Small Farm Grown Varieties

Sow True Seed is committed to sourcing as much of our seed as possible from small-scale growers. When it comes to agriculture, we believe small is resilient! When we buy from small farmers, we support stronger local food systems and while sourcing seed that is carefully selected and regionally adapted. 

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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...

Basil Seeds, Lime

Sold out for 2024 Ocimum americanum Tangy and refreshing citrus flavor is the hallmark of this variety. Use it to give gourmet flavor to fish and chicken dishes, vinegars, dressings, sauces,...

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, 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...

Impatiens Seeds - Pink Balsam

Impatiens balsamina This seed was originally given to our grower by an old timer here in Madison County, NC who said it was their local balsam variety. The lovely pink...

Marigold Seeds - Pinwheel

Tagetes patula This cheerful French heirloom dates to the 17th century, and we can see why it is still a favorite! The plants grow up to three feet tall and...

Poppy Seeds - Elka White Breadseed, ORGANIC

Papaver somniferum ORGANIC. A beautiful pink-white poppy with purple markings, native to Slovakia. Produces large yields of nutty-flavored white seeds that are great for baking. The pods are non-shattering, which...