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Alyssum Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesAlyssum Seeds (Heirloom)
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Amaranthus Seeds (Heirloom)
7 VarietiesAmaranthus Seeds (Heirloom)
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Artichoke Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesArtichoke Seeds (Heirloom)
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Arugula Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesArugula Seeds (Heirloom)
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Baby's Breath Seeds (Heirloom)
5 VarietiesBaby's Breath Seeds (Heirloom)
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Bean Seeds (Heirloom)
42 VarietiesBean Seeds (Heirloom)
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Beet Seeds (Heirloom)
11 VarietiesBeet Seeds (Heirloom)
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Black Eyed Susan Seeds (Heirloom)
8 VarietiesBlack Eyed Susan Seeds (Heirloom)
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Borage Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesBorage Seeds (Heirloom)
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Broccoli Seeds (Heirloom)
8 VarietiesBroccoli Seeds (Heirloom)
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Brussels Sprouts Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesBrussels Sprouts Seeds (Heirloom)
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Cabbage Seeds (Heirloom)
11 VarietiesCabbage Seeds (Heirloom)
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Calendula Seeds (Heirloom)
12 VarietiesCalendula Seeds (Heirloom)
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Candytuft Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesCandytuft Seeds (Heirloom)
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Carnation Seeds (Heirloom)
10 VarietiesCarnation Seeds (Heirloom)
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Carrot Seeds (Heirloom)
17 VarietiesCarrot Seeds (Heirloom)
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Catchfly Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesCatchfly Seeds (Heirloom)
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Catnip Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesCatnip Seeds (Heirloom)
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Cauliflower Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesCauliflower Seeds (Heirloom)
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Chamomile Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesChamomile Seeds (Heirloom)
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Chives Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesChives Seeds (Heirloom)
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Cilantro / Coriander Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesCilantro / Coriander Seeds (Heirloom)
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Cleome Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesCleome Seeds (Heirloom)
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Collard Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesCollard Seeds (Heirloom)
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Columbine Seeds (Heirloom)
9 VarietiesColumbine Seeds (Heirloom)
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Coneflower Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesConeflower Seeds (Heirloom)
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Coreopsis Seeds (Heirloom)
5 VarietiesCoreopsis Seeds (Heirloom)
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Corn Seeds (Heirloom)
9 VarietiesCorn Seeds (Heirloom)
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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds (Heirloom)
14 VarietiesCornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds (Heirloom)
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Cucumber Seeds (Heirloom)
15 VarietiesCucumber Seeds (Heirloom)
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Daisy Seeds (Heirloom)
8 VarietiesDaisy Seeds (Heirloom)
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Dame's Rocket (Hesperis) Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesDame's Rocket (Hesperis) Seeds (Heirloom)
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Delphinium (Larkspur) Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesDelphinium (Larkspur) Seeds (Heirloom)
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Dianthus Seeds (Heirloom)
16 VarietiesDianthus Seeds (Heirloom)
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Dill Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesDill Seeds (Heirloom)
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Echinacea Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesEchinacea Seeds (Heirloom)
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Eggplant Seeds (Heirloom)
8 VarietiesEggplant Seeds (Heirloom)
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Endive Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesEndive Seeds (Heirloom)
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Fennel Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesFennel Seeds (Heirloom)
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Flax Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesFlax Seeds (Heirloom)
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Forget-Me-Not Seeds (Heirloom)
7 VarietiesForget-Me-Not Seeds (Heirloom)
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Four O'Clock Seeds (Heirloom)
6 VarietiesFour O'Clock Seeds (Heirloom)
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Foxglove (Digitalis) Seeds (Heirloom)
6 VarietiesFoxglove (Digitalis) Seeds (Heirloom)
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Gaillardia Seeds (heirloom)
7 VarietiesGaillardia Seeds (heirloom)
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Gilia Seeds (heirloom)
2 VarietiesGilia Seeds (heirloom)
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Gourd Seeds (Heirloom)
7 VarietiesGourd Seeds (Heirloom)
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Hollyhock Seeds (heirloom)
18 VarietiesHollyhock Seeds (heirloom)
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Impatiens (Balsam) Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesImpatiens (Balsam) Seeds (Heirloom)
