Seed Packets

This heirloom butterhead lettuce comes from a peasant family in Marburg, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) and was introduced by SESE in 1987. The red-ting...

Originally from Australia and more recently selected by Siskiyou Seeds, this vibrant Swiss chard variety produces a stunning rainbow of stalk color...

Introduced in 1953, Tall Utah (Apium graveolens) grows 30-inch tall, medium dark green plants with 12-inch stalks that are crisp, tender, and full ...

This intermediate to long day Italian heirloom onion features sweet white flesh wrapped in vibrant red-purple skins. The flattened, barrel-shaped b...

With seedstock courtesy of Hap Heilman, this variety begins producing pods when plants reach just 18 inches tall and continues until frost, with la...

This cantaloupe features creamy orange flesh that is sweet, juicy, and very flavorful, with fruits weighing 2 to 3 pounds that are lightly netted a...

Moss Curled Parsley (Petroselinum crispum), a variety dating to before 1865, is vigorous, high-yielding, and very uniform, with dark green, thickly...

This very hot pepper ripens from green to orange to red-orange, producing slender, pendant fruits measuring 1/2 by 2-1/4 inches on attractive 4-foo...

The standard variety for home gardens, this leek features stems that average 1½ x 8–10 inches, well-blanched from the base upward. It is a good var...

Introduced in 1979 and an All-America Selections winner, this snap pea (Pisum sativum) is renowned for having the best flavor of any snap pea varie...

The classic salsa chile, this variety produces medium-hot, thick-walled peppers measuring 1-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches that are usually harvested green bu...

A reliable variety for garden, market, and greenhouse use, Buttercrunch produces dark green leaves and compact heads with good bolt resistance. It ...

Sweet Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a classic Italian variety renowned for its sweet, aromatic, large leaves, originating from Genoa. This c...

This beloved heirloom corn is cherished for its exceptional flavor and dependable growth, standing the test of time with wide adaptability across d...

Summer Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) offers a stronger flavor than German Winter Thyme, making it an excellent choice for cooking. The compact plants gro...

An OSSI variety, this dark green heirloom kale from Tuscany dates back to the 1700s. Italians call it "cavolo lacinato," or curly kale, and it is k...

This OSSI-Pledged variety from Wild Garden Seeds offers an unmatched mix of over 60 different lettuce types, combining a wide range of colors, shap...

Cilantro (Coriander sativum) is a versatile herb widely used in cuisines from around the world, with every part of the plant — leaves, roots, flowe...

An OSSI variety developed from a stable cross of King Richard and Siegfried leeks by grower Beth Rasgorshek, King Sieg produces short, thick shanks...

This Texas heirloom stands out with striking visual appeal and delightful flavor, with plants growing to 6 feet tall showcasing vibrant red and gre...

A fiery, red-hot seasoning pepper, the Cayenne Long Red produces fruits that grow to about ½ x 3–5 inches and can be used fresh or dried, making th...

German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) features sweet-scented flowers used to make chamomile tea, which has a distinctive apple-like flavor and fra...

Bronze Fennel is a decorative fennel with beautiful lacy bronze leaves, useful as an ornamental as well as a culinary sweet fennel. Medicinally, fe...

One of the earliest maturing asparagus beans, Liana is day-neutral and performs well in both northern and southern climates, making it suitable for...

Cinnamon Basil has a delightful spicy cinnamon fragrance, making it perfect for use in tea or potpourri. Its aromatic qualities make it a lovely an...

This Dutch variety was judged the best Boston-type lettuce in the 1983 Rodale Research Center trials, with excellent heat and cold tolerance plus r...

These bite-sized fruits, ranging from 3/8 to 5/8 inches, have a delicious flavor reminiscent of pineapple and ripen to a vibrant pineapple yellow. ...

A favorite fall radish (Raphanus sativus), Misato Rose features green and white skin with beautiful rose and white flesh that is stunning when slic...

An ornamental dark purple basil introduced in 1962 and honored as an All-America Selections winner, this variety is not only striking in the garden...

This arugula (Eruca sativa) produces distinctive, sharp, peppery leaves that are best harvested when 2–3 inches long and make a flavorful accent fo...

Mayo Indian Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus), originating from Sonora, Mexico, is a robust variety known for its sturdy stalks and vigorous growth, r...

This indeterminate heirloom originating from the Black Forest region of Germany was introduced in 1994 by SESE, passed down through Joe Bratka's gr...

This spineless variety from India averages 5-1/2 feet tall, with pods growing up to 8 inches long and remaining tender for an extended period. The ...

Developed in 1949 by SC/AES and possibly originating from the pre-1855 Early Valentine variety, this cultivar is celebrated as a premier early gree...

Hungarian Blue Poppy produces beautiful bluish-purple flowers that give way to attractive pods filled with poppyseed for baking, and the pods can a...

This popcorn variety produces white-kerneled ears averaging 2 per 8-foot stalk. The ears are 4–6 inches long with 26–28 rows of kernels, tapering f...

One of the most productive, disease-resistant, and widely adapted heirloom sweet peppers available, Jimmy Nardello's Italian Pepper bears tapered b...

Long Island Mammoth Dill (Anethum graveolens) is the standard heirloom variety for flavoring pickles, soups, breads, stews, salads, and sauces. Its...

A great soup bean featuring small, black seeds with 4–5 per pod. The seeds have a very delicate skin and when cooked make a creamy soup. This varie...

This Italian heirloom, cultivated since before 1840, features beautiful scarlet-red skin with interior rings of reddish-pink and white, creating a ...

Mountaineer Delight (Solanum lycopersicum) is a large red beefsteak tomato bred in 2017 by West Virginia University, offering a sweeter flavor than...

This beautiful purple carrot, bred by John Navazio, has a bright orange or yellow interior and a sweet, almost wild, spicy flavor. It can be used j...

Reintroduced in 1987 by SESE, this Amish heirloom is possibly a variant of the Sun, Moon, and Stars watermelon introduced in 1920. The variety prod...

Early Moonbeam is a sweet, crisp yellow icebox watermelon weighing 5 to 8 pounds, with a thin, light green rind. Its short vines make it an excelle...

Cold-hardy down to 12°F, this perennial herb is known for its lemony tang and is best used sparingly in salads or as a standout ingredient in soups...

This versatile butterhead lettuce delivers excellent flavor across seasons, holding up longer in the heat than Slo-bolt or Buttercrunch while still...

Bred by Merlyn Niedens in 1998 as a cross between Jenny Lind and Kansas, this melon produces sweet 2-pound fruits on compact vines. Nicknamed the G...

Echinacea purpurea is a popular ornamental and medicinal plant featuring 3–4 inch flowers with pink-orange cone-shaped centers and purple-pink rays...