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Turkish Orange Eggplant is a genuinely striking heirloom with round, 4-inch fruits that ripen to a deep, vivid orange and hang from the plant looki...
View full detailsCalypso Bean — also known as Orca or Yin Yang bean for its striking black and white pattern — is a visually arresting heirloom with a creamy, mild ...
View full detailsSan Marzano is Italy's most celebrated paste tomato — a DOP-protected heirloom from the volcanic soils near Naples whose elongated, plum-shaped fru...
View full detailsOld German Tomato is a magnificent bi-colored heirloom that produces jaw-dropping 2-pound fruits larger than salad plates, with a stunning marbled ...
View full detailsRose de Berne Tomato is a prized Swiss heirloom with exceptional flavor — the medium-sized, round, rosy-pink fruits have a rich, sweet, complex cha...
View full detailsTropical Sunset Tomato is a beautiful bi-colored cherry heirloom with golden fruits traced with orangy-pink stripes that genuinely recall a tropica...
View full detailsAntigua Bean is a rare and richly flavored heirloom haricot variety with ivory-colored seeds and a hearty, complex taste that holds up beautifully ...
View full detailsThis heirloom from Puerto Rico produces abundant yields of lavender-pink, teardrop-shaped fruits with distinctive white shoulders on 4-foot-tall pl...
View full detailsIsabellina Zinnia is an elegant, soft-toned variety with densely petaled blooms in warm, buttery yellow — a sophisticated, muted palette that compl...
View full detailsDr. Wyche's Yellow Beefsteak is a legendary heirloom named for the Oklahoma circus owner who developed it, and the flavor is as memorable as the st...
View full detailsA true American heirloom cultivated in the 1920s, the Abe Lincoln tomato earns its honest name with a reliable, heavy harvest of large, deep red be...
View full detailsA compact, tidy bush plant producing sweet, oblong cream-and-green striped delicata squash — the most popular sweet potato–flavored winter squash. ...
View full detailsGranny Cantrell's Tomato carries a beautiful story — seeds gifted by a World War II soldier were lovingly cultivated for generations by Lettie Cant...
View full detailsRoselle Hibiscus is a magnificent tropical plant with vivid crimson calyces used across the world to make the tangy, jewel-red hibiscus tea — known...
View full detailsBlack Garbanzo Bean — known in Italy as Ceci Neri — is a dramatically dark, visually striking heirloom chickpea with a denser, firmer texture and a...
View full detailsThis popular northern heirloom, thought to have been developed by Jacob Trout in Virginia, features large, kidney-shaped beans with maroon markings...
View full detailsDeveloped by Clemson/AES in 1965, this cantaloupe-type melon has salmon-orange flesh and a netted rind on round-oval fruits measuring approximately...
View full detailsInglehart Tomato is a delightful and vibrant cherry variety with bright, sunny yellow fruits that ripen in generous clusters and deliver a sweet, m...
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Rose Tomato is an Amish Pennsylvania heirloom named for its beautiful bright pink, rose-colored fruits and celebrated for a rich, sweet flavor that...
View full detailsBanana Melon is one of the most unusual and delightful heirlooms in the melon world — the long, banana-shaped fruits emit a genuine sweet banana fr...
View full detailsLarge 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...
View full detailsChristmas Lima Bean is a beautiful heirloom with large, flat seeds mottled in festive maroon and white — a striking pattern that inspired the name ...
View full detailsHailing from Naples, Bolloso Napoletano is a prized basil variety known for its robust flavor, with giant rumpled 6-inch leaves that are perfect fo...
View full detailsEnvy Zinnia is a uniquely striking and rare variety that produces vivid, lime-green double blooms — an unusual and sophisticated color that adds a ...
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Inciardi Paste Tomato is one of the rarest and most treasured paste tomatoes in existence — brought to America by a Sicilian immigrant in the early...
View full detailsTiffen Mennonite Tomato is a rare and beautiful potato-leaf heirloom brought to America from Germany by Mennonite immigrants in the late 1800s — a ...
View full detailsBrandywine Yellow Tomato brings all the legendary richness of the Brandywine family in a warm, golden-yellow package — the large, meaty fruits have...
View full detailsAswad Eggplant is a magnificent Iraqi heirloom that produces exceptionally large, deep purple fruits reaching up to 3 pounds — some of the largest ...
View full detailsHamburg Rooted Parsley is a fascinating dual-purpose heirloom at the intersection of root vegetable and herb — the parsnip-shaped roots carry a ric...
View full detailsJamaican Yellow Mushroom Pepper is a striking tropical heirloom with a uniquely flattened, mushroom-like shape and a bright yellow exterior whose c...
View full detailsPink Oxheart Tomato is a 1920s heirloom with the distinctive elongated, heart-shaped form that defines the oxheart type — meaty, solid walls with v...
View full detailsLemon Queen Sunflower is a stunning multi-branching variety with masses of beautiful, soft lemony-yellow flowers around light brown centers that bl...
View full detailsGood Mother Stallard Bean is a prized Appalachian heirloom pole bean with striking mottled maroon and white seeds and a rich, complex, nutty flavor...
View full detailsCostoluto Genovese is a spectacular Italian heirloom with deeply ribbed, scarlet-red fruits and a bold, intensely flavored flesh with a higher acid...
View full detailsBhut Jolokia Ghost Pepper is a legendary traditional pepper from the Assam region of India and one of the hottest chilies in the world, with a stag...
View full detailsHungarian Yellow Wax Hot Pepper is the hotter sibling of the sweet banana pepper — banana-shaped, pale yellow fruits that pack a tangy, spicy punch...
View full detailsAn ornamental annual salvia producing vivid purple, pink, and white flower spikes that attract butterflies and hummingbirds all summer long. Easy t...
View full detailsKazakh Melon is a petite, early-maturing Central Asian heirloom with softball-sized fruits, high sugar content, and cream-colored flesh with a cris...
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Hartman's Yellow Gooseberry Tomato is a charming 1800s heirloom with prolific clusters of bright yellow, ½–1 inch fruits and a sweet, tangy flavor ...
View full detailsVictoria Rhubarb is a traditional perennial variety with deep red stalks and a characteristic tart-yet-sweet flavor that makes it the definitive ch...
View full detailsBachelor's Buttons Blue is the classic cornflower in its most iconic shade — a brilliant, vivid blue that has decorated gardens and wedding bouquet...
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This early 1900s Georgia family heirloom, introduced in 1987 by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, is a sweet and flavorful Moon and Stars watermelon...
View full detailsSheboygan Tomato is a Wisconsin heirloom first grown by Lithuanian immigrants in the early 1900s that has quietly earned a devoted following for it...
View full detailsEdisto 47 Melon is a classic cantaloupe variety with a rich, sweet flavor and a sturdy, mildew-resistant constitution that makes it one of the most...
View full detailsBlack From Tula is a stunning Ukrainian heirloom tomato with deeply colored, flattened fruits in dramatic shades of deep burgundy and forest green,...
View full detailsOaxacan Green Dent Corn is a centuries-old Mexican heirloom from the state of Oaxaca with striking green kernels that make extraordinary blue-green...
View full detailsDouble Red Sweet Corn is a stunning Oregon heirloom absolutely packed with anthocyanins — the same powerful antioxidants found in blueberries — pro...
View full detailsA beautiful Italian heirloom eggplant, somewhat similar in appearance to Listada de Gandia, Rosa Bianca features a creamy white base color with pin...
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.