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Johnny Jump Up Seeds (heirloom)
7 VarietiesJohnny Jump Up Seeds (heirloom)
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Kale Seeds (Heirloom)
12 VarietiesKale Seeds (Heirloom)
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Kohlrabi Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesKohlrabi Seeds (Heirloom)
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Leek Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesLeek Seeds (Heirloom)
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Lettuce Seeds (Heirloom)
35 VarietiesLettuce Seeds (Heirloom)
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Love In a Mist Seeds (heirloom)
5 VarietiesLove In a Mist Seeds (heirloom)
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Lupine Seeds (Heirloom)
14 VarietiesLupine Seeds (Heirloom)
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Marigold Seeds (Heirloom)
18 VarietiesMarigold Seeds (Heirloom)
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Melon Seeds (Heirloom)
14 VarietiesMelon Seeds (Heirloom)
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Monarda Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesMonarda Seeds (Heirloom)
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Morning Glory Seeds (heirloom)
19 VarietiesMorning Glory Seeds (heirloom)
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Mustard Seeds (Heirloom)
7 VarietiesMustard Seeds (Heirloom)
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Nasturtium Seeds (Heirloom)
24 VarietiesNasturtium Seeds (Heirloom)
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Okra Seeds (Heirloom)
12 VarietiesOkra Seeds (Heirloom)
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Onion Seeds (Heirloom)
18 VarietiesOnion Seeds (Heirloom)
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Oregano Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesOregano Seeds (Heirloom)
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Parsley Seeds (Heirloom)
5 VarietiesParsley Seeds (Heirloom)
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Parsnip Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesParsnip Seeds (Heirloom)
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Pea Seeds (Heirloom)
16 VarietiesPea Seeds (Heirloom)
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Penstemon Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesPenstemon Seeds (Heirloom)
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Pepper Seeds (Heirloom)
48 VarietiesPepper Seeds (Heirloom)
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Poppy Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesPoppy Seeds (Heirloom)
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Primrose Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesPrimrose Seeds (Heirloom)
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Pumpkin Seeds (Heirloom)
20 VarietiesPumpkin Seeds (Heirloom)
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Radish Seeds (Heirloom)
13 VarietiesRadish Seeds (Heirloom)
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Rose Mallow Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesRose Mallow Seeds (Heirloom)
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Sage (Broadleaf) Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesSage (Broadleaf) Seeds (Heirloom)
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Salvia (Sage) Seeds (Heirloom)
5 VarietiesSalvia (Sage) Seeds (Heirloom)
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Silene Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesSilene Seeds (Heirloom)
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Spinach Seeds (Heirloom)
5 VarietiesSpinach Seeds (Heirloom)
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Squash Seeds (Heirloom)
39 VarietiesSquash Seeds (Heirloom)
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Sunflower Seeds (Heirloom)
21 VarietiesSunflower Seeds (Heirloom)
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Sweet Pea Seeds (Heirloom)
6 VarietiesSweet Pea Seeds (Heirloom)
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Swiss Chard Seeds (Heirloom)
7 VarietiesSwiss Chard Seeds (Heirloom)
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Thyme Seeds (Heirloom)
3 VarietiesThyme Seeds (Heirloom)
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Tomato Seeds (Heirloom)
62 VarietiesTomato Seeds (Heirloom)
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Turnip Seeds (Heirloom)
7 VarietiesTurnip Seeds (Heirloom)
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Wallflower Seeds (Heirloom)
2 VarietiesWallflower Seeds (Heirloom)
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Watermelon Seeds (Heirloom)
18 VarietiesWatermelon Seeds (Heirloom)
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Yarrow Seeds (Heirloom)
4 VarietiesYarrow Seeds (Heirloom)
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Zinnia Seeds (Heirloom)
25 VarietiesZinnia Seeds (Heirloom)
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Purple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea)
This native perennial is a treasured herbal medicinePurple Coneflower Seeds (Echinacea)
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Zinnia Seeds - Pumila / Cut & Come Again
The more you cut this prolific variety, the more it bloomsZinnia Seeds - Pumila / Cut & Come Again
The more you cut this prolific variety, the more it bloomsRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Lavender Seeds
As fragrant as it is popular, the "True Lavender"Lavender Seeds
As fragrant as it is popular, the "True Lavender"Regular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Bee Balm - Wild Bergamot Seeds
This thistle-like wildflower is the preferred bloom of bees everywhereBee Balm - Wild Bergamot Seeds
This thistle-like wildflower is the preferred bloom of bees everywhereRegular price As Low As $5.79Regular priceUnit price per -
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Black Eyed Susan Seeds
This distinctive wildflower is a North American native and great for a kid's gardenBlack Eyed Susan Seeds
This distinctive wildflower is a North American native and great for a kid's gardenRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Sunflower Seeds - Mammoth Grey-Stripe
