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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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Big Beef Plus Beefsteak Tomatoes

Big Beef Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

An even better Big Beef.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Sweet Sunrise Sweet Bell Peppers

Sweet Sunrise

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Medium-large, blocky dark green bell ripens to yellow/orange.

Apricot/Peach Mix Strawflower

Apricot/Peach Mix

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Mamba Kale

Mamba

(F1) Kale Seed

Vigorous, hybrid Lacinato type.

King Arthur Sweet Bell Peppers

King Arthur

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

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

X3R® Red Knight Sweet Bell Peppers

X3R® Red Knight

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Improved King Arthur type.

Sargento Hot Peppers

Sargento

(F1) Poblano Pepper Seed

Phytophthora-resistant poblano.

Patterson Full-Size Onions

Patterson

(F1) Onion Seed

Exceptionally long-storing yellow onion.

Goddess Sweet Peppers

Goddess

(F1) Banana Pepper Seed

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

Choice Mix Strawflower

Choice Mix

Strawflower Seed

Well-balanced mix of colors.

Chalupa Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Chalupa

Organic Lettuce Seed

Unique, sweet romaine with excellent bolt tolerance.

Black Cherry Cherry Tomatoes

Black Cherry

Organic Tomato Seed

Sweet and robust, almost-black fruits with heirloom-quality flavor.

Sashimi Seedless and Thin-skinned Cucumbers

Sashimi

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Our highest-performing Japanese type.

Terek Fresh Market Kohlrabi

Terek

(F1) Kohlrabi Seed

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

Giant Yellow Marigold

Giant Yellow

(F1) Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Sun Ball Craspedia (Drumstick Flower)

Sun Ball

Craspedia Seed

Unique, long-lasting textural accent.

Striped German Heirloom Tomatoes

Striped German

Organic Tomato Seed

Bicolor with complex, fruity flavor and beautiful interior marbling.

Flowerburst™ Red Shades Yarrow

Flowerburst™ Red Shades

Yarrow Seed

Vibrant mix for cut flowers and garden beds.

Mamba Kale

Mamba

Organic (F1) Kale Seed

Vigorous, hybrid Lacinato type.

Abominable Specialty Pumpkins

Abominable

(F1) Pumpkin Seed

A bigger white jack with great color retention.

Black Magic Kale

Black Magic

Organic Kale Seed

Highly uniform Lacinato or "dinosaur" kale for full-size production.

Pincushion Formula Mix Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Pincushion Formula Mix

Scabiosa Seed

Elegant and uniform blooms on tall and strong, slender stems.

White Swan Marigold

White Swan

(F1) Marigold Seed

Creamy white marigold.

Thanos Italian Eggplants

Thanos

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Prolific spineless black bell type.

Primed Rosemary Rosemary

Primed Rosemary

Herb Seed

Quicker, more reliable germination.

Paradiso Tall Mix Echinacea (Coneflower)

Paradiso Tall Mix

Echinacea Seed

Tall, first-year flowering perennial in a wide range of colors.

Pink Pokers Statice

Pink Pokers

Statice Seed

Easy to use as a fresh or dried cut flower.

Granadero Paste Tomatoes

Granadero

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Our most prolific plum with very good flavor, bred for organic systems.

Red Ember Hot Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Red Ember

Organic (F1) Cayenne Pepper Seed

Our most versatile and flavorful cayenne.

Chalupa Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Chalupa

Organic Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Unique, sweet romaine with excellent bolt tolerance.

Sunland Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Sunland

Lettuce Seed

Heat-tolerant romaine for heads and hearts.

Celebrity Plus Slicing Tomatoes

Celebrity Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

Improved disease resistance.

Gourmet Sweet Bell Peppers

Gourmet

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Easy-to-grow, bright-orange bell with thick walls and fruity flavor.

Quick Snack Specialty Cucumbers

Quick Snack

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Delicious patio cucumber.

H-19 Little Leaf Pickling Cucumbers

H-19 Little Leaf

Organic Cucumber Seed

Reliable yields on a uniquely compact plant.