Seeds of Summer

These can be directly sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed!

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Zinnia Seeds - Cactus-Flowered Mix

Zinnia elegans Frilly, quilled petals on orange, pink, red, yellow, peach, and white flowers. Large 3-6" blooms grow on 2-3' plants. Direct seed in full sun after danger of frost...

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...

Pumpkin Seeds - Styrian Hulless, ORGANIC

Cucurbita pepo ORGANIC. A staff favorite, we're happy to have this nutritional powerhouse back in stock. This hulless variety is grown primarily for its protein-rich seeds, though the flesh is...

Okra Seeds - Jing Orange, ORGANIC

Abelmoschus esculentus ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Striking red-orange pods make this Asian heirloom a true standout! This may be the only okra you'll ever want to grow again because of its heavy...

Cover Crop - Summer Cover Mix

A diverse mix to improve soil health and attract pollinators. Spring planting will yield summer flowers for cutting and crafts. This mix will prevent erosion, improve soil health, fix nitrogen,...

Pole Bean Seeds - Mountaineer White Half Runner

Phaseolus vulgaris Expect flavorful 4" beans from this high yielding variety. With a bush habit that sends out yard-long runners, some growers may trellis for easier harvest and containment, but...

Cosmos Seeds - Seashell Mix

Cosmos bipinnatus Tubular petals with fluted edges resemble seashells and are so pretty you'll wish you planted more! Tall stems reach 3 to 4’ making them a great cut flower....

Pumpkin Seeds - Wildwood

Cucurbita pepo HEIRLOOM. Saved by the Neely & Carroll families of Wildwood, Georgia for over six generations. Family oral history places the origin of the variety with the Cherokee Indians...

Sweet Corn Seeds - Who Gets Kissed

Sold out for 2025 Zea mays This delicious bicolor sweet corn was bred to rival the performance of hybrids in organic growing systems, and it delivers! Compact 5-6' tall plants...

Basil Seeds, Lime

Expected to be back in stock by April Ocimum americanum Tangy and refreshing citrus flavor is the hallmark of this variety. Use it to give gourmet flavor to fish and chicken...

Pumpkin Seeds - Jack-B-Little

Cucurbita pepo Charming mini pumpkins 3-6" in diameter with deeply ribbed orange flesh. Vigorous vines produce 8-20 fruits each. Use for stuffed pumpkin dishes, seasonal decoration & bringing delight to...

Carrot Seeds - Solar Yellow, ORGANIC

Daucus carota A burst of sunshine right from your garden! Juicy and crisp, these Danvers-type carrots grow to 6 to 7 inches long and are quite a bit sweeter than...

Drying Bean Seeds - Pinto

Phaseolus vulgaris HEIRLOOM. The name of these classic beans comes from the spanish frijoles pintos, meaning “painted beans,” referring to their characteristic mottled coloring. Pintos are a favorite in soups and...

Winter Squash Seeds - Blue Hubbard

Cucurbita maxima  HEIRLOOM. This muted blue-gray, warted winter squash is the pie-maker’s best kept secret. The unique outer shell gives way to the somewhat dry and medium-sweet yellow orange flesh...

Basil Seeds, Mrs. Burns Lemon

Expected to be back in stock by April Ocimum basilicum HEIRLOOM. This chef's delight will thrill the basil lover in everyone. With an intense citrus flavor, this variety is more...

Winter Squash Seeds - Seminole Pumpkin

Cucurbita moschata HEIRLOOM. Originally cultivated by the indigenous peoples around the Everglades and quite rare today, this squash is excellent for southern growers. Delicious 6-8" round fruits with buff-colored rind. Productive...

Pole Bean Seeds - Bertie Best Greasy, ORGANIC

Phaseolus vulgaris ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Bertie Best was the aunt of legendary bean grower and seed saver Bill Best. Originating from Haywood County, NC, this bean is a short, round-podded greasy...

Drying Bean Seeds - Whipple

Phaseolus vulgaris HEIRLOOM. Although its exact history is lost to time, this old family heirloom is named after a pioneering family who settled in Oregon's Willamette Valley in the mid-19th...

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!...

Sunflower Seeds - Maximilian

Helianthus maximiliani A beautiful native perennial that blooms in August and September. Features clusters of 3-4" wide showy, bright yellow flowers and grows a statuesque 3-10' tall. A great landscape...

Castor Bean Seeds - Castor Bean Mix

Ricinus communis Fast-growing, stunning ornamental with huge star-shaped green and red leaves reaches 8-12'. Makes a tropical backdrop to many growing conditions. Moles are deterred by the natural toxins in...

Watermelon Seeds - Mountain Sweet Yellow, ORGANIC

Citrullus lanatus HEIRLOOM. Mountain Sweet Yellow Watermelon is aptly named! This very sweet, yellow-fleshed fruit was developed in the Northeast from the well-loved red ‘Mountain Sweet’ watermelon. It gained popularity...

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...

Marigold Seeds - Lemon Gem

Tagetes tenuifolia Charming little 1" five petaled flowers dot low growing brushy plants. Excellent for borders or containers as well as bite-sized edible flowers. Plants grow 8-10" high. Direct seed...