c\/em\u003e is named for the distinctive red-and-white pattern on each bean—said to resemble the traditional painted shields once carried by Hidatsa warriors. Compact, semi-vining plants reach about 18–24 inches tall, producing clusters of pods filled with beautifully mottled beans that are as ornamental as they are delicious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"750\" data-start=\"490\"\u003eThe flavor is full and earthy, with a creamy texture when cooked, making it excellent for stews, soups, and traditional bean dishes. These beans hold their shape during long cooking and are easy to shell and dry, providing both fresh and storage versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1047\" data-start=\"752\"\u003eFirst recorded by ethnobotanist George F. Will in the early 1900s, \u003cem data-end=\"842\" data-start=\"819\"\u003eHidatsa Shield Figure\u003c\/em\u003e has endured through generations thanks to its reliability and its deep cultural roots in Northern Plains agriculture. Hardy, high-yielding, and rich in story, it’s a true heritage bean worth preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046035669294,"sku":"BN17","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/bean-seeds-hidatsa-shield-beans-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-bn17-338058.jpg?v=1774065711"},{"product_id":"seneca-buffalo-creek-squash","title":"Squash Seeds - Winter - Vining - Seneca Buffalo Creek Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuffalo Creek Squash seeds produce a historic heirloom winter squash with deep Haudenosaunee \/ Seneca-associated roots, rich orange flesh, and excellent keeping quality. Gardeners value Buffalo Creek Squash seeds for their vigorous growth, dependable storage, and meaningful cultural significance, making them an important choice for growers who want a variety that carries both strong garden performance and a powerful historical story. Buffalo Creek Squash seeds are especially well suited to home gardens, heritage plantings, and seed stewardship work, offering a harvest that connects food production with the preservation of Indigenous crop legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis distinctive squash is prized for its sweet, smooth flesh and its versatility in roasting, baking, soups, pies, and other autumn and winter dishes. Buffalo Creek Squash seeds reward growers with productive vines and substantial fruits that cure well and store for extended use after harvest. For gardeners, cooks, and seed savers alike, Buffalo Creek Squash seeds offer heirloom reliability, strong culinary value, and the opportunity to grow a culturally important squash whose history and continued cultivation remain worth protecting and sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046036685102,"sku":"SQ7","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/squash-seeds-seneca-buffalo-creek-squash-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-sq7-871939.jpg?v=1774070828"},{"product_id":"squash-lakota","title":"Squash Seeds - Winter - Vining - Lakota Squash","description":"\u003cp\u003eLakota squash is a beautiful heirloom winter squash known for its rich orange-red coloring, green striping, and sweet, fine-textured flesh. These Squash Seeds - Winter - Vining - Lakota Squash produce vigorous vines and handsome fruits that are excellent for roasting, baking, soups, and storage. Combining standout appearance, dependable keeping quality, and excellent eating quality, this variety is a meaningful and rewarding choice for gardeners who value heritage crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046051627310,"sku":"SQ5","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/squash-seeds-lakota-squash-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-sq5-133900.jpg?v=1767989211"},{"product_id":"bear-paw-scarlet-runner-pole-bean","title":"Bean Seeds - Pole - Runner - Bear Paw Runner","description":"\u003cp\u003eGardeners choose \u003cstrong\u003eScarlet runner bean seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e for vigorous perennial-rooted-in-mild-climates vines with scarlet flowers and large patterned beans. At the correct harvest stage, expect meaty, nutty runner-bean flavor when properly cooked. The name is useful only when the crop still matches the traits behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA good planting begins by matching Scarlet runner bean seeds to the temperature, space, and harvest window they require. Plants commonly reach 97–120 in with about 8 in between plants. Plan for trellis support. Runner beans climb strongly and flower best where nights are not excessively hot. Keep roots evenly moist, mulch after the soil warms, and harvest tender pods or allow selected pods to develop mature shell and dry beans. In mild climates the crown can behave as a short-lived perennial, but most gardeners grow it as an annual. The recorded germination window is 10–14 Days, with a recommended seed-zone temperature of 60–75°F. Record sowing date, temperature, emergence, first flower, first harvest, and the plants reserved for seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest earns its place through ornamental edible trellises, hummingbird gardens, fresh shell beans, dry beans, and seed saving. Harvest stage changes flavor and texture, so pick for the intended use rather than one universal color or calendar date. Compare young, mature, and fully dry or ripe stages when the crop allows it, then keep the notes with the seed lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScarlet runner beans are a distinct species, Phaseolus coccineus, with a long cultivation history in the Americas. Bear Paw is selected for its large, dramatic seed pattern and ornamental edible value. We preserve what the evidence supports and leave missing pieces unmanufactured. Choose \u003cstrong\u003eScarlet runner bean seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e when the habit, season, flavor, and harvest use fit the garden you actually have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ans-channel-seed-count\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Seed Count:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046053200174,"sku":"RB2","price":1.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0830\/7428\/5870\/products\/bean-seeds-pole-runner-bear-paw-runner-vegetable-seeds-alliance-of-native-seedkeepers-rb2-53200174-9986779.jpg?v=1774065550"},{"product_id":"sunflower-arikara","title":"Sunflower Seeds - Arikara Sunflower","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArikara Sunflower Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e grow historic seed sunflower plants with golden yellow flowers. The expected mature size is about 8-10 feet, and the current product record places first bloom around about 90-100 days. Choose Arikara when the seedkeeping and crop-use story matters as much as ornamental height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is best for seedkeeping, food and bird seed harvests, pollinator gardens, and tall field plantings. Its mature habit matters more than the size of the seed in the packet. Give tall or branching plants enough room to develop, and use closer spacing only when deliberately growing smaller cut-flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant after frost in full sun and well-drained soil. Sow about 1 inch deep, keep the seed zone evenly moist through emergence, and thin before plants compete. Usually strong when grown in a block, but stake edge plants in exposed locations. For the complete crop plan, read our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/planting-guides-advice\/how-to-grow-sunflowers-from-seed\"\u003esunflower growing guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArikara sunflower is associated in seed-catalog and preservation records with the Arikara people of the northern Plains. Alliance presents it as a historic Indigenous-associated seed crop while avoiding claims beyond the provenance available for the current seed lot. Seedkeepers should maintain clear records and adequate populations. 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Each towering plant reaches 5–7 feet, crowned with dense, velvety plumes that shimmer in hues once reserved for ritual and reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"875\" data-start=\"388\"\u003eFor generations, the Hopi people of the American Southwest have cultivated this variety not only as food but as tradition. The plant’s vivid red pigment, extracted from its leaves and flower bracts, has long been used as a natural dye for ceremonial foods—especially the red piki bread still prepared for special gatherings and rites. The seeds, small and dark, are also nutritious and edible, serving as a reminder that beauty and sustenance are inseparable in Indigenous agriculture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1142\" data-start=\"877\"\u003eStrong and drought-tolerant, \u003cem data-end=\"920\" data-start=\"906\"\u003eHopi Red Dye\u003c\/em\u003e thrives in full sun and lean soil, withstanding high heat and dry winds that challenge lesser crops. Its plumes make stunning cut or dried arrangements, while the young greens add mild, spinach-like flavor to the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1379\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\" data-start=\"1144\"\u003eA living legacy of the Hopi people, this amaranth bridges artistry, endurance, and reverence for the land. 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The texture is creamy and fine-grained, perfect for pies and roasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4039\" data-start=\"3872\"\u003eVines are vigorous and high-yielding, with fruits ranging 10–20 pounds and long storage potential. 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