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Calabrese is the original Italian broccoli — a hardy heirloom producing beautiful, deep blue-green heads with a clean, sweet flavor and satisfying ...
View full detailsJericho Romaine is an outstanding heat-tolerant romaine originally developed in Israel for desert growing conditions, producing tall, upright heads...
View full detailsDark Green Zucchini is the quintessential summer squash — beautifully uniform, glossy dark-green fruits with mild, tender flesh that is as versatil...
View full detailsScarlet Nantes is a beloved French heirloom and one of the sweetest, most finely textured carrots ever developed — a cylindrical, nearly coreless v...
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Evergreen Bunching Onion is the original scallion — a clump-forming, non-bulbing variety producing tall, slender, dark-green stalks with a mild, fr...
View full detailsThe classic thick-walled bell pepper that set the standard for the home garden — large, blocky, four-lobed fruits transitioning from deep green to ...
View full detailsSugar Snap is the pea that changed everything — an AAS gold medal winner in 1979 that introduced a whole new category of vegetable: the thick-walle...
View full detailsA reliable, vigorous bunching onion producing upright, uniform, dark green tops with slender white shanks and a mild, fresh onion flavor perfect fo...
View full detailsBlack Beauty Zucchini is the quintessential summer squash — the sleek, glossy, deep green fruits that you most frequently find in grocery stores, g...
View full detailsDanvers is one of America's great heirloom carrots — a sturdy, reliable variety with classic deep-orange color, broad shoulders, and a sweet, full-...
View full detailsA top-performing F1 broccoli delivering large, domed blue-green heads with excellent dome integrity and a generous bead size. Exceptional side-shoo...
View full detailsEarly Crookneck is one of America's oldest and most beloved summer squash varieties — a beautiful, bumpy-skinned, golden-yellow heirloom with a cha...
View full detailsA vigorous, full-sized celery producing well-formed, pale green stalks with a crisp, clean, classic celery flavor and aroma. Tango's strong, uprigh...
View full detailsTendergreen is a vigorous, upright bush bean producing straight, round, dark-green pods with a buttery, full flavor and fine texture that makes it ...
View full detailsAmerican Spinach is an award-winning variety built for gardeners who want more from their spinach — more heat tolerance, more drought resistance, a...
View full detailsRainbow Mix Carrot is five outstanding heirloom varieties in one packet — Atomic Red, Bambino Orange, Cosmic Purple, Lunar White, and Solar Yellow ...
View full detailsSugar Snap Pea is the pea that changed home vegetable gardening — the plump, sweet pods can be eaten whole, pod and all, with a satisfying crunch a...
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Darkmar 21 is a robust European heirloom Brussels sprout producing long, upright stalks lined with firm, tight, dark blue-green buttons that have a...
View full detailsAn exceptionally fast-maturing F1 nantes carrot ready in just 45 days — one of the earliest fresh-market carrots available for spring and fall prod...
View full detailsA cold-hardy lettuce blend selected specifically for performance in northern climates — varieties chosen for their ability to withstand cold, damp ...
View full detailsA festive blend of bush beans in a vivid celebration of colors — purple, yellow, and green pods on productive, easy-to-grow plants. All turn green ...
View full detailsRoma Tomato is the homestead essential — a classic plum-shaped paste tomato grown for massive yields, strong disease resistance, and meaty, low-jui...
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Sweetie is a prolific cherry tomato variety producing enormous clusters of small, bright-red fruits with a notably high sugar content and a fresh, ...
View full detailsA gorgeous, semi-smooth spinach with an upright, uniform habit and outstanding flavor that shines in both fresh salads and light cooking. Excellent...
View full detailsMarketmore 76 is the gold-standard American slicing cucumber — a time-tested variety producing long, straight, deep-green fruits with crisp, white ...
View full detailsFrench Garden Bean — the elegant haricot vert of French cuisine — produces long, slender, pencil-thin pods with an exceptionally tender texture and...
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A dazzling rainbow carrot blend producing roots in vivid orange, yellow, and deep purple that create a spectacular display when bunched together at...
View full detailsUtah Tall Celery grows up to 24 inches tall with sturdy, dark green stalks and an intensely robust celery flavor that completely transforms any dis...
View full detailsThe quintessential spring radish — perfectly round, brilliant red globes with crisp, mild, juicy white flesh that stays tender even when slightly o...
View full detailsA top-performing F1 hybrid cauliflower yielding well-domed, compact heads with dense, bright white curds and outstanding flavor. Vigorous plants ad...
View full detailsSugar Baby is the compact, icebox watermelon that made backyard watermelon growing accessible to gardeners everywhere — a perfectly round, dark-gre...
View full detailsButtercrunch is one of the most beloved lettuce varieties ever developed — a compact butterhead with deeply green outer leaves that wrap loosely ar...
View full detailsThe gold standard for French filet beans — extremely slender, tender, dark green pods on vigorous, productive plants. Maxibel's concentrated flavor...
View full detailsA classic early heirloom cabbage producing compact, round heads with tight, crisp, pale green leaves and mild, sweet flavor. Golden Acre is one of ...
View full detailsThe original Tuscan black kale — long, strap-shaped, deeply puckered dark blue-green leaves with a rich, earthy, sweet flavor that mellows beautifu...
