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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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Red Geneva Cipollini Onions

Red Geneva

Organic Onion Seed

Our recommended substitute for Red Marble.

Abigail Beefsteak Tomatoes

Abigail

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Nearly perfect pink heirloom-type.

Talon Full-Size Onions

Talon

Organic (F1) Onion Seed

Organic long-day storage onion.

Red Long of Tropea Specialty Cooking Onions

Red Long of Tropea

Onion Seed

Nice specialty Mediterranean variety with tall, elongated red bulbs.

Red Torch Specialty Tomatoes

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Red Torch

(F1) Tomato Seed

Early, striped snacking tomato.

Storage No. 4 Storage Cabbage

Storage No. 4

(F1) Cabbage Seed

Excellent eating quality from storage; performs well under stress.

Captain Lucky Specialty Tomatoes

Captain Lucky

Tomato Seed

Psychedelic interior.

Lucky Tiger Specialty Tomatoes

Lucky Tiger

Organic Tomato Seed

Unique look and exceptional flavor.

Lambkin Piel de Sapo Melons

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Lambkin

(F1) Melon Seed

Early and widely adapted Piel de Sapo that is very popular in Spain.

Griselet French Melons (Charentais)

Griselet

(F1) Melon Seed

Exquisite old-fashioned flavor.

Barlow Mix Columbine

Barlow Mix

Columbine Seed

Clematis-flowered columbine.

Marnouar Beefsteak Tomatoes

Marnouar

(F1) Tomato Seed

High-performance purple beefsteak.

Bronze Torch Specialty Tomatoes

Bronze Torch

(F1) Tomato Seed

Early, striped snacking tomato.

Wisconsin 55 Slicing Tomatoes

Wisconsin 55

Organic Tomato Seed

Resurrected strain of this classic, flavorful slicer.

Marbonne Specialty Tomatoes

Marbonne

(F1) Tomato Seed

Hybrid version of French heirloom Marmande; among the best in flavor.

Tomatoberry Garden Cherry Tomatoes

Tomatoberry Garden

(F1) Tomato Seed

Unique strawberry-shaped fruits on high-yielding plants.

Hot Paper Lantern Hot Peppers

Hot Paper Lantern

Organic Habanero Pepper Seed

Magnificent fruits; earlier, more productive than regular habaneros.

Angelica Angelica

Angelica

Herb Seed

Medicinal plant with striking blooms.

New Girl Slicing Tomatoes

New Girl

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

First early with great flavor.

Jumper Leeks

Jumper

(F1) Leek Seed

Labor-saving, upright plants.

Enroza Beefsteak Tomatoes

Enroza

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Strong, balanced, high-yielding plant.

Margold Beefsteak Tomatoes

Margold

(F1) Tomato Seed

Bicolor for sustained harvest.

Sarah's Choice Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Sarah's Choice

(F1) Melon Seed

Regular winner in our on-farm taste tests for its sweet, juicy flesh.

Beorange Slicing Tomatoes

Beorange

(F1) Tomato Seed

Orange greenhouse slicer with good balance of acidity and sweetness.

Fire King Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Fire King

Scabiosa Seed

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

X3R® Red Knight Sweet Bell Peppers

X3R® Red Knight

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Improved King Arthur type.

Merlot Red Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Merlot Red

Organic Scabiosa Seed

Elegant and whimsical cut flower in a unique color.

Annina Italian Eggplants

Annina

Organic (F1) Eggplant Seed

Spineless, purple-striped Italian type.

Purple Bumble Bee Specialty Tomatoes

Purple Bumble Bee

Organic Tomato Seed

Dramatic color contrast.

Valkyrie Brunhilde Chamois Aster

Valkyrie Brunhilde Chamois

China Aster Seed

Pale apricot blooms.

Melonade Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Melonade

(F1) Melon Seed

Unique sweet-and-sour flavor.

Seeker White Statice

Seeker White

Statice Seed

Good uniformity.

Damsel Specialty Tomatoes

Damsel

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Late blight resistant with excellent flavor and pink heirloom quality.

Apricot Beauty Statice

Apricot Beauty

Statice Seed

Unique, popular apricot and coral shades.

RuBee Dawn Slicing Tomatoes

RuBee Dawn

(F1) Tomato Seed

A great start to tomato season.

Artisan Tomato™ Collection Specialty Tomatoes

Artisan Tomato™ Collection

Organic Tomato Seed

10 seeds each of the Artisan Tomato™ varieties.