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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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White Pearl Radish, Organic, All Season, Radish Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Radish -
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White Pearl Radish, Organic, All Season, Radish Seeds

Quick to grow; great for salads. 

Spring to fall crop. All season ability too.

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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No.1 Pickling Cucumber, Wisconsin SMR 58, Cucumber, Garden Pickle - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Cucumber -
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No.1 Pickling Cucumber, Wisconsin SMR 58, Cucumber, Garden Pickle

All American Winner. Fantastik heirloom with smooth, straight, deep green length, 15-20 cm (6-8") long and 5-6 cm (2½”) wide with rounded blunt ends. It is a slicer with crunchy texture and mildly sweet.
Type Cucumber
Family Gourd Family
Temperature Soil 70-80F
Temperature Daytime 70-85F
Temperature Evening 65F+
Lighting Partial, 4-6 Hours Per Day
Water Heavy, 3 Gallons Per Day
Maturity Moderate: 50-60 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 07-Jan
Zones 4A-11B
Plant Placement 4 Plants, 2 Per Row

 

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Red/Green Fire Fresh Swiss Chard

Small red stems with green leaves. 

Great for salads, garnish. 35 days. 

Good texture and crunch!

Type Swiss Chard
Family Cabbage Family
Temperature Soil 55-70F
Temperature Daytime 40-50F
Temperature Evening 45+F
Lighting Full, 6-8 Hous Per Day
Water Steady, 6 Gallons / Week
Maturity Short, 55-65 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 6.0-7.5
Zones 1A-8B
Plant Placement 3 Plants, 3 Per Row

Packet: 9-10 grams of seed

 

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Black Spanish Radish Seeds, Black Mooli, Erfurter Radish, Gros Noir d'Hiver, Winter Type - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Rad
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Black Spanish Radish Seeds, Black Mooli, Erfurter Radish, Gros Noir d'Hiver, Winter Type

55 Days.

Black skin variety with white flesh.

Spicy flavor for raw and cooked use. 

Can be thin sliced, shredded or chopped. 

Black radish is a versatile, pungent, and crunchy root vegetable that can be used both raw and cooked. It has a sharp, spicy flavor, similar to radishes and horseradish, which mellows into a mild, earthy sweetness when cooked. 

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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Tortarello Barese, Cucumber, Bari, Italy - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Cucumber -
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Tortarello Barese, Cucumber, Bari, Italy

Heirloom. Skin has a fuzzy hair, melon type, taste like cucumber.
Grows up to 14" long or more in length.
Green light skin, heavily ribbed, curled.
Type Cucumber
Family Gourd Family
Temperature Soil 70-80F
Temperature Daytime 70-85F
Temperature Evening 65F+
Lighting Partial, 4-6 Hours Per Day
Water Heavy, 3 Gallons Per Day
Maturity Moderate: 50-60 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 07-Jan
Zones 4A-11B
Plant Placement 4 Plants, 2 Per Row

 

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Carosello Barese, Cucumber, Bari, Italy - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Cucumber -
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Carosello Barese, Cucumber, Bari, Italy

Heirloom. Skin has a fuzzy hair, melon type, taste like cucumber.
Grows up to 4" long 
Green light skin, white flesh. 
Type Cucumber
Family Gourd Family
Temperature Soil 70-80F
Temperature Daytime 70-85F
Temperature Evening 65F+
Lighting Partial, 4-6 Hours Per Day
Water Heavy, 3 Gallons Per Day
Maturity Moderate: 50-60 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 07-Jan
Zones 4A-11B
Plant Placement 4 Plants, 2 Per Row

 

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Muskmelon, Hales Best Jumbo Melon, Cantaloupe Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Melon -
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Muskmelon, Hales Best Jumbo Melon, Cantaloupe Seeds

Cantaloupe sprouts, stems, leaves, flowers, fruit, and seeds are edible.

Muskmelon Hale's Best Jumbo Cantaloupe matures early and has an excellent sweet flavor. This hardy variety will grow in all regions and is more drought tolerant than other melons. The beautiful oval melons have a ribbed, tan skin, and a sweet, musky flavor and aroma.

Muskmelon  Cantaloupes are a variety of the muskmelon, and the name “cantaloupe” refers specifically to the North American variety.

Cantaloupe seeds can be planted directly into the garden.

Sow seed directly into the garden soil a few weeks after the last frost date. Seeds can be planted again in late summer for a fall harvest. 

Create a hill of well-drained soil about 10" high and 2' across. Plant 3 seeds 1" deep on top. Later thin to one plant per hill. Grow in full sun and water often.

They should come up in 7-14 days depending on the soil temperature. They grow quickly in warm weather. Keep their roots cooler with a few inches of mulch and it will conserve moisture and reduce weed growth. If you are in a cooler climate try to keep plants as warm as possible. One suggestion is to plant them next to a warm south-facing wall and to cover the vines during cooler nights. 

Cantaloupe vines spread quickly across the garden and can reach 3-6' long. If space is limited they can be trained up a trellis, but be sure to provide support for the hanging melons. When the fruits on the trellis are the size of a baseball place them in a stretchy net or sling. For larger melons, keep only 2-3 fruits per vine and remove the others. Harvest when the melons they are yellowish-orange and slightly soft near the stem. They can gently be pulled from the vines when mature.

Muskmelon Hale's Best Jumbo Cantaloupe seeds. Cucumis melo Annual. Open-pollinated, heirloom, non-GMO. Harvest after 80 days  

This packet plants 10 mounds for growing 10 plants. 

 

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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Hami Chinese Snow Melon,  哈密瓜, Hāmì guā, Melon Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Melon -
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Hami Chinese Snow Melon, 哈密瓜, Hāmì guā, Melon Seeds

A snow melon is a type of melon, a sweet, crisp muskmelon from Xinjiang, China, that is also known as the Chinese melon. It has a crunchy, firm texture and a flavor similar to a cross between a cantaloupe and honeydew melon, with a high sugar content that makes it very sweet and juicy. The outer rind is typically yellow or orange, though other varieties can have a smooth or netted rind in various colors, and the inner flesh can be orange, white, or coral. 

Shape: Oblong

Rind: Varies by cultivar; can be netted or smooth, with colors ranging from golden yellow to green or salmon

Flesh: Can be orange, white, or coral, depending on the variety 

Flavor: Very sweet, often described as floral

Texture: Firm and crunchy, a key distinguishing feature from softer melons like cantaloupe

Sugar content: High, often between 16-23 Brix 

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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Mizuna Lettuce, Dark Green Dandelion, Japanese/Asian
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Mizuna Lettuce, Dark Green Dandelion, Japanese/Asian

A very popular addition to gourmet salad mixes. Serrated green leaves offer interesting texture to blend with other varieties of lettuce. The younger the growth, the more mild the flavour. As a baby green 17 to 21 days to harvest. Full grown, 40 Days to harvest!

Spicy mustard flavor adds zing to salads and is a frequent addition to spring mix. Narrow leaves are dark green and serrated. Excellent for baby vegetable and salad mixes. 

Type Salad Greens
Family Cabbage Family
Temperature Soil 55-75F
Temperature Daytime 50-65F
Temperature Evening 40F+
Lighting Partial / Full, 4-6 Hours/Day
Water Light,6 Gallons/Week
Maturity Short, 30-55 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 6.5-7.2
Zones 1A-9B
Plant Placement 4 Plants, 4 Per Row

 

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Price $2.49