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Mammoth Sunflower lives up to its name with stalks averaging 9 feet tall and sometimes exceeding 10 feet, bearing impressive heads that average 11 ...
View full detailsDiscovered in 1885 growing along a Virginia roadside, this lima bean variety is known for its early maturity and wide adaptability. The bushy 2-foo...
View full detailsThis exceptional beet variety offers delightful sweetness and rich flavor, developed before the days of refrigeration. It is a superb keeper, holdi...
View full detailsThis variety produces attractive 6–12 inch light green, banana-shaped fruits on spineless plants that average 4 feet tall. Its mild flavor and appe...
View full detailsThis Carolina-bred broadleaf mustard was developed to provide the bacterial blight resistance that the older Florida Broadleaf type lacks. Plants g...
View full detailsThis pre-1880 Southern heirloom is a longtime favorite for its large, bright green leaves with attractively curled edges. Cold tolerant and with go...
View full detailsIntroduced by SESE in 1994, Sugar Cherry (Solanum pimpinellifolium) is an indeterminate variety producing large currant-type tomatoes about half an...
View full detailsGerman Winter Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) is a shrubby, evergreen perennial used as a flavoring for sauces, soups, meats, dressings, and bean dishes. I...
View full detailsTendral Verde Tardif Melon is a Spanish heirloom late-season melon with a distinctive pale green rind and cream-colored flesh that's mildly sweet, ...
View full detailsIsis Candy Tomato is a beloved heirloom cherry variety with golden-yellow, fruit-sized tomatoes that carry a jewel-like star pattern visible throug...
View full detailsCherry Queen Zinnia is a stunning heirloom variety with large, fully double blooms in vibrant cherry-red that grow on tall, sturdy stems reaching u...
View full detailsPork Chop Tomato is a striking and delicious yellow heirloom with gold stripes and a flattened, beefsteak shape — the 8–12 oz fruits have a low-aci...
View full detailsShungiku — Edible Chrysanthemum — is a beloved Asian culinary green with a mildly bitter, slightly herbal flavor that's a staple ingredient in Japa...
View full detailsIntensely flavored cilantro microgreens with the bright, citrusy character of fresh cilantro in a tiny leaf. Ready to harvest in 16-25 days. Use to...
View full detailsA prolific, compact shelling pea producing unusually long pods packed with 9–11 sweet, tender peas — one of the highest pod-fill ratios available i...
View full detailsChia is a superfood grain with a mild, nutty flavor and an extraordinary nutritional profile — packed with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, fiber...
View full detailsRed Leaf Amaranth is a nutritional powerhouse used as a warm-season spinach substitute across Africa, India, and the Caribbean — the sweet, slightl...
View full detailsYellow Aster is a cheerful and refreshing cutting flower variety with sunshine-yellow blooms and a bright golden center — a warm, joyful color that...
View full detailsLemon Balm (Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herb used for hot and refreshing cold teas and as a lemon substitute in cooking, though its essenti...
View full detailsTokyo Long White is a Japanese heirloom bunching onion producing slim white shafts with upright blue-green tops that quickly grow up to 12 inches a...
View full detailsWinter Density is an English buttercos variety producing compact, dense, upright 8-inch heads with excellent cold tolerance. A high-quality lettuce...
View full detailsEarly Prolific Straightneck is a 1938 All-America Selections winner bearing straight, lemon-yellow, slightly club-shaped fruits of excellent flesh ...
View full detailsA fast-growing salad green, Tokyo Bekana produces enormous loose heads of light green, ruffled leaves that are very mild — almost lettuce-like in f...
View full detailsBred by Hoffman of South Carolina in 1965, Provider is a cherished choice among market growers, renowned for its wide adaptability and abundant ear...
View full detailsThis striking orach variety offers the deepest, darkest red leaves available, adding lively color to any salad. When picked young, the tender leave...
View full detailsLucky Tiger Tomato is a striking and flavorful heirloom with elongated, bi-colored fruits — green with beautiful amber and red striping — that look...
View full detailsSalad Burnet is a charming Mediterranean herb with delicate, fernlike leaves and a refreshing, light cucumber flavor that makes it a natural partne...
View full detailsHa'Ogen Melon is the celebrated Israeli melon — named for Kibbutz Ha'Ogen — with small 3–4 lb fruits and a remarkably early ripening that makes it ...
View full detailsRio Zape Bean is a treasured Native American heirloom with distinctive deep maroon seeds and a rich, complex flavor with notes of coffee and chocol...
View full detailsFordhook 242 Lima Bean is the gold standard of butter beans — large, creamy-white seeds with a rich, buttery flavor and a meaty, satisfying texture...
View full detailsToothache Plant Spilanthes is one of nature's most fascinating herbal novelties — the distinctive gumdrop-shaped flowers contain natural compounds ...
View full detailsBlack Chia is a nutritional powerhouse in seed form — these tiny, dark seeds carry a more robust, nutty flavor than white chia and are packed with ...
View full detailsTom Thumb is a pre-1850 miniature butterhead lettuce whose apple-sized heads are perfect for individual salads and make excellent use of limited ga...
View full detailsCrimson Sweet, released in 1964, is a medium-sized striped melon typically weighing 23–27 pounds with great-tasting flesh and notable tolerance to ...
View full detailsThis Italian heirloom, grown by Thomas Jefferson at Monticello, produces pale green fruits up to 36 inches long, though they are best harvested at ...
View full detailsIntroduced in 1988 by SESE from a Thai breeding program, this variety was developed for high-quality performance in hot conditions and is a favorit...
View full detailsDeveloped in 1917 from a cross between Marvel and Globe and released by the USDA in 1925, Marglobe has remained in demand for generations while oth...
View full detailsArikara Yellow Bean is a cherished Native American heirloom with a heritage dating back centuries to the Arikara people of the northern Great Plain...
View full detailsBlack Sesame is a striking and ancient grain crop with a deeply nutty, robust flavor and incomparable richness in Asian cuisine — essential in Japa...
View full detailsSummer Savory is a classic cooking herb used for flavoring meats, dressings, soups, and salads, with a peppery, thyme-like quality that excels in b...
View full detailsSweet Marjoram resembles oregano in flavor but is milder, with subtle overtones of balsam. It is excellent added fresh to salads and tomatoes, and ...
View full detailsFlorence Fennel, known to Italian gardeners as Finocchio, has dill-shaped leaves with a distinctive licorice flavor and may produce bulbs that can ...
View full detailsRouge d'Hiver is a French heirloom romaine dating to around 1840, with red and green leaves tipped in deep red that form semi-open heads with good ...
View full detailsLuffa gourds are doubly useful: the young fruits make an excellent zucchini substitute when harvested at one inch in diameter or less, while mature...
View full detailsSpaghetti Squash produces 9-inch pale yellow fruits whose flesh breaks up into spaghetti-like strands when cooked — simply boil the whole fruit for...
View full detailsYellow Crookneck is an heirloom dating to around 1700, producing yellow, bulb-shaped fruits with a narrow, curved neck; skin becomes bumpy and wart...
View full detailsAncho Poblano is the classic choice for chiles rellenos when harvested fresh and green, at which stage they are known as poblanos. After ripening t...
View full detailsOriginating from Asia, daikon — the Japanese word for radish — is juicy and flavorful, and can be used fresh in salads, cooked in vegetable dishes,...
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.