Our Top Picks- Gardening Seeds
Organic Onion Seeds, Evergreen Bunching
$2.79
These Organic Evergreen Bunching Onion seeds will produce long, thin green stalks that are often used in cooking to replace chives.
Evergreen Onions are grown for their bunching growth type. The crispness and mild flavor of this onion variety make it delicious as an appetizer, relish, or for use in salads.
Plan on growing bunching onions in containers?
It is recommended that you sow 2-3 bunching onion seeds per inch and then thin seedlings 3" apart when they grow to be 3" in height. Rows of sown bunching onion seeds should be kept around 12" apart. As long as you follow these directions when planting in containers, your onion plants should grow just fine. Also be sure to sow seeds in a well draining soil!
Flavor: Zesty and mild!
Preparation Ideas: This variety is a great choice for use in salads and sandwiches.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 2.2
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 60 Days
Growth Type: Bunching
Planting Depth: .25"-.5"
Seed Spacing: Sow 2-3 Organic Evergreen Bunching Onion seeds seeds every 1".. Thin seedlings to 3" apart when plants are 3" in height.
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Sow directly in the garden in full sun and well-drained soil, placing 2-3 seeds per inch. Thin to 3 inches apart when plants are 3 inches tall. When onions are pencil thick, begin pulling for table use.
Suggestions: Use thinnings and green stems in your favorite recipes to replace chives.
Pepper Seeds, Bell Color Mix Sow Easy
$2.49
Our Color Mix Bell Pepper seeds produce a high-yielding bell pepper plant with a colorful blend of sweet tasting bell peppers to choose from!
Bell peppers are fantastic when they're enjoyed fresh from your garden. You can grill them, sauté them or roast them. This mix contains a blend of Orange Sun Bell Pepper seeds, Autumn Bell Pepper seeds, Canary Bell Pepper seeds, Purple Beauty Bell Pepper seeds and California Wonder Bell Pepper seeds.
Easily freeze these peppers to preserve them.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Sweet, mild taste.
Preparation Ideas: These are great in salads! Or freeze for later use.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Pelleted Seed Count: 100 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-12 Days
Days to Maturity: 65-85 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: Sow two Sow Easy Color Mix Bell Pepper seeds every 18" in rows.
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start seeds indoors eight weeks before planting outdoors. Keep seeds moist in full sunlight. Transplant pepper seedlings when 3" tall. You can also sow directly in the garden in a sunny location after the danger of frost is past. Plant two seeds every 18". Thin or transplant to 1 plant every 18" when plants are 3" tall. Use a balanced fertilizer when plants are 6" tall to increase production!
Suggestions: Plant hot and sweet peppers in separate areas to avoid cross-pollination. Pick peppers regularly for increased yields.
Cilantro Seeds, Coriander Sow Easy
$2.49
Plant is Cilantro while plant seeds are Coriander.
This herbs leaves have a distinct flavor and are used as a garnish in salads and soups. Coriander seeds are often used in meat and seafood dishes, as well as a condiments for flavoring baked goods such as bread, cookies, and cakes!
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Cilantro has a fresh, citrusy taste while the coriander seeds have a light and sweet taste.
Preparation Ideas: Use cilantro in salsa or as a garnish in salads and soups; coriander in meat or seafood dishes!
Plant Type: Herb
Pelleted Seed Count: 150 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 70 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 6"
Growing Height: 20-28"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Sow directly in full sun after all danger of frost is past. For best results, thin plants to 6 inches apart when 2 inches tall.
Suggestions: Harvest seeds in late summer by cutting seed heads when ripe. Spread seed heads on trays to dry in sun. Thresh by hand and store in jars. The seed odor dissipates in storag. Leaves used as a garnish in salad/soup. Seed used in meat and seafood/condiment for bread/cookies/cake.
Peppermint Seeds
Peppermint Seeds
$1.99
The peppermint herb plant is a popular, easy to grow mint.
Its refreshing, cool tasting leaves add zest to all kinds of cuisine. Peppermint tastes great in sauces and pairs well with vegetable, meat, and potato dishes. It also makes a great garnish for iced drinks, melons and ice cream!
