Cool Season Vegetables
Many heirloom vegetables are very well suited to cool season gardens in Fall and Winter. The time to plan your Fall garden is in early July, as the planting takes place late July through September. Most varieties are planted from 8-10 weeks prior to the first frost date.
Confused on the timing, planning and planting for a cool season garden, especially in your area? We'll walk you through the details in How to Plan for Fall and Winter. We’ve hand-selected these heirloom seeds to give you the best results in your Fall and Winter garden, giving you a sweeter and richer flavor than from the traditional Spring and Summer gardens.
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Mizuna Mustard Seeds - (Brassica rapa)
$3.45Mizuna Mustard - The Emperor’s Asian Green This spicy, bright, and gorgeous Japanese heirloom mustard green is a gardener's and cook’s dream. Once a famous green in the Japanese Emperor’s house, Mizuna grew in popularity and was...$3.45 -
Pak Choi (White Stem) Chinese Cabbage Seeds - (Brassica rapa v. chinensis)
$3.45Pak Choi (White Stem) Chinese Cabbage A baby type Chinese cabbage that is fast-growing, with vigorous, 7-8" tall plants of deep-green leaves. Succulent and crunchy with a mild, mustard flavor. One of the most used vegetables in various Oriental dishes...$3.45 -
Purple Top Globe Turnip Seeds - (Brassica rapa)
$3.45Purple Top Globe Turnip Purple Top turnips grow larger than many other varieties, making them an excellent choice for a home gardener with limited space. The tops develop their characteristic reddish-purple color as they mature and push out of the...$3.45 -
Rainbow Beet Mix Seeds - (Beta vulgaris)
$3.45Rainbow Beet Mix - Full Spectrum of Colors and Shapes You'll discover a living rainbow of color in your garden bed, pulling up a different jewel with every beet you harvest—one day a classic deep ruby, the next a sunny gold, and the day...$3.45 -
Rainbow Swiss Chard Seeds - (Beta vulgaris ssp. cicla)
$3.45Rainbow Swiss Chard - Technicolor Wonder You might think that a plant named Swiss Chard comes from the rolling hills of Switzerland. That’s a logical conclusion, but it’s a story rooted in shrewd marketing tactics. The truth is, this...$3.45 -
Red Russian Kale Seeds - (Brassica napus var. pabularia)
$3.45Red Russian Kale An uncommon, old European variety, Red Russian is quite different from either of the more common curly and Tuscan varieties. The base color is a blue-green with brighter purple accents, and the leaves are flatter than other types, with...$3.45 -
Rocket Arugula/Roquette Seeds - (Eruca sativa)
$3.45Rocket Arugula - Make Your Salad Rock! A great cut and come again plant, this annual adds a refreshing tangy spiciness to salads, sandwiches, and sauces. Rocket Arugula goes by many names, depending on the area - in North America it’s known as...$3.45 -
Romanesco Fennel Seeds - (Foeniculum vulgare)
$3.45Romanesco Fennel Traditional Italian herb with a wonderful anise taste. Romanesco Fennel is also called Roman or Florence Fennel. Very sweet and aromatic late maturing variety produces a large head with thick white tightly wrapped...$3.45 -
Ruby Queen Beet Seeds - (Beta vulgaris)
$3.45Ruby Queen Beet – Sweet, Tender, and Easy to Grow This delightful heirloom variety boasts a natural sweetness that makes it stand out. Forget harsh, bitter flavors – the Ruby Queen offers a sweetly mellow, almost sugary taste that wins over...$3.45 -
Savoy Perfection Cabbage Seeds - (Brassica oleracea)
$3.45Savoy Perfection Cabbage: Sweet and Tender Stunning Beauty with Centuries of Flavor From the rolling hills of the historic Savoy region – southeastern France, spilling into parts of Italy and Switzerland – comes a cabbage with...$3.45 -
Seven Top Turnip Seeds - (Brassica rapa)
$3.45Seven Top Turnip The best variety for masses of fine-flavored, old-fashioned, turnip greens. Produces consistently for a long period. Grown as a winter annual for spring greens. History One of the oldest root crops, described by Theophrastus (400...$3.45 -
Slow Bolting Cilantro Seeds - (Coriandrum sativum)
$3.45Slow Bolting Cilantro – Finally, Cilantro That Lasts Cilantro's bright, distinctive, citrusy notes have graced kitchens for centuries, but every gardener knows its fleeting nature. One hot spell, and those delicate leaves turn bitter, the plant...$3.45 -
Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower Seeds - (Brassica oleracea)
$3.45Snowball Y Improved Cauliflower - Snow White Would Be Proud This cauliflower is a self-blanching strain that needs no tying with dense, deep, well rounded, smooth white 6 1/2" heads appearing from silver-green leaves, 12-18” tall plants produce...$3.45 -
Spinach-Beet Greens/Bietina/Bieta Seeds - (Beta vulgaris spp.)
$3.60Spinach-Beet Greens/Bietina/Bieta - Gourmet Flavor Spinach-Beet Greens, also known in Italy as Bietina, Bieta or Bietola, have large soft, green leaves on very thin stems on bushy 2' plants. This unusual and highly regarded chard is very productive,...$3.60 -
Sugar Ann Snap Pea Seeds - (Pisum sativum)
$3.60Sugar Ann Snap Pea – A Symphony of Sweetness in Your Garden The Sugar Ann snap pea has won the hearts of home gardeners everywhere thanks to its exceptional sweetness and reliable production. Surprisingly, two pea breeders from Idaho are...$3.60 -
Sweet & Spicy Greens Seed Mix
$3.45Sweet & Spicy Greens Mix – Your Salad's New Best Friend Our Sweet & Spicy Greens Mix began as a simple customer request: a salad with a dynamic range of flavors – a symphony of contrasting tastes and textures. We worked to fulfill a...$3.45 -
Tatsoi Mustard Seeds - (Brassica rapa)
$3.45Tatsoi – Delightfully Crunchy Spoon-shaped Leafy Green Very cold tolerant and prolific, tatsoi leaves are crunchy and tender with a mild, sweet flavor with nutty, tangy, and mustard-like nuances that add interest to cool-weather salads. The...$3.45 -
Tokyo Long White Bunching Onion Seeds - (Allium fistulosum)
$3.45Tokyo Long White Bunching Onion Seeds – Traditional Edo Favorite A Japanese heirloom, this longtime favorite does well in most areas and can be planted for early summer and fall harvests. Worry-free to grow and very satisfyingly quick to...$3.45 -
Vates Blue Curled Kale Seeds - (Brassica oleracea)
$3.45Vates Blue Curled Kale Scotch type kale that is slow bolting with finely curled blue-green leaves. Low growing variety with short stems, 12-16" tall with 24" heads. Very hardy in heat and cold. Sow early spring or mid summer, long production times...$3.45 -
Viroflay Spinach Seeds - (Spinacia oleracea)
$3.45Viroflay Spinach - Rediscovering a French Heirloom In the bustling markets of 19th century France, a remarkable spinach variety emerged, destined to become a gardener's favorite – Viroflay. This semi-savoyed heirloom is cherished for its robust...$3.45
