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New in 2026! We are offering a wide selection of vegetable varieties from cultures around the globe. Listed below are the varieties that will be available. Also see our Herb List for herbs such as culantro, rau ram, and more.
Note that some of these seedlings may be very popular and may sell out early.
Explanation of terms
F1, Hybrid — Saved seeds may not resemble the original plant and may display a wide range of characteristics.
OP — Open pollinated. Saved seed should be true unless cross pollinated.
Heirloom — Open pollinated varieties that have been handed down for generations
Vegetable list
Seedlings are in individual pots except for the beans, which are in 6-packs.
Please understand that some varieties may sell out quickly or not be available due to germination difficulties.
Beans, Bush
Bush beans are generally short plants that don't need support. They typically produce an initial large flush of beans followed by smaller flushes unless otherwise noted. See our bean page for more information on cultivation, pests, and diseases.
In 6-packs
Baccicia Bush Bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, 60 days, OP heirloom
Pick delicious 6-inch-long Roma-type green pods or let dry for shiny red and cream speckled beans. Italian heirloom. 2 feet tall. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart.
Black Eyed Peas Bush Bean, Vigna unguiculata, 60 to 90 days, OP heirloom
Harvest young as green beans, let mature for shelling beans, or dry completely for dry beans. 3 to 4 feet tall. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart.
Chiba Green Edamame Bush Bean, Glycine max, 75 to 80 days, OP
Plump, tasty pods with a high percentage of 3 beans/pod. Early production. 2 feet tall. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart.
Dragon's Tongue Bush Bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, 55 to 60 days, OP
Crisp, juicy cream-colored pods with purple markings. Compact and high-yielding. 2 feet tall. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart.
Midori Giant Edamame Bush Bean, Glycine max, 75 days, OP
Delicious and early maturing, 2 to 3 beans/pod. Determinate, so most pods mature at same time. 2 feet tall. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart.
Provider Bush Bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, 50 days, OP
Early and delicious green bean. High-yielding, disease resistant. Compact plants 16 to 18 inches tall. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart.
Rainbow Bush Bean Combo, Phaseolus vulgaris, 50 to 55 days, OP
Colorful bush bean combination pack. Two each of Royal Burgundy purple beans, Maxibel green beans, and Beurre de Rocquencourt yellow beans. 2 feet tall. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart.
Beans, Pole
Pole beans are so-named because they will twine around a pole or other support. They typically grow 6 or more feet tall. Provide a sturdy support such as a trellis, fence, wire mesh, poles, etc. They are sometimes slower than bush beans to start setting pods, but will then continue production until frost. Pole beans don't require as much bending over to harvest as bush beans. See our bean page for more information.
In 6-packs
Cherokee Trail of Tears Pole Bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, 65 days, OP heirloom
Use as green beans or let dry for shiny black beans. Cherokee heirloom. Vines 7 to 8 feet. Provide support. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart.
Fortex Pole Bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, 60 days, OP heirloom
Round, stringless green beans. Pick at 7 inches long for filet beans. French heirloom. Vines 6 feet. Provide support. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart.
Northeaster/Kwintus Pole Bean, Phaseolus vulgaris, 55 days, OP heirloom
Early and delicious flat Roma-type beans. Stringless tender pods are 7 to 8 inches long by 1 inch wide. Vines 6 to 8 feet. Provide support. Plant 3 to 4 inches apart.
Orient Wonder Yard Long Pole Bean, Vigna unguiculata, 80 days, OP
Straight, smooth, dark green pods, best picked at 12 to 18 inches long. Vigorous vines 6 to 8 feet. Provide support. Plant 6 inches apart.
Bitter melon
Warm weather lover with vigorous vines, best trained on a fence. For higher yields, hand pollinate flowers using a small brush. See our bitter melon page for more information.
Jyunpaku Okinawan White Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia, 75 to 90 days, OP
Pure white bitter melon from Okinawa, 8 to 10 inches long. Mild bitterness. Vigorous vines. Plant 24 inches apart.
Tai Guo Bitter Melon, Momordica charantia, 50 to 55 days, F1
Classic green bitter melon, 8 to 11 inches long, about 1 pound. Vigorous vines up to 15 feet tall. Hand pollinate for higher yields. Plant 24 inches apart.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers require warm weather to thrive. For best results, keep seedlings in a sheltered location until nighttime temperatures consistently exceed 50°F. Vines can be allowed to sprawl on the ground, but for better use of garden space and straight, clean fruit, grow them on a trellis or similar support. They aren’t natural climbers, so you may need to weave and drape the vines over the support. See our cucumber page for more information.
