Vegetable Seed Sale: Grow Your Best Garden Yet!

Classic and reliable, Blue Lake Bush Bean from Burpee produced abundant, tender, stringless pods for us without any trellis fuss. At about 58 days to maturity, you can plant successive rows for steady picking all summer. A few gardeners report inconsistent germination and rare pole-like growth, so we sow a few extra seeds to hedge bets and thin later. Pods toughen if oversized, so our experience shows the sweetest snap when harvested young and promptly blanched, canned, or sauteed.

For quick spring crunch, Sugar Ann has been a standout in our trials, maturing in about 55 days on compact, dwarf vines that usually don’t need trellising. We measured an 80% germination rate and appreciated the certified organic, non‑GMO, open‑pollinated seed for kitchen‑garden snacking. Our experience shows yields drop once heat arrives, so plant early or for fall. Packets are on the small side and seed viability is roughly two years, so buy what you’ll use within that window.

Sauce makers will appreciate Renee's Garden Pompeii, a Roma-type tomato that gave us meaty, elongated fruits perfect for thick sauces and canning. Plants showed resistance to Verticillium and Fusarium in our trials and kept yielding over a long window. Expect roughly 76 days to maturity, but be ready to stake, as indeterminate vines can hit 5-6 feet. It's a non-GMO F1 hybrid not sold as organic, and saved seeds won't grow true, so buy fresh packets for consistent results.

Looking to brighten beds and containers around your veggie patch? Tom Thumb Blend Balsam stays compact at about 12–16 inches, and in our testing it reliably drew hummingbirds and bumblebees—great for overall pollination. Expect blooms in roughly 70–90 days, with germination typically 7–14 days, though the packet doesn’t list a specific percentage. It’s non‑GMO but not labeled organic; for the best start, we found steady warmth and evenly moist seed starting mix made a difference.

Container growers take note: in our trials Carmen Hybrid Sweet Pepper stayed compact yet pumped out big, uniform fruits with a sweet, fruity bite. Expect about 75 days from transplant to first harvest, with reliable F1 vigor and high yields for fresh eating, roasting, and sauteing. The seeds are non-GMO but not sold as organic, and saved seed won't breed true. Packets are modest in count, so for heavy production we found it smart to grab an extra pack or two.

Big harvests arrive fast with Burpee's Black Beauty Zucchini; during our review plants started producing around 50 days and kept going when picked often. The heirloom fruits have that classic, versatile flavor for grilling, sauteing, and baking. They can balloon and lose tenderness if you miss a day, so our experience shows the best texture at 6-8 inches. Some listings disagree on timing, but plan roughly 50 days; if germination notes vary by seller, treat it like an early, prolific summer standby.

Marketmore has been a dependable slicer in our gardens, turning out uniform 8–9 inch, dark-green cucumbers over a 60–75 day window. During our review, its strong resistance to powdery mildew and CMV kept vines productive long after other varieties faded. Plan for space or a trellis—the plants sprawl—and the thicker skin isn’t the ultra-thin English style some prefer. It’s an open-pollinated heirloom and non-GMO, but seed is often untreated, so organic-certified buyers should confirm options and germination details.

Few cherry tomatoes match Sun Gold’s candy-sweet flavor, and in our testing those bright orange fruits arrived fast—about 65 days after transplant—on vigorous indeterminate vines that just kept producing. We saw excellent germination (98%) and heavy yields, making it a go-to snacker straight off the vine. Do note the thin skin can split after rain and the F1 hybrid (non‑GMO) won’t come true from saved seed. In humid stretches, our experience shows you’ll want good airflow and preventive care to avoid fungal issues.

Bloomsdale Long Standing is the classic spinach we reach for when spring lingers warm—its slow-to-bolt habit gives a longer picking window around 50 days to maturity. In our testing, the thick, glossy, savoyed leaves delivered rich, sweet flavor for salads and sautés. Our experience shows germination can be spotty if direct-sown into very cold or see-saw temperatures, so use consistent moisture or start in trays. It’s a beloved heirloom and non-GMO, though not certified organic.

