{"title":"Packs with Purpose","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\" data-ast-node-id=\"0\"\u003eEvery packet of seeds you plant holds a promise—not just of a beautiful harvest, but of a brighter, more connected future. At Hudson Valley Seed Company, we believe that gardening is the ultimate act of optimism. When you choose to grow our varieties, you aren't just tending to your own backyard; you’re helping us cultivate a world where the joy of nature and the bounty of fresh food are available to everyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\" data-ast-node-id=\"1\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003ePacks with Purpose\u003c\/strong\u003e program is the heart of what we do, and it is fueled entirely by your support. With every seed packet you purchase, you are lending a hand to incredible organizations that are making a tangible difference in communities everywhere. Your generosity flows directly to vital initiatives like the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalleyseed.com\/products\/yakteen-1?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=yakteen\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" title=\"Yakteen Gourd Seen Pack\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\" data-ast-node-id=\"2\"\u003ePalestinian Seed Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\" data-ast-node-id=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hudsonvalleyseed.com\/products\/pansy-mix?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=15914c963\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Pansy Mix Seed Pack\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\" data-ast-node-id=\"4\"\u003eFuture Perfect Project\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\" data-ast-node-id=\"5\"\u003e, as well as other organizations in need.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rnc2Gd\" data-ast-node-id=\"6\"\u003eWhether you’re a seasoned gardener or planting your very first row, your hands are nurturing more than just soil. You are helping us support community-led food sovereignty, restore pollinator habitats, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. Thank you for growing with us—when you sow our seeds, you are planting a ripple of kindness that blooms across the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ukrainian-slicing-cucumber","title":"Ukrainian Slicing Cucumber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter WWII, many Ukrainians emigrated to the Hudson Valley and Catskills region, where they soon built churches, summer resorts, and other spaces to share and preserve Ukrainian traditions. A former Ukrainian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecampground\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was where our seed company first started growing seed! Thanks to Ukrainian seed savers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis heat-resistant and never-bitter cucumber is still thriving, and a part of the history of this region is still alive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a straight, green slicing cucumber with slight ribbing and pale green speckles, which provides nice yields of uniform, 8\" fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10% of Ukrainian Slicing Cucumber Art Pack sales are donated to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/unwla.org\/\"\u003eUkrainian National Women's League of America.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"25 Seeds \/ Organic","offer_id":31280931930157,"sku":"gp_ukrainian_slicing_cucumber","price":4.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Art Pack \/ Organic","offer_id":42193573019806,"sku":"ap_ukrainian_slicing_cucumber","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"75 Seeds \/ Organic","offer_id":31280931962925,"sku":"hp_ukrainian_slicing_cucumber","price":7.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/2 Ounce \/ Organic","offer_id":31280931897389,"sku":"fp_ukrainian_slicing_cucumber","price":13.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/B677BBCB-5699-4C80-A646-4FE06C58AF51_1.jpg?v=1735579860"},{"product_id":"pansy-mix","title":"Pansy Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the word pansy has its origins in the French \u003cem\u003epensee\u003c\/em\u003e, meaning \"thought,\" the word became a slur directed toward gay, effeminate, or gender-nonconforming men. Artist Paul Harfleet's Pansy Project, which ceremoniously sets pansies into the earth at spots where homophobic abuse has occurred, reckons with both senses of the word. Hardy plants that can bloom through the snow, pansies intrinsically embody the resilience and fortitude at the core of the LGBTQIA+ community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10% of Pansy Mix Art Pack sales go to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thefutureperfectproject.com\/\"\u003eFuture Perfect Project.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Art Pack","offer_id":31252068565037,"sku":"ap_pansy_mix","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/Pansy-Mix-vendor-unknown-1630681614.jpg?v=1735579436"},{"product_id":"yakteen-1","title":"Yakteen Gourd","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVelvet leaves, lacy white flowers, and bottle-shaped fruits distinguish this beloved Palestinian gourd that can be picked young for a delicious meal or left to dry for use as a bowl or vessel. This variety was introduced to us by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/viviensansour.com\" title=\"Vivien Sansour website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVivien Sansour\u003c\/a\u003e, founder of the Palestine Heirloom Seed Library. Vivien describes Yakteen, which means simply \"gourd\" in Arabic, as \"a magical being, a beloved Palestinian food.\" Much like other bottle-type gourd varieties, Yakteen grows tall with a vining habit which, if trellised, will provide a glowing green canopy dangling with smooth-skinned fruits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% of all Yakteen Art Pack sales are donated to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/viviensansour.com\/Palestine-Heirloom\"\u003ePalestinian Seed Library.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Art Pack","offer_id":36864890831006,"sku":"ap_yakteen","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/products\/Yakteen-Gourd-vendor-unknown-1630682436.jpg?v=1738086059"},{"product_id":"baby-radicchio","title":"Baby Radicchio Blend","description":"\u003cp\u003eRadicchios are compelling little plants: they present in various leaf-shapes, different degrees of rosy coloration, varying levels of bitterness to the flavor. This blend of all of the above allows you to sample an array of forms, all pulled from the latest breeding work by the Italian radicchio breeders known as Smarties.bio. For this pack, we collaborated with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.culinarybreedingnetwork.com\/\" title=\"Culinary Breeding Network\"\u003eCulinary Breeding Network\u003c\/a\u003e to highlight this work, as the CBN has been singing the praises of this vegetable for several years with the catchy (and true!) slogan \"Bitter is Better\". Who wants a salad without any kick? Toss in a handful of radicchio leaves and you'll know for sure you're getting your vitamins. Though suitable for both spring and fall cultivation, the fall crop is a degree less bitter and more colorful when young. Feel free to let some of the young plants to continue on to maturity; the coloration and character increase as the plants get bigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5% of all Baby Radicchio Blend seed pack sales are donated to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.culinarybreedingnetwork.com\/projects\" title=\"Culinary Breeding Network\"\u003eCulinary Breeding Network\u003c\/a\u003e to support their programs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Art Pack \/ Organic","offer_id":44450287190174,"sku":"ap_baby_radicchio_blend","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/files\/366.png?v=1735578760"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0072\/0909\/1117\/collections\/seed-hands-small.jpg?v=1782746743","url":"https:\/\/hudsonvalleyseed.com\/collections\/packs-with-purpose.oembed","provider":"Hudson Valley Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}