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Lady Slipper Radish is a charming heirloom variety with a slender, cylindrical shape, vibrant pink skin, and crisp, mild, refreshingly sweet flesh ...
View full detailsGarlic Chives feature leaves that are larger and flatter than common chives, with a pleasant garlic flavor well suited to salads and seasoning.
Moskvich Tomato is a Russian heirloom prized for its extraordinary early maturity and rich, well-developed flavor — producing round, medium-sized, ...
View full detailsThomas Laxton Pea is a nutritious, flavorful shelling pea commercially grown for baby food production — and that pedigree speaks volumes about the ...
View full detailsWhite Icicle Radish is a slimmer, more delicate cousin of the daikon with a mild, less peppery flavor and a crisp, refreshing texture that's outsta...
View full detailsBlack Spanish Radish is one of the oldest and most visually dramatic radishes in cultivation — grown since at least the 16th century, its thick, je...
View full detailsZebrune Shallot is a long-day French heirloom with elongated, distinctive form and a sublime flavor that sits between sweet onion and garlic — mild...
View full detailsScarlet Kale is one of the most dramatically beautiful kale varieties in the world — the deep, intense purple color actually deepens and darkens as...
View full detailsLowland Wildflower Mix is a beautiful blend curated for moist, lowland areas near rivers, lake edges, and open woodland — a thoughtfully selected a...
View full detailsFormanova Beet — also called Butter Slicer — is a Danish heirloom with a uniquely elongated, cylindrical root that produces perfectly uniform, roun...
View full detailsA refined, semi-flat parsley with attractive, deeply cut leaves that offer the aromatic intensity of Italian flat-leaf with a neater, more compact ...
View full detailsA vigorous F1 Brussels sprouts variety producing uniform, firm buttons on strong, upright stalks with excellent standing ability for both on-stalk ...
View full detailsCommon sage is best known as a flavoring for meats, dressings, and sauces, its aromatic silvery-green leaves adding depth and complexity to culinar...
View full detailsBroad Leaf Batavian Endive is a sturdy, cold-hardy green with broad, slightly frilly leaves and a pleasantly bitter, deep earthy flavor that adds s...
View full detailsPablo Lettuce is a rare and beautiful bi-colored crisphead variety with stunning metallic color patterning — loose rosette heads that are genuinely...
View full detailsSweet Siberian Watermelon is a cold-tolerant heirloom developed for short-season growing conditions with sprawling, vigorous vines that produce sub...
View full detailsA hardy annual cereal grain widely grown as a winter cover crop for outstanding cold hardiness, weed suppression, and soil building. Winter rye est...
View full detailsHyssop (Hyssopus officinalis) is an ornamental shrubby herb used to season poultry, with a camphor-like odor and strong flavor derived from its vol...
View full detailsFeathered Frills Kale is the kale for people who don't think they like kale — the finely serrated, feathery leaves have a tenderness and a mild, sw...
View full detailsExpress Red Cabbage is a compact heirloom producing dense, richly colored heads with purple-red leaves that are as beautiful in the garden as they ...
View full detailsBlack-Seeded Simpson is an old standard dating to around 1850 and one of the earliest loose-leaf lettuce types, well suited to early spring plantin...
View full detailsVerdil Spinach is a robust and versatile semi-savoy variety with deep green, tender leaves and an exceptional, rich flavor that's more developed an...
View full detailsBachelor's Buttons White is an elegant, understated edible flower with soft, pristine white blooms that are equally beautiful in a bridal bouquet, ...
View full detailsThis is the genuinely flavorful Greek Oregano — not the flavorless oregano commonly found in stores. A perennial in zones 5–10, it is mildly carmin...
View full detailsTexas Early Grano is a Vidalia-type onion and a good choice for the Mid-Atlantic and the South, best started in fall or winter and transplanted in ...
View full detailsJericho is an Israeli introduction bred for desert heat that thrives in hot summers, producing tall 24-inch heads of heavy, light-green leaves that...
View full detailsSalad Bowl is a 1952 All-America Selections winner producing large looseleaf heads with long, frilly leaves arranged in a rosette — one head makes ...
View full detailsThis pak choi (also known as bok choy) produces tender, light green, spoon-shaped leaves with thick white ribs on plants 14 to 18 inches tall. It i...
View full detailsThis looseleaf variety produces very attractive large oakleaf-shaped leaves with reddish-brown tips. It offers high yields, cut-and-come-again harv...
View full detailsDefiance Snapdragon is a striking heirloom cut flower variety with vivid, fiery red blooms on tall, sturdy stems that reach impressive heights in t...
View full detailsVit Mâche is a premium variety of the prized French salad green with succulent, crisp leaves that have a delicate, mild flavor reminiscent of spina...
View full detailsTokyo Bekana Mustard is a beautiful and delicious Japanese variety with light green, frilly leaves, a mild peppery kick, and an impressive nutritio...
View full detailsLarge Leaf Sorrel is a bright, tangy herb with broad, arrow-shaped leaves and a lemon-sharp flavor that makes it one of the most uniquely refreshin...
View full detailsParris Island Cos, introduced in 1952 and named after Parris Island, South Carolina, has steadily grown in popularity thanks to its resistance to t...
View full detailsIntroduced around 1870, Scarlet Nantes is a garden favorite appreciated for its fine texture, mild flavor, and very small core. Cylindrical roots g...
