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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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Red Miz Frills Mizuna Mustard Seeds, Japanese, Organic, Spicy Mizuna Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Lettuce -
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Red Miz Frills Mizuna Mustard Seeds, Japanese, Organic, Spicy Mizuna Seeds

Red mizuna is fragile and thin red colored stems with long leaves with feather thin textures. Notes of mustard and sourness of sorrel.

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 $1.89
Oriental Stir Fry Mix: Green & Red Mizuna, Kale, Red & Green Mustard - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Mustard & Greens -
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Oriental Stir Fry Mix: Green & Red Mizuna, Kale, Red & Green Mustard

Oriental Stir Fry Mix: Green & Red Mizuna, Kale, Red & Green Mustard

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 $1.89

Ruby Red Swisschard, Rhubarb Swisschard Seeds

Appearance     Stalks: Bright red, crimson, or ruby red.

Leaves: Dark green and crinkly with prominent red veins.

Growth habit: Arching leaves supported by the colorful stalks.           

Culinary uses     Young leaves: Delicious in salads. Mature leaves and stalks: Can be steamed, sautéed, or stir-fried. Stalks: Can be cooked like asparagus. Common dishes: Salads, quiches, and steamed side dishes. 

Harvesting: Harvest baby leaves after about 30 days or mature leaves after 50-60 days.  Growing conditions: Prefers cool weather and fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture.  Planting: Sow seeds in soil temperatures of \(10-29 and thin seedlings to about \(15-30\) cm apart. 

Sunlight: Full sun in cooler climates, and partial shade in hotter climates.  Hardiness: It can be grown as an annual and is relatively cold-hardy, though it does best in cool weather. 

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

 

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Price $1.89

Grand Rapid Lettuce, Bionda Ricciolina, Cutting Lettuce, Lattuga Da Taglio


Lettuce: Bionda Ricciolina/Grand Rapid

Bionda Ricciolina/Grand Rapid: Leaves are lightly cloaked with lob ate edged. Leaves are thick and light green in colour.

Fast growing light green cutting lettuce. Frilly leaves. Will regrow after cutting but it is best to succession plant for best quality and regular production. Make succession plantings every 3 weeks. Broadcast sow in a bed from 3 weeks or so before last frost, trying to get seeds an inch or so apart. Cover or rake in lightly; keep bed moist until lettuce emerges (7-14 days depending on temperature). To harvest either grab a bunch of plants and cut with a knife or pull entire plant. 

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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Price $1.89
Hot Portugal Pepper, Pimenta Moida, Portuguese Style Ground Red Pepper - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Hot Portugal Pepper, Pimenta Moida, Portuguese Style Ground Red Pepper

30000 SHU

Hot Portugal is a vigorous heirloom pepper variety known for producing long, slender pods that mature from bright green to deep red. Typically growing 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) long, these peppers have a smooth skin and slightly curved shape. The flavor is rich and mildly sweet with a noticeable kick of heat, making them excellent for frying, grilling, sauces, or drying. Plants are productive and perform well in warm climates or greenhouse gardens.Portugal, is a moderate to hot and very flavourful (sweet heat) chilli pepper. It is fast growing and very early-fruiting and gives abundant harvests of 15cm wrinkled dark green fruits ripening to a brilliant glossy red on vigorous, upright plants. red or in some cases orange.

It's got a standard red bell pepper base flavor with a mild sweetness and distant cayenne-like smokiness. For a lack of a better description, the flavor is fairly straightforward with a light fruitiness echoing late after each swallow. There's actually a decent bit of heat on this one.

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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Price $1.99

Malabar Poi Indian Dark Green Spinach, Green Round Leaf, Madhuri, भारतीय गहरा हरा पालक

Malabar spinach plants grow in India and throughout the tropics, primarily in the moist lowlands. While the dark green leaves resemble those of spinach, this is a vine type of plant that thrives in hot temps, even exceeding 90 F. (32 C.) Cool temperatures cause Malabar spinach to creep. It is grown as an annual, but grows like a perennial in regions that are frost free.

