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Pre-Seed Vegetable Seeds

To seed in advance for fall, winter, and spring.

Advancing seeds for fall, winter, and spring gardens means starting or preparing seeds early—either by sowing, pre-seeding, or transplanting—so that you maximize your growing time, especially in climates with short seasons like much of Canada.

Here’s a breakdown of which seeds you can advance (start early or pre-seed) for Fall, Winter, and Spring harvests and how to do it:

Fall Garden (Plant in Summer for Fall Harvest)

Start seeds in July–August, either directly in the garden or indoors for transplanting.

Great seeds to advance:

  • Leafy Greens: Kale, spinach, Swiss chard, mustard greens, arugula
  • Root Vegetables: Carrots, beets, radishes, turnips
  • Brassicas: Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts

🧑🌾 Tips:

  • Pre-seed indoors or under shade during hot summer.
  • Harden off seedlings before transplanting in cooler fall soil.
  • Use row covers or cold frames to extend the season into late fall.

Creating a Winter Garden from seed involves selecting hardy, cold-tolerant crops that can either be sown in late summer/early fall for winter harvest or overwintered for early spring harvest. Here's a list of seed varieties ideal for a winter garden, especially in Canadian and northern U.S. zones:


🌱 Winter Garden Seed Varieties

🥬 Leafy Greens

  • Kale (‘Winterbor’, ‘Red Russian’) – Extremely cold-hardy.
  • Spinach (‘Bloomsdale Long Standing’, ‘Giant Winter’) – Sweetens with frost.
  • Swiss Chard – Survives mild winters with mulch.
  • Mâche (Corn Salad) – Very cold-tolerant; perfect for salad greens.
  • Claytonia (Miner’s Lettuce) – Thrives in cool, damp conditions.

🥕 Root Vegetables

  • Carrots (‘Napoli’, ‘Merida’) – Can be overwintered in the ground with mulch.
  • Beets – Early fall sowing gives sweet winter roots.
  • Turnips – Fast-growing and frost-tolerant.
  • Parsnips – Require frost to develop flavor; sow midsummer.
  • Rutabaga – Cold-hardy and stores well.

🥦 Brassicas

  • Cabbage (‘January King’, ‘Wintergreen’) – Overwinters with protection.
  • Broccoli (‘Purple Sprouting’, ‘Calabrese’) – Best for overwintering in mild climates.
  • Brussels Sprouts – Improves with frost.

🌿 Herbs

  • Parsley – Cold-hardy biennial.
  • Chives – Hardy perennial, regrows early in spring.
  • ThymeOregano, and Sage – Hardy perennials in many zones.

🧤 Tips for Winter Gardening Success

  • Use Cold Frames or Row Covers to extend harvest and protect seedlings.
  • Mulch heavily to insulate soil and root crops.
  • Choose short-day or overwintering varieties specifically labeled for cold climates.
  • Succession plant in late summer (August–September) for a steady supply through winter.

🌱 Spring Garden (Start in Late Winter or Very Early Spring)

Advance seeds indoors in February–March to transplant after the last frost.

Ideal for seed advancement:

  • Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant (start 6–8 weeks before last frost)
  • Brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower)
  • Herbs: Parsley, dill, thyme
  • Lettuce, onions, leeks (early starters)
  • Peas: Soak and pre-sprout for fast germination

💡 Tips:

  • Use grow lights or sunny windowsills.
  • Harden off plants before transplanting outdoors.
  • Use cold frames to get an early start in the ground.

 

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Salsa Anaheim & Anaheim Sonora SHU 500-1000 Pepper, Green Pepper Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Salsa Anaheim & Anaheim Sonora SHU 500-1000 Pepper, Green Pepper Seeds

Anaheim

The Anaheim pepper is a versatile chili pepper named for the city that made it popular. It is mild in flavor and heat, measuring 500-2,500 Scoville Heat Units.

The granddaddy of all future New Mexico green chile pod types! The Anaheim pepper was originally known as New Mexico No. 9. It was developed in 1913 by Dr. Fabian Garcia at New Mexico State University. He was seeking a chile pepper that was bigger, fleshier, and milder. Dr. Garcia later moved to California in the 1920s and started growing them in the Anaheim area. 

