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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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Candy Full-Size Onions

Candy

(F1) Onion Seed

Widely adapted Walla Walla type for growing farther South.

Olly Sweet Bell Peppers

Olly

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Early red bell for tunnel or field production.

Potomac Royal Snapdragon

Potomac Royal

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Refined all-season series for field or greenhouse growing.

Tower Silver Aster

Tower Silver

China Aster Seed

Peony-type blooms.

Elegance Salmon Rose Sweet Peas

Elegance Salmon Rose

Sweet Pea Seed

First and most abundant to bloom in our trials.

Indigo Kumquat Specialty Tomatoes

Indigo Kumquat

(F1) Tomato Seed

Eye-catching beauty with dark-indigo shoulders for quart sales.

Katz Ruby Stock

Katz Ruby

Stock Seed

Versatile single stems, very uniform in bloom time and stem length.

Orange Crisp Triploid Watermelons (Seedless)

Orange Crisp

(F1) Watermelon Seed

Orange seedless watermelon with great flavor.

High Scent Sweet Peas

High Scent

Sweet Pea Seed

Lavender and cream blooms on vigorous plants.

Tropical Sunshine Triploid Watermelons (Seedless)

Tropical Sunshine

(F1) Watermelon Seed

Great-tasting yellow triploid.

Innovator Shallots

Innovator

(F1) Shallot Seed

Downy mildew resistant.

Helen Mount Viola (Pansy)

Helen Mount

Viola Seed

The true Johnny jump-up, also known as heart's ease.

Avignon Deep Rose II Snapdragon

Avignon Deep Rose II

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Versatile Group 2 snapdragon.

Bonita Shell Pink Aster

Bonita Shell Pink

Film-Coated China Aster Seed

Highly uniform, healthy, productive plants.

Arena III Red Arena III Series

Arena III Red

Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus Seed

Blooms reminiscent of antique tea roses, in main season flowering group.

Charger Hot Peppers

Charger

(F1) Anaheim Pepper Seed

Large, widely adapted Anaheim with thick walls.

Royal Wedding Sweet Peas

Royal Wedding

Sweet Pea Seed

Elegant, white blooms on long stems.

Black Angel Specialty Tomatoes

Black Angel

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Dark heirloom type.

Alcosa Fresh Market Cabbage

Alcosa

(F1) Cabbage Seed

Early-producing small savoyed type; a smart choice for mini plantings.

Merlot Red Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Merlot Red

Scabiosa Seed

Elegant and whimsical cut flower in a unique color.

Monaco Orange Snapdragon

Monaco Orange

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Unique vibrant orange color.

Voyage 2 Lavender Voyage 2 Series

Voyage 2 Lavender

Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus

Large, decadent, ruffled blooms for early spring to summer harvest.

Xalbadora Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Xalbadora

Organic Lettuce Seed

Versatile mini romaine with sweet flavor.

BHN 871 Slicing Tomatoes

BHN 871

(F1) Tomato Seed

High yields of attractive golden-orange tomatoes.

Milena Sweet Bell Peppers

Milena

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Blocky orange pepper for heated and unheated tunnels.

Pleurisy Root Asclepias (Butterfly Weed)

Pleurisy Root

Asclepias Seed

Showy orange flowers that attract butterflies and bees.

Patio Baby Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Patio Baby

(F1) Eggplant Seed

The best container variety, ideal for small-space gardening.

Buscaro Storage Cabbage

Buscaro

(F1) Cabbage Seed

Late maturing for fresh market or processing.

Camelot Rose Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Rose

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Iron Cherry Stock

Iron Cherry

Stock Seed

Premium, reliable florist quality.

Camelot Lavender Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Lavender

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Avignon Silver II Snapdragon

Avignon Silver II

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pale blush-pink for spring and fall production.

Chantilly™ Light Pink Snapdragon

Chantilly™ Light Pink

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Early, open-faced flowers.

Iron Pink Stock

Iron Pink

Stock Seed

Premium, reliable florist quality.

Katz Lavender Blue Stock

Katz Lavender Blue

Stock Seed

Versatile single stems, very uniform in bloom time and stem length.

Ruby Red or Rhubarb Chard Swiss Chard

Ruby Red or Rhubarb Chard

Swiss Chard Seed

Standard red chard for bunching or baby leaf.