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Giant Belgium Tomato is a massive Ohio heirloom that produces fruits regularly weighing up to 2 pounds with a rich, sweet, deeply satisfying flavor...
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Red Corno Di Toro Pepper — Bull's Horn pepper — is the world-renowned Italian sweet grilling pepper and the definitive choice for roasted peppers p...
View full detailsVintage Wine Tomato is a stunning 1980s heirloom in the Brandywine family — the large, 10–16 oz fruits have a beautiful pinkish-red and streaked ap...
View full detailsGarbanzo Bean — the beloved chickpea — is the foundation of hummus, falafel, chana masala, and countless other dishes across the Mediterranean, Mid...
View full detailsSweet Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a classic Italian variety renowned for its sweet, aromatic, large leaves, originating from Genoa. This c...
View full detailsFirecracker Ornamental Pepper is a showstopping container plant with abundant, upright-pointing fruits that ripen through yellow, orange, and brill...
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...
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Cherokee Trail of Tears Bean is a deeply historic pole bean that the Cherokee people carried with them on the forced removal of 1838–1839, preservi...
View full detailsA stunning bi-colored zinnia with fully double blooms featuring lime-green centers fading to vivid orange outer petals — a tropical, unexpected col...
View full detailsCayenne Purple Pepper is a stunning ornamental and culinary variety with amethyst-hued fruits that ripen through shades of deep purple before reach...
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 detailsHanson Improved Crisphead Lettuce is an old Maryland family heirloom with large, firm heads that are crunchier and more refreshing than standard ic...
View full detailsSummer Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) offers a stronger flavor than German Winter Thyme, making it an excellent choice for cooking. The compact plants gro...
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 detailsThai Basil is an essential Southeast Asian herb with narrow, glossy, dark-green leaves, deep purple stems, and a distinctive flavor that combines s...
View full detailsA uniquely beautiful cosmos blend producing tubular, fluted petals like ocean shells in soft pinks, whites, and bicolors — distinctly different fro...
View full detailsCannellini Bean — the classic white kidney bean of Italian cooking — is a creamy, mild, versatile legume with a smooth texture and earthy flavor th...
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 detailsAn OSSI variety developed from a stable cross of King Richard and Siegfried leeks by grower Beth Rasgorshek, King Sieg produces short, thick shanks...
View full detailsBrandywine Black Tomato is a remarkable heirloom with large, deep maroon to burgundy-black fruits and a genuinely earthy, complex flavor that balan...
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 detailsIvan Tomato is a Missouri family heirloom rescued from obscurity when the farming family that had cultivated it for generations was no longer able ...
View full detailsCal-Sweet Watermelon is a picturesque classic with beautiful dark green striped skin and sweet, brilliant red flesh that delivers the quintessentia...
View full detailsBlack Diamond Watermelon is a bold and dramatic heirloom with deep, dark green-almost-black skin and brilliant, sweet red flesh that can grow to a ...
View full detailsMarshmallow Plant is the original source of the ancient Egyptian confection that inspired marshmallows — long before gelatin and sugar, the roots a...
View full detailsMoneymaker Tomato is a beloved English garden kitchen classic with a true, traditional tomato flavor that makes it a must-have for anyone who grew ...
View full detailsBodacious Sweet Corn earns its name with a bold, intensely sweet flavor and remarkably juicy, tender kernels that deliver a satisfying summer corn ...
View full detailsCinnamon Basil has a delightful spicy cinnamon fragrance, making it perfect for use in tea or potpourri. Its aromatic qualities make it a lovely an...
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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 detailsEvening Sunflower is a warm, richly colored variety that blazes with gorgeous burnt orange and rusty red bicolored blooms — like a summer sunset ca...
View full detailsKandy Korn Sweet Corn lives up to its candy-sweet name — the plump, golden-yellow kernels on well-filled ears are extraordinarily sugary with a gen...
View full detailsDelicious Tomato is a record-holder in every sense — it set the world record in 1987 for the largest tomato ever grown at 7 pounds 12 ounces, and t...
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An exceptionally productive habanero producing large, lantern-shaped fruits with the characteristic wrinkled, deeply orange skin and intensely frui...
View full detailsGiant Crimson Tomato is a remarkable rediscovery — extinct for over 45 years until two seeds from 85-year-old packets were successfully germinated,...
View full detailsHoney Rock Melon is a petite, heavily netted cantaloupe with rich, sweet, salmon-orange flesh and an irresistible honey fragrance that fills the ki...
View full detailsJubilee Tomato is a 1943 Southern heirloom from Louisiana with brilliant golden-orange fruits and a sweet, mild, very low-acid flavor that has made...
View full detailsWhite Cosmo is a pure, whimsical variety with pristine white, daisy-like blooms that bring an airy, ethereal quality to garden borders and fresh fl...
View full detailsRhubarb Swiss Chard is a visually spectacular variety with vivid red and white stems, glossy green leaves, and a mild, earthy flavor that's excelle...
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 detailsAnanas Noire, meaning 'Black Pineapple,' is one of the most visually captivating heirloom tomatoes you can grow — the large, 1–1.5 lb beefsteak fru...
View full detailsGreen Zebra Tomato is a gourmet favorite with a personality as distinctive as its striking appearance — the medium-sized fruits ripen to a vivid ch...
View full detailsOxheart Carrot is a stout, heart-shaped French heirloom specifically bred for heavy clay soils where long, tapered carrots are impossible to grow —...
View full detailsUkrainian Purple Tomato is a striking heirloom with deep purple, almost black elongated fruits and a rich, complex, slightly smoky flavor with a pe...
View full detailsPaul Robeson Tomato is named for the legendary African-American singer and civil rights activist, and the tomato is as exceptional as its namesake ...
View full detailsLarge 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...
View full detailsHungarian Blue Poppy produces beautiful bluish-purple flowers that give way to attractive pods filled with poppyseed for baking, and the pods can a...
View full detailsA beloved California classic, Ace 55 produces large, meaty, deep red tomatoes with exceptionally low acidity — making it a go-to for anyone sensiti...
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.