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Start Early for Transplants

Some crops perform best when grown from transplants, that is, started indoors and grown into a sturdy seedling that is then planted. Because these crops must be further along in their growth cycle at planting, they require up-front indoor growing time. Some crops are seeded as early as January or February! Our Research department has identified all the crops that grow best when transplanted, so you can better plan your garden.

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Tendersweet Fresh Market Cabbage

Tendersweet

(F1) Cabbage Seed

Great flavor raw or lightly cooked; heads stand well without splitting.

Copper Red Strawflower

Copper Red

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Silvia Brussels Sprouts

Silvia

(F1) Brussels Sprout Seed

Black rot resistance.

Crème Brûlée Shallots

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Crème Brûlée

(F1) Shallot Seed

Unusual color and shape.

Madame Butterfly Ivory Snapdragon

Madame Butterfly Ivory

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Unique, double petal Azalea-type cut flower with a Victorian look.

Lemon Boy Plus Specialty Tomatoes

Lemon Boy Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

A delicious yellow tomato.

Tower Custom Mix Aster

Tower Custom Mix

China Aster Seed

Peony-type blooms.

Olympus Sweet Bell Peppers

Olympus

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Large flavorful bell peppers.

Apricot/Peach Mix Strawflower

Apricot/Peach Mix

Organic Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Kossak Storage Kohlrabi

Kossak

Organic (F1) Kohlrabi Seed

Giant storage kohlrabi that retains its sweet, tender flavor.

Victoria Blue Salvia

Victoria Blue

Salvia Seed

Uniform plants with 5–8", dense spikes that bloom summer to frost.

Kossak Storage Kohlrabi

Kossak

(F1) Kohlrabi Seed

Giant storage kohlrabi that retains its sweet, tender flavor.

Common Sage Sage

Common Sage

Herb Seed

A staple of the herb garden.

Highlander Hot Peppers

Highlander

Organic (F1) Anaheim Pepper Seed

Early Anaheim bred by Johnny's for good productivity in cooler areas.

Kolibri Bibb Lettuce

Kolibri

Organic Lettuce Seed

Gorgeous speckled mini bibb.

Sunland Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Sunland

Lettuce Seed

Heat-tolerant romaine for heads and hearts.

Big Beef Beefsteak Tomatoes

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Big Beef

(F1) Tomato Seed

Large, early ripening, fresh market beefsteak with excellent flavor.

Goldie Husk Cherry

Goldie

Organic Husk Cherry Seed

A conversation piece at markets, well liked by children.

Coco™ Deep Orange African Marigolds

Coco™ Deep Orange

(F1) Marigold Seed

Uniform series with excellent performance.

Sahara Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Sahara

Rudbeckia Seed

Popular colors, suitable for small bouquets and design work.

Potomac Appleblossom Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Appleblossom

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Nigral Eggplant

Nigral

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Improved black Italian type.

Hot Biscuits Amaranthus

Hot Biscuits

Amaranthus Seed

Prolific and easy-to-grow filler flowers from a heat-loving plant.

Quick Snack Specialty Cucumbers

Quick Snack

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Delicious patio cucumber.

Violet Delite Asian Eggplants

Violet Delite

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Slender bright purple fruits.

H-19 Little Leaf Pickling Cucumbers

H-19 Little Leaf

Organic Cucumber Seed

Reliable yields on a uniquely compact plant.

Habanero Hot Peppers

Habanero

Organic Habanero Pepper Seed

Super-hot! Pungent habanero for fresh, dried use, and "jerk" sauces.

German Winter Thyme

German Winter

Thyme Seed

The standard winter-hardy thyme with good flavor and yields.

Purple Fusion Summer Crisp Lettuce (Batavia)

Purple Fusion

Lettuce Seed

Summer performance with color.

Toma Verde Tomatillos

Toma Verde

Tomatillo Seed

Early green tomatillo, a great addition to salsa and Mexican dishes.

Cannes Mix II–III Moderate/Warm Season (Groups 2–3)

Cannes Mix II–III

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Vibrant, balanced Group 2–3 snapdragon mix.

Silver Plate Eucalyptus

Silver Plate

Eucalyptus Seed

Vigorous plants with large leaves.

Valencia Heirloom Tomatoes

Valencia

Organic Tomato Seed

Sunny orange fruits with full flavor, meaty interior with few seeds.

Katrina Cucumbers

Katrina

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Tasty snacking cucumber with good heat tolerance.

Fujiyama Standard Cauliflower

Fujiyama

(F1) Cauliflower Seed

Superior heat tolerance.

Flavorburst Sweet Bell Peppers

Flavorburst

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Vibrant golden yellow, medium-large bell with excellent, sweet flavor.