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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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Cavallo Nero Cherniy Kon Sweet Bell Pepper, Black Horse, European Bell Pepper Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper S
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Cavallo Nero Cherniy Kon Sweet Bell Pepper, Black Horse, European Bell Pepper Seeds

The Cherniy Kon is a striking sweet bell pepper prized for its unusual dark coloring and excellent flavor. The fruits begin as a deep purple-brown, nearly black shade and mature to a rich, glossy dark red. This early and productive variety is valued for its thick walls, juiciness, and dependable performance in the garden.
Appearance:
Blocky, lobed bell-type peppers measuring about 7–9 cm tall. The dramatic dark skin gradually ripens to a deep red finish.
Flavor & Texture:
Mild, sweet, and full-bodied flavor with very thick flesh (around 9 mm). Crisp, juicy texture.
Plant Habit:
Compact and bushy plants with good resistance to disease and variable weather. High yielding, typically producing 12–15 fruits per plant.
Cooking Uses:
Its sweet flavor and thick walls make it highly versatile. Ideal for stuffing with meat, rice, or cheese. Delicious raw in salads and sandwiches for a crisp, sweet bite. Excellent roasted, grilled, or added to stir-fries, where its natural sweetness intensifies. Being non-pungent, it can replace standard bell peppers in virtually any recipe.

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 $3.69
Mayan Red Habanero Pepper, Hot Pepper, Maya city of Uxmal,  Pepper Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Mayan Red Habanero Pepper, Hot Pepper, Maya city of Uxmal, Pepper Seeds

SHU: 150,000-300,000.

Used in salsa, hot sauce, spicy dishes. 

Fruity and smokey sweet.

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 $3.69
Buena Mulata Purple Cayenne Pepper, Mild Cayenne Pepper Seeds, North American - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