Buttery, crisp heads are the draw with Buttercrunch, and in our testing it tolerated warm spells better than many lettuces, maturing in about 65–70 days. The Ferry‑Morse packet is USDA‑certified organic and generously sized at roughly 500 seeds—plenty for succession planting. We’ve seen occasional germination inconsistency and quality‑control hiccups reported, so sow a bit heavier and thin as needed. Not every retailer lists a germination percentage, but the open‑pollinated, non‑GMO seed has been a steady performer for us.

Among cold-hardy greens, Lacinato Kale has been a workhorse in our gardens, delivering baby leaves in about 30 days and full-size bunches by 60. Certified organic and non-GMO, this open-pollinated strain thrives in cool weather and actually sweetens after frost, which we confirmed in fall harvests. Like other brassicas it attracts cabbageworms and aphids, so plan on protection and regular thinning to keep plants vigorous. Packets can be small, but steady picking rewards you with long, flavorful harvests.

If you like a dual‑purpose tomato, Amish Paste delivers sizable, meaty fruits that worked well for slicing and sauce in our kitchen tests. Plants produced solid yields by around 80 days, making canning days feel worthwhile. Be prepared for somewhat wispy, floppy vines that may need extra support, and note that fruits can be juicier and seedier than classic paste types, affecting sauce thickness. It’s a non‑GMO heirloom—great for flavor purists—just plan to cook down a bit longer.

When you want bold flavor fast, Wild Rocket Arugula delivers with quick emergence and a peppery bite we loved in taste tests. It's open-pollinated, non-GMO, container-friendly, and cold-tolerant, typically maturing in 30-50 days for cut-and-come-again salads. Some gardeners do see spotty germination in certain regions, so we found sowing a bit thicker or staggering plantings helps. Pest pressure can slow growth, so protect early and keep watering consistent for the best leaf texture and steady harvests.

For a fast win, this Easter Egg radish blend pops in about 30 days and adds cheerful red, pink, purple, and white roots to salads. Our experience shows it thrives in containers and small spaces, as long as the roots aren’t disturbed—skip indoor starts and sow directly. Harvest on time to avoid pithy or overly hot bulbs. The non‑GMO, open‑pollinated seed comes in a small packet—about four grams (around 340 seeds)—so consider multiple packs for larger beds.

Looking to fill cool-season gaps, we found these Botanical Interests Turnip Seeds reach harvest in about 50 days and shrug off light frosts. They're open-pollinated and labeled non-GMO, so seed saving is an option for experienced growers. The tiny seeds pour fast, and packet counts can vary, so our experience shows it's easy to over-sow; use a light hand or pre-mix with sand. Not marketed as certified organic, but for quick roots and greens they're a budget-friendly, reliable staple.

Fast, sweet, and versatile, Napoli F1 Carrot has been a standout in our testing for early crops and tunnels. Baby roots are ready in about 45 days (full-size around 55), and the flavor actually improves after a kiss of frost, which is great for late-season and overwintered beds. It's certified organic, non-GMO, and germinates at least 60%, but carrot rust fly can still be an issue, so we recommend row covers. Packets run small and disease resistance isn't broad, so plan extra seed for bigger plantings.

Chioggia's candy-stripe rings make any salad or pickle board pop, and during our review it matured faster than many beets at about 50-65 days. The heirloom roots are tender and sweet when harvested young, and the greens pull double duty in sauteed dishes. Just note those striking interior rings can fade if overcooked, so we found gentle roasting or quick steaming preserves color best. Non-GMO seed and dependable performance make it an easy pick for gardeners chasing both flavor and visual appeal.

This giftable Pizza Making Grow Kit from Garden Republic packs tomato, basil, and oregano seeds with soil discs, jute planter bags, markers, shears, and a clear guide, perfect for small spaces. In our testing, basil was harvestable in about 45 days, though full-sun needs may require a bright window or grow light indoors. Seeds are non-GMO but not certified organic. Yields are modest with the small planters and only three seed packets, so we suggest upgrading containers for bigger pizzas later.