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Start Early for Transplants

Some crops perform best when grown from transplants, that is, started indoors and grown into a sturdy seedling that is then planted. Because these crops must be further along in their growth cycle at planting, they require up-front indoor growing time. Some crops are seeded as early as January or February! Our Research department has identified all the crops that grow best when transplanted, so you can better plan your garden.

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X3R® Red Knight Sweet Bell Peppers

X3R® Red Knight

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Improved King Arthur type.

Johnny's Potomac Summer Berry Blend Snapdragon

Johnny's Potomac Summer Berry Blend

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Refined berry-colored blend for field or greenhouse.

Gateway Slicing Cucumbers

Gateway

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Improved downy mildew resistance.

Potomac Lavender Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Lavender

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Cabernet Full-Size Onions

Cabernet

(F1) Onion Seed

Early yields of red onions without sacrificing size.

Max Pack Pickling Cucumbers

Max Pack

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Broadest disease resistance package.

King Richard Leeks

King Richard

Organic Leek Seed

Remarkable earliness and size in a beautiful, full-size leek.

Arena III Red Arena III Series

Arena III Red

Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus Seed

Blooms reminiscent of antique tea roses, in main season flowering group.

Purple Fusion Summer Crisp Lettuce (Batavia)

Purple Fusion

Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Summer performance with color.

Potomac Pink Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Pink

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

QIS™ Orange Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Orange

Gomphrena Seed

Best orange gomphrena for cut flowers.

Green Zebra Heirloom Tomatoes

Green Zebra

Organic Tomato Seed

Green-striped, delicious, and tangy salad specialty.

Strawberry Fields Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Strawberry Fields

Gomphrena Seed

Best red gomphrena for cut flowers, excellent complement to QIS series.

Sweet Sunrise Sweet Bell Peppers

Sweet Sunrise

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Medium-large, blocky dark green bell ripens to yellow/orange.

Juliet Paste Tomatoes

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Juliet

(F1) Tomato Seed

Great flavor, either fresh in salads and salsa or cooked into sauce.

Cupcakes White Cosmos

Cupcakes White

Cosmos Seed

Novel cosmos resemble fluted cupcake wrappers.

Potomac Orange Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Orange

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Early Girl Slicing Tomatoes

Early Girl

(F1) Tomato Seed

Classic extra-early slicer that works great for dry farming.

Pincushion Formula Mix Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Pincushion Formula Mix

Scabiosa Seed

Elegant and uniform blooms on tall and strong, slender stems.

Toma Verde Tomatillos

Toma Verde

Tomatillo Seed

Early green tomatillo, a great addition to salsa and Mexican dishes.

Amish Paste Paste Tomatoes

Amish Paste

Organic Tomato Seed

Long favorite heirloom plum, good for salads, ideal for processing.

King Size Gold Strawflower

King Size Gold

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Chantilly™ Light Salmon Snapdragon

Chantilly™ Light Salmon

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Early, open-faced flowers.

Red Ember Hot Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Red Ember

Organic (F1) Cayenne Pepper Seed

Our most versatile and flavorful cayenne.

Peione Leaf Parsley

Peione

Parsley Seed

Improved Giant of Italy type; intermediate resistance to downy mildew.

Cannes Mix II–III Moderate/Warm Season (Groups 2–3)

Cannes Mix II–III

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Vibrant, balanced Group 2–3 snapdragon mix.

King Size Salmon Strawflower

King Size Salmon

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Islander Sweet Bell Peppers

Islander

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Medium-sized bells with light lavender skin and pale yellow flesh.

Vintage White Strawflower

Vintage White

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Lemon Boy Plus Specialty Tomatoes

Lemon Boy Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

A delicious yellow tomato.

Potomac Royal Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Royal

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Hot Biscuits Amaranthus

Hot Biscuits

Amaranthus Seed

Prolific and easy-to-grow filler flowers from a heat-loving plant.

King Arthur Sweet Bell Peppers

King Arthur

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

For early production of large, thick-walled green or red bell peppers.

Citrine Cherry Tomatoes

Citrine

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Tantalizing, crack-resistant orange cherry.

Chalupa Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Chalupa

Organic Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Unique, sweet romaine with excellent bolt tolerance.

Silver Drop Eucalyptus

Silver Drop

Eucalyptus Seed

Best eucalyptus variety for fresh or dried bouquets.