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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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Perpetual Spinach / Erbette, Swiss Chard, Large Leaf Smooth, Dutch Variety

Perpetual Spinach is a hardy, fast-growing leafy green that resembles spinach but is actually a type of chard. It produces tender, dark green leaves with mild flavor and can be harvested continuously from spring through fall. Heat-tolerant and slow to bolt, it’s perfect for salads, sautéing, and cooking.

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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Stringless 'Green Pod' Bush Bean, Heirloom, Early

Stringless Green Beans are a bush bean variety that keep on producing even under hot, humid conditions. When other varieties fail to perform, these stringless beans have got you covered. Meaty, 5"-6" pods have a juicy, mild bean flavor. Ready for harvest in 54 day



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 $1.89

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

White Mustard Seeds, Dijon Mustard, Moustarde

Sinapsis hirta

Maturity: 90 days to seed

A very old French Heirloom named for the Dijon area of Burgundy that has been renown for mustard production since the 13th century. Also known as simply Yellow or White Mustard, Dijon has been bred to bolt (go to seed) quickly, as it is grown primarily for its mild flavored yellow seeds used worldwide as a spice and the main ingredient in the classic condiment. Very prolific, a small plot will yield enough to keep your cupboard full for the winter. Harvest plants before pods open to prevent self-seeding and planting a potential weed. Hang upside down to mature and ensure seeds are fully dried before use.

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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
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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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
Pepper Cayennetta F1, Chili Pepper, AAS Winner Pepper Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Pepper Cayennetta F1, Chili Pepper, AAS Winner Pepper Seeds

The Cayennetta F1 pepper is a compact, upright, and easy-to-grow cayenne pepper that is ideal for containers and patios: 

The Cayennetta F1 pepper has dark green, lance-shaped leaves, white flowers, and long, thin fruit that turns from green to red. The fruit is tapered and measures 3 to 4 inches in length. 

The Cayennetta F1 pepper is mildly spicy, with a Scoville heat rating of approximately 20,000 SHU. 

The Cayennetta F1 pepper is tolerant of both hot and cold weather, and its dense foliage protects the fruit from sun scorch. It can be grown in containers or patios, and is a good choice for home gardens.

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 $2.49
Doe Hill, Orange Sweet Pepper, North American Pepper Seeds - [ Seed2Go.ca ] - [Seed Packets] - Pepper Seeds -
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Doe Hill, Orange Sweet Pepper, North American Pepper Seeds

Virginia Heirloom,

Appearance: Round, slightly flattened, and orange

Taste: Sweet and tangy

Size: 5–7 cm in diameter

Plant height: About 3 ft

Maturity: 60–70 days

Uses: Great for salads, stuffing, roasting, or on the barbecue

Growing: Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost, 1/4 inch deep, and keep soil warm. Transplant into 1 inch cells or 2 inch pots at 1–2 leaf stage.

Companions: Carrots, cucumbers, eggplant

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 $2.49