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A super-sweet, compact snap pea producing thick-walled, stringless pods with outstanding sugar content and exceptional eating quality. Short, self-...
View full detailsWisconsin SMR Pickling Cucumber is a highly prized heirloom specifically developed for the home and commercial pickling industry — the crisp, mediu...
View full detailsSugar Daddy is a stringless snap pea with the most convenient feature imaginable — fat, plump, deeply green pods that snap cleanly with no strings ...
View full detailsSugar Pie Pumpkin is the gold standard for homemade pumpkin pie — sweet, smooth, dense flesh with minimal seeds and maximum meat per fruit that coo...
View full detailsA high-yielding mini sweet pepper producing clusters of small, blocky red fruits with intense sweetness and bright, clean pepper flavor. These char...
View full detailsCommon English Thyme is the foundational savory herb of European cooking — the tiny, highly aromatic leaves deliver a deep, woody, slightly floral ...
View full detailsA spectacular tropical-looking annual producing vivid orange, daisy-like blooms 3–4 inches across on large, velvety, multi-branched plants reaching...
View full detailsA towering snapdragon mix in striking yellows, whites, reds, pinks, and bicolors on sturdy stems perfect for cut flower arrangements. Slow-growing ...
View full detailsHomegrown Iceberg Lettuce is a revelation compared to store-bought — the tightly bound heads release fresh, crisp, clean flavors with a wonderful c...
View full detailsA large-flowered, impressive strawflower blend producing full, papery blooms in rich jewel tones of red, gold, pink, orange, white, and salmon on t...
View full detailsA vibrant chard selection featuring warm-toned stems in brilliant orange, yellow, and scarlet that glow in the garden and on the market stand. Mild...
View full detailsBloomsdale is the gold standard of heirloom spinach — its crinkled, deeply savoyed leaves are richly dark green, tender, and full of flavor in a wa...
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Luffa Gourd is the genuinely remarkable plant that grows your own natural loofah sponges — the prolific vines produce gourds that, when dried, yiel...
View full detailsWhite Sweet Spanish Onion is a beautiful long-day variety with shimmery, easy-to-peel white skin and a mild, genuinely sweet flavor that makes it o...
View full detailsBachelor's Buttons Mix brings together the classic cornflower in patriotic red, white, and blue — a cheerful, versatile collection of edible flower...
View full detailsMoon and Stars Watermelon is one of the most visually extraordinary plants in all of horticulture — the deep green rind is scattered with a single ...
View full detailsA classic cottage garden snapdragon blend with open-faced, classic-style flowers in a rich mix of pinks, reds, yellows, whites, and bicolors. Tall,...
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A Tennessee heirloom believed to have been cultivated by Cherokee tribes, producing large, flattened beefsteak fruits with deep purple-rose shoulde...
View full detailsGeorgia Southern Collards is a Southern kitchen staple with large, broad, deep green leaves and a mild, earthy, slightly sweet flavor that slow-coo...
View full detailsProgress #9 is the gold standard of home garden shelling peas — a vigorous, dwarf heirloom that delivers an impressive early harvest without needin...
View full detailsHomestead Tomato is the dependable, all-purpose heirloom that earns its garden space every season — bountiful yields of bright red, nicely rounded ...
View full detailsGarlic Chives — known in Chinese cooking as jiǔcài — offer the best of two worlds: the slender, flat leaves carry a mild, pleasant garlic flavor th...
View full detailsAn Alaska-bred determinate tomato developed specifically for the shortest, coolest growing seasons — producing clusters of small, bright red fruits...
View full detailsA classic New England heirloom winter squash with dark green, ribbed skin and a distinctive turban button — inside, the orange flesh is buttery smo...
View full detailsRoman Chamomile is a low-growing, creeping perennial herb with delicate daisy-like flowers and a sweet, apple-like scent that's more intense and fr...
View full detailsPurple Coneflower Echinacea is one of the most valued and beloved native perennial wildflowers in North America — the dramatic, daisy-like blooms w...
View full detailsBroad Leaved Sage is an elegant, long-lived perennial herb with soft, grey-green leaves that carry a bold, savory, earthy aroma that has anchored E...
View full detailsBibb Butterhead Lettuce is the classic standard of the butterhead family — small, loosely formed heads of velvety, pale green leaves with a genuine...
View full detailsA legendary exhibition onion renowned for producing impressively large, globe-shaped bulbs with golden skin and exceptionally mild, sweet flesh. A ...
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A classic culinary and medicinal herb beloved by cats and herbalists alike, producing aromatic grey-green foliage and small white flowers with a fr...
View full detailsA classic, crisp pac choy with thick, brilliant white stems and smooth, dark green leaves — the foundational Asian green for stir-fries, soups, and...
View full detailsKentucky Wonder Pole Bean has been a garden staple since the 1800s and earns every year of that legendary reputation — vigorous climbing vines reac...
View full detailsTom Thumb Pea is a true dwarf variety that grows just 13–18 inches tall and produces a genuinely impressive number of peas per compact plant withou...
View full detailsA bright, sunshine-yellow carrot with a mild, sweet flavor and cheerful color that adds warmth to carrot bunches and rainbow blends. Crisp texture,...
View full detailsBig Red Bell Pepper delivers an exceptional harvest of large, scarlet-red, thick-walled peppers bursting with natural sweetness and vivid color tha...
View full detailsA prized Japanese heirloom cucumber producing long, elegant, smooth-skinned fruits with a crisp, sweet, extraordinarily mild flavor and virtually n...
View full detailsCalifornia Wonder Bell Pepper has been the most popular bell variety since its introduction in 1928, and its staying power is entirely earned — the...
View full detailsA beautiful, mildly-flavored radish with vivid pink-rose skin and crisp, pure white flesh that makes a stunning presentation sliced in salads and o...
View full detailsA beloved, medium-hot wax pepper producing abundant pale yellow fruits that ripen through orange to red with increasing heat and sweetness. Mild to...
View full detailsWhite Vienna Kohlrabi is a pre-1860 heirloom with pale green skin (despite the name) and crisp, white flesh with a mild, sweet, cabbage-like flavor...
View full detailsSpotted Wild Bergamot Bee Balm is a striking native wildflower from the mint family with a distinctive oregano-like scent and unusual spotted flowe...
View full detailsHoly basil (tulsi) — a revered Ayurvedic herb with warm, clove-like, slightly peppery aroma and flavor quite different from culinary sweet basil. S...
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The commercial standard for arugula — reliable, fast-germinating, and delivering that signature peppery bite in just 21 days for baby leaf. Rounded...
View full detailsBlack Turtle Bush Bean is a compact, productive heirloom yielding abundant small, jet-black beans with a rich, earthy flavor reminiscent of mushroo...
View full detailsWinter Giant Spinach is one of the most cold-hardy spinach varieties available, prized by market growers for its exceptional longevity and season e...
View full detailsNebuka Evergreen Bunching Onion is an essential ingredient in Japanese and Chinese cooking, prized for producing long, slender, brilliantly white s...
View full detailsBeefsteak Tomato is the quintessential American slicing tomato — thick-cut slabs of deep red, meaty flesh with small seed cavities and a rich, full...
View full detailsAll Seasons Cabbage is a dependable, versatile variety that performs reliably across both spring and fall plantings, adapting readily to a wide ran...
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.