Pods are 7-1/2" long and 2" wide on productive 30” plants with good foliage cover for the fruit. TMV resistant. Capsicum annuum (80 days)

Heat Level: Mild  Scoville 500 -1000

~ Packet contains 30 seeds. 

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, bright light, and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7 - 21 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich soil, 30” apart or into large 5-gallon containers. Harvest chiles when they are green. If left on the plant a couple more weeks, the chiles will turn red at full maturity.

Type Peppers
Family Nightshade Family
Temperature Soil 65-80F
Temperature Daytime 70-90F
Temperature Evening 60+F
Lighting Full Sun, 6-8 Hours/Day
Water Heavy, 6 Gallons/Day
Maturity Moderate, 65-85 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 5.5-7.0
Zones 4A-11B
Plant Placement 6 Plants, 3  Row
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Delicious 51 Early Melon, Sweet, Cantaloupe Seeds

 Early-maturing and very tasty! Ripens quickly, resulting in heavy yields.

Dark orange, creamy texture.

Type Melon
Family Gourd Family
Temperature Soil 65-70F
Temperature Daytime 80-100F
Temperature Evening 50+F
Lighting Light, Full, 6-8 Hours / Day
Water Heavy, 3 Gal / Day
Maturity Long, 65-115 Days
PH Neutral Ph Neutral, 6-6.8
Zones 3A-11lb
Plant Placement 4 Plants, 2 Per Row
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Italian Spiced Spring Lettuce Mix Seeds

Buttercrunch, oakleaf, arugula, endive, chervil, verona red, mizuna, fennel, thai basil and peppercress. 

A vibrant garden medley bursting with flavor and color! Enjoy the crisp, buttery crunch of Buttercrunch, the tender, lobed leaves of Oakleaf, and the peppery zing of Arugula. Add slightly bitter Endive, delicate Chervil, bold Verona Red, and spicy Mizuna, balanced by aromatic Fennel, fragrant Thai Basil, and the sharp bite of Peppercress. Perfect for salads, garnishes, and culinary creations that pop with freshness.

Type Lettuce
Family Daisy Family
Temperature Soil 40-50F
Temperature Daytime 50-65F
Temperature Evening 40F+
Lighting Partial / Light, 2-4 Hours/Day
Water Light, 3 Gallons/Week
Maturity Moderate, 60-70 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 7.0-8.0
Zones 4A-9B
Plant Placement 8 Plants, 4 Per Row

 

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Copenhagen Market Cabbage, Cabbage Seeds

Danish heirloom variety. Small heads 6-8". Harvest in summer.

Copenhagen Market Cabbage is a classic early-maturing variety known for its compact, round heads and dense, tightly packed leaves. The heads are medium-sized, typically 1.5–2.5 kg, with smooth, light green outer leaves and a crisp, pale interior. It’s prized for its reliability, uniform growth, and sweet, mild flavor.

Excellent raw in coleslaw and fresh salads due to its crisp texture

Great for steaming or boiling as a simple side dish

Ideal for stir-fries and sautéing with garlic or butter

Can be used for light fermentation (though better suited for fresh use than storage types)

Works well in soups, cabbage rolls, and braised dishes

Its tender leaves and mild taste make it especially versatile for everyday cooking.

Type Cabbage
Family Cabbage Family
Temperature Soil 55-75F
Temperature Daytime 55-70F
Temperature Evening 35F+
Lighting Full, 4-6 Hours / Day
Water Steady, 6 Gallons / Week
Maturity Long, 60-120 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 6.5-6.8
Zones 1A-9B
Plant Placement 6 Plants, 3 Per Row

 

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Cutting Leaf Celery, Amsterdam, Dutch Variety, Celery Seeds

Cutting Celery is a form of celery that's grown for its leaves and seeds instead of its stems. Plants are closely related to wild celery, are looser and leafier than stalk-celery, and often have a stronger flavor.

Type Celery
Family Parsley Family
Temperature Soil 70F
Temperature Daytime 55-70F
Temperature Evening 50+F
Lighting Partial, 2-4 Hours
Water Heavy, 6 Gallons/Week
Maturity Moderate, 80-100 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 5.9-6.9
Zones 2A-10B
Plant Placement 6 Plants, 3 Per Row

 

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Jimmy Nardello Italian Pepper, Frying Pepper, Sweet Pepper Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Jimmy Nardello Italian Pepper, Frying Pepper, Sweet Pepper Seeds

Jimmy Nardello peppers are a variety of Sweet Italian frying pepper that originated in southern Italy. They are known for their rippled skin, sweet flavor, and high yields. 

