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Bonnie Best Tomato is a classic American heirloom with roots in the early 1900s and a distinguished culinary history as the original go-to variety ...
View full detailsAutumn Beauty Sunflower is a multi-branching variety that produces wave after wave of richly colored blooms in deep reds, burnt oranges, bright yel...
View full detailsA beloved Japanese winter squash with smooth, teardrop-shaped, brilliant red-orange skin and dense, dry, chestnut-flavored flesh — one of the riche...
View full detailsCornucopia Gourd Mix is a delightful assortment of miniature decorative gourds in a stunning variety of shapes, textures, and colors — from smooth ...
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Love Lies Bleeding Amaranth is one of the most dramatically beautiful plants in any garden — the long, drooping, deep crimson flower tassels cascad...
View full detailsMammoth Basil is exactly what its name suggests — a robust variety with enormous, ruffled leaves that can grow up to 4 inches long, with a rich, in...
View full detailsBull's Blood is one of the most visually striking plants in the vegetable garden — its foliage is a deep, intense burgundy-red that looks almost th...
View full detailsDark Purple Opal Basil is a breathtaking variety with glossy, deep purple-burgundy leaves that add stunning color to both the garden and the kitche...
View full detailsOrange Currant Tomato produces miniature, currant-sized fruits in a beautiful clementine orange that's almost too small and perfect to be real — ea...
View full detailsMortgage Lifter Tomato has one of the great origin stories in gardening — developed by amateur plant breeder Radiator Charlie who sold plants for $...
View full detailsBlack Seeded Simpson Lettuce is one of the most beloved and reliable loose-leaf lettuces in the American home garden — fast-growing, non-bitter, an...
View full detailsBoston Pickling Cucumber is a beloved 1880s heirloom developed specifically for the brining jar, producing thin-skinned, solid-fleshed fruits that ...
View full detailsSheepnose Sweet Pepper is a stocky, distinctive heirloom named for its unique blunt, rounded shape — resembling, unmistakably, the nose of a sheep....
View full detailsPlanters Jumbo Cantaloupe is a generously sized, luscious cantaloupe variety with impressively large fruits and a rich, aromatic sweetness that del...
View full detailsEarly Scarlet Globe Radish is one of the fastest and most rewarding crops in the garden — bright, perfectly round, scarlet-red roots with crisp, sw...
View full detailsLight Red Kidney Bean is the versatile culinary workhorse of the bean world — the large, firm, kidney-shaped seeds with their distinctive mottled r...
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Sweet Green Armenian Cucumber is a light, pale-green heirloom that is technically a muskmelon grown as a cucumber — long, slightly ribbed, and almo...
View full detailsA full-sized summer crisp lettuce with glossy, medium-green, tightly balled heads and exceptional crunch and sweetness. Nevada's outstanding heat t...
View full detailsPurple Carrot is a showstopping heirloom variety with deep, vivid purple skin and a slightly sweeter, earthier flavor than standard orange carrots ...
View full detailsYellow Carrot is a beautiful heirloom variety with warm, golden-yellow skin and a mild, slightly earthy sweetness that adds a sunny color to any di...
View full detailsThai Basil is the indispensable herb of Southeast Asian cooking with vibrant green leaves edged in purple and a bold, complex flavor of sweet basil...
View full detailsGolden Zucchini is a cheerful, bright-yellow version of the classic summer squash with the same mild, buttery flavor and versatile texture that mak...
View full detailsAll American Parsnip is a classic heirloom root vegetable with smooth, creamy-white flesh that grows sweeter and richer after a hard frost — a culi...
View full detailsAn improved delicata squash selection with intensified sweetness, richer color, and better uniformity than standard types — the same beloved cream-...
View full detailsUpland Cress — also known as Winter Cress or Creasy Greens in the South — is a wonderfully versatile cool-season green with mildly peppery leaves, ...
View full detailsDwarf Greek Basil is a perfectly compact Mediterranean herb that grows into a tight, globe-shaped mound of tiny, intensely aromatic leaves with a c...
View full detailsThe classic white-stemmed Swiss chard with broad, deeply crinkled, dark green leaves and thick, crisp white stalks — mild, versatile flavor that wo...
View full detailsLacinato Kale — also known as Dinosaur Kale or Tuscan Kale — is the darling of farmers' markets and restaurant kitchens for good reason: the long, ...
View full detailsDaikon Radish is the long, white Japanese radish that's as useful in the garden as it is in the kitchen — the large taproot breaks up compacted soi...
View full detailsA long, slender Taiwanese heirloom eggplant producing elegant 12–18 inch lavender-purple fruits with thin, edible skin and creamy, mild, sweet fles...
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A sophisticated, blush-toned calendula blend featuring apricot, cream, and peachy-pink blooms with delicate coloring quite different from tradition...
View full detailsOpalka Tomato is a prized Polish heirloom paste variety with large, pointed, pepper-shaped fruits weighing 5–8 ounces, minimal seeds, and almost no...
View full detailsRed Acre Cabbage is a classic, reliable heirloom with tightly packed, deep reddish-purple heads that are resistant to cabbage yellows disease and p...
View full detailsA classic, reliable kohlrabi producing smooth, pale green globes with crisp, mild, sweet flesh — perfect raw in slaws and salads or roasted until c...
View full detailsNorth Georgia Candy Roaster Squash is a beloved Southern Appalachian heirloom with large, pink, banana-shaped fruits marked by a distinctive bluish...
View full detailsYellow Pear Tomato is a prolific-producing colonial-era heirloom with adorable, 1–2 inch, pear-shaped yellow fruits that have been charming home ga...
View full detailsTall Telephone Pea is an exquisite, tall-growing heirloom shelling pea that reaches 5–6 feet — the ideal variety for a romantic garden arch or trel...
View full detailsSunspot Dwarf Sunflower is the most adorable heirloom sunflower available — growing to a maximum of just 3 feet tall while producing a single, larg...
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French Breakfast Radish is an heirloom variety with a look all its own — the elongated roots graduate from a vivid deep pink at the crown to a cris...
View full detailsAn explosion of 4–6 inch blooms in the rich jewel tones of fall — deep golds, burnt oranges, burgundies, and russet reds on branching plants. This ...
View full detailsThe original miniature decorative pumpkin — perfectly proportioned 3–4 inch fruits in deep orange with prominent ribs, a dark stem, and charming, w...
View full detailsSumter Cucumber is a high-performing variety renowned for exceptional productivity — the symmetrical, straight, vibrant green fruits have tender, f...
View full detailsRed Noodle Bean is an eye-catching and productive Asian heirloom with striking burgundy-red pods that grow up to 18 inches long — harvested young f...
View full detailsGiant 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 detailsThe first organically available curly red kale — a striking variety with densely frilled leaf edges in stunning purple-sage tones and deep purple p...
View full detailsJeanne Dionne Carnation is one of the fullest and most breathtaking carnation varieties available — pure white, densely ruffled blooms on grey-gree...
View full detailsPurple Hull Bean — also known as Pinkeye Purple Hull — is a Southern heirloom cowpea celebrated across the American South for its prolific yields, ...
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.