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Red Ruby Chard is a stunning heirloom with vivid, deep-crimson stems and dark, glossy-green leaves that look like something from a botanical illust...
View full detailsA compact, prolific branching sunflower producing a wealth of 3–4 inch blooms in rich, warm reds with dark centers on sturdy, manageable plants. Ex...
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A classic yellow wax bush bean with straight, golden-yellow pods and outstanding buttery, mild flavor that's the hallmark of good wax beans. Uprigh...
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A striking medium-sized tomato with deep indigo-purple skin where exposed to sunlight, ripening to a beautiful wine-red. Bred from OSU's acclaimed ...
View full detailsA classic icebox watermelon producing 8–10 pound, nearly round fruits with dark green rind and brilliantly sweet, deep red flesh — a compact variet...
View full detailsA mild, versatile Japanese radish producing long, white, crisp roots with a refreshing flavor excellent for pickling, fresh eating, fermentation, a...
View full detailsA beautiful, flat Italian cipollini-type onion with deep burgundy-red skin and sweet, mild flesh that caramelizes magnificently. Small, disk-shaped...
View full detailsThe Brandywine is perhaps the most celebrated heirloom tomato ever grown — an Amish heirloom from the 1880s with large, pink-red fruits and a flavo...
View full detailsGolden Detroit Beet is a radiant, golden-yellow heirloom that brings warmth and sunshine to the root cellar and the dinner table. Its rich, honey-s...
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Sweet Basil is the classic all-purpose culinary basil — a vigorous, productive variety with large, glossy, intensely aromatic leaves and a clean, s...
View full detailsA brilliant, warm-toned rudbeckia blend producing large, golden-orange flowers with rich mahogany zones and deep brown centers — a glowing combinat...
View full detailsA versatile, easy-to-grow perennial herb producing slender, hollow, mild-onion flavored leaves that add fresh flavor to eggs, soups, potatoes, and ...
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The quintessential paste tomato — large, heart-shaped, bright red fruits with meaty, juicy flesh and minimal seeds. This beloved heirloom delivers ...
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A top-performing F1 beet delivering uniformly round, smooth-skinned, deep red roots with outstanding sweetness, tender texture, and minimal zoning ...
View full detailsTable Queen Acorn Winter Squash is a beloved heirloom with deeply ribbed, dark-green fruits that store beautifully and taste even better baked. Cut...
View full detailsA dramatic bi-toned zinnia with fully double blooms in rich, cherry-red with distinctive lime-green centers — a bold, eye-catching contrast that ma...
View full detailsA breakthrough downy-mildew resistant F1 basil with classic Genovese-type leaves and the rich, sweet, complex aroma and flavor of traditional Itali...
View full detailsA compact version of the beloved Hubbard squash — slate-blue teardrop fruits weighing 6–8 pounds with deeply sweet, fine-grained, brilliant orange ...
View full detailsA cold-hardy Asian green forming beautiful, dark green, spoon-shaped rosettes with a mild, slightly mustardy flavor and exceptional cold tolerance....
View full detailsA reliable, productive bush bean delivering straight, stringless, medium-length pods with a clean, classic fresh bean flavor. Vigorous, upright pla...
View full detailsThe iconic purple coneflower — bold, daisy-like blooms with drooping rosy-purple petals surrounding raised, spiny orange-brown centers that attract...
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This heirloom butterhead lettuce comes from a peasant family in Marburg, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) and was introduced by SESE in 1987. The red-ting...
View full detailsA show-stopping purple kohlrabi with striking violet skin and crisp, sweet white flesh beneath. Mild, juicy flavor is perfect raw in slaws and crud...
View full detailsA premium storage F1 carrot with long, smooth, uniformly cylindrical roots and deep orange color that develops excellent sweetness over its 80-day ...
View full detailsMatt's Wild Cherry is believed to be one of the most genetically pure forms of wild tomato available to home gardeners — tiny, pea-sized red fruits...
View full detailsBlack Beauty is a classic zucchini prized for its glossy, nearly black-green skin and excellent, mild flavor. Each fruit grows to the perfect harve...
View full detailsA bold, single-color zinnia producing large, fully double blooms in vivid, saturated orange — one of the most cheerful and versatile cutting garden...
View full detailsBaby Shanghai Pak Choi is a petite, elegant variety with smooth, jade-green spoon-shaped leaves and crisp, pale-green stalks that are notably more ...
View full detailsOriginally from Australia and more recently selected by Siskiyou Seeds, this vibrant Swiss chard variety produces a stunning rainbow of stalk color...
View full detailsA large, productive snow pea with exceptionally sweet, tender pods up to 4 inches long — one of the most flavorful and well-rounded snow peas avail...
View full detailsA visually striking carrot with deep purple-red skin and a vivid yellow-orange interior that creates a dramatic color contrast when sliced. Slightl...
View full detailsChioggia is one of the most stunning vegetables in existence — an Italian heirloom beet that when sliced open reveals concentric rings of candy-pin...
View full detailsThis intermediate to long day Italian heirloom onion features sweet white flesh wrapped in vibrant red-purple skins. The flattened, barrel-shaped b...
View full detailsA highly productive snow pea producing concentrated, prolific yields of flat, tender 3-inch pods with crisp texture and sweet flavor. Short, semi-l...
View full detailsA reliable, productive straightneck summer squash with smooth, buttery yellow, straight-necked fruits and classic mild squash flavor. Powdery milde...
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Easter Egg Mix Radish is a charming and colorful blend producing small, round roots in a cheerful assortment of red, pink, purple, white, and laven...
View full detailsA beautiful open-pollinated zucchini producing light green, speckled fruits with a delicate, creamy flavor and tender texture at its best harvested...
View full detailsEvening Colors Sunflower is a rich, moody multi-branching variety that leans into the warm end of the color spectrum — deep burgundy, wine-red, cop...
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A traditional Chinese heirloom cucumber producing remarkably long, slender, deeply ribbed fruits up to 18 inches with a crisp, sweet, refreshing fl...
View full detailsA beautifully fragrant F1 cantaloupe producing compact, personal-sized fruits with heavily netted skin and richly perfumed, deep orange flesh with ...
View full detailsThe classic Jack-o'-lantern pumpkin of autumn — perfectly round, deep orange, heavily ribbed fruits averaging 10–20 pounds with a strong, thick han...
View full detailsA dramatic, jewel-toned kale with broad, wavy leaves in rich scarlet-red to deep burgundy — one of the most visually stunning kales available. Outs...
View full detailsBold, peppery, and wonderfully complex, Arugula is the salad green with real personality. Its deeply lobed, dark-green leaves bring a spicy, nutty ...
View full detailsRoyalty Purple Pod Bush Bean is one of the most visually useful beans in the garden — its brilliantly vivid purple pods make harvesting effortless,...
View full detailsKaleidoscope Mix Nasturtium bursts into bloom with a spectacular palette of cherry red, coral, orange, gold, and creamy yellow flowers that cascade...
View full detailsAn elegant, pointed-head sweetheart cabbage with exceptionally tender, sweet leaves and a refined flavor that has made it a gourmet market favorite...
View full detailsA warm-toned zinnia blend in rich pinks, oranges, purples, and golds that fills the cutting garden with continuous waves of bold color from summer ...
View full detailsA large, classic single-stem sunflower producing enormous, golden-yellow flower heads up to 14 inches across with a dramatic, dark brown center — t...
View full detailsFrequently 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.