View full detailsHomemade Pickles is a compact, prolific pickling cucumber bred specifically to produce the ideal pickle — firm, crisp, never hollow, with bumpy ski...
View full detailsA highly productive F1 Brussels sprouts delivering firm, flavorful buttons on strong, upright stalks with outstanding uniformity. Excellent cold to...
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A carefully curated mix of premium lettuce varieties delivering a beautiful, diverse array of leaf colors, shapes, and textures ideal for mesclun a...
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Calabrese Broccoli is the original Italian broccoli — the variety that gave rise to all the others — and it remains one of the best for flavor, pro...
View full detailsThe gold standard of Italian paste tomatoes — long, plum-shaped, deep red fruits with thick, dry, intensely flavored flesh and minimal seeds that p...
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A classic, reliable jalapeño that ripens significantly earlier than standard types — ideal for shorter growing seasons and gardeners who want the f...
View full detailsThe legendary pink beefsteak tomato that defines heirloom flavor — large, irregular, deeply ribbed fruits with exceptionally rich, complex, sweet-t...
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An Italian heirloom prized for abundant side-shoot production that continues well after the central head is harvested. De Cicco produces smaller, l...
View full detailsEarly Jalapeño is the go-to pepper for northern gardeners who want the classic jalapeño experience without the long wait — prolific plants produce ...
View full detailsCatskill Brussels Sprout is a cold-hardy New York heirloom from 1941 that produces ping-pong ball-sized sprouts along sturdy 2-foot stalks with a f...
View full detailsTendersweet Carrot is one of the sweetest carrots you can grow — the long, slender, deep orange-red roots maintain their vivid color through cannin...
View full detailsA richly savoyed, dark green spinach with deeply crinkled leaves and outstanding flavor. This classic heirloom produces abundant yields of thick, t...
View full detailsRainbow Swiss Chard is the most visually stunning vegetable in the garden — a vibrant mix of red, yellow, orange, white, and hot pink stems merging...
View full detailsOrganic Vegetable Seeds for Planting
This collection covers organic vegetable seeds for nearly every crop a home garden, homestead, or small market farm might grow. From root vegetables and leafy greens to nightshades, brassicas, and squash, you'll find vegetable garden seeds from trusted growers like High Mowing, Peaceful Valley, and Southern Exposure, along with budget-friendly options from MIgardener, all searchable by organic status, heirloom or hybrid type, and growing traits like days to maturity and heat or cold tolerance.
What You'll Find in This Collection
Our vegetable seeds for planting span the categories most gardens are built around: tomatoes, peppers, beans, and cucumbers for summer harvests, carrots, beets, and onions for root crops, and kale, chard, lettuce, and collards for leafy greens. You'll also find broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower for cooler-season growing, plus squash, melons, pumpkins, and watermelon for gardeners with room to sprawl. Whether you're growing a few beds of salad greens or a full rotation of vegetables for the season, this is where those crops start.
From Vegetable Seeds to a Full Garden Plan
Choosing the right vegetable variety matters, but timing is what determines whether it actually thrives. 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, so you're not relying on a generic date that may not apply to your zone. 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 your organic vegetable seeds go further as your garden expands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right vegetable varieties for my specific garden and climate?
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Start with the organic, heirloom, and days-to-maturity filters to narrow the list down to varieties that fit your priorities, then think about your season length. A vegetable that matures easily in a long growing season can run out of time in a shorter one, so checking days to maturity against your local frost dates matters more than picking based on appearance alone. Pairing your selections with a garden calendar built around your actual location makes that timing far more reliable than guessing.
Are organic vegetable seeds actually different from conventional ones, or is it just a label?
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Organic seed comes from plants grown without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or herbicides, so choosing organic supports that growing method from the very start of the plant's life. The seeds themselves aren't genetically different from their conventional counterparts of the same variety, but many gardeners prefer organic seed because it aligns with how they intend to grow the crop and avoids any residue from synthetic inputs used in conventional seed production.
Some of these vegetables need to be started indoors and some don't, how do I tell which is which?
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As a general rule, slower-growing, heat-loving crops like tomatoes, peppers, and eggplant benefit from being started indoors several weeks before your last frost, while fast-growing or cold-tolerant crops like beans, carrots, and lettuce are usually direct sown once the soil is workable. Each listing's days-to-germination and days-to-maturity numbers give you a sense of which category a crop falls into, and a garden calendar that factors in your frost dates will tell you the exact window for each approach.
Will these seeds work if I only have a small space or containers?
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Yes, many vegetable varieties are well suited to containers and small beds, and you can filter this collection specifically for container-friendly options. Compact or bush varieties of crops like beans, cucumbers, and squash tend to perform especially well in limited space, while sprawling or vining types are better reserved for gardeners with more room. Matching variety size to your actual space avoids the common mistake of planting something that outgrows its spot midseason.
Is there a real advantage to buying vegetable seeds here instead of a local 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 across a full season of planting. The bigger difference is that your vegetable seed choices connect directly to a planning system, so instead of buying packets and figuring out timing later, you can plan your season first and shop for exactly what that plan calls for.