Seed Packets

Large 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...

This is the genuinely flavorful Greek Oregano — not the flavorless oregano commonly found in stores. A perennial in zones 5–10, it is mildly carmin...

Grown in Pennsylvania for many years, "Lanco" is thought to stand for Lancaster County and may have come from Asia in the early 1900s. The large gr...

Introduced in 1988 by SESE from a Thai breeding program, this variety was developed for high-quality performance in hot conditions and is a favorit...

Common sage is best known as a flavoring for meats, dressings, and sauces, its aromatic silvery-green leaves adding depth and complexity to culinar...

Sweet New Mama is a compact, space-saving sweet corn variety that produces two to three full-sized ears per plant on shorter stalks — making it ide...

This well-known Italian chicory features deeply cut, dandelion-like leaves with light green mid-ribs, growing more upright than frillier varieties ...

German Winter Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a shrubby, evergreen perennial used as a flavoring for sauces, soups, meats, dressings, and bean dishes. I...

French Marigold Red Metamorph is a color-changing variety whose flowers shift from a deep ruby in cool weather to splashes of orange as temperature...

A purslane relative, this native of parts of the South and the Caribbean produces elegant panicles of 3/8-inch pink flowers alongside mild, succule...

This early 1900s Georgia family heirloom, introduced in 1987 by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, is a sweet and flavorful Moon and Stars watermelon...

This flavorful Hungarian heirloom produces sweet, stout parsnips measuring 5 to 7 inches long with smooth white skin. The short, thick roots are es...

This extra-large Cucurbita maxima pumpkin is often grown for county fairs and Halloween displays, and can weigh 100 lbs or more when well grown. Th...

Thai Red Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) is a versatile 3–5 foot plant with striking red stems and leaf veins. The bright red calyxes can be used to ...

Jericho is an Israeli introduction bred for desert heat that thrives in hot summers, producing tall 24-inch heads of heavy, light-green leaves that...

A beautiful Italian heirloom eggplant, somewhat similar in appearance to Listada de Gandia, Rosa Bianca features a creamy white base color with pin...

Prized for its distinctively flavorful fruit and highly rated in taste trials, Brandywine has achieved a national reputation as the flavor standard...

San Marzano is Italy's most celebrated paste tomato — a DOP-protected heirloom from the volcanic soils near Naples whose elongated, plum-shaped fru...

Cosmo is a romaine variety producing tall 12-inch heads of vibrant green, broad, savoyed leaves that are crisp and sweet, staying bitter-free longe...

This looseleaf variety produces very attractive large oakleaf-shaped leaves with reddish-brown tips. It offers high yields, cut-and-come-again harv...

This Carolina-bred broadleaf mustard was developed to provide the bacterial blight resistance that the older Florida Broadleaf type lacks. Plants g...

This pre-1880 Southern heirloom is a longtime favorite for its large, bright green leaves with attractively curled edges. Cold tolerant and with go...

This rainbow-colored Cherokee Long Ear Small popcorn, a blend of several strains passed down through generations, offers both beauty and flavor. It...

Introduced by SESE in 1994, Sugar Cherry (Solanum pimpinellifolium) is an indeterminate variety producing large currant-type tomatoes about half an...

Express Red Cabbage is a compact heirloom producing dense, richly colored heads with purple-red leaves that are as beautiful in the garden as they ...

This Italian heirloom, grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, produces pale green fruits up to 36 inches long, though they are best harvested at ...

Prized for their unique colors, shapes, and flavors, these vegetable varieties have been passed down through generations of seed savers. Perfect fo...

This ornamental hot pepper features a striking range of fruit colors that transition from purple to creamy yellow, yellow, orange, and red, all at ...

Kapoor Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), also known as Holy Basil, is a sacred herb revered for its spiritual significance and its fragrance reminiscent of f...

This Italian heirloom produces fabulous yields of 7-inch horn-shaped fruits that are excellent for frying, drying, or eating fresh in salads. The p...

Originating from Asia, daikon — the Japanese word for radish — is juicy and flavorful, and can be used fresh in salads, cooked in vegetable dishes,...

Bred by Hoffman of South Carolina in 1965, Provider is a cherished choice among market growers, renowned for its wide adaptability and abundant ear...

This mustard green variety offers an extremely mild mustard flavor, making it a great option for those who prefer less pungency in raw greens. The ...

Summer Savory is a classic cooking herb used for flavoring meats, dressings, soups, and salads, with a peppery, thyme-like quality that excels in b...

Catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a mint-family herb useful for teas — and for entertaining cats, though only about two out of three cats carry the domina...

Costata Romanesca is an Italian heirloom zucchini favored for its exceptional flavor, with heavily ribbed fruits striped in alternating light and d...

Black Beauty, a 1957 All-America Selections winner, produces dark green fruits that deepen to near-black as they mature, with white flesh and a sma...

Early Prolific Straightneck is a 1938 All-America Selections winner bearing straight, lemon-yellow, slightly club-shaped fruits of excellent flesh ...

Detroit Dark Red is a widely adaptable beet with a rich, dark red color that extends even to its dark green foliage. It has excellent flavor, is su...

An All-America Selections winner in 1984, Sugar Ann is an extra-early snap pea bearing crisp, flavorful 3-inch pods on compact 2-foot vines that re...

An English heirloom and longtime favorite for home gardeners, Green Arrow produces loads of 4 to 5 inch pods filled with plump, sweet, dark green p...

French Marigold Frances's Choice is named for plant pioneer Frances Huffman and features tidy 3–4 foot tall plants covered with dark red-purple sin...

Cosmos Memories of Mona is an extremely hardy, drought-resistant cosmos introduced in 1998 by SESE as a red selection of Mona's Orange, developed a...

This indeterminate tomato truly resembles a peach, with a peach-like fuzz on its 2–3 oz fruits that ripen to yellow, often with a hint of pink blus...

Sweet Marjoram resembles oregano in flavor but is milder, with subtle overtones of balsam. It is excellent added fresh to salads and tomatoes, and ...

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb used for hot and refreshing cold teas and as a lemon substitute in cooking, though its essenti...

Sweet Thai Basil features lush green leaves approximately 2 inches in length, complemented by striking purple stems and flowers that add visual app...

Clemson Spineless is a classic All-America Selections winner producing 4–7 foot plants with few side-branches and ribbed pods up to 8 inches long. ...