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. Full sun. Summer...

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 - Red Garnet

Amaranthus cruentus Jewel-toned plants are best harvested young for tasty salad greens or to be sauteed like spinach. If grown to maturity, plants reach 6 to 8 feet tall and...

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 grown...

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...

Asian Greens Seeds - Mizuna, Red Streaked

Brassica rapa Frilly red and green mottled leaves are a stand-out in the garden and on the plate. This more colorful and delicately-shaped variety of mizuna (also known as Japanese...

Asparagus Bean Seeds - Red Podded, ORGANIC

Vigna unguiculata Bright, vibrant red color that stays when cooked! Quicker to mature than the green Yard Longs, the Red Podded variety are delicious and crisp. Add them to your...

Asparagus Bean Seeds - Yard Long Red Seeded

Vigna unguiculata One of the true marvels of the bean world! These prolific vines grow slender, green pods up to two feet long, though they are most tender when harvested...

Aster Seeds - Single Rainbow

Callistephus chinensis HEIRLOOM. 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...

Bachelor Button Seeds - Tall Blue

Centaurea cyanus A tall, brilliant blue, resilient flower. Plants grow 2-3' high and tolerate a range of growing conditons. Easy-to-grow, cut and dry. Plant 2 weeks before last frost. Good...

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 HEIRLOOM. 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...

Basil Seeds, Purple Dark Opal, ORGANIC

Ocimum basilicum This ornamental herb is very fragrant and tasty. Used as a fresh garnish, for impressive salads and beautiful purple-colored vinegar. Sharper flavor than sweet basils.

Basil Seeds, Thai

Ocimum basilicum Slender 2" long leaves with a spicy anise-clove flavor. Attractive purple stems and blooms. Height 18-24". Essential in Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Direct seed after danger of frost....

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...

Beet Seeds - Bull's Blood

Beta vulgaris HEIRLOOM. This variety will grace your garden with the deepest purple-red leaves of any beet! The sweet and tender baby greens look great in a salad, and the...

Beet Seeds - Chioggia

Beta vulgaris HEIRLOOM. This Italian specialty, also known as Candystripe or Bull’s Eye, has round red roots with a striking bullseye pattern of white and fuschia rings inside. A festive...

Beet Seeds - Cylindra

Beta vulgaris HEIRLOOM. The best beet for pickles! This heirloom from Denmark is also known as “Butter Slicer” because of its tender, smooth texture. Long, uniform, carrot-like roots make for...

Beet Seeds - Detroit Dark Red, ORGANIC

Beta vulgaris ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Our most popular beet! A consistent producer for canning, juicing, pickling, or roasting, with uniform, 3-inch burgundy roots and bright green leaves. This old reliable heirloom...

Beet Seeds - Early Wonder

Beta vulgaris HEIRLOOM. This quick-growing variety has been prized for its abundant greens and high-quality, 3-inch roots since 1911. Its short time to harvest makes it ideal for succession sowing...

Beet Seeds - Golden Detroit

Beta vulgaris The beet for people who think they don’t like beets! These vibrant, sunset-yellow roots are extra sweet, tender, and mild-flavored compared to classic dark red beet varieties. One...