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Envy 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 detailsBlack Futsu is a prized Japanese heirloom winter squash with uniquely wrinkled, deeply ribbed skin that matures from near-black to a greyish-blue, ...
View full detailsFin De Bagnol is a refined French heirloom bush bean prized as one of the finest gourmet haricot vert varieties available — the slender, elegant po...
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 detailsA bold, architectural celosia blend producing dramatic, velvety cockscomb heads in rich reds, oranges, yellows, and pinks on sturdy, upright plants...
View full detailsA pre-1915 heirloom with fully crinkled, dark green savoyed leaves, this is considered the most heat-tolerant spinach variety available and deliver...
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 detailsBanana Legs Tomato is a delightfully fun and productive heirloom paste variety whose small, elongated fruits look remarkably like little yellow ban...
View full detailsSupernova Grape Tomato is a striking and unique variety with medium-to-large grape tomato fruits in a vivid mix of deep red, orange, and gold that ...
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 detailsPompeii Onion is a uniquely versatile pearl onion cultivated from a short-day variety to grow successfully in long-day zones — producing uniformly ...
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 detailsHarris Model Parsnip is a refined, high-quality heirloom with smooth, creamy-white roots and a sweet, nutty flavor that intensifies beautifully wit...
View full detailsA visually stunning okra with deep burgundy-red pods that remain tender and flavorful even as they size up — no woody texture even at 5 inches. Ric...
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 detailsLa France Carnation is an exquisite and historic heirloom dating to 1904 from the Mediterranean tradition — the fully double blooms in soft, delica...
View full detailsRosa Bianca is a classic Italian heirloom eggplant with beautiful deep purple and white streaking on medium-sized, 6–8 oz fruits and a notably swee...
View full detailsAlso known as Big Tom or Yankee Cow Pumpkin, this pre-1700 cultivar of Native American origin remains one of the most popular varieties for large H...
View full detailsBenning's Green Tint is considered one of the most beautiful and hardy varieties of Patty Pan squash. The saucer-shaped fruits have scalloped edges...
View full detailsCrenshaw Melon is renowned for its extraordinary sweetness — a cross between casaba and cantaloupe that captures the best qualities of both — with ...
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 detailsWatermelon Radish is one of the most visually dramatic vegetables in the garden — the unassuming cream exterior gives no hint of what lies inside, ...
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 detailsKazakh Melon is a petite, early-maturing Central Asian heirloom with softball-sized fruits, high sugar content, and cream-colored flesh with a cris...
View full detailsShurofumi Edamame Soybean is an early-maturing heirloom variety prized for its high yields and large, flavorful green seeds that are everything an ...
View full detailsEarly Straightneck is a classic smooth-skinned yellow summer squash with a mild, buttery flavor and straight, easy-to-slice shape that makes it a k...
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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 detailsPeace Vine Cherry Tomato is a prolific heirloom variety celebrated for its sweet, juicy flavor and remarkably abundant yield — the vigorous indeter...
View full detailsLemon Drop Aji Pepper is a Peruvian heirloom with a flavor profile as bright and distinctive as its vivid yellow color — the small, 2-inch fruits c...
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...
View full detailsThis rainbow-colored Cherokee Long Ear Small popcorn, a blend of several strains passed down through generations, offers both beauty and flavor. It...
View full detailsThis Texas heirloom, brought from Oklahoma by Marshall Crawford's family, is a fast-growing bibb lettuce known for its great flavor and exceptional...
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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 detailsLove-Lies-Bleeding Amaranth produces showy plants with dramatic crimson tassels up to 24 inches long that appear to drip from the stems. The long f...
View full detailsA unique cylindrical beet producing 6-inch, deep red roots with a remarkably fine, smooth texture and sweet, earthy flavor. Beloved by chefs for pe...
View full detailsClaytonia Miner's Lettuce is a remarkable cold-hardy native green that was a vital food source for Gold Rush miners and continues to earn its place...
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 detailsNew Yorker Tomato is a New York heirloom with a perfectly balanced sweet-acidic flavor that's as reliable as the city it's named for — producing hi...
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 detailsItalian Oregano is the backbone of Italian and Greek cooking — the small, deeply aromatic dark green leaves carry an intense, savory, slightly pepp...
View full detailsCharleston Wakefield Cabbage is a classic American heirloom with compact, conical heads of deeply crinkled, rich green leaves and a mild, subtly sw...
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.