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Sheepnose Sweet Pepper is a stocky, distinctive heirloom named for its unique blunt, rounded shape — resembling, unmistakably, the nose of a sheep....
View full detailsWhite Snowflake Snapdragon is a pure and elegant cut flower variety with clear, paper-white double-petaled blooms touched with the softest hint of ...
View full detailsViolet Aster is a richly colored cutting flower variety with gorgeous deep plum, jewel-toned blooms that add instant sophistication and depth to an...
View full detailsPurple Carrot is a showstopping heirloom variety with deep, vivid purple skin and a slightly sweeter, earthier flavor than standard orange carrots ...
View full detailsYellow Carrot is a beautiful heirloom variety with warm, golden-yellow skin and a mild, slightly earthy sweetness that adds a sunny color to any di...
View full detailsThai Basil is the indispensable herb of Southeast Asian cooking with vibrant green leaves edged in purple and a bold, complex flavor of sweet basil...
View full detailsDwarf Greek Basil is a perfectly compact Mediterranean herb that grows into a tight, globe-shaped mound of tiny, intensely aromatic leaves with a c...
View full detailsThe classic white-stemmed Swiss chard with broad, deeply crinkled, dark green leaves and thick, crisp white stalks — mild, versatile flavor that wo...
View full detailsA long, slender Taiwanese heirloom eggplant producing elegant 12–18 inch lavender-purple fruits with thin, edible skin and creamy, mild, sweet fles...
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A sophisticated, blush-toned calendula blend featuring apricot, cream, and peachy-pink blooms with delicate coloring quite different from tradition...
View full detailsTall Telephone Pea is an exquisite, tall-growing heirloom shelling pea that reaches 5–6 feet — the ideal variety for a romantic garden arch or trel...
View full detailsBronze Fennel is a decorative fennel with beautiful lacy bronze leaves, useful as an ornamental as well as a culinary sweet fennel. Medicinally, fe...
View full detailsJeanne Dionne Carnation is one of the fullest and most breathtaking carnation varieties available — pure white, densely ruffled blooms on grey-gree...
View full detailsA classic, stocky Chantenay-type carrot with broad shoulders, blunt tips, and deep orange flesh with minimal core — particularly well-suited to hea...
View full detailsCalifornia Poppy is the iconic state flower of California — delicate, silky golden-orange blooms that open in sunshine and close at night, creating...
View full detailsHenderson Lima Bean is the most popular lima bean variety in America — introduced in 1889 and still unmatched for its combination of early maturity...
View full detailsA truly exceptional chard with brilliant, vivid magenta-pink stems that glow in the garden and dazzle on the market stand. Mild, sweet flavor with ...
View full detailsAn extraordinary scabiosa blend producing an elegant array of lavender, pink, deep rose, white, and near-black pincushion blooms on long, wiry stem...
View full detailsVirginia Peanut is a family heirloom from the 1910s and the classic large-format peanut that defines the American peanut experience — each pod hold...
View full detailsA prolific, early-maturing cherry tomato producing abundant clusters of round, bright red fruits with outstanding sweetness and crack resistance. V...
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Lime Basil is a vibrant and refreshing aromatic herb with bright green leaves and a distinct, zesty lime-citrus fragrance and flavor that adds a re...
View full detailsDahlia Mix is a spectacular assortment of 3–5 inch double, semi-double, and single blooms in soft, satin-textured shades of salmon, coral, white, y...
View full detailsScarlet Runner Bean is one of the most beautiful beans a gardener can grow — the vigorous, climbing vines produce stunning clusters of vivid scarle...
View full detailsMoringa — often called the Miracle Tree or Drumstick Tree — is one of the most nutritionally dense plants on earth, with leaves that contain extrao...
View full detailsBlack Swan Poppy is an ethereally beautiful ornamental variety with lush, double-petaled flowers in a deep, velvety purple that blooms in the cool ...
View full detailsGolden Sweet Pea is a delightful and unusual snap pea variety with striking, bright golden-yellow pods that keep their vivid color when cooked — a ...
View full detailsA beautiful, large cherry tomato with blush-pink, nearly translucent skin and a bright, effervescent sweetness reminiscent of its namesake. Produce...
View full detailsLittle Fingers Eggplant is a petite, elegant variety with the smoothest, most silky flesh of any eggplant — the slender, deep purple 3–6 inch fruit...
View full detailsRed Russian Kale is a beloved heirloom with deeply lobed, grey-green leaves edged in beautiful red-purple, giving the plant the appearance of a gia...
View full detailsRed Beard Bunching Onion is an unusual and beautiful Chinese heirloom cultivated from a wild bunching variety, with striking red stalks, tender lea...
View full detailsUpland Wildflower Mix is a premium blend selected for drier, upland conditions where standard wildflower mixes fail to establish — these varieties ...
View full detailsBorage is an ancient and generous herb with a refreshing cucumber-like flavor in its tender leaves and beautiful, vivid blue star-shaped flowers th...
View full detailsOriginating in Scotland, Ailsa Craig is a legendary exhibition onion renowned for producing some of the largest, sweetest bulbs in the garden — oft...
View full detailsPerfectly uniform, straight, fine-diameter haricot vert beans on upright, vigorous plants built for continuous, easy harvesting. Medium to dark gre...
View full detailsBlizzard Pea lives up to its dramatic name with a truly prolific harvest of slender, neon-green, 3-inch pods that arrive in pairs for efficient pic...
View full detailsCipollini Onion is the beloved flat, disc-shaped Italian onion with a spicy, nutty aroma and a natural sweetness that caramelizes magnificently in ...
View full detailsAn AAS award-winning dwarf snap pea with compact, self-supporting vines and exceptional early production — perfect for small gardens and containers...
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Blue Shelling Pea is a charming dual-purpose variety with striking dark, royal purple pods that can be harvested young as a crisp snow pea or left ...
View full detailsGiant Noble Spinach is a 1926 heirloom that has been a favorite in home gardens for nearly a century, and for good reason — the large, tender, dark...
View full detailsCinnamon Basil is a captivating aromatic herb with dark green leaves, purple stems, and a genuinely warm, spicy-sweet fragrance that mingles cinnam...
View full detailsEgyptian Spinach — once a staple in the diets of ancient pharaohs — is a nutritional powerhouse with thick, dark green leaves high in vitamins, min...
View full detailsA vibrant purple snap bean that turns bright green when cooked — a charming kitchen novelty with genuinely delicious flavor. Straight, uniform pods...
View full detailsA brilliantly colorful chard blend featuring an exceptional selection of vivid stem colors — deep crimson, golden yellow, bright orange, hot pink, ...
View full detailsDoubled white blooms with delicate purple centers paired with stunning, stripe-free plum-purple seed pods that are showstopping in both fresh and d...
View full detailsRed Wethersfield Onion put Wethersfield, Connecticut on the map in 1834 as the main export of the entire region — a historical distinction earned e...
View full detailsA productive, flavorful bush bean producing straight, medium-length, dark green pods with exceptional eating quality. Vigorous, upright plants deli...
View full detailsRed Rubin Basil is a captivating herb with rich, deep burgundy-purple leaves and a robust, spicy-sweet basil fragrance that makes it as useful in t...
View full detailsRed California Poppy is a bold, vivid reimagining of California's iconic state flower — the large, silky blooms in brilliant crimson-red with strik...
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.