Chelsea Prize Cucumber, Cucumis sativus, 60 days, F1
Thin-skinned English style, 12 to 15 inches long, few seeds. Parthenocarpic. Best grown on supports. Plant 18 inches apart.
Cucamelon/Mexican Sour Gherkin Cucumber, Melothria scabra, 67 days, OP
Cute 1-inch fruits look like mini watermelons, taste like citrusy cucumbers. Best grown on supports. Plant 12 inches apart.
Diva Cucumber, Cucumis sativus, 58 days, OP
Thin-skinned parthenocarpic cucumbers, crisp and sweet, 5 to 7 inches long. Disease resistance. AAS winner. Plant 12 inches apart.
Dragon’s Egg Cucumber, Cucumis sativus, 60 days, OP heirloom
Pale green cucumber the size and shape of an egg. Mild and sweet. Croatian heirloom. Plant 12 to 18 inches apart.
H-19 Little Leaf Cucumber, Cucumis sativus, 57 days, OP
Blocky cukes 3 to 5 inches long. Small leaves, compact vines, disease resistant. Productive even under stress. Plant 12 inches apart.
Lemon Cucumber, Cucumis sativus, 65 days, OP
Small round pale yellow cukes with gold stripes and black spines. Sweet and mild, slight citrusy tang. Heirloom. Plant 12 inches apart.
Striped Armenian/Painted Serpent Cucumber, Cucumis melo, 63 days, OP
Long curving fruits striped light and dark green, 8 to 18 inches long. Slightly fuzzy. Actually a melon but tastes like a cucumber. Best grown on supports. Plant 12 inches apart.
Suyo Long Cucumber, Cucumis sativus, 61 days, OP
Long curving fruits up to 15 inches long. Popular in China. Grow on supports for straighter fruits. Plant 12 inches apart.
Tasty Green Cucumber, Cucumis sativus, 60 days, hybrid
Long slender Japanese variety, best picked at 9 inches length. Disease resistant. Best grown on supports. Plant 12 inches apart.
Eggplant
Eggplants require warm weather to thrive. For best results, keep seedlings in a sheltered location until daytime temperatures are regularly over 75°F. If flea beetles are a problem in your garden, try covering the transplants loosely with row cover until they are robust enough to tolerate damage. See our eggplant page for more information.
Antigua Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 85 days, OP heirloom
Long white eggplants streaked with violet, about 8 inches long by 3 inches wide. Tender and mild. Plant 18 inches apart.
Aswad Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 75 days, OP heirloom
Large 3-lb teardrop-shaped eggplants, sweet and tender. Heat tolerant and productive. Iraqi heirloom. Plant 18 inches apart.
Fairy Tale Eggplant. Solanum melongena, 65 days, F1 hybrid
Short, slender, purple eggplants with white stripes borne in clusters. Tender and delicious. AAS winner. Plant 18 inches apart.
Kamo Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 65 to 75 days, OP heirloom
Deep purple round eggplant, 4 inches diameter. Creamy dense flesh, sweet flavor. Japanese heirloom. Plant 18 inches apart.
Kurume Long Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 60 days, OP heirloom
Shiny black eggplant, 9 to 10 inches long. Mild, delicate flavor. Vigorous and productive. Japanese heirloom. Plant 18 inches apart.
Listada di Gandia Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 75 days, OP heirloom
Teardrop-shaped white eggplant with bright purple stripes, 6 to 7 inches long. Sweet, tender flesh. Italian heirloom. Plant 18 inches apart.
Little Prince Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 65 days, Hybrid
Tender 3 to 4 inches purple oval fruits borne in clusters. Compact plant is perfect for containers or small gardens. Plant 18 inches apart.
Mitoyo Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 90 days, OP heirloom
Large purple-black teardrop-shaped eggplant, tender and sweet. Japanese heirloom. Plant 18 inches apart.
Pingtung Long Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 65 days, OP heirloom
Long slender violet-purple eggplant, 10 to 12 inches long by 2 inches wide. Mild and tender. Prolific producer. Taiwanese heirloom. Plant 18 inches apart.
Prosperosa Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 75 days, OP heirloom
Deep purple round eggplants with pleats, 5 inches in diameter. Mild, dense flesh. Tall plants. Italian heirloom. Plant 18 inches apart.
Rosita Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 85 days, OP heirloom
Bright lavender-pink oval eggplants, 6 to 8 inches long by 4 to 6 inches wide. Sweet and tender. Puerto Rican heirloom. Plant 18 inches apart.
