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Black Garbanzo Bean — known in Italy as Ceci Neri — is a dramatically dark, visually striking heirloom chickpea with a denser, firmer texture and a...
View full detailsPink Swiss Chard is a vibrantly beautiful variety with brilliantly pink stems that contrast strikingly against broad, dark green leaves — one of th...
View full detailsBlue Hopi Corn is a sacred heirloom variety cultivated by the Hopi people of the American Southwest for centuries, valued for its striking deep blu...
View full detailsLandreth Bush Bean is a historic heirloom from America's oldest seed company — the Landreth Seed Company, established in 1784 — and it carries that...
View full detailsThis popular northern heirloom, thought to have been developed by Jacob Trout in Virginia, features large, kidney-shaped beans with maroon markings...
View full detailsDeveloped by Clemson/AES in 1965, this cantaloupe-type melon has salmon-orange flesh and a netted rind on round-oval fruits measuring approximately...
View full detailsA family heirloom given to Dustin Swanland by his Italian aunt and introduced in 2012 by SESE, this indeterminate variety produces delicious fruit ...
View full detailsGolden Bush Scallop is a golden-yellow, plump Patty Pan squash that grows on space-saving bush plants. Prolific and hardy, the plants bear continuo...
View full detailsInglehart Tomato is a delightful and vibrant cherry variety with bright, sunny yellow fruits that ripen in generous clusters and deliver a sweet, m...
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Rose Tomato is an Amish Pennsylvania heirloom named for its beautiful bright pink, rose-colored fruits and celebrated for a rich, sweet flavor that...
View full detailsCrimson Sprinter Tomato is a classic, early-maturing heirloom with bright red, medium-sized fruits and a clean, well-balanced tomato flavor that ma...
View full detailsGreen Purslane is a nutritional powerhouse and a hidden gem of the salad garden — the plump, succulent leaves and tender stems are loaded with omeg...
View full detailsManitoba Tomato is a Canadian heirloom bred specifically for the challenging conditions of northern and high-altitude gardens — cold-tolerant, fast...
View full detailsSub Arctic Plenty Tomato is a Canadian marvel — developed to thrive in conditions so extreme it's been grown successfully in the southern Yukon bor...
View full detailsShogoin Turnip is a versatile Japanese heirloom prized for both its crisp, mild roots and its abundant, tender greens — a genuinely dual-purpose ve...
View full detailsOakleaf Lettuce is a charming loose-leaf variety with tender, medium-green leaves shaped distinctively like those of an oak tree — the deeply lobed...
View full detailsBanana Melon is one of the most unusual and delightful heirlooms in the melon world — the long, banana-shaped fruits emit a genuine sweet banana fr...
View full detailsA stunning Appalachian heirloom with large, flattened, pink-purple beefsteak fruits and a remarkably mild, sweet, low-acid flavor that makes it one...
View full detailsFenugreek is an ancient spice herb with a distinctive, warm, maple-like aroma and a strong, slightly bitter curry flavor that's essential in Indian...
View full detailsThis upright loosehead lettuce produces slightly savoyed, triangular, round-tipped leaves with a succulent mid-rib, offering excellent sweet flavor...
View full detailsThis wilt-resistant snow pea grows on vines up to 5 feet tall and is impressively productive. The sweet, flavorful pods hold their quality even if ...
View full detailsLarge 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...
View full detailsTen Fingers of Naples Tomato is a unique heirloom variety with distinctively elongated, pointed fruits resembling fingers that set it apart from ev...
View full detailsValencia Tomato stands apart from the crowd with its striking golden-orange color and a rich, sweet, low-acid flavor that makes even tomato skeptic...
View full detailsTommy Toe Tomato is one of the most vigorous fruiting tomatoes in existence — the indeterminate plants put out hundreds of small cherry tomatoes wi...
View full detailsTrophy Tomato is a historic American heirloom introduced in the 1870s that produced medium to large, globe-shaped fruits with a robust, rich flavor...
View full detailsPasilla Bajio Pepper is a Mexican cuisine essential whose popularity is surging as more cooks discover its explosive, complex flavor — at 1,000–1,5...
View full detailsAyocote Morado, also known as Purple Runner Bean, is a stunning Mexican heirloom with vibrant purple pods and large, richly flavored beans that hav...
View full detailsRed Strawberry Popcorn is one of the most charming and distinctive heirloom corn varieties in existence — the compact, strawberry-shaped ears are d...
View full detailsGrosfruchtiger Leaf Fennel is a vigorous German variety celebrated as the most potent and flavorful fennel available — the feathery, aromatic frond...
View full detailsChristmas Lima Bean is a beautiful heirloom with large, flat seeds mottled in festive maroon and white — a striking pattern that inspired the name ...
View full detailsGorgeous bright green leaves with ruffled, almost fringed, deep bronze edges make this lettuce as striking in the garden as it is on the plate. It ...
View full detailsHailing from Naples, Bolloso Napoletano is a prized basil variety known for its robust flavor, with giant rumpled 6-inch leaves that are perfect fo...
View full detailsEnvy Zinnia is a uniquely striking and rare variety that produces vivid, lime-green double blooms — an unusual and sophisticated color that adds a ...
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Inciardi Paste Tomato is one of the rarest and most treasured paste tomatoes in existence — brought to America by a Sicilian immigrant in the early...
View full detailsTiffen Mennonite Tomato is a rare and beautiful potato-leaf heirloom brought to America from Germany by Mennonite immigrants in the late 1800s — a ...
View full detailsBrandywine Yellow Tomato brings all the legendary richness of the Brandywine family in a warm, golden-yellow package — the large, meaty fruits have...
View full detailsBlack Futsu is a prized Japanese heirloom winter squash with uniquely wrinkled, deeply ribbed skin that matures from near-black to a greyish-blue, ...
View full detailsRuby Red Leaf Lettuce is the darkest red loose-leaf lettuce available, and uniquely the color only intensifies and deepens with more sunshine — a s...
View full detailsFeathery, ornate microgreens with a bold, spicy mustard flavor. The lacy leaves and rosy hue make these microgreens as beautiful as they are flavor...
View full detailsFin De Bagnol is a refined French heirloom bush bean prized as one of the finest gourmet haricot vert varieties available — the slender, elegant po...
View full detailsAswad Eggplant is a magnificent Iraqi heirloom that produces exceptionally large, deep purple fruits reaching up to 3 pounds — some of the largest ...
View full detailsA bold, architectural celosia blend producing dramatic, velvety cockscomb heads in rich reds, oranges, yellows, and pinks on sturdy, upright plants...
View full detailsA pre-1915 heirloom with fully crinkled, dark green savoyed leaves, this is considered the most heat-tolerant spinach variety available and deliver...
View full detailsCultivated in the Yucatan, Trinidad, and West Indies, this very aromatic and flavorful hot pepper is a staple of Caribbean curries and jerk sauces....
View full detailsHamburg Rooted Parsley is a fascinating dual-purpose heirloom at the intersection of root vegetable and herb — the parsnip-shaped roots carry a ric...
View full detailsBanana Legs Tomato is a delightfully fun and productive heirloom paste variety whose small, elongated fruits look remarkably like little yellow ban...
View full detailsSupernova Grape Tomato is a striking and unique variety with medium-to-large grape tomato fruits in a vivid mix of deep red, orange, and gold that ...
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.