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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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Sarah's Choice Cantaloupe (Muskmelon)

Sarah's Choice

(F1) Melon Seed

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

Cherokee Purple Heirloom Tomatoes

Cherokee Purple

Organic Tomato Seed

Unusual variety with full flavor.

Summer™ Pastels Yarrow

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Summer™ Pastels

Yarrow Seed

Long-lasting perennial.

Carmen Sweet Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Carmen

Organic (F1) Corno di Toro Pepper Seed

Best-tasting and beautiful Italian frying pepper, bred by Johnny's.

Brandywine Heirloom Tomatoes

Brandywine

Organic Tomato Seed

One of the most flavorful tomatoes. Rich, loud, and distinctively spicy.

Gateway Slicing Cucumbers

Gateway

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Improved downy mildew resistance.

Chalupa Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Chalupa

Organic Lettuce Seed

Unique, sweet romaine with excellent bolt tolerance.

The General Slicing Cucumbers

The General

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Our best-tasting slicer.

Ace Sweet Bell Peppers

Ace

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Extra-early, highly-productive standard well adapted to cool climates.

Greek Oregano Oregano

Greek Oregano

Herb Seed

A true Greek oregano with strong aroma and flavor.

Sweet Sunrise Sweet Bell Peppers

Sweet Sunrise

Organic (F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Medium-large, blocky dark green bell ripens to yellow/orange.

Giant Yellow Marigold

Giant Yellow

Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Escamillo Sweet Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Escamillo

Organic (F1) Corno di Toro Pepper Seed

Delicious yellow Italian frying pepper.

Apricot/Peach Mix Strawflower

Apricot/Peach Mix

Organic Strawflower Seed

Profuse bloomers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Big Beef Plus Beefsteak Tomatoes

Big Beef Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

An even better Big Beef.

Terek Fresh Market Kohlrabi

Terek

(F1) Kohlrabi Seed

Early, uniform, and great tasting; best all-around kohlrabi we've found.

Patterson Full-Size Onions

Patterson

(F1) Onion Seed

Exceptionally long-storing yellow onion.

Paradiso Tall Mix Echinacea (Coneflower)

Paradiso Tall Mix

Echinacea Seed

Tall, first-year flowering perennial in a wide range of colors.

Amish Paste Paste Tomatoes

Amish Paste

Organic Tomato Seed

Long favorite heirloom plum, good for salads, ideal for processing.

Silver Dollar Eucalyptus

Silver Dollar

Eucalyptus Seed

Large silvery blue-green leaves appear to be strung on the stem.

Giant of Italy Leaf Parsley

Giant of Italy

Parsley Seed

The preferred culinary variety with huge leaves and great flavor.

Unagi Seedless and Thin-skinned Cucumbers

Unagi

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Smooth skin and amazing flavor.

Duchess Jack-o-Lanterns

Duchess

Treated (F1) Pumpkin Seed

Lovely double-ribbed appearance.

Black Cherry Cherry Tomatoes

Black Cherry

Organic Tomato Seed

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

Kolibri Bibb Lettuce

Kolibri

Organic Lettuce Seed

Gorgeous speckled mini bibb.

Marketmore 76 Slicing Cucumbers

Marketmore 76

Organic Cucumber Seed

Popular OP variety, defined standard slicing cuke "look" in the North.

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Pincushion Formula Mix Scabiosa (Pincushion Flower)

Pincushion Formula Mix

Scabiosa Seed

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

Chalupa Romaine Lettuce (Cos)

Chalupa

Organic Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Unique, sweet romaine with excellent bolt tolerance.

Goddess Sweet Peppers

Goddess

(F1) Banana Pepper Seed

Sweet, thick-walled banana pepper for pickling or fresh eating.

Flowerburst™ Red Shades Yarrow

Flowerburst™ Red Shades

Yarrow Seed

Vibrant mix for cut flowers and garden beds.

Giant Orange Marigold

Giant Orange

Marigold Seed

Tall, strong stems for cut flowers.

Pancho Tomatillos

Pancho

(F1) Tomatillo Seed

Large, uniform fruits for easier salsa prep.

Hungarian Hot Wax Hot Peppers

Hungarian Hot Wax

Organic Pepper Seed

Johnny's improved strain.

The Boss Jack-o-Lanterns

The Boss

Treated (F1) Pumpkin Seed

Clearly in charge.

Starry Night PMR Winter Squash

Starry Night PMR

Organic (F1) Acorn Squash Seed

A delicious acorn that stores through the holidays.