Direct Seed

You can direct seed these varieties, after the last frost date for your zone.

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Amaranth Seeds - Love Lies Bleeding

Amaranthus caudatus Gorgeous maroon draping flowers on 3-4' plants with edible green leaves. Often grown as an ornamental to hang over the garden fence or for bouquets. Summer blooming.  Direct...

Amaranth Seeds - Montana Popping

Amaranthus hypochondriacus Montana Popping amaranth is a very productive, four to six-foot-tall variety with bright green leaves and dense, vibrant green flower heads. The young leaves are edible, and can...

Amaranth Seeds- Golden Giant, ORGANIC

Amaranthus hypochondriacus ORGANIC. Enormous plumes of sunshine-colored seeds atop 6- to 7-foot-tall plants make Golden Giant both a striking ornamental and a source of nutritious food. This variety can be...

Amaranth Seeds- Hopi Red Dye

Amaranthus cruentus HEIRLOOM. Stunning burgundy leaves and seed heads make a beautiful back drop to any garden. Entire plant is edible including the tasty black seeds. Used ceremonially, as a...

Amaranth Seeds- Opopeo

Amaranthus caudatus HEIRLOOM. Extremely productive traditional amaranth from Mexico, with beautiful magenta flowers and bright pink stems. Opopeo Amaranth makes for a wonderful cut flower, growing all summer long, reaching heights...

Aster Seeds - Chinese, Single Rainbow

Callistephus chinensis In a full spectrum of color, these old fashioned favorites add a bit of nostalgia to garden beds. Fragrant, long-blooming, and loved by all pollinators, Aster is a...

Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Blue

Centaurea cyanus A tall, brilliant blue, resilient flower. Plants grow 2-3' high and tolerate a range of growing conditions. Easy-to-grow, cut and dry. Good for succession plantings. Summer blooming. Direct...

Basil Seeds - Genovese

Ocimum basilicum This Italian basil is one of the most aromatic of all Basils. Gorgeous, large green leaves on 18-24" plants. A must for any kitchen garden. Direct seed after...

Basil Seeds - Lettuce Leaf

Ocimum basilicum Lettuce Leaf basil’s gigantic, light green, deeply crumpled leaves have a mild and sweet flavor that makes them perfect for throwing directly on a sandwich or in a...

Basil Seeds, Cinnamon

Ocimum basilicum This Mexican variety has a fantastic deep, spicy flavor that pairs well with both Latin and Asian dishes. Distinctive violet stems, with emerald green 2" leaves. Smells heavenly!...

Basil Seeds, Italian Large Leaf

Ocimum basilicum A select strain of extremely large-leafed basil. Plants grow 24-30" tall with leaves as long as 4". Use fresh or dried for flavoring sauces, soups, dressings, and pesto....

Basil Seeds, Mrs. Burns Lemon

Ocimum basilicum This chef's delight will thrill the basil lover in everyone. With an intense citrus flavor, this variety is more heat tolerant than other basils making it a favorite...

Basil Seeds, Purple Dark Opal, ORGANIC

Ocimum basilicum An ornamental herb that is fragrant and tasty. With a slightly sharper flavor than sweet basils, the color translates beautifully to a purple vinegar. Grows on 18 to...

Basil Seeds, Thai

Ocimum basilicum Slender, two inch long leaves have a spicy anise-clove flavor. With attractive purple stems and blooms, this herb is essential in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Grows 18 to...

Basil Seeds, Tulsi - Kapoor

Ocimum tenuiflorum The Kapoor variety is the best tulsi basil for temperate gardens. Also known as Holy Basil, this very aromatic annual has been known to self-seed. It has been...

Black Eyed Susan Vine Seeds

Thunbergia alata Masses of blooms all summer and large, lush foliage that looks very full and bushy but never gets out of hand. Ideal for growing up through fences and...

Borage Seeds

Borago officinalis Piercing blue and purple flowers are edible in salads and make a delicious, soothing tea. Easy-to-grow by direct seed after danger of frost has passed.  Direct seed or...

Calendula Seeds - Erfurter Orange

Calendula officinalis A calendula strain prized for its high oil content and commonly grown in Europe for commercial production. Expect high yields of bright orange blossoms on 18-24" plants.  Direct...

Calendula Seeds - Pacific Beauty

Calendula officinalis Large, double flowering blooms of yellow, orange, apricot with long stems that allow for easy flower cutting. Beautiful, delicious edible flower on 12-24" plants. Easy-to-grow by direct seed...

Calendula Seeds - Resina, ORGANIC

Calendula officinalis ORGANIC. A variety of calendula with a high resin content, particularly beneficial for medicinal purposes in teas or salves. Lovely yellow flowers grow on 24 to 30 inch...

Chamomile Seeds, Bodegold

Matricaria recutita The variety of chamomile with the highest oil content. Because of this, it’s especially suitable for chamomile tea. Plants grow 30 inches high. Readily self-seeding. Direct seed or...

Chamomile Seeds, German

Matricaria recutita Branched, somewhat erect stems grow to 24" tall. Commonly used in teas to promote relaxation. Leaves and flowers are harvested at bloom and used fresh or dried for...

Chamomile Seeds, Roman

Chamaemelum nobile Low-growing, spreading plant, with creeping rhizomes. This evergreen variety of chamomile forms a thick, steppable mat of 6 inch tall foliage that flowers in the summer. Sweetly scented....

Cleome Seeds - Spider Flower

Cleome hassleriana Also known as the Spider Flower, cleome plants are topped with interesting clusters of 4-8 in. wide, spindly flower heads that are LOVED by hummingbirds! Plants are deer...