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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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Gladius Brussels Sprouts

Gladius

(F1) Brussels Sprout Seed

Early and firm with great field-holding ability.

De Milpa Tomatillos

De Milpa

Organic Tomatillo Seed

Purple heirloom for fresh salsa and long-term storage.

Tiara Fresh Market Cabbage

Tiara

Organic (F1) Cabbage Seed

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

TY Yellow Mimi Cherry Tomatoes

TY Yellow Mimi

(F1) Tomato Seed

Improved disease resistance.

Washington Cherry Cherry Tomatoes

Washington Cherry

Organic Tomato Seed

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

Round of Hungary Sweet Peppers

Round of Hungary

Organic Cherry Pepper Seed

Specialty pimento cheese pepper with thick, sweet, delicious flesh.

Kolibri Bibb Lettuce

Kolibri

Organic Lettuce Seed

Gorgeous speckled mini bibb.

Sahara Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan)

Sahara

Rudbeckia Seed

Popular colors, suitable for small bouquets and design work.

Kossak Storage Kohlrabi

Kossak

(F1) Kohlrabi Seed

Giant storage kohlrabi that retains its sweet, tender flavor.

Orange Thyme Thyme

Orange Thyme

Thyme Seed

Classic thyme appearance with a minty-citrus flavor.

Pink Berkeley Tie Dye Specialty Tomatoes

Pink Berkeley Tie Dye

Organic Tomato Seed

Unique appearance, outstanding flavor, comparable to finest heirlooms.

Sweet Annie Artemisia (Sweet Annie)

Sweet Annie

Organic Artemisia Seed

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

Mountain Fresh Plus Beefsteak Tomatoes

Mountain Fresh Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

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

Walla Walla Sweet Full-Size Onions

Walla Walla Sweet

Onion Seed

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

Coral Fountain Amaranthus

Coral Fountain

Amaranthus Seed

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

Reno Summer Crisp Lettuce (Batavia)

Reno

Lettuce Seed

Exceptional heat tolerance.

Dragon Fennel

Dragon

Pelleted (F1) Fennel Seed

Later-maturing, uniform bulbs.

Tadorna Leeks

Tadorna

Organic Leek Seed

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

Dr. Wyche's Yellow Heirloom Tomatoes

Dr. Wyche's Yellow

Organic Tomato Seed

Robust flavor.

Triple Berry Mix Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Triple Berry Mix

Scabiosa Seed

Johnny's custom scabiosa.

Rocket Mix Snapdragon

Rocket Mix

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

The standard choice for field-cut snaps.

Silver Drop Eucalyptus

Silver Drop

Eucalyptus Seed

Best eucalyptus variety for fresh or dried bouquets.

Lemon Boy Plus Specialty Tomatoes

Lemon Boy Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

A delicious yellow tomato.

Conservor Shallots

Conservor

(F1) Shallot Seed

Single-bulb shallots suitable for long storage.

Gatsbi Bibb Lettuce

Gatsbi

Pelleted Lettuce Seed

High-performance gem type.

Shishimai Hot Peppers

Shishimai

(F1) Shishito Pepper Seed

Spicy flavor for a new take on the traditional shishito.

Madame Butterfly Ivory Snapdragon

Madame Butterfly Ivory

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

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

Forever Blue Statice

Forever Blue

Statice Seed

Our recommended substitute for Seeker Blue.

Dagan Brussels Sprouts

Dagan

Organic (F1) Brussels Sprout Seed

Dependable midseason variety.

King Size Red Strawflower

King Size Red

Strawflower Seed

Rich red blooms on sturdy plants.

Raspberry Cream Gomphrena (Globe Amaranth)

Raspberry Cream

Gomphrena Seed

Gomphrena in a glowing, creamy raspberry color.

Nitro Sweet Bell Peppers

Nitro

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

BLS 1–10 and Phytophthora resistance.

Moskvich Heirloom Tomatoes

Moskvich

Organic Tomato Seed

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

Gold Nugget Cherry Tomatoes

Gold Nugget

Organic Tomato Seed

Early and prolific golden cherry tomato with well-balanced flavor.

Valkyrie Mix Aster

Valkyrie Mix

China Aster Seed

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

Lovage Lovage

Lovage

Organic Herb Seed

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