Flavor: Cool and refreshing mint
Preparation Ideas: This versatile herb can be used in meat dishes, potato dishes, iced drinks, or iced cream to name a few
Plant Type: Herb
Fill Weight (grams): 0.1
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 12-15 Days
Days to Maturity: 85-90 Days
Planting Depth: .063"
Seed Spacing: 12"
Growing Height: 18-20"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start seed indoors 8 to 10 weeks prior to last spring frost. Or, sow directly outdoors in partially shaded, moist soil. Thin or transplant when 2 inches tall. Harvest leaves as needed.
Suggestions: A rampant grower, best confined to containers to restrict roots. If planting in the ground, plant in container leaving about an inch above the soil to contain spread. Store dried mint in an airtight container.
Broccoli Seeds, De Cicco
Broccoli Seeds, De Cicco
$1.99
De Cicco Broccoli seeds produce a uniform, very productive broccoli variety that is high in vitamins!
The large heads of this cool weather vegetable also furnish a high percentage of side shoots. Oh and with only 42 calories per portion, it makes an excellent low calorie choice!
Flavor: Sweet, fresh broccoli taste!
Preparation Ideas: Add some lemon juice to your broccoli for a nice and easy side dish.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 1.2
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-14 Days
Days to Maturity: 90 Days
Planting Depth: .5"
Seed Spacing: Sow De Cicco Broccoli seeds roughly every 3'.
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start seeds indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost. Or, sow 2-3 seeds together outdoors every 2'. Thin to one plant every 2' when 1" tall. Keep watered and fertilized. Cut before buds open for best harvest.
Suggestions: Broccoli is a good producer when planted again in summer for fall harvest.
Lavender Seeds, True Sow Easy
$2.49
Lavender True is considered a perennial herb, except for in very cold areas.
Quite possibly the most fragrant variety, our True Lavender seeds are great for use in perennial or herb gardens. These silvery plants grow attractive foliage and fragrant lavender flowers.
Grow in containers for a scented patio.
Our Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Plant Type: Herb
Pelleted Seed Count: 250 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 10-28 Days
Days to Maturity: 100-110 Days
Planting Depth: .125"
Seed Spacing: 18"
Growing Height: 24-30"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start seeds indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Performs best in rows 2 feet apart. Thin or transplant plants to 18 inches apart when they are 3 inches tall.
Suggestions: For better success with germination, fold a damp paper towel around seeds and place into a sealed plastic bag. Place in the freezer for 2-4 weeks, then remove and allow to settle to room temperature before opening the bag and planting. Cut flowers when they have just opened and the scent is the strongest. Dry on screen in shade. Excellent in flower arrangements.
Basil Seeds, Genovese
Basil Seeds, Genovese
$1.99
A large leaf type basil, this Italian basil seed grows into the ultimate ingredient for cooking up the very delicious, extremely popular Italian Basil Pesto sauce, Pesto Genovese!
Selected for its flavor, these productive herb plants are easy to grow and belong in every herb garden. Sweet with a spicy scent and taste, it's less likely to become bitter when slow cooking.
Flavor: Sweet with a spicy aroma and flavor; less likely to become bitter when slow cooking.
Preparation Ideas: The rich and pungent flavor of this herb makes it perfect for pesto!
Plant Type: Herb
Fill Weight (grams): 0.25
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 5-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 85 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 10"
Growing Height: 20-24"
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start indoors near a sunny window 6 weeks before transplanting to the garden. Or, sow in the garden in full sun when frost danger is over and ground is warm. Performs best in rows 2 feet apart. Thin or transplant plants to 10 inches apart when they are 2 inches tall.
Suggestions: Use leaves fresh or dry for seasoning. Great for a dramatic background.
Rosemary Seeds, Sow Easy
Rosemary Seeds, Sow Easy
$2.49
Rosemary seed germination takes roughly fifteen days.
