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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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Attis Brussels Sprouts

Attis

(F1) Brussels Sprout Seed

Conservor Shallots

Conservor

Organic Pelleted (F1) Shallot Seed

Single-bulb shallots suitable for long storage.

Red Spring Full-Size Onions

Red Spring

(F1) Onion Seed

Red long-day onion for overwintering.

T-448 Full-Size Onions

T-448

(F1) Onion Seed

Earliest long-day overwintering onion for the North.

Tropical Sunshine Triploid Watermelons (Seedless)

Tropical Sunshine

(F1) Watermelon Seed

Great-tasting yellow triploid.

Creeping Thyme

Creeping

Thyme Seed

Sturdy aromatic ground cover, drought tolerant once established.

Angelica Angelica

Angelica

Herb Seed

Medicinal plant with striking blooms.

Skyway Beefsteak Tomatoes

Skyway

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Large beefsteak-type with broad disease resistance for the South.

Naked Bear Specialty Pumpkins

Naked Bear

(F1) Pumpkin Seed

Abundant yields of delicious seeds.

Sweet and Tender Fresh Market Cabbage

Sweet and Tender

(F1) Cabbage Seed

Substitute for Tendersweet, which is in short supply.

Maxifort Rootstock Tomatoes

Maxifort

(F1) Tomato Seed

Vigorous, vegetative rootstock for large fruits and long-season crops.

Estamino Rootstock Tomatoes

Estamino

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Organic generative rootstock.

Arat Root Parsley

Arat

Root Parsley Seed

Long, straight, white roots lend parsley flavor to soups and salads.

Clarissa Fresh Market Cabbage

Clarissa

(F1) Cabbage Seed

Late-season savoy that produces attractive, well-wrapped heads.

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

Organic (F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Pancho Tomatillos

Pancho

(F1) Tomatillo Seed

Large, uniform fruits for easier salsa prep.

Duchess Jack-o-Lanterns

Duchess

Treated (F1) Pumpkin Seed

Truly royal performance.

Nitro Sweet Bell Peppers

Nitro

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Organic bell with BLS 1-10 and Phytophthora resistance.

Sierra Madre Standard Cauliflower

Sierra Madre

(F1) Cauliflower Seed

Overwintering variety for the West Coast.

Black Beauty Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Black Beauty

Organic Scabiosa Seed

A dramatic addition to any bouquet or garden.

Red Marble Cipollini Onions

Red Marble

Organic Onion Seed

Improved organic strain of this beautiful red cipollini onion.

Eros Sweet Bell Peppers

Eros

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Early golden yellow mini bell, the perfect partner to Cupid.

Conqueror Fresh Market Cabbage

Conqueror

(F1) Cabbage Seed

Widely adapted.

Cherokee Sunset Mix Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Cherokee Sunset Mix

Rudbeckia Seed

Large double flowers that bloom all summer long in a range of colors.

Madame Butterfly Bronze with White Snapdragon

Madame Butterfly Bronze with White

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

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

Madame Butterfly Pink Snapdragon

Madame Butterfly Pink

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

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

Madame Butterfly Yellow Snapdragon

Madame Butterfly Yellow

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

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

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Carmen Sweet Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Carmen

(F1) Corno di Toro Pepper Seed

Best-tasting sweet Italian frying pepper, bred by Johnny's.

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Lunchbox Orange Sweet Peppers

Lunchbox Orange

Organic Snack Pepper Seed

Sweet and flavorful mini peppers, perfect for a healthy snack.

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Lunchbox Yellow Sweet Peppers

Lunchbox Yellow

Organic Snack Pepper Seed

Sweet and flavorful mini-sized peppers, perfect for a healthy snack.

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Lunchbox Red Sweet Peppers

Lunchbox Red

Organic Snack Pepper Seed

Sweet and flavorful mini-sized peppers, perfect for a healthy snack.

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Cornito Arancia Sweet Peppers

Cornito Arancia

Organic (F1) Corno di Toro Pepper Seed

Orange counterpart to Cornito Rosso and Cornito Giallo.

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Cherry Bomb Cherry Tomatoes

Cherry Bomb

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Late blight-resistant field cherry, ideal for harvest and snacking.

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Cipolla's Pride Heirloom Tomatoes

Cipolla's Pride

Organic Tomato Seed

Large, refined sauce tomato.

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Defiant PhR Slicing Tomatoes

Defiant PhR

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Mid-size slicer bred for earliness, disease resistance, and flavor.

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Vintage White Strawflower

Vintage White

Organic Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.