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- 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...

Cherry Tomato Seeds - Evil Olive, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. These large, plum-sized cherry tomatoes ripen to an unusual olive green with red-orange blushing and a orange-marbled interior. Fruits have lots of juicy crunch and a little...

Cherry Tomato Seeds - Pink Bumblebee, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum ORGANIC. A striking pink cherry tomato with bright golden-yellow stripes, and excellent tangy-sweet flavor. Tall vines are very productive, and the fruit is quite crack-resistant. Bred by Artisan...

Codonopsis Seeds

Codonopsis pilosula Native to China, this is a fascinating vining perennial with small leaves and bell-shaped blossoms. Also called "Poor Man's Ginseng," roots are harvested after 3 years and used...

Columbine Seeds - Double Take, ORGANIC

Aquilegia vulgaris ORGANIC. The blossoms of this striking double-petaled columbine sport an array of beautiful pink and white petals and look almost like dahlias, as they lack the “spurs” typical...

Drying Bean Seeds - Whipple ORGANIC

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...

Eggplant Seeds - Kopek, ORGANIC

Solanum melongena HEIRLOOM. This very rare eggplant variety was collected by the USDA in South Africa in 1956, but we suspect it is likely much older and may have originated...

Flint Corn Seeds - Pennsylvania Dutch Butter Flavored Popcorn, ORGANIC

Zea mays HEIRLOOM. Grow your own popcorn that’s so flavorful, you’ll hardly need butter! Growers widely agree that this is the best popcorn they’ve ever tasted. Vigorous, 8-foot-tall stalks produce...

Ground Cherry Seeds - Mary's Niagara, ORGANIC

Physalis pruinosa ORGANIC. Mary’s Niagara ground cherries are refreshingly sweet and tangy, with hints of pineapple flavor. The plants tend to grow low to the ground, but may be more...

Hot Pepper Seeds - Aji Amarillo, ORGANIC

Capsicum baccatum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Translated from Spanish, this pepper is literally the "Yellow Pepper" and is one of the most widely grown peppers in the country of Peru, arguably one...

Hot Pepper Seeds - Carrot Bomb, ORGANIC

Capsicum annuum These bright orange, round, 1-2 inch fruits make a fun addition to salsas, and are great for pickling too! About the same heat as a jalapeno. Plants grow...

Hot Pepper Seeds - Fatali, ORGANIC

Sold out for 2024, check back in 2025! Capsicum chinense Very fruity and citrusy, but with the heat of a habanero, this pepper is sure to delight your spice-loving palette. ...

Hot Pepper Seeds - Fish Pepper, ORGANIC

Capsicum annuum ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Fish pepper probably came to the United States from the Caribbean in the late 1800s, and quickly became a garden staple among the African American community...

Kale Seeds - Ethiopian Blue, ORGANIC

Brassica carinata ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Also known as  Amara, Gomenzer, Abyssinian mustard, Texsel greens and Habesha Gomen. Whatever you call it, this kale has a smooth, full flavor, which is also sweet...

Lettuce Seeds - Italienischer, ORGANIC

Lactuca sativa Extremely vigorous with big outer leaves, Italienischer can take some heat and slow to bolt. Even at its most mature size, this lettuce is sweet and crisp when...

Lettuce Seeds - Key Lime, ORGANIC

Lactuca sativa ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM – How can you resist such a delicious sounding name? We admit that’s what attracted us initially when we first read about this lettuce, but growing...

Melon Seeds - Ridgeway Cantaloupe, ORGANIC

Cucumis melo ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. The exceptionally sweet Ridgeway Cantaloupe was a national celebrity during the early 20th century, proudly served at fine dining establishments up and down the East coast....

Molokhia Seeds - ORGANIC

Corchorus olitorius ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM - A very important crop in Africa and the Middle East, eaten much like we use spinach. Molokhia LOVES heat, and we are excited to offer...

Mustard Greens Seeds - Cherokee Blue, ORGANIC

Brassica juncea ORGANIC. Heirloom. Cherokee Blue Mustard gets its name because it is a lovely deep purple-blue color when it is young. When the mustard is about a month old,...

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...

Paste Tomato Seeds - Speckled Roman, ORGANIC

Solanum lycopersicum These beauties are both speckled and striped in yellow and orange on a bright red base. Thick flesh makes them great for both processing and also for eating...

Pole Bean Seeds - Margaret Best Greasy, ORGANIC

Phaseolus vulgaris ORGANIC. HEIRLOOM. Heirloom beans are widely named after family matriarchs, and this is a great example. The namesake of this bean is famous bean grower and seed saver...

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...

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...