Malabar Spinach is a rapid growing Indian spinach. Leaves are broad, dark green and thick. The plants are very tender and attractive. Repeated harvest can start 25 days after planting. 

How to Grow Malabar Spinach

Type Spinach
Family Amaranth Family
Temperature Soil 45-65F
Temperature Daytime 60-65F
Temperature Evening 40F+
Lighting Full, 6-8 Hous Per Day
Water Steady, 6 Gallons / Week
Maturity Short, 35-55 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 6.0-7.5
Zones 3A-9B
Plant Placement 4 Plants, 4 Per Row

 

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Price $1.99

Tendergreen Bush Bean, Stringless Bean, Fagiolo, Bean Seeds

50 days — 'Tendergreen' is an old multipurpose variety that was introduced by Peter Henderson & Co. in 1922.

The plants are strong and erect and reach about twenty inches in height. The pods are round, meaty, stringless and excellent for fresh use and canning.

A longtime favorite, this bean’s round pods are 6” long. Yield is heavy and prolonged. Flavor and texture are excellent, particularly when picked at a modest size. Equally good for freezing or eating fresh. Stringless. Disease Resistance -Common Bean Mosaic

Type Bean/Pea
Family Legume Family
Temperature Soil 60F
Temperature Daytime 70-85F
Temperature Evening 60F+
Lighting Full, 6-8 Hours Per Day
Water Steady: 6 Gallons / Week
Maturity Moderate: 55-70 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 5.5-7.5
Zones 3A-11B
Plant Placement 16 Plants, 8 Per Row

 

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Price $1.99

Easter Egg Radish Mixture Seeds, Red, White, Rose, Purple, Bi-Color

Mix of red, white, rose pink, purple, and bi-color (red top, white base) radishes

Easter Egg radishes are small in size, averaging 2 to 4 centimeters in diameter, and have a round to oval appearance tapering to a single taproot. The radish’s skin is semi-thin, smooth, and taut, showcasing various hues, depending on the variety, ranging in color from pink, purple, red, and white. Underneath the surface, the white, cream-colored, to ivory flesh is dense, firm, and exceptionally crisp. The flesh is also succulent, crunchy, and moist. Easter Egg radishes are known for their colorful nature and crisp, snap-like consistency and have a mild and peppery flavor with earthy and sweet undertones. The radishes also produce green leafy tops that are broad, flat, and serrated, attached to pale green, fibrous stems. The edible leaves can grow 15 to 20 centimeters in height and contribute a vegetal, green, and piquant taste.

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

French Breakfast Radish Seeds, European

French Breakfast radishes are a small to medium-sized varietal, averaging 5 to 10 centimeters in length, and have an elongated, oblong to cylindrical appearance with a single taproot. The radish’s skin is thin, taut, and smooth, showcasing a two-toned nature of fuchsia-red hues with white tips. Underneath the surface, the flesh is white, dense, succulent, and crisp with a crunchy, snap-like consistency. French Breakfast radishes have a mild, earthy, and peppery flavor. When the roots are cooked, they develop a subtly sweet, nutty, and mellow taste. In addition to the roots, the leafy green tops are edible and have a crisp texture with a vegetal, green, and slightly peppery flavor.

These radishes all feature white tips and red tops, distinguishing them from all-red varieties like the popular 'Cherry Belle' radish. Most grow small, almost cylindrical roots that are no more than 2 inches long, although some types of 'French Breakfast' may feature a more rounded shape.

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

Long Cylindra Beets, Red, Denmark Beet Seeds

Cylindra beets have smooth, easy to peel skin, with a bold, earthy flavor, typical of long beet cultivars. 

Cylindra long beets are slender, dark red, and cylindrical. They offer a sweet, earthy flavor with a fine texture, ideal for uniform slices for pickling or roasting.

Type Beet
Family Amaranth Family
Temperature Soil 50F
Temperature Daytime 60-65F
Temperature Evening 40F+
Lighting Light, Partial/Full, 4-6 Hours/Day
Water Light
Maturity Short, 55-60 Days Until Harvest
PH Neutral Ph Neutral, 6-6.8
Zones 2A-10B
Plant Placement 20 Plants, 4 Per Row
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Price $2.49