Germinating rosemary seeds is easiest when these herb seeds are sown in a light, well-draining soil. Rosemary is a popular choice for flavoring meats and soups. It has a fragrant aroma and the leaves on rosemary sprigs have a warm, tangy flavor. To add zest to grilled beef, chicken, or ribs, toss leaves over hot charcoal.
Sow Easy seeds are pelleted with an all-natural coating made from a mix of clay, perlite, and FDA-approved food coloring. This coating adds some bulk to small seeds and stands out in the soil, making direct sowing and accurate spacing easier than ever. However, the coating does add a few days to the germination time when compared to uncoated seed.
Flavor: Warm, tangy flavor.
Preparation Ideas: Popular in soups and recipes using meat.
Plant Type: Herb
Pelleted Seed Count: 100 Pelleted Seeds
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: Approximately 15 Days
Days to Maturity: 85-90 Days
Planting Depth: .125"
Seed Spacing: 36"
Growing Height: 2-6'
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: Start indoors by sowing seeds thickly in light, well-drained soil 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Needs some shade. Transplant outdoors when 6 inches tall. Grows into large perennial shrubs in warm climates, but killed by frost everywhere. Cut sprigs as needed.
Suggestions: To store, dry leaves in shade or freeze them when they are cut. Rosemary is a good companion to member sof the cabbage family, protecting them from pests.- popular for flavoring meats and soups- toss leaves over hot charcoal to add zest to grilled beef, chick, or ribs
Butterfly Weed Seeds
Butterfly Weed Seeds
$2.49
Butterfly Weed, also known as Milkweed, boasts bright orange flowers in the summer, followed by pointed seed pods.
A tuberous rooted perennial with narrow foliage, Milkweed is an upright and vigorous plant that gets its name for attracting butterflies!
Great for cut flower arrangements. Plant along wood side edges as an attractant for butterflies. Mulch lightly to protect from severe winters.
Plant Type: Perennial
Fill Weight (grams): 0.15
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 20-25 Days
Days To Bloom: 180-365+ Days
Planting Depth: .125"
Seed Spacing: 10-12"
Growing Height: 24-36"
Best Container Size: 24"+
Instructions: After all danger of frost has passed, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1/8 inch of soil. For earlier blooms, start indoors in flats about 6-8 weeks before last frost. When plants are 2 inches high, thin or transplant before they become crowded.
Suggestions: Mulch lightly to protect from severe winters.
Organic Squash Seeds, Early Prolific Straightneck
$2.79
This Organic Early Prolific Straightneck Squash is an All-America Selections winning summer squash variety.
This exceptionally productive summer squash bears fruits that can be eaten when 4"-12" long and are high in vitamin A. The flesh of this squash is also tender and very delicious.
Flavor: Mild with a slight nutty flavor and a buttery hint when cooked.
Preparation Ideas: Slice this variety thinly and layer into a lasagna.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 4.25
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
Days to Maturity: 50 Days
Growth Type: Summer
Planting Depth: 1"
Seed Spacing: Sow your Organic Early Prolific Straightneck Squash seeds roughly 4' apart in rows.
Best Container Size: 12"+
Instructions: After all danger of frost, in a sunny location, sow a few Organic Early Prolific Straightneck Squash seeds spaced evenly over a hill 9"-12" tall and 2' across. When the plants are 3" tall, thin by cutting all but the 3 strongest seedlings per hill. To avoid weeding, mulch heavily around plants and in the rows.
Suggestions: Pick summer squash early and often. Not picking will stop the production of the plants. Ready to harvest just after blossom falls from fruit and fruit can be easily dented with a thumbnail.
Organic Tomato Seeds, Roma
$2.79
Organic Roma Tomato is a heavy-yielding tomato variety used for preserves, solid-pack canning tomato paste and tomato puree.
This organic tomato variety has very little juice and a lovely mild flavor. A Determinate tomato, its large plants have great leaf cover. Disease tolerant.
Flavor: Mild flavor.
Preparation Ideas: With few seeds, this tomato is ideal for creating tomato paste.
Plant Type: Vegetable
Fill Weight (grams): 0.65
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 7 - 10 Days
Days to Maturity: 80 Days
Growth Type: Determinate
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: Sow Organic Roma Tomato seeds roughly 2' apart in rows.