View full detailsDeveloped by Dr. Homna at Michigan State University, this self-blanching cauliflower has self-wrapping leaves that protect the white curds from hea...
View full detailsThis exceptional beet variety offers delightful sweetness and rich flavor, developed before the days of refrigeration. It is a superb keeper, holdi...
View full detailsThis Carolina-bred broadleaf mustard was developed to provide the bacterial blight resistance that the older Florida Broadleaf type lacks. Plants g...
View full detailsShungiku — Edible Chrysanthemum — is a beloved Asian culinary green with a mildly bitter, slightly herbal flavor that's a staple ingredient in Japa...
View full detailsA prolific, compact shelling pea producing unusually long pods packed with 9–11 sweet, tender peas — one of the highest pod-fill ratios available i...
View full detailsLemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb used for hot and refreshing cold teas and as a lemon substitute in cooking, though its essenti...
View full detailsTokyo Long White is a Japanese heirloom bunching onion producing slim white shafts with upright blue-green tops that quickly grow up to 12 inches a...
View full detailsWinter Density is an English buttercos variety producing compact, dense, upright 8-inch heads with excellent cold tolerance. A high-quality lettuce...
View full detailsA fast-growing salad green, Tokyo Bekana produces enormous loose heads of light green, ruffled leaves that are very mild — almost lettuce-like in f...
View full detailsSalad Burnet is a charming Mediterranean herb with delicate, fernlike leaves and a refreshing, light cucumber flavor that makes it a natural partne...
View full detailsTom Thumb is a pre-1850 miniature butterhead lettuce whose apple-sized heads are perfect for individual salads and make excellent use of limited ga...
View full detailsIntroduced in 1988 by SESE from a Thai breeding program, this variety was developed for high-quality performance in hot conditions and is a favorit...
View full detailsFlorence Fennel, known to Italian gardeners as Finocchio, has dill-shaped leaves with a distinctive licorice flavor and may produce bulbs that can ...
View full detailsSeeds for Planting: Vegetables, Herbs, and Flowers
Our full seed collection covers seeds for planting across nearly every crop a home gardener, homesteader, or small market farmer might want to grow. With over a thousand varieties in stock, you can shop by crop, brand, price, or growing traits like organic status, days to maturity, and heat or cold tolerance, so it's easy to find exactly what fits your garden.
What's In Our Seed Collection
You'll find garden seeds across vegetables, herbs, and flowers from trusted organic growers like High Mowing, Peaceful Valley, and Southern Exposure, plus budget-friendly options from MIgardener. Popular picks include heirloom and hybrid tomatoes, peppers, beans, lettuce, and carrots, along with kitchen herbs like basil, cilantro, and dill, and flowers such as zinnias, calendula, and sunflowers. Beyond individual seed packets, you can also shop microgreens, sprouting seeds, cover crop seed, and seed bundles if you're looking to grow beyond the basics.
From Seed Packets to a Full Garden Plan
Buying seeds is only the first step. Knowing when to start, transplant, and harvest each variety is what actually determines your results. Add any variety from this collection to your Seedtime calendar, and the garden planning software will calculate seeding, transplanting, and harvest windows based on your specific location and frost dates. You can start planning for free, and if you want unlimited calendars and planning tools as your garden grows, compare Seedtime's plans to find the right fit. Seedtime members also get up to 20% off every order, so buying seeds for sale here goes further season after season.
Frequently Asked Questions
With this many options, how do I actually pick the right seeds for my garden?
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Use the filters for organic status, heirloom or open-pollinated type, days to maturity, and container-friendliness to narrow things down by what matters most to you. From there, the more important factor is timing. A variety that thrives in one climate can struggle in another if it's started or transplanted at the wrong time, so pairing your picks with a garden calendar based on your actual location and frost dates will do more for your results than the seed choice alone.
What's the difference between heirloom, hybrid, and open-pollinated seeds?
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Heirloom varieties are open-pollinated types passed down over generations that stay true to type when you save seed from them. Hybrids are bred by crossing two parent varieties for specific traits like disease resistance or yield, but won't grow true if you save and replant their seed. Open-pollinated varieties, heirloom or not, will produce plants similar to the parent when seed is saved. Which one is right for you depends on whether you want to save seed year to year and what traits matter most for your growing conditions.
Do all these seeds need to be started indoors, or can most be sown directly in the garden?
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It varies by crop. Fast-germinating, cold-hardy plants like lettuce, peas, and beans are usually direct sown, while longer-season crops like tomatoes and peppers typically need a head start indoors before your last frost date. Each listing includes days-to-germination and days-to-maturity details to help you judge which approach fits, and a garden calendar built around your frost dates will give you an exact starting window instead of a guess.
Are these seeds fresh, and will they actually germinate well?
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Yes, seed is sourced from reputable growers and stored properly before it ships, which supports strong germination. That said, even good seed can underperform if it's planted too early, too deep, or in soil that's too cold, so germination issues usually come down to timing and conditions rather than seed quality. Following the recommended depth and timing for each variety gives you the best shot at a strong stand.
Is it worth buying seeds here instead of a regular garden center?
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Pricing is competitive with other organic seed retailers, and Seedtime members get an additional 20% off every order, which adds up if you're buying seed for several crops each season. The bigger difference is that your seed purchases connect directly to a planning system, so you're less likely to end up with packets that go unused because you lost track of when to start them.