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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 ...
View full detailsKapoor Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), also known as Holy Basil, is a sacred herb revered for its spiritual significance and its fragrance reminiscent of f...
View full detailsBlack-Seeded Simpson is an old standard dating to around 1850 and one of the earliest loose-leaf lettuce types, well suited to early spring plantin...
View full detailsSugar Baby, introduced in 1959, is a reliable icebox-type watermelon producing 6–10 pound fruits with a hard rind that turns green-black when ripe ...
View full detailsStrawberry Watermelon was selected from a Florida heirloom and introduced by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in 1989, producing long 8 x 20 inch me...
View full detailsRed Cherry (Old Fashioned Red) is a pre-1840 heirloom — specifically the small red cherry, not the large red cherry commonly used as a salad tomato...
View full detailsJaloro is a colorful yellow jalapeño developed at Texas A&M, and one of the best performers in the 2018 jalapeño trials. The 1½ by 2-inch fruit...
View full detailsAnaheim Chile is a versatile mild pepper with 6–8 inch pendant fruits borne abundantly on tall, productive, vigorous plants. The fruits ripen from ...
View full detailsColor progresses from yellow to yellow-orange to crimson red as the fruits ripen. Mostly four-lobed fruits measure about 2.5 by 3 inches with thick...
View full detailsVerdil Spinach is a robust and versatile semi-savoy variety with deep green, tender leaves and an exceptional, rich flavor that's more developed an...
View full detailsPersimmon Tomato is a Russian heirloom dating to the mid-1800s with large, rust-orange fruits that look exactly like persimmons when fully ripe — t...
View full detailsGobstopper Tomato is an early, striking cherry variety with small, round, yellow fruits with visible green flesh showing through the skin — a trans...
View full detailsCream Sausage Tomato is a delightfully unique heirloom paste variety with elongated, creamy white to pale yellow fruits that are as distinctive in ...
View full detailsTender kale microgreens with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and beautiful reddish-green coloring. A nutrient powerhouse ready to harvest in 10-15 da...
View full detailsBachelor's Buttons White is an elegant, understated edible flower with soft, pristine white blooms that are equally beautiful in a bridal bouquet, ...
View full detailsCasper Eggplant is a rare and beautiful Japanese white variety with long, slender, creamy-white fruits that are as elegant in the garden as they ar...
View full detailsLong Grain Rice is the world's most consumed staple food — and growing your own is a uniquely rewarding experience that doesn't require a paddy or ...
View full detailsThis is the genuinely flavorful Greek Oregano — not the flavorless oregano commonly found in stores. A perennial in zones 5–10, it is mildly carmin...
View full detailsSweet Thai Basil features lush green leaves approximately 2 inches in length, complemented by striking purple stems and flowers that add visual app...
View full detailsTexas Early Grano is a Vidalia-type onion and a good choice for the Mid-Atlantic and the South, best started in fall or winter and transplanted in ...
View full detailsJericho is an Israeli introduction bred for desert heat that thrives in hot summers, producing tall 24-inch heads of heavy, light-green leaves that...
View full detailsSalad Bowl is a 1952 All-America Selections winner producing large looseleaf heads with long, frilly leaves arranged in a rosette — one head makes ...
View full detailsSouth Anna Butternut was developed through a 2011 cross between Seminole Pumpkin and Waltham Butternut, resulting in a variety with outstanding dow...
View full detailsThis pak choi (also known as bok choy) produces tender, light green, spoon-shaped leaves with thick white ribs on plants 14 to 18 inches tall. It i...
View full detailsFrench 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...
View full detailsThis looseleaf variety produces very attractive large oakleaf-shaped leaves with reddish-brown tips. It offers high yields, cut-and-come-again harv...
View full detailsDensely sown wheatgrass grown for juicing or as a nutritional supplement. Harvest when 6-7 inches tall for maximum nutrient density. Ready in just ...
View full detailsRed Shiso is a Japanese heirloom with dramatically deep red-purple leaves that smell of cinnamon and clove and deliver a bold, spicy flavor reminis...
View full detailsGoldie Tomato is a radiant indeterminate variety with brilliant golden-hued fruits and a rich, intensely sweet flavor with low acidity that makes i...
View full detailsDruzba Tomato is a beloved Bulgarian heirloom with medium to large, round, deep red fruits that weigh 6–12 ounces and deliver a rich, classic tomat...
View full detailsWee-Be-Little Pumpkin is an adorable miniature variety that turns any garden into a fairy wonderland — the perfectly formed, deeply ribbed, 12–16 o...
View full detailsDefiance Snapdragon is a striking heirloom cut flower variety with vivid, fiery red blooms on tall, sturdy stems that reach impressive heights in t...
View full detailsSilvery Rose Strawflower is a beautiful everlasting flower with papery, rose-pink double blooms that hold their soft, silvery-rose color indefinite...
View full detailsVit Mâche is a premium variety of the prized French salad green with succulent, crisp leaves that have a delicate, mild flavor reminiscent of spina...
View full detailsMexico Midget Tomato is a prolific heirloom cherry variety from Mexico that produces abundant clusters of tiny, 1/2-inch red fruits with a bright, ...
View full detailsTokyo Bekana Mustard is a beautiful and delicious Japanese variety with light green, frilly leaves, a mild peppery kick, and an impressive nutritio...
View full detailsLarge Leaf Sorrel is a bright, tangy herb with broad, arrow-shaped leaves and a lemon-sharp flavor that makes it one of the most uniquely refreshin...
View full detailsEarthy, mildly sweet microgreens with deep ruby-red stems and vibrant green leaves. Ready in 16-25 days. These nutrient-rich microgreens add beauti...
View full detailsA visually stunning heirloom beefsteak with gold and red striped fruits that are as beautiful to look at as they are to eat — rich, complex flavor ...
View full detailsCrown of Thorns Shenot Gourd is an extraordinary ornamental with a remarkable appearance — earthy, marbled skin in dark and light tones forms a dra...
View full detailsEpazote is the essential herb of Mexican and Central American cooking — an aromatic annual with pungent, complex leaves that are traditionally used...
View full detailsStriped Cucumber is a beautiful heirloom with light and dark green stripes running the length of its slender fruits, giving it the look of a barber...
View full detailsParris Island Cos, introduced in 1952 and named after Parris Island, South Carolina, has steadily grown in popularity thanks to its resistance to t...
View full detailsMarketmore 76 is a high-yielding, bitter-resistant slicing cucumber producing dark green, white-spined fruits about 8 inches long. It grows well in...
View full detailsIntroduced around 1870, Scarlet Nantes is a garden favorite appreciated for its fine texture, mild flavor, and very small core. Cylindrical roots g...
View full detailsDeveloped by Dr. Homna at Michigan State University, this self-blanching cauliflower has self-wrapping leaves that protect the white curds from hea...
View full detailsAn Italian heirloom selected by Italian gardeners and introduced to the seed trade between 1914 and 1918, Calabrese Green Sprouting broccoli produc...
View full detailsCarefully selected by Merlyn and Mary Ann Niedens of Illinois, Short Stuff produces 5 to 7 inch golden yellow flowers on tidy 30-inch plants, makin...
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.