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Topcrop Bush Bean is a reliable and prolific heirloom variety that earns its practical name with consistently high yields, excellent disease resist...
View full detailsErlene's Green is a family heirloom cotton with light olive green fibers that can be spun directly off the seed. Once spun and washed, the fiber tu...
View full detailsIntroduced by Southern Exposure Seed Exchange in 2010, genetic analysis shows this variety is descended from Bloody Butcher. Tall, hardy stalks rea...
View full detailsRed Foliated White Cotton is a beautiful ornamental and productive plant with striking dark red stems and leaves that emerge green before developin...
View full detailsMartino's Roma is a dependable heirloom paste tomato known for its heavy yields, strong disease resistance, and clusters of firm, bright red fruits...
View full detailsThe Turks Turban Gourd, also known as the "Turban Squash," is a visually striking winter squash variety. Its distinctive shape with mottled orange...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 50Seed Count: 10Cultivated in Poona, India, this unusual variety changes color drastically with maturity and can be eaten at ever...
View full detailsHulled sunflower seeds selected for sprouting yield hearty, nutty sprouts with a satisfying crunch. Rich in healthy fats and protein. Ready to harv...
View full detailsSmall, sweet adzuki bean sprouts with a mild, nutty flavor popular in Asian cuisine. Ready in just 3-5 days. High in protein, fiber, and antioxidan...
View full detailsAdorable and rare! These watermelons are bright yellow on the outside and bright red on the inside. Sweet and juicy, they are perfect for anyone lo...
View full detailsA rare and very unique form of chive. This chive is a grass type, with long flat leaves more closely in appearance to thin spindly leek leaves th...
View full detailsMoonbeam Grape Tomato is a delightful heirloom variety with small, oblong fruits that ripen to a beautiful bright yellow with a sweet, juicy flavor...
View full detailsAll the show stopping beauty of your typical zinnia in a smaller bloom. These bi colored flowers are a vibrant yellow and pink. The more compact pl...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 50Seed Count: 400This variety is one of the sweetest, most tender winter greens in the world. Because it normally grows wild, it ...
View full detailsNative to China, this delicate green is often used in salads, stir fry, and soups. To get the best results from its light mustard flavor, harvest...
View full detailsIndeterminate- A delicious heirloom that is highly prized for its sweet, yet classic fried green tomato flavor. Plants produce large beefsteak styl...
View full detailsIndeterminate - This paste tomato is one of the biggest on the market! Its long, slender shape allows for extra meatiness and less seeds. Grows up ...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 40Seed Count: 200If you like spinach then you will love purple orach! Purple orach is actually called purple spinach even though ...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 40Seed Count: 250Considered one of Japan's oldest vegetables. Also known as “land seaweed”, this variety is perfect for use in st...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 75-85Seed Count: 25Indeterminate - This heirloom was developed for the heat of Texas. An egg shaped variety that sets fruit even ...
View full detailsRed Bartender Radish is a striking, carrot-shaped variety that grows long and straight, reaching up to 9 inches with vivid red skin and pink-tinged...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 75Seed Count: 25Indeterminate - Dating back to the mid-1800’s, this Russian variety is a rust orange beefsteak style tomato that ...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 20-45Seed Count: 250This light, feathery variety is ideal for container gardening. Mild and sweet, Mizuna makes the perfect addit...
View full detailsTender and relatively bitter, this is a great variety to toss a bit on salads! Adding variety in colors to what you grow, will help you optimize in...
View full detailsOriginating in 1954 in South Carolina, this is one of the largest heirloom watermelon varieties. This watermelon produces large oblong fruits with ...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 80Seed Count: 25This enchanting heirloom variety is uncommon in North America but is a staple in France. The beautiful ribbed ext...
View full detailsKiwano, or Jelly Melon, is a melon in the cucumber family that is native to Africa. Also called horned melon or devil melon by locals, the thorny s...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 80-90Seed Count: 300Pink Plume celery is a unique and eye-catching heirloom variety known for its delicate pink stalks and feathe...
View full detailsMost corn will yield 2 ears per stalk and its silks will tell you when it's ready to harvest. You want to have silks that are brown and dry with a ...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 75-80 Seed Count: 20 Bi-Licious Sweet Corn is a popular bicolor hybrid variety known for its exceptional sweetness, tender kernel...
View full detailsThis early variety is sweet, creamy, and perfect for use in salads and Asian cuisine. Harvest baby corn 1-2 days after silks emerge. Ideal ears wil...
View full detailsThis Japanese heirloom is one of the most beautiful corn varieties in the world. Uniquely striped leaves make this an eye-catching addition to the ...
View full detailsDays to Maturity: 100Seed Count: 25The Mayflower pole bean is an heirloom variety with a rich history, believed to have arrived in America aboard t...
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.