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Crimson Sweet Watermelon is the definitive backyard watermelon — classically striped, outrageously sweet, and weighing in at 15–25 pounds of crisp,...
View full detailsMammoth Sunflower is the classic giant sunflower of childhood imagination — stalks growing to incredible heights topped with enormous golden-yellow...
View full detailsLemon Mint — actually a Monarda, not a true mint — is a dramatic addition to the herb garden with clustered towers of beautiful purple flowers that...
View full detailsHeshiko Bunching Onion is an essential variety in Asian cuisines — the bright white onion bases and tender green tops provide both the delicate all...
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Alma Paprika Pepper is a striking apple-shaped heirloom that starts creamy white before ripening to a vivid fire-engine red — and the flavor matche...
View full detailsBlack Nebula is one of the most dramatic carrots ever grown — its long, slender roots are so deeply pigmented they appear nearly black on the outsi...
View full detailsA brilliant, single-color zinnia producing large, fully double blooms in pure, sunny golden-yellow — a timeless, versatile cut flower shade that co...
View full detailsPurple of Sicily Cauliflower is a striking Italian heirloom with large, 2–3 lb heads in a vivid, brilliant purple that's entirely natural and looks...
View full detailsThis cantaloupe features creamy orange flesh that is sweet, juicy, and very flavorful, with fruits weighing 2 to 3 pounds that are lightly netted a...
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Waltham Butternut Squash is the most popular winter squash on the market for good reason — the peanut-shaped, tan-skinned fruits have a small seed ...
View full detailsBlack Russian Sunflower is a towering, dramatic variety that grows up to 12 feet tall with enormous 15–18 inch flower heads packed with nutritious,...
View full detailsYard Long Bean is a tropical Asian heirloom that lives up to its dramatic name — climbing vines producing extraordinarily long, slender pods, somet...
View full detailsVigorous plants producing a riot of fully doubled blooms all season long in a cheerful mix of salmon, pink, orange, peachy-white, red, and purple. ...
View full detailsBaby Roma Tomato delivers all the rich, meaty flavor of a classic paste tomato in an irresistibly snack-sized grape tomato form. The small, oval fr...
View full detailsA sweet, crack-resistant cherry tomato selected for elevated GABA content — an amino acid associated with relaxation and stress reduction. Prolific...
View full detailsJapanese Hulless Popcorn is an heirloom variety cultivated since the early 1900s with a uniquely thin hull that produces an exceptionally tender, l...
View full detailsCherokee Purple Tomato is a beloved Tennessee heirloom believed to have been passed down by the Cherokee people, producing 8 oz flattened globe fru...
View full detailsStriped Roma Tomato is a visually striking heirloom paste variety with vivid red fruits traced with bright yellow lateral streaks — the colorful ex...
View full detailsMoss Curled Parsley (Petroselinum crispum), a variety dating to before 1865, is vigorous, high-yielding, and very uniform, with dark green, thickly...
View full detailsChocolate Sweet Pepper is a gorgeous and unusual bell pepper that ripens to a rich, mahogany-brown with a flavor noticeably sweeter and more comple...
View full detailsCayenne Slim is the hot pepper that belongs in every kitchen and spice cabinet — long, slender, bright-red fruits with a fiery, sharp heat that del...
View full detailsA stunning Italian heirloom eggplant with beautiful white skin streaked in vivid violet — one of the most visually striking vegetables in any garde...
View full detailsDazzler Red Cosmos is a rare and striking cosmos variety with large, deep ruby-red blooms that stand out dramatically against the feathery, bright ...
View full detailsBoxcar Willie Tomato is a classic, no-fuss heirloom named for the beloved country singer, and like its namesake it delivers honest, straightforward...
View full detailsYolo Wonder Bell Pepper was developed specifically for the hot, dry conditions of New Mexico and delivers impressively in challenging climates — th...
View full detailsDixie Queen Watermelon is a unique and striking variety with a reversed rind pattern from the typical watermelon — dark green on the inside of the ...
View full detailsPicotee Cosmo is a stunning and elegant cut flower variety with distinctive deep mahogany-lined white blossoms — each petal carrying a bold, wine-c...
View full detailsAn elegant, feathery celosia producing upright spikes of soft, silvery-pink flowers that dry to a delicate, papery texture ideal for everlasting ar...
View full detailsChocolate Cherry Sunflower is a striking and romantic variety with deep, velvety chocolate-burgundy petals surrounding a dark brown center — a warm...
View full detailsJubilee Watermelon is an icon of the Deep South — a large, classically striped, oblong watermelon acclaimed as one of the finest varieties for hot ...
View full detailsMultitudes of flame-colored flowers in golden yellow, burnt orange, and fiery red on bushy, heat-tolerant plants. This brilliant Cosmos sulphureus ...
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Champagne Bubbles Tomato is one of the sweetest cherry tomatoes on the market — the tiny, champagne-colored fruits have an extraordinary sugar cont...
View full detailsLemon Basil is a vibrant aromatic herb native to northwest India with a bright, citrusy fragrance and flavor that combines fresh lemon with the swe...
View full detailsBonnie Best Tomato is a classic American heirloom with roots in the early 1900s and a distinguished culinary history as the original go-to variety ...
View full detailsAutumn Beauty Sunflower is a multi-branching variety that produces wave after wave of richly colored blooms in deep reds, burnt oranges, bright yel...
View full detailsGolden Boy Celery is a striking and unusual variety with brilliant golden-yellow stalks that are as visually appealing as they are delicious — mild...
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Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth is one of the most dramatically beautiful plants in any garden — the long, drooping, deep crimson flower tassels cascad...
View full detailsMammoth Basil is exactly what its name suggests — a robust variety with enormous, ruffled leaves that can grow up to 4 inches long, with a rich, in...
View full detailsDark Purple Opal Basil is a breathtaking variety with glossy, deep purple-burgundy leaves that add stunning color to both the garden and the kitche...
View full detailsMortgage Lifter Tomato has one of the great origin stories in gardening — developed by amateur plant breeder Radiator Charlie who sold plants for $...
View full detailsSheepnose Sweet Pepper is a stocky, distinctive heirloom named for its unique blunt, rounded shape — resembling, unmistakably, the nose of a sheep....
View full detailsPlanters Jumbo Cantaloupe is a generously sized, luscious cantaloupe variety with impressively large fruits and a rich, aromatic sweetness that del...
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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 detailsOpalka Tomato is a prized Polish heirloom paste variety with large, pointed, pepper-shaped fruits weighing 5–8 ounces, minimal seeds, and almost no...
View full detailsThis indeterminate heirloom originating from the Black Forest region of Germany was introduced in 1994 by SESE, passed down through Joe Bratka's gr...
View full detailsYellow Pear Tomato is a prolific-producing colonial-era heirloom with adorable, 1–2 inch, pear-shaped yellow fruits that have been charming home ga...
View full detailsRed Noodle Bean is an eye-catching and productive Asian heirloom with striking burgundy-red pods that grow up to 18 inches long — harvested young f...
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 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.