Violette di Firenze Eggplant, Solanum melongena, 75 to 90 days, OP heirloom
Bright purple pleated round/oval eggplant with white shoulders. 5 inches in diameter. Mild and creamy. Italian heirloom. Plant 18 inches apart.
Gourds
Provide support for these vigorous vines. The fruits are edible when young or can be left to mature, then cured for other uses.
Opo Squash (Bottle Gourd, Hyotan), Lagenaria siceraria, 55 days, OP
Pick young for eating or let mature for hard gourd. Vigorous vines grow 8 feet or more, need strong support for heavy fruits. Plant 4 feet apart.
Luffa, Luffa aegyptiaca, 125 days, OP
Pick fruits young for eating or let mature to cure for sponges. Vigorous vines grow 10 to 12 feet. Provide support. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart.
Greens, Heat Tolerant
These heat tolerant greens are packed with vitamins and will grow in the heat of summer.
Green Leaf Amaranth/Callaloo, Amaranthus viridis, 50 days, OP
Abundant bright green leaves on vigorous stalks. Self sows if allowed to flower. 1 to 4 feet tall. Plant 10 to 14 inches apart.
Red-Striped Leaf Amaranth/Callaloo, Amaranthus tricolor, 50 days, OP
Abundant green leaves with red center veins on vigorous stalks. Self sows if allowed to flower. 1 to 4 feet tall. Plant 10 to 14 inches apart.
Bright Lights Chard, Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris, 55 days, OP
Gorgeous stems are red, yellow, orange, white, pink, violet, and striped with tender greens. 18 to 24 inches tall. Plant 12 to 18 inches apart.
Lacinato Kale, Brassica oleracea, 65 days, OP heirloom
Gorgeous plant with delicious dark blue-green rumpled leaves. Heirloom Italian kale. 24 to 36 inches tall. Plant 18 to 24 inches apart.
Perpetual Spinach/Japanese Chard, Beta vulgaris var. cicla, 50 days, OP
Fast growing abundant green leaves. Related to chard and beets. Use young leaves raw, cook older ones. 15 inches tall. Plant 8 inches apart.
Red Malabar Spinach, Basella rubra, 70 days, OP heirloom
Beautiful heat-loving red-stemmed vine with thick, glossy green leaves. Will reseed. 6 feet tall. Needs support. Plant 12 to 16 inches apart.
New Zealand Spinach, Tetragonia tetragonioides, tender perennial, 50 days, OP
Bright green arrowhead leaves. Harvest tender leaves and shoots. May overwinter in mild winter areas. 2 feet tall. Plant 12 to 20 inches apart.
Squash, Summer
Summer squash are generally compact plants with short vines, although some can be more compact or more vining than others. The fruits are picked young and tender, before the skin starts to harden. The plants produce both male and female flowers. Female flowers have a small, visible baby squash behind them waiting for pollination. Male flowers just have long stems and are often the first to appear. If you’re not getting enough fruit set, you can try hand pollinating with a small paintbrush. See our summer squash page for more information.
Astia Summer Squash, Cucurbita pepo, 48 days, F1
Compact French zucchini, great for containers and small spaces. Excellent flavor and production. Plant 24 inches apart.
Center Cut Summer/Winter Squash, Cucurbita moschata, 70 days, OP
Twisting fruits, meant for harvesting young at 6 to 10 inches, though can be left to mature and harden. Selected from Italian heirloom squash Tromboncino for the best nutty flavor and meaty texture when young. Long vines are 10 feet+. Plant 24 inches apart.
Chayote, Sicyos edulis, evergreen vine, 120 days, OP
Cook young fruits like squash. Leaves, vines, and roots are also edible. Vines can grow up to 30 feet. Prune shorter for a better and easier harvest. Unlike other squash, chayote is a perennial, so choose a location where it can live for a long time. Provide a sturdy permanent structure for the vines to climb on. See our chayote page for more information.
Costata Romanesco Summer Squash, Cucurbita pepo, 52 days, OP heirloom
Distinctive striped zucchini with prominent ribs. Great flavor and texture. Semi-vining plants. Italian heirloom. Plant 24 inches apart.
Early Prolific Yellow Straightneck Summer Squash, Cucurbita pepo, 50 to 60 days, OP
Lemon yellow club-shaped squash. Compact bush habit. Tender and delicious. AAS winner from 1938. Plant 24 inches apart.
