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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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Ellagance Purple Lavender

Ellagance Purple

Lavender Seed

First-year flowering lavender.

Terek Fresh Market Kohlrabi

Terek

(F1) Kohlrabi Seed

Early, uniform, and great tasting; best all-around kohlrabi we've found.

Giant of Italy Leaf Parsley

Giant of Italy

Parsley Seed

The preferred culinary variety with huge leaves and great flavor.

Big Beef Plus Beefsteak Tomatoes

Big Beef Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

An even better Big Beef.

Brandywine Heirloom Tomatoes

Brandywine

Organic Tomato Seed

One of the most flavorful tomatoes. Rich, loud, and distinctively spicy.

Apricot/Peach Mix Strawflower

Apricot/Peach Mix

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

King Arthur Sweet Bell Peppers

King Arthur

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

For early production of large, thick-walled green or red bell peppers.

Giant Orange Marigold

Giant Orange

(F1) Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Sargento Hot Peppers

Sargento

(F1) Poblano Pepper Seed

Phytophthora-resistant poblano.

Diva Seedless and Thin-skinned Cucumbers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Diva

Cucumber Seed

Especially flavorful harvested small, adapted to field and greenhouse.

Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomatoes

Cherokee Purple

Organic Tomato Seed

Unusual variety with full flavor.

Sarah's Choice Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Sarah's Choice

(F1) Melon Seed

Regular winner in our on-farm taste tests for its sweet, juicy flesh.

Corinto Slicing Cucumbers

Corinto

Organic (F1) Cucumber Seed

Our reliable and productive workhorse slicer.

White Swan Marigold

White Swan

(F1) Marigold Seed

Creamy white marigold.

Bells of Ireland Bells of Ireland

Bells of Ireland

Flower Seed

Productive annual foliage crop.

Madame Butterfly Mix Snapdragon

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Madame Butterfly Mix

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

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

Tetra White Matricaria (Feverfew)

Tetra White

Matricaria Seed

Similar timing, plant habit, and productivity to Magic series.

Goddess Sweet Peppers

Goddess

(F1) Banana Pepper Seed

Sweet, thick-walled banana pepper for pickling or fresh eating.