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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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Potomac Yellow Snapdragon

Potomac Yellow

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Refined all-season series for field or greenhouse growing.

German Winter Thyme

German Winter

Thyme Seed

The standard winter-hardy thyme with good flavor and yields.

Olympus Sweet Bell Peppers

Olympus

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Large flavorful bell peppers.

Potomac Pink Snapdragon

Potomac Pink

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Refined all-season series for field or greenhouse growing.

Estiva Slicing Tomatoes

Estiva

(F1) Tomato Seed

Delicious slicer with impressive heat tolerance.

Seeker Pastel Blue Statice

Seeker Pastel Blue

Statice Seed

Good uniformity.

Hannah's Choice Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Hannah's Choice

(F1) Melon Seed

Strong disease resistance and very sweet flavor.

Orleans Early Lemon Yellow Snapdragon

Orleans Early Lemon Yellow

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Cheerful pale yellow snapdragon.

Pink Sundae Salvia

Pink Sundae

Salvia Seed

Versatile garden flower.

Candicans Dusty Miller

Candicans

Dusty Miller Seed

Tallest dusty miller for cut foliage.

Enchanté Sweet Peas

Enchanté

Sweet Pea Seed

Tricolor beauty.

Golden Yellow Strawflower

Golden Yellow

Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Perennial Lupine Lupine

Perennial Lupine

Flower Seed

Spectacular, low-maintenance spires in shades of deep blue to purple.

Pantera Hot Peppers

Pantera

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Widely adapted and high-yielding.

Elegance Watermelon Sweet Peas

Elegance Watermelon

Sweet Pea Seed

First and most abundant to bloom in our trials.

Black Cherry Cherry Tomatoes

Black Cherry

Organic Tomato Seed

Sweet and robust, almost-black fruits with heirloom-quality flavor.

Chaperon Pickling Cucumbers

Chaperon

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Improved downy mildew resistance.

Forever Happy Statice

Forever Happy

Statice Seed

Light rose-lavender statice.

Suyo Long Specialty Cucumbers

Suyo Long

Organic Cucumber Seed

Long-fruited variety popular in China.

Chabaud Benigna Dianthus (Sweet William)

Chabaud Benigna

Dianthus Seed

Scented French heirloom carnation for cutting garden with vintage look.

Juliet Paste Tomatoes

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Juliet

(F1) Tomato Seed

Great flavor, either fresh in salads and salsa or cooked into sauce.

Rosanne 2 Clear Green Lisianthus

Rosanne 2 Clear Green

Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus Seed

The most truly green lisianthus.

Potomac Plumblossom Warm Season (Groups 3–4)

Potomac Plumblossom

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Refined all-season series for field or greenhouse growing.

Habanero Hot Peppers

Habanero

Organic Habanero Pepper Seed

Super-hot! Pungent habanero for fresh, dried use, and "jerk" sauces.

Duchess Jack-o-Lanterns

Duchess

(F1) Pumpkin Seed

Lovely double-ribbed appearance.

Avignon Pink II Snapdragon

Avignon Pink II

(F1) Snapdragon Seed

Soft pink snapdragons for short-day production.

Brentwood One-Cut Lettuce

Brentwood

Organic Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Organic one-cut that holds well in the field.

Divino Brussels Sprouts

Divino

Organic (F1) Brussels Sprout Seed

Tall stalks resist lodging.

Lemon Mint Monarda (Bee Balm)

Lemon Mint

Monarda Seed

Vigorous blooms add wildflower look, spicy citrus scent to bouquets.

Marie Chabaud Dianthus (Sweet William)

Marie Chabaud

Dianthus Seed

Scented French heirloom carnation for cutting garden with vintage look.

Merlot Red Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Merlot Red

Scabiosa Seed

Elegant and whimsical cut flower in a unique color.

Triple Berry Mix Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Triple Berry Mix

Scabiosa Seed

Johnny's custom scabiosa.

Seeker Blue Statice

Seeker Blue

Statice Seed

Good uniformity.

Oxford Blue Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Oxford Blue

Scabiosa Seed

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

White Glitter Eryngium

White Glitter

Eryngium Seed

Attractive and long-lasting specialty cut with metallic shine.

Arena III Gold Arena III Series

Arena III Gold

Pelleted (F1) Lisianthus Seed

Blooms reminiscent of antique tea roses, in main season flowering group.