Gold Rush Summer Squash, Cucurbita pepo, 45 days, Hybrid
Beautiful bright gold zucchini, tender and tasty. Pick at 6 to 8 inches. Compact productive plants. AAS winner in 1980. Plant 24 inches apart.
Grey Zucchini Summer Squash, Cucurbita pepo, 45 to 55 days, OP
Medium green speckled oblong squash. Firm flesh, mild and tasty. Good yields. Plant 24 inches apart.
Teot Bat Put Summer Squash, Cucurbita moschata, 65 to 70 days, hybrid
Avocado-shaped Korean squash with sweet flavor, 4 inches across and 6 inches long. Compact vines. Plant 24 inches apart.
Zephyr Summer Squash, Cucurbita pepo, 54 days, F1
Slender yellow squash with surprising light green ends. Delicious, firm, slightly nutty flavor. Productive. Plant 24 inches apart.
Squash, Winter
Despite the name, winter squash are grown in summer, not in the winter. They‘re called winter squash because they have been bred for sweet, thick flesh and hard, protective skins that allow them to be stored and eaten all winter long. Most of them grow on long, rambling vines, often 10 feet or more. A few are more compact. To conserve garden space, vines can be trained to grow up a trellis or fence, or allowed to spread over a patio or sidewalk.
The flavor and sweetness of many winter squash improve in storage. Be careful not to damage the rind. Avoid using the stem as a handle because it can easily break off, exposing the flesh to decay.
See our winter squash page for more information.
Autumn Frost (Koginut) Winter Squash, Cucurbita moschata, 100 days, F1
Blocky tan-orange 4-lb fruits with deep ridges. Thick, sweet flesh. Kabocha x butternut cross. Stores well. Vining. Plant 3 to 6 feet apart.
Blue Ballet Winter Squash, Cucurbita maxima, 95 days, OP
Small blue hubbard squash, just 4 to 6 lb. Sweet, smooth orange flesh. Tender rind. Stores well. Vining. Plant 4 to 6 feet apart.
Butterbush Winter Squash, Cucurbita maxima, 86 days, OP
Small 1½ to 3 lb butternut squash. Short vines, good for containers or small gardens. Sweet orange-red flesh. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart.
Canada Crookneck Winter Squash, Cucurbita moschata, 100 days, OP heirloom
Butternut type with long curving neck, 2 to 4 lbs. Sweet, smooth flesh. Excellent storage. Vining. Plant 4 to 6 feet apart.
Candystick Delicata Winter Squash, Cucurbita pepo, 90 days, OP
Oblong squash, light orange with green stripes. Rich, extra-sweet flesh. Tender skin. Stores well. Short vines. Plant 2 to 3 feet apart.
Honeynut Winter Squash, Cucurbita moschata, 110 days, OP
Dark tan mini butternut squash, just ½ to 1½ lb. Very thick neck. Sweet, rich flesh. Stores well. Compact vines. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart.
Red Kuri Winter Squash, Cucurbita maxima, 92 days, OP
Bright orange-red teardrop-shaped 3 to 4 lb squash. Smooth, rich, sweet flesh. Stores well. Vining. Plant 4 to 6 feet apart.
Sunshine Winter Squash, Cucurbita maxima, 95 days, F1
Bright orange, flattened, round 4 to 6 lb kabocha squash. Sweet, bright orange flesh. Stores well. Medium vines. Plant 3 to 4 feet apart.
Sweet Meat Oregon Homestead Winter Squash, Cucurbita maxima, 115 days, OP heirloom
Pale gray, flattened, round 10 to 15 lb squash with rich, sweet flavor. Excellent storage. Vigorous vines. Plant 4 to 6 feet apart.
Tomatillo
Tomatillos thrive in warm weather. They tend to be self-infertile, so plant two or more to get good production. See this tomatillo page for more information.
Chupon de Malinalco Tomatillo, Physalis philadelphica subs. Ixocarpa, 70 days, OP heirloom
Golden fruits up to 4 inches long. For sweet or savory use. Plant 2 tomatillos for cross-pollination. Mexican heirloom. Plant 24 inches apart.
De Milpa Tomatillo, Physalis philadelphica, 70 days, OP heirloom
Round green and purple fruits. Commonly grown variety. Plant 2 tomatillos for cross-pollination. Mexican heirloom. Plant 24 inches apart.
Toma Verde Tomatillo, Physalis philadelphica, 60 days, OP heirloom
Early large green fruits. Pick before they turn yellow. Plant 2 tomatillos for cross-pollination. Mexican heirloom. Plant 24 inches apart.