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The classic culinary thyme with tiny, intensely aromatic leaves and a warm, earthy, slightly lemony flavor that is foundational in French, Mediterr...
View full detailsA gorgeous Italian ribbed zucchini with dark green skin streaked in lighter green — one of the most classically beautiful summer squash varieties. ...
View full detailsThe dependable heirloom broccoli standard — large, domed, blue-green heads with excellent side-shoot production after main head harvest. Waltham 29...
View full detailsKeystone Giant Bell Pepper lives up to its name with massive, softball-sized fruits that are among the sweetest, most generously proportioned bell ...
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Vera Lavender is one of the most commonly cultivated and fragrant lavender varieties available — the intensely aromatic flower spikes are the premi...
View full detailsHomemade Pickles Cucumber was bred specifically for the home pickler and does both jobs beautifully — the compact, thin-skinned, crisp-fleshed frui...
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Sweet Banana Pepper is a classic, mild heirloom with long, pointed yellow fruits that ripen from light yellow through orange to bright red and deli...
View full detailsThe original vegetable pasta substitute — ivory-yellow oval fruits with flesh that separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked, with a mild, ...
View full detailsA dramatic, multi-branched sunflower producing rich, velvety burgundy-red blooms with deep chocolate centers on tall, sturdy plants. An outstanding...
View full detailsGerman Chamomile is one of the most soothing and well-loved herbs in cultivation — the small, cheerful white daisy-like flowers with their bright y...
View full detailsGenovese Basil is the gold standard of culinary basils — the classic Italian variety behind great pesto, Caprese salads, and any dish that deserves...
View full detailsJewel Mix Nasturtium is one of the most practical and beautiful edible flower plants in any garden — the vivid, jewel-toned blooms in red, orange, ...
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Mix Cherrylicious Tomatoes is the most fun you can have with a single seed packet — red, orange, yellow, green, and purple cherry tomatoes all in o...
View full detailsCrookneck Squash is one of the oldest squash varieties still cultivated in America — grown since the 1500s and beloved ever since for its distincti...
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A classic American heirloom summer squash with distinctive, curved necks and golden-yellow, warty skin — one of the most charming and recognizable ...
View full detailsLarge, fully double zinnia blooms in a warm, rich coral-salmon that glows in the cutting garden and in arrangements. Vigorous plants produce abunda...
View full detailsPaste Rosso Sicilian Tomato is a Sicilian heirloom paste variety producing large, blocky, deep-red fruits with exceptionally meaty flesh, minimal s...
View full detailsEmerald Giant Bell Pepper delivers exactly what the name promises — hefty, blocky, bright green bell peppers that are significantly larger than sta...
View full detailsA classic, richly-flavored cantaloupe melon with deeply netted, golden-tan skin and aromatic, thick, deep orange flesh with a sweet, complex tropic...
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Arugula Slow Bolt is the go-to arugula for gardeners who want bold, peppery flavor over a longer season without the plant rushing to seed. The deep...
View full detailsA showstopper in the garden and at the table, this heirloom cherry tomato ripens to gorgeous flame-orange with a tell-tale blush of red at the blos...
View full detailsDetroit Dark Red is the classic American heirloom beet — an incredibly reliable, deep-crimson variety with smooth, round roots, sweet earthy flavor...
View full detailsChampion Collard Greens is a vigorous, upright variety producing large, smooth, blue-green leaves with a robust, hearty flavor that mellows and swe...
View full detailsA gorgeous, peony-flowered poppy with deeply fringed, fully doubled blooms in rich, velvety dark purple-black. Large flowers on tall, elegant stems...
View full detailsA vibrant, deeply colored red and bronze lettuce blend selected for outstanding color intensity and diverse leaf shapes. Rich crimson, burgundy, an...
View full detailsA visually striking cocktail tomato with deep green stripes over a rosy-pink base that intensifies as the fruit ripens to a beautiful, jewel-like a...
View full detailsBlue Curled Scotch Kale is a beautiful and robust heirloom with tightly crinkled, blue-green leaves loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and a sweet...
View full detailsSmall Red Cherry Tomato is the garden classic that never disappoints — prolific indeterminate plants producing clusters of vibrant, glossy 1-inch f...
View full detailsHales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe has been a summer garden icon since the 1920s and for good reason — the heavily netted fruits have sherbet-orange flesh...
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A classic American heirloom turnip with crisp white flesh, purple-topped white skin, and a clean, mildly peppery flavor that improves dramatically ...
View full detailsAn unbelievably sweet, low-acid cherry tomato producing abundant clusters of one-ounce, deep purple-black fruits with a rich, complex flavor that w...
View full detailsSnowball Cauliflower stands out with its fluffy, fine-textured florets and exceptionally clean, mild flavor that makes it one of the finest varieti...
View full detailsChives are one of the easiest and most rewarding herbs to grow, producing slender hollow leaves with a gentle, fresh onion flavor that brightens up...
View full detailsA prolific, compact sweet pepper producing small, blocky orange fruits with crisp, juicy walls and a fruity sweetness perfect for snacking, roastin...
View full detailsA stunning, deep wine-red beet with silky, tender flesh and an exceptionally sweet, earthy flavor with less intensity than standard red beets. Unif...
View full detailsLacinato — also known as Tuscan kale, dinosaur kale, or cavolo nero — is the iconic Italian heirloom with long, narrow, deeply textured blue-green ...
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A classic heirloom leek treasured for its thick, stately white shanks and mild, sweet onion flavor that is gentler and more refined than any bulbin...
View full detailsDelicate, daisy-like flowers with golden centers and white petals carry a sweet, apple-like fragrance beloved for centuries in herbal teas and cosm...
View full detailsDark Green Flat Leaf Parsley is the professional cook's parsley — the bold, bright, deeply herbal flavor of these flat, deeply lobed leaves far sur...
View full detailsA classic French heirloom radish with elegant, elongated scarlet-red roots tipped in white — mild, crisp, and refreshing with less spice than round...
View full detailsA stunning golden beet with bright yellow-orange skin, vivid golden flesh, and sweet, earthy flavor without the red-staining pigment of traditional...
View full detailsA versatile perennial herb producing flat, strap-shaped leaves with a delicate garlic-onion flavor that enhances dumplings, stir-fries, eggs, and s...
View full detailsTendergreen Cucumber is one of the first burpless cucumber varieties ever developed — and it's still one of the best, with deep green, tender skin,...
View full detailsDetroit Dark Red Beet is the classic American heirloom that set the standard for what a beet should be — deep crimson, globe-shaped roots with rich...
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An improved acorn squash with a smaller seed cavity, denser, sweeter flesh, and better eating quality than standard acorn types. Round, deeply ribb...
View full detailsA sweet, prolific ground cherry producing hundreds of papery-husked, golden fruits with a uniquely tropical, vanilla-pineapple flavor unlike anythi...
View full detailsA beloved New England open-pollinated sweet corn prized for its rich, complex, old-fashioned corn flavor that hybrid varieties simply cannot replic...
View full detailsA delightfully aromatic basil with a bright, fresh lemon-citrus scent layered over classic sweet basil character. Smaller, more compact than Genove...
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.