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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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Seeker Blue Statice

Seeker Blue

Statice Seed

Good uniformity.

Tetra White Matricaria (Feverfew)

Tetra White

Matricaria Seed

Similar timing, plant habit, and productivity to Magic series.

Potomac Appleblossom Snapdragon

Potomac Appleblossom

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Refined all-season series for field or greenhouse growing.

Raspberry Cream Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Raspberry Cream

Gomphrena Seed

Gomphrena in a glowing, creamy raspberry color.

Carmen Sweet Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Carmen

(F1) Corno di Toro Pepper Seed

Best-tasting sweet Italian frying pepper, bred by Johnny's.

Voyage 2 White Improved Lisianthus

Voyage 2 White Improved

Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus

Large, decadent, ruffled blooms for early spring to summer harvest.

Baron Hot Peppers

Baron

(F1) Poblano Pepper Seed

Large, highly adaptable poblano ideal for chile rellenos.

Patterson Full-Size Onions

Patterson

(F1) Onion Seed

Exceptionally long-storing yellow onion.

Unagi Seedless and Thin-skinned Cucumbers

Unagi

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Smooth skin and amazing flavor.

Corinto Slicing Cucumbers

Corinto

Organic (F1) Cucumber Seed

Our earliest, most productive slicer, vigorous in field or greenhouse.

Coco™ Gold Marigold

Coco™ Gold

(F1) Marigold Seed

A gold complement to our Giant Series marigolds.

Sarah's Choice Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Sarah's Choice

(F1) Melon Seed

Regular winner in our on-farm taste tests for its sweet, juicy flesh.

Madame Butterfly Ivory Snapdragon

Madame Butterfly Ivory

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Unique, double petal Azalea-type cut flower with a Victorian look.

Madame Butterfly Bronze Snapdragon

Madame Butterfly Bronze

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Unique, double petal Azalea-type cut flower with a Victorian look.

Pantera Hot Peppers

Pantera

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Widely adapted and high-yielding.

Copper Red Strawflower

Copper Red

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Giant Yellow Marigold

Giant Yellow

Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomatoes

Cherokee Purple

Organic Tomato Seed

Unusual variety with full flavor.

Voyage 2 Pink Improved Lisianthus

Voyage 2 Pink Improved

Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus

Large, decadent, ruffled blooms for early spring to summer harvest.

Potomac Pink Snapdragon

Potomac Pink

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Refined all-season series for field or greenhouse growing.

Audray Mix Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Audray Mix

Gomphrena Seed

Preferred series for tall, uniform plants and stems.

Coral Fountain Amaranthus

Coral Fountain

Amaranthus Seed

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

Big Beef Plus Beefsteak Tomatoes

Big Beef Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

An even better Big Beef.

Brandywine Heirloom Tomatoes

Brandywine

Organic Tomato Seed

One of the most flavorful tomatoes. Rich, loud, and distinctively spicy.

King Richard Leeks

King Richard

Organic Leek Seed

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

Iron Pastel Mix Stock

Iron Pastel Mix

Stock Seed

Premium, reliable florist quality.

Chalupa Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Chalupa

Organic Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Unique, sweet romaine with excellent bolt tolerance.

Giant of Italy Leaf Parsley

Giant of Italy

Parsley Seed

The preferred culinary variety with huge leaves and great flavor.

Potomac Royal Snapdragon

Potomac Royal

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Refined all-season series for field or greenhouse growing.

Voyage 2 Champagne Lisianthus

Voyage 2 Champagne

Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus

Large, decadent, ruffled blooms for early spring to summer harvest.

Silvery Rose Strawflower

Silvery Rose

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Sakura Cherry Tomatoes

Sakura

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Early, delicious, attractive cherry tomatoes.

Cupcakes White Cosmos

Cupcakes White

Cosmos Seed

Novel cosmos resemble fluted cupcake wrappers.

Creamy White Strawflower

Creamy White

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Celebrity Plus Slicing Tomatoes

Celebrity Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

Improved disease resistance.

Voyage 2 Blue Lisianthus

Voyage 2 Blue

Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus

Large, decadent, ruffled blooms for early spring to summer harvest.