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A unique Japanese mustard green with deeply cut, frilly leaves and a sharp, genuine wasabi-like heat and flavor — surprisingly true to real wasabi ...
View full detailsParisian Carrot is a charming French heirloom with a completely distinctive round shape — small, ball-like roots just 1 to 2 inches in diameter wit...
View full detailsA loose, deeply frilled, oakleaf-type lettuce with brilliant red-bronze coloring and sweet, tender leaves that make it a quintessential salad bowl ...
View full detailsAn elegant, feathery celosia producing upright spikes of soft, silvery-pink flowers that dry to a delicate, papery texture ideal for everlasting ar...
View full detailsAn improved, compact Vates-type collard with exceptional flavor — sweet, tender leaves with a slightly longer shelf life than traditional collards....
View full detailsMultitudes of flame-colored flowers in golden yellow, burnt orange, and fiery red on bushy, heat-tolerant plants. This brilliant Cosmos sulphureus ...
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 detailsIntroduced 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...
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 detailsThis fragrant assortment is perfect for any gardener or cook who loves the flavor that only fresh herbs can add to a dish. Whether you have an acre...
View full detailsThe 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...
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 detailsBees and other beneficial insects love gathering nectar from the flowers of these plants, and you'll love the attractive assortment of colors and f...
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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 detailsAn improved delicata squash selection with intensified sweetness, richer color, and better uniformity than standard types — the same beloved cream-...
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 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 detailsA homegrown salad simply tastes better! Grow your own salad with this great assortment of greens — each variety suited for container gardening or d...
View full detailsThe 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...
View full detailsThis indeterminate heirloom originating from the Black Forest region of Germany was introduced in 1994 by SESE, passed down through Joe Bratka's gr...
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 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 detailsBronze Fennel is a decorative fennel with beautiful lacy bronze leaves, useful as an ornamental as well as a culinary sweet fennel. Medicinally, fe...
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 detailsA reliable variety for garden, market, and greenhouse use, Buttercrunch produces dark green leaves and compact heads with good bolt resistance. It ...
View full detailsA striking, deeply pigmented red looseleaf lettuce with brilliant, intensely colored leaves and a sweet, tender flavor. Excellent bolt resistance e...
View full detailsA prolific patty pan squash producing pale green, scalloped fruits that mature to a creamy white with striking ribbed edges. Fruits are most tender...
View full detailsA classic, stocky Chantenay-type carrot with broad shoulders, blunt tips, and deep orange flesh with minimal core — particularly well-suited to hea...
View full detailsFrench Breakfast Radish is a long, elegant European heirloom with a distinctive oblong shape — scarlet red at the shoulder fading to a clean white ...
View full detailsA flavorful blend of Asian-inspired microgreens combining mild and spicy varieties for a complex, layered flavor profile. Ready to harvest in 10-15...
View full detailsAn early, reliable F1 Brussels sprouts variety producing firm, well-flavored buttons on strong, sturdy stalks perfect for both stalk and loose harv...
View full detailsSweet Genovese Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is a classic Italian variety renowned for its sweet, aromatic, large leaves, originating from Genoa. This c...
View full detailsLong Island Mammoth Dill (Anethum graveolens) is the standard heirloom variety for flavoring pickles, soups, breads, stews, salads, and sauces. Its...
View full detailsA spectacular French marigold with large, fully double blooms in rich, deep orange with mahogany-red markings — an unusually bold and sophisticated...
View full detailsA truly exceptional chard with brilliant, vivid magenta-pink stems that glow in the garden and dazzle on the market stand. Mild, sweet flavor with ...
View full detailsA compact, aromatic basil with excellent flavor and a tidy, mounding habit perfect for containers and small gardens. Dense, flavorful leaves have a...
View full detailsA stunning bi-colored zinnia with fully double blooms featuring lime-green centers fading to vivid orange outer petals — a tropical, unexpected col...
View full detailsAn extraordinary scabiosa blend producing an elegant array of lavender, pink, deep rose, white, and near-black pincushion blooms on long, wiry stem...
View full detailsA prolific, early-maturing cherry tomato producing abundant clusters of round, bright red fruits with outstanding sweetness and crack resistance. V...
View full detailsA refined butter-romaine type lettuce producing upright, well-formed heads with a pleasing combination of romaine crunch and butterhead tenderness....
View full detailsThis OSSI-Pledged variety from Wild Garden Seeds offers an unmatched mix of over 60 different lettuce types, combining a wide range of colors, shap...
View full detailsSummer Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) offers a stronger flavor than German Winter Thyme, making it an excellent choice for cooking. The compact plants gro...
View full detailsA pale, leafy Chinese cabbage type with frilly, lime-green leaves and crisp, mild, sweet flavor — one of the most tender and mild of the Asian gree...
View full detailsA classic cool-season cover crop combination delivering superior nitrogen fixation, excellent organic matter, and effective erosion control. Field ...
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.