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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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Paisan Hot Peppers

Paisan

Organic Pepperoncini Pepper Seed

Vigorous and uniform Johnny's-bred pepperoncini.

Goldie Husk Cherry

Goldie

Organic Husk Cherry Seed

A conversation piece at markets, well liked by children.

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

Cannes Pink II–III

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Classic pink Group 2–3 snapdragon.

Chabaud Benigna Dianthus (Sweet William)

Chabaud Benigna

Dianthus Seed

Scented French heirloom carnation for cutting garden with vintage look.

Carbon Heirloom Tomatoes

Carbon

Organic Tomato Seed

Delicious, highly productive black heirloom.

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

Cannes Rose II–III

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Rose pink Group 2–3 snapdragon.

The General Slicing Cucumbers

The General

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Our best-tasting slicer.

Katinka Leaf Parsley

Katinka

Parsley Seed

Tall, highly uniform curled parsley.

Champagne Bubbles White Poppy

Champagne Bubbles White

(F1) Iceland Poppy Seed

Abundant crepe-paper-like blooms.

Farao Fresh Market Cabbage

Farao

Organic (F1) Cabbage Seed

Delicious early variety holds well in the field and is slow to split.

Marathon Standard Broccoli

Marathon

(F1) Broccoli Seed

Best standard variety for overwintering due to high cold tolerance.

Cannes Lavender II–III Snapdragon

Cannes Lavender II–III

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Early summer snapdragon.

Belstar Standard Broccoli

Belstar

Organic (F1) Broccoli Seed

Widely adaptable organic hybrid for spring and summer plantings.

Milan Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Milan

(F1) Melon Seed

Early Tuscan type with superior flavor.

Bronco Fresh Market Cabbage

Bronco

(F1) Cabbage Seed

Widely adapted.

Maryland Flamingo I–II Cool Season (Groups 1–2)

Maryland Flamingo I–II

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Vibrant coral snapdragon for short-day production.

Sugar Cube Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Sugar Cube

(F1) Melon Seed

Personal-size and widely adapted with strong disease resistance.

Shinkansen Asian Eggplants

Shinkansen

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Improved long Asian type.

Noble Maiden Lupine

Noble Maiden

Lupine Seed

Hardy, long-lived, and easy to maintain perennial.

Marie Chabaud Dianthus (Sweet William)

Marie Chabaud

Dianthus Seed

Scented French heirloom carnation for cutting garden with vintage look.

Early Jalapeño Hot Peppers

Early Jalapeño

Organic Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Open-pollinated jalapeño with more skin checking than our hybrids.

Camelot Lavender Digitalis (Foxglove)

Camelot Lavender

Pelleted (F1) Digitalis Seed

Blooms the first year from seed.

Sweet™ White Dianthus (Sweet William)

Sweet™ White

Pelleted (F1) Dianthus Seed

High-quality, cool season cut flower.

Swamp Milkweed Asclepias (Butterfly Weed)

Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias Seed

Cut flower and butterfly habitat.

Amethyst Standard Cauliflower

Amethyst

(F1) Cauliflower Seed

Extra-early purple cauliflower.

Vitaverde Standard Cauliflower

Vitaverde

(F1) Cauliflower Seed

Big green cauliflower for both cool and warm-weather production.

Katz Yellow Stock

Katz Yellow

Stock Seed

Versatile single stems, very uniform in bloom time and stem length.

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Sun Ball Craspedia (Drumstick Flower)

Sun Ball

Organic Craspedia Seed

Unique, long-lasting textural accent.

Echinacea purpurea Echinacea (Coneflower)

Echinacea purpurea

Organic Echinacea Seed

Common purple coneflower.

Stevia Stevia

Stevia

Organic Herb Seed

Natural sugar substitute.

Nova Grape Tomatoes

Nova

(F1) Tomato Seed

Orange grape with excellent, sweet flavor, borne on long trusses.

Lemon Sun Summer Squash

Lemon Sun

(F1) Patty Pan Squash Seed

Uniform bright yellow patty pan.

Matador Shallots

Matador

Organic (F1) Shallot Seed

Organic traditional storage shallot.

Washington Cherry Cherry Tomatoes

Washington Cherry

Organic Tomato Seed

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

Summer Emerald Asian Eggplants

Summer Emerald

(F1) Eggplant Seed

Delicious.