A favorite variety for eating and growing, and perfect for a kid's gardenSunflower Seeds - Mammoth Grey-Stripe
A favorite variety for eating and growing, and perfect for a kid's gardenRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Russell Lupine Seeds
A blend of vibrant colors to liven up your perennial flower patchRussell Lupine Seeds
A blend of vibrant colors to liven up your perennial flower patchRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Bells of Ireland Seeds
Unique green spires of bell-shaped florets are a must grow!Bells of Ireland Seeds
Unique green spires of bell-shaped florets are a must grow!Regular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per -
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Butterfly Milkweed Seeds
This is no noxious weed, but a beneficial wildflowerButterfly Milkweed Seeds
This is no noxious weed, but a beneficial wildflowerRegular price As Low As $6.59Regular priceUnit price per -
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Cornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Dwarf Blue
One of the easiest flowers to grow from seedsCornflower / Bachelor Button Seeds - Dwarf Blue
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Cilantro/Coriander (Organic) Seeds - Long Standing
Slow to bolt variety, must have for Asian and Mexican cookingCilantro/Coriander (Organic) Seeds - Long Standing
Slow to bolt variety, must have for Asian and Mexican cookingRegular price As Low As $6.29Regular priceUnit price per -
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Zinnia Seeds (Dwarf) - Thumbelina
Excellent for pots, low growing beds, and edges from midsummer to frostZinnia Seeds (Dwarf) - Thumbelina
Excellent for pots, low growing beds, and edges from midsummer to frostRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Lettuce Seeds - Buttercrunch
Popular, easy-to-grow lettuce that produces very tender rosettesLettuce Seeds - Buttercrunch
Popular, easy-to-grow lettuce that produces very tender rosettesRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Hollyhock Seeds - Indian Spring Mix
Heirloom biennial known to bloom in its first yearHollyhock Seeds - Indian Spring Mix
Heirloom biennial known to bloom in its first yearRegular price As Low As $4.49Regular priceUnit price per -
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Pumpkin Seeds - Fairytale
French heirloom with an excellent tastePumpkin Seeds - Fairytale
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Thyme Seeds
Most cherished of all herbs with its bold floral and earthy flavorThyme Seeds
Most cherished of all herbs with its bold floral and earthy flavorRegular price As Low As $4.99Regular priceUnit price per
Over 500 heirloom flower, vegetable, and herb seeds for sale
Who doesn’t love a good story? Well, a story is what you get with each purchase of an heirloom variety from Eden Brothers. Every rare cultivar has a history of its unique beginnings in space and time.
Whether you’re a new gardener or a seasoned green thumb, you might be wondering exactly what sets heirloom seeds apart from other seed varieties. Generally speaking, an heirloom vegetable, flower, or herb is a cultivar that was bred at least fifty years ago. Heirloom varieties were typically developed by a family or community and passed down through the generations, giving each heirloom variety a unique story to go along with its often distinctive look and taste.
The term "heirloom" simply means that a given variety of seeds is open-pollinated and has been producing the same fruit as grown on the parent plant for 50 or more years. Grown for a variety of reasons, heirloom seeds give us historical interest, access to wider vegetable varieties, and groups us with other vigilant gardeners who also wish to save seeds from year to year. Heirloom seeds produce flowers and vegetables that have been passed down for generations for their good taste, vivid colors, pest resistance, and other beneficial traits.
What is special about heirloom seeds?
Heirloom seeds produce abundant gardens that give back season after season. By design, heirloom varieties are open-pollinated. Rather than have human hands or tools cross two different parents—as is the case with hybrid varieties—heirloom cultivars are pollinated by natural processes—including insects, birds, and even the wind. Because heirloom varieties are capable of preserving their own genetics, these varieties produce seed that carries the same traits as their parents. The home gardener can easily save seeds from heirloom varieties and plant those seeds again the following season for plants that come back true.
Storing heirloom seeds for future use
If you don’t plan to plant your heirloom seeds the same season that you buy them, you can store the seeds and preserve their vitality for years to come. For short-term storage, keep heirloom seeds in their packet in a cool, dark, dry place at home. To keep heirloom seeds for more than a year, place the seeds in an airtight container and store in a refrigerator—seeds will keep up to a decade this way. But keep in mind that heirloom seeds do lose their viability over time, so for the best germination rates, you’ll want to purchase heirloom seed packed for the season you plan to plant it.
Sow heirloom seeds for an exceptionally beautiful, wonderfully flavorful, and superiorly nutritious garden. Sow them the same way that you would sow any other seed. Some heirloom varieties have a reputation for being difficult to grow—but in truth, hybrids are just easier to grow. Hybrids are bred to have disease resistance, higher yields, and other improved characteristics—while heirloom varieties are a lot more unpredictable. But still, some would say, all the more rewarding for the effort that goes into cultivating these treasured varieties.
How to plant with heirloom seeds
So why buy heirloom seeds? Heirloom seeds are the most flavorful, nutritious vegetables of all. Heirloom flowers have a depth and a beauty to them that is unique. Heirloom herbs have been cultivated for generations to have superior flavor and medicinal properties. Grow heirloom seeds this year, and you’ll be hooked—you won’t be able to help it but come back for more. Fill your garden with our selection of heirloom, open-pollinated, organic, rare, and hard-to-find flower, vegetable, and herb seeds! Learn how by reading our planting guides for seeds and bulbs in Gardening 101.