Shape: Long, slender, and tapered, with a conical shape and blunt or pointed tip 

Skin: Shiny, smooth, taut, waxy, and glossy, with a rippled texture 

Color: Ripen from green to a deep red color 

Flavor: Sweet, fruity, and mild, with a complex flavor of apple and sweet pepper 

Texture: Crisp, aqueous, and succulent when raw, becoming soft and buttery when cooked 

Uses 

Can be eaten raw or cooked

Great for frying in olive oil and using as a topping for pizza, pasta, and eggs

Can be added to sandwiches or crusty bread

Can be served with antipasti plates

Type Peppers
Family Nightshade Family
Temperature Soil 65-80F
Temperature Daytime 70-90F
Temperature Evening 60+F
Lighting Full Sun, 6-8 Hours/Day
Water Heavy, 6 Gallons/Day
Maturity Moderate, 65-85 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 5.5-7.0
Zones 4A-11B
Plant Placement 6 Plants, 3  Row

 

 

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Green Salad Bowl Lettuce Seeds, AAS Winner, Soft Tender Leaves

Green Salad Bowl Lettuce is a loose-leaf variety with bright lime-green, deeply lobed, tender leaves. It forms an open, soft rosette rather than a tight head and is prized for its mild, slightly sweet flavor and delicate, buttery texture.

Cooking Use:

Best enjoyed fresh in salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its soft leaves pair well with light vinaigrettes and creamy dressings. Also suitable for layering on burgers, mixing into spring salad blends, or using as an edible garnish. Not ideal for high-heat cooking, as the leaves wilt quickly.

Family Daisy Family

Temperature Soil 40-50F

Temperature Daytime 50-65F

Temperature Evening 40F+

Lighting Partial / Light, 2-4 Hours/Day

Water Light, 3 Gallons/Week

Maturity Moderate, 60-70 Days Harvest

PH Neutral 7.0-8.0

Zones 4A-9B

Plant Placement 8 Plants, 4 Per Row

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Early Italian Red Top, Turnip, di Milan

Turnip 'Di Milano dal Colletto Rosa' is often referred to as turnip 'Di Milano dal Colletto Viola' because the coloring that involves the collar of the plants, and in many cases, even two thirds of the root itself, varies from deep pink to purple.
It is a medium-sized plant that develops a limited number of leaves. The leaves have a noticeable clear central spine and thin parallel secondary veins similar to those of dandelion leaves. They are bright green in color, with a strongly irregular jagged margin in the proximal part.
The root is flat, that is, it has the characteristic spindle shape in the upper part but lacks the thinned development that develops downwards, remaining flattened. On the lower side, in the center, a thin root develops that reaches the deeper layers of the soil which must always be well worked. It is from this, even if at the time of harvesting it is not visible because it is lost in the traction phase, that the root capillization develops.
White-fleshed turnips are considered the best because they have a crunchy but not hard texture, good juiciness without being watery, and a high degree of sweetness combined with a subtle spicy finish.
 
Type Turnip
Family Cabbage Family
Temperature Soil 50-65F
Temperature Daytime 60-75F
Temperature Evening 40+F
Lighting Light, Full, 4-6 Hours / Day
Water Heady, 6 Gal / Week
Maturity Short, 35-55 Days
PH Neutral Ph Neutral, 5.5-6.8
Zones 3A-9b
Plant Placement 12 Plants, 3 Per Row

 

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Scarlet Globe Bunching Radish Seeds, Hybrid, High Climate - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Radish -
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Scarlet Globe Bunching Radish Seeds, Hybrid, High Climate

23 days. Red bunching radish. Excels in summer growing. 1" round globe.

Type Radish
Family Cabbage Family
Temperature Soil 40-45F
Temperature Daytime 50-65F
Temperature Evening 40+F
Lighting Full, 6-8 Hous Per Day
Water Light, 3 Gallons / Week
Maturity Short, 20-60 Days
PH Neutral 5.8-6.8
Zones 2A-10B
Plant Placement 20 Plants, 4 Per Row

 

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Price $2.49