Best Container Size: 24"+
Instructions: Start Organic Roma Tomato seeds indoors in a sunny location 6 weeks prior to warm weather. Transplant outdoors in full sun when seedlings display 4-6 leaves and weather is warm. Seed can be sown directly into garden when soil is warm. Tomatoes cannot tolerate frost.
Suggestions: To keep tomatoes clean and easier to pick, support with stakes or cages. Tomatoes require at least an inch of water per week.
Dahlia Seeds, Unwin's Dwarf Mixed Colors
$1.99
Dahlia Unwin's Dwarf boasts a blend of gorgeous shades of bronze, salmon, apricot, orange, scarlet, crimson, yellow, and lavender flowers. Flowers bloom in the first year and add a lovely spot of color in the late summer garden. They're also heat resistant.
Color: Bronze, salmon, apricot, orange, scarlet, crimson, yellow, lavender
Plant Type: Annual
Fill Weight (grams): 0.3
Grows Best In: Sun/Partial Shade
Days to Germination: 5-10 Days
Days To Bloom: 49-77 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 16"
Growing Height: 18-20"
Best Container Size: 18"+
Instructions: For an early bloom, start indoors. Or, after all danger of frost, sow outdoors. When plants are 4 inches high, thin or transplant. If started indoors, harden-off one week before transplanting.
Suggestions: Excellent for bedding and for lovely, long-lasting cut flowers. Striking when massed.
Cardinal Climber Seeds, Vine
$1.79
This vining Cardinal Climber bears loads of small, gorgeous deep scarlet trumpets starting in mid-summer and blooming until fall. Deep green, finely-cut, feathery foliage and dark stems add to its attractive effect.
Color: Deep scarlet
Plant Type: Annual
Scent: Soft sweet
Fill Weight (grams): 0.7
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-14 Days
Days To Bloom: 50-60 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 12"
Growing Height: 10-15'
Instructions: After all danger of frost, sow seeds in open ground in a sunny area. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. Thin when seedlings have 2-3 leaves.
Suggestions: Excellent for growing on trellis, post or wall; makes a lush, attractive temporary screen. Provide support for climbing vines.
Carnation Seeds, Chabaud Giant Mixed Colors
$2.19
Carnation Chabaud is a half-hardy perennial prized for its long bloom season. Large flowers with delightful spicy, clove-like fragrance bloom in many shades of crimson, red, rose, pink, yellow, and white.
Color: Crimson, red, rose, pink, yellow, white
Plant Type: Perennial
Fill Weight (grams): 0.34
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 10-15 Days
Days To Bloom: 60-90 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 12"
Growing Height: 18-20"
Best Container Size: 18"+
Instructions: For early blooms, start indoors. Or, in mild climates, sow outdoors in the fall. Thin or transplant when a few inches tall.
Suggestions: Superb for cut flower arrangements. Excellent for borders, bedding, and indoor potted plants where they'll flower much of the year.
Zinnia Seeds, Giant Double Violet Queen
$1.99
The Giant Double Violet Queen Zinnia seeds are an easy to grow, half-hardy annual variety zinnia flower.
This flower produces magnificently large, dahlia-flowered blossoms in a rich, purple hue. Blooms grow on strong, tall plants. It will bloom freely from mid-summer until frost.
*Both double and semi-double blooms will be produced.
Color: Purple
Plant Type: Annual
Fill Weight (grams): 0.7
Grows Best In: Full Sun
Days to Germination: 5-10 Days
Days To Bloom: 35-60 Days
Planting Depth: .25"
Seed Spacing: 12"
Growing Height: 2.5-3'
Instructions: After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Or, for earlier bloom, start indoors in flats about 4 weeks before the last frost. Cover with 1/4 inch of soil. When the plants are 3 inches high, thin or transplant.
Suggestions: Ideal for tall borders. For a bold effect, mass in sunny beds. Striking and long lasting as cut flowers. Remove faded blossoms to prolong bloom. Give plenty of fertilizer and water.
