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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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King Size Orange Strawflower

King Size Orange

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

QIS™ Orange Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

QIS™ Orange

Gomphrena Seed

Best orange gomphrena for cut flowers.

Striped German Heirloom Tomatoes

Striped German

Organic Tomato Seed

Bicolor with complex, fruity flavor and beautiful interior marbling.

Mamba Kale

Mamba

Organic (F1) Kale Seed

Vigorous, hybrid Lacinato type.

King Richard Leeks

King Richard

Organic Leek Seed

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

Turkish Delight Asian Eggplants

Turkish Delight

Organic (F1) Eggplant Seed

Easy to grow.

Potomac Orange Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Orange

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Sweet Sunrise Sweet Bell Peppers

Sweet Sunrise

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

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

Citrine Cherry Tomatoes

Citrine

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Tantalizing, crack-resistant orange cherry.

Copper Red Strawflower

Copper Red

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Rossa di Milano Full-Size Onions

Rossa di Milano

Organic Onion Seed

Our superior strain of this classic, long-day Italian OP.

Silver Drop Eucalyptus

Silver Drop

Eucalyptus Seed

Best eucalyptus variety for fresh or dried bouquets.

Chalupa Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Chalupa

Organic Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Unique, sweet romaine with excellent bolt tolerance.

Silver Plate Eucalyptus

Silver Plate

Eucalyptus Seed

Vigorous plants with large leaves.

Arena III Red Arena III Series

Arena III Red

Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus Seed

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

Potomac Yellow Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Yellow

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Iron Pastel Mix Stock

Iron Pastel Mix

Stock Seed

Premium, reliable florist quality.

Cupcakes Blush Cosmos

Cupcakes Blush

Cosmos Seed

Novel cosmos that resemble fluted cupcake wrappers.

Juliet Paste Tomatoes

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Juliet

(F1) Tomato Seed

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

Shishito Sweet Peppers

Shishito

Organic Shishito Pepper Seed

Very similar to Mellow Star, but organic.

Gateway Slicing Cucumbers

Gateway

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Improved downy mildew resistance.

Potomac Ivory Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Ivory

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.

Amish Paste Paste Tomatoes

Amish Paste

Organic Tomato Seed

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

Coral Fountain Amaranthus

Coral Fountain

Amaranthus Seed

Unique coral-pink tassels have a great presence in arrangements.

Bastan Hot Peppers

Bastan

Organic (F1) Poblano Pepper Seed

Early and adaptable poblano, easy to peel for chile rellenos.

Green Zebra Heirloom Tomatoes

Green Zebra

Organic Tomato Seed

Green-striped, delicious, and tangy salad specialty.

Potomac Appleblossom Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Appleblossom

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Helios Hot Peppers

Helios

(F1) Habanero Pepper Seed

Extra-early hybrid habanero; good yields in North, short-season areas.

Potomac Pink Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Pink

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Timeless Mix Ageratum

Timeless Mix

Ageratum Seed

Classic filler in harmonious colors.

Potomac Lavender Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Lavender

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Hipster White Statice

Hipster White

Statice Seed

Sturdy dried and fresh-cut flower.

Hot Biscuits Amaranthus

Hot Biscuits

Amaranthus Seed

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

Fairy Tale Mini Eggplants

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Fairy Tale

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Attractive purple-and-white mini eggplant with wonderful flavor.

Common Mint Mint

Common Mint

Herb Seed

A zesty, versatile herb.