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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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Dragon Fennel

Dragon

Organic Pelleted (F1) Fennel Seed

Later-maturing, uniform bulbs.

Candicans Dusty Miller

Candicans

Dusty Miller Seed

Tallest dusty miller for cut foliage.

Barolo Full-Size Onions

Barolo

(F1) Onion Seed

An earlier red storage type.

Divino Brussels Sprouts

Divino

(F1) Brussels Sprout Seed

Tall stalks resist lodging.

Gatsbi Bibb Lettuce

Gatsbi

Pelleted Lettuce Seed

High-performance gem type.

Nassau Sweet Peppers

Nassau

(F1) Cubanelle Pepper Seed

Productive Cubanelle for frying.

Seeker White Statice

Seeker White

Statice Seed

Good uniformity.

Capperino Hot Peppers

Capperino

(F1) Cherry Pepper Seed

Hot cherry for stuffing, pickling, and processing.

New York Early Full-Size Onions

New York Early

Organic Onion Seed

Classic yellow OP strain, dependable and productive early onion.

Triton Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Triton

(F1) Melon Seed

Great-tasting Eastern shipper.

Fata Morgana Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fata Morgana

Scabiosa Seed

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

Salanova® Hydroponic Red Butter Salanova® Lettuce

Salanova® Hydroponic Red Butter

Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Vigorous, slow-bolting red butter type.

Salanova® Hydroponic Red Batavia Salanova® Lettuce

Salanova® Hydroponic Red Batavia

Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Unique leaf with intense color.

Tendita Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Tendita

Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Crunchy, snackable, stackable mini cosberg.

Cheddar Standard Cauliflower

Cheddar

(F1) Cauliflower Seed

Early, bright orange cauliflower that holds well in the field.

Ocelot Triploid Watermelons (Seedless)

Ocelot

(F1) Watermelon Seed

A reliable true mini.

Oxford Blue Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Oxford Blue

Scabiosa Seed

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

D'Artagnan French Melons (Charentais)

D'Artagnan

(F1) Melon Seed

Extra-early Charentais.

Avignon Ivory II Cool Season (Groups 1–2)

Avignon Ivory II

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Versatile Group 2 snapdragon.

Mammoth Choice Mix Sweet Peas

Mammoth Choice Mix

Sweet Pea Seed

Large flowers on long stems, withstands heat and drought very well.

Snowmaiden Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Snowmaiden

Scabiosa Seed

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

Powell Full-Size Onions

Powell

Organic (F1) Onion Seed

Organic and downy mildew-resistant long-day onion.

Talon Full-Size Onions

Talon

Organic (F1) Onion Seed

Organic long-day storage onion.

Magic Lime Green Matricaria (Feverfew)

Magic Lime Green

Organic Matricaria Seed

Prolific filler flower that is easy to grow and harvest.

Potomac Lavender Snapdragon

Potomac Lavender

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Refined all-season series for field or greenhouse growing.

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Organic Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.

Eliance Escarole

Eliance

Organic Escarole Seed

Upright and slow to bolt.

Sprinter Sweet Bell Peppers

Sprinter

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Blocky red bell for heated and unheated tunnel production.

Common Valerian Valerian

Common Valerian

Herb Seed

One of nature's best herbal sedatives.

Seashells Mix Strawflower

Seashells Mix

Strawflower Seed

Beachy color blend.

Sunrise Sauce Paste Tomatoes

Sunrise Sauce

(F1) Tomato Seed

Low-maintenance orange paste tomato.

Purple Bumble Bee Specialty Tomatoes

Purple Bumble Bee

Organic Tomato Seed

Dramatic color contrast.

Skywalker Standard Cauliflower

Skywalker

Organic (F1) Cauliflower Seed

Best organic variety for fall harvest; uniform, self-wrapping heads.

Purple Magic Standard Broccoli

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Purple Magic

(F1) Broccoli Seed

Purple heads and stems.

McKana Giants Mix Columbine

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

McKana Giants Mix

Columbine Seed

Large flowers and a wide color range.

Fama White Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fama White

Scabiosa Seed

Elegant, first-year flowering perennial, perfect for cutting.