Seed Packets

Introduced in 1953, Tall Utah (Apium graveolens) grows 30-inch tall, medium dark green plants with 12-inch stalks that are crisp, tender, and full ...

This beloved heirloom corn is cherished for its exceptional flavor and dependable growth, standing the test of time with wide adaptability across d...

Summer Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) offers a stronger flavor than German Winter Thyme, making it an excellent choice for cooking. The compact plants gro...

Cilantro (Coriander sativum) is a versatile herb widely used in cuisines from around the world, with every part of the plant — leaves, roots, flowe...

German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) features sweet-scented flowers used to make chamomile tea, which has a distinctive apple-like flavor and fra...

These bite-sized fruits, ranging from 3/8 to 5/8 inches, have a delicious flavor reminiscent of pineapple and ripen to a vibrant pineapple yellow. ...

This arugula (Eruca sativa) produces distinctive, sharp, peppery leaves that are best harvested when 2–3 inches long and make a flavorful accent fo...

This indeterminate heirloom originating from the Black Forest region of Germany was introduced in 1994 by SESE, passed down through Joe Bratka's gr...

Developed in 1949 by SC/AES and possibly originating from the pre-1855 Early Valentine variety, this cultivar is celebrated as a premier early gree...

This popcorn variety produces white-kerneled ears averaging 2 per 8-foot stalk. The ears are 4–6 inches long with 26–28 rows of kernels, tapering f...

A great soup bean featuring small, black seeds with 4–5 per pod. The seeds have a very delicate skin and when cooked make a creamy soup. This varie...

Mountaineer Delight (Solanum lycopersicum) is a large red beefsteak tomato bred in 2017 by West Virginia University, offering a sweeter flavor than...

Cold-hardy down to 12°F, this perennial herb is known for its lemony tang and is best used sparingly in salads or as a standout ingredient in soups...

Specially adapted for late summer and early fall plantings and suitable for overwintering, this spinach variety produces dark green, well-savoyed l...

Large fruits up to 2½ inches — about the size of a golf ball — make this tomatillo easy to harvest and process, and the plants are highly productiv...

Roma VF (Solanum lycopersicum) is a widely adapted, pear-shaped paste tomato and highly popular determinate variety known for its uniform ripening,...

The Red Mortgage Lifter (Solanum lycopersicum) is an improved version of the classic Radiator Charlie's Mortgage Lifter, with increased disease res...

Golden Bush Scallop is a golden-yellow, plump Patty Pan squash that grows on space-saving bush plants. Prolific and hardy, the plants bear continuo...

This popular northern heirloom, thought to have been developed by Jacob Trout in Virginia, features large, kidney-shaped beans with maroon markings...

Benning's Green Tint is considered one of the most beautiful and hardy varieties of Patty Pan squash. The saucer-shaped fruits have scalloped edges...

Developed by Clemson and Cornell, this improved version of Poinsett offers strong resistance to multiple diseases, making it ideal for growers in t...

Also known as Big Tom or Yankee Cow Pumpkin, this pre-1700 cultivar of Native American origin remains one of the most popular varieties for large H...

A family heirloom given to Dustin Swanland by his Italian aunt and introduced in 2012 by SESE, this indeterminate variety produces delicious fruit ...

This determinate tomato variety produces both an early crop and continues to bear fruit throughout the entire season, featuring 1½-inch bright red ...

Introduced in 1893 and improved by Gill Brothers Seeds by 1917, this heirloom Cucurbita pepo is prized for its deep orange, slightly netted skin an...

Large Red is an heirloom with roots documented before the Civil War, appearing in the 1843 Shaker seed catalog from New Lebanon, NY as one of the m...

Discovered in 1885 growing along a Virginia roadside, this lima bean variety is known for its early maturity and wide adaptability. The bushy 2-foo...

German Winter Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a shrubby, evergreen perennial used as a flavoring for sauces, soups, meats, dressings, and bean dishes. I...

A purslane relative, this native of parts of the South and the Caribbean produces elegant panicles of 3/8-inch pink flowers alongside mild, succule...

This flavorful Hungarian heirloom produces sweet, stout parsnips measuring 5 to 7 inches long with smooth white skin. The short, thick roots are es...

This extra-large Cucurbita maxima pumpkin is often grown for county fairs and Halloween displays, and can weigh 100 lbs or more when well grown. Th...

Prized for its distinctively flavorful fruit and highly rated in taste trials, Brandywine has achieved a national reputation as the flavor standard...

This pre-1880 Southern heirloom is a longtime favorite for its large, bright green leaves with attractively curled edges. Cold tolerant and with go...

This rainbow-colored Cherokee Long Ear Small popcorn, a blend of several strains passed down through generations, offers both beauty and flavor. It...

Introduced by SESE in 1994, Sugar Cherry (Solanum pimpinellifolium) is an indeterminate variety producing large currant-type tomatoes about half an...

This Italian heirloom, grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, produces pale green fruits up to 36 inches long, though they are best harvested at ...

Bred by Hoffman of South Carolina in 1965, Provider is a cherished choice among market growers, renowned for its wide adaptability and abundant ear...

Costata Romanesca is an Italian heirloom zucchini favored for its exceptional flavor, with heavily ribbed fruits striped in alternating light and d...

Black Beauty, a 1957 All-America Selections winner, produces dark green fruits that deepen to near-black as they mature, with white flesh and a sma...

Early Prolific Straightneck is a 1938 All-America Selections winner bearing straight, lemon-yellow, slightly club-shaped fruits of excellent flesh ...

Cosmos Memories of Mona is an extremely hardy, drought-resistant cosmos introduced in 1998 by SESE as a red selection of Mona's Orange, developed a...

Sweet Marjoram resembles oregano in flavor but is milder, with subtle overtones of balsam. It is excellent added fresh to salads and tomatoes, and ...

Waltham Butternut is a 1970 All-America Selections winner prized for its vigorous, dependable production of 8–9 inch fruits averaging 3–4 pounds, w...

Yellow Crookneck is an heirloom dating to around 1700, producing yellow, bulb-shaped fruits with a narrow, curved neck; skin becomes bumpy and wart...

Straight Eight is a highly dependable, high-yielding slicer that won an All-America Selections award in 1935. Fruits are very uniform, deep green, ...

Red Acre produces round, 5 to 7 inch reddish-purple heads weighing approximately 3 pounds, adding a festive splash of color to coleslaw and fresh e...

Spaghetti Squash produces 9-inch pale yellow fruits whose flesh breaks up into spaghetti-like strands when cooked — simply boil the whole fruit for...

Arkansas Little Leaf is a popular and reliable white-spined pickler developed at the University of Arkansas, featuring compact vines with multiple ...