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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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Purple Moon Standard Cauliflower

Purple Moon

(F1) Cauliflower Seed

Exceptionally early purple cauliflower.

Red Ember Hot Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Red Ember

Organic (F1) Cayenne Pepper Seed

Our most versatile and flavorful cayenne.

Bells of Ireland Bells of Ireland

Bells of Ireland

Flower Seed

Productive annual foliage crop.

Big Beef Beefsteak Tomatoes

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Big Beef

(F1) Tomato Seed

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

Striped Armenian Specialty Cucumbers

Striped Armenian

Cucumber Seed

Unique appearance and excellent flavor, also known as Painted Serpent.

Eastern Magic Standard Broccoli

Eastern Magic

(F1) Broccoli Seed

Excellent broccoli for the Northeast, with good stress tolerance.

Early Jalapeño Hot Peppers

Early Jalapeño

Organic Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Open-pollinated jalapeño with more skin checking than our hybrids.

Seashells Mix Strawflower

Seashells Mix

Strawflower Seed

Beachy color blend.

Prismatic Mini Head Mix One-Cut Lettuce

Prismatic Mini Head Mix

Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Stunning selection.

Tendita Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Tendita

Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Crunchy, snackable, stackable mini cosberg.

Bauer Oakleaf Lettuce

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Bauer

Organic Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Award-winning dark green oakleaf for full-size heads.

Vintage White Strawflower

Vintage White

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Arava Galia Melons (Tropical)

Arava

Organic (F1) Melon Seed

High-yielding, widely-adapted organic melon for full-season harvest.

Habanero Hot Peppers

Habanero

Organic Habanero Pepper Seed

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

Gypsy Standard Broccoli

Gypsy

(F1) Broccoli Seed

Big, healthy plants with strong root system in substandard fertility.

Dagan Brussels Sprouts

Dagan

Organic (F1) Brussels Sprout Seed

Dependable midseason variety.

Megaton Leeks

Megaton

(F1) Leek Seed

Exceptional uniformity makes for a faster harvest.

Monty Standard Broccoli

Monty

(F1) Broccoli Seed

Superior heat tolerance.