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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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Kossak Storage Kohlrabi

Kossak

(F1) Kohlrabi Seed

Giant storage kohlrabi that retains its sweet, tender flavor.

Tiara Fresh Market Cabbage

Tiara

Organic (F1) Cabbage Seed

Beautiful mini for high-density plantings, cooking, and fresh use.

Washington Cherry Cherry Tomatoes

Washington Cherry

Organic Tomato Seed

The earliest shipping-type red cherry with globe-shaped, meaty fruits.

Sahara Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Sahara

Rudbeckia Seed

Popular colors, suitable for small bouquets and design work.

Valencia Heirloom Tomatoes

Valencia

Organic Tomato Seed

Sunny orange fruits with full flavor, meaty interior with few seeds.

TY Yellow Mimi Cherry Tomatoes

TY Yellow Mimi

(F1) Tomato Seed

Improved disease resistance.

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

Cannes Mix II–III

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Vibrant, balanced Group 2–3 snapdragon mix.

Sweet Annie Artemisia (Sweet Annie)

Sweet Annie

Organic Artemisia Seed

Sweetly aromatic everlasting used in wreaths and as a bouquet filler.

Nitro Sweet Bell Peppers

Nitro

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

BLS 1–10 and Phytophthora resistance.

Dragon Fennel

Dragon

Pelleted (F1) Fennel Seed

Later-maturing, uniform bulbs.

Orange Thyme Thyme

Orange Thyme

Thyme Seed

Classic thyme appearance with a minty-citrus flavor.

Gladius Brussels Sprouts

Gladius

(F1) Brussels Sprout Seed

Early and firm with great field-holding ability.

Walla Walla Sweet Full-Size Onions

Walla Walla Sweet

Onion Seed

The famous juicy, sweet regional favorite from Walla Walla, Washington.

King Size Red Strawflower

King Size Red

Strawflower Seed

Rich red blooms on sturdy plants.

Creamy White Strawflower

Creamy White

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Lovage Lovage

Lovage

Organic Herb Seed

Specialty culinary herb that tastes like celery with a hint of anise.

Silver Drop Eucalyptus

Silver Drop

Eucalyptus Seed

Best eucalyptus variety for fresh or dried bouquets.

Tadorna Leeks

Tadorna

Organic Leek Seed

The most reliable open-pollinated fall leek and a vigorous grower.

Reno Summer Crisp Lettuce (Batavia)

Reno

Lettuce Seed

Exceptional heat tolerance.

Conservor Shallots

Conservor

(F1) Shallot Seed

Single-bulb shallots suitable for long storage.

Omero Fresh Market Cabbage

Omero

(F1) Cabbage Seed

Midseason red with good flavor.

Triple Berry Mix Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Triple Berry Mix

Scabiosa Seed

Johnny's custom scabiosa.

Kolibri Bibb Lettuce

Kolibri

Organic Lettuce Seed

Gorgeous speckled mini bibb.

Dr. Wyche's Yellow Heirloom Tomatoes

Dr. Wyche's Yellow

Organic Tomato Seed

Robust flavor.

Raspberry Cream Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Raspberry Cream

Gomphrena Seed

Gomphrena in a glowing, creamy raspberry color.

Madame Butterfly Ivory Snapdragon

Madame Butterfly Ivory

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

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

Rocket Mix Snapdragon

Rocket Mix

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

The standard choice for field-cut snaps.

Pink Berkeley Tie Dye Specialty Tomatoes

Pink Berkeley Tie Dye

Organic Tomato Seed

Unique appearance, outstanding flavor, comparable to finest heirlooms.

Potomac Pink Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Pink

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Potomac Orange Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Orange

Pelleted (F1) Snapdragon Seed

Pelleted seed for ease of sowing.

Cheyenne Spirit Echinacea (Coneflower)

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Cheyenne Spirit

Echinacea Seed

Compact, first-year flowering perennial in a stunning mix of colors.

Valkyrie Mix Aster

Valkyrie Mix

China Aster Seed

Needle- or quilled-type blooms are a unique addition to bouquets.

Mountain Fresh Plus Beefsteak Tomatoes

Mountain Fresh Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

The most widely-grown market tomato in the East and Midwest.

Rosa Bianca Italian Eggplants

Rosa Bianca

Organic Eggplant Seed

Italian heirloom with white and violet streaks and creamy texture.

Moskvich Heirloom Tomatoes

Moskvich

Organic Tomato Seed

One of the most appealing extra-early tomatoes, also cold tolerant.

Mojito Specialty Cucumbers

Mojito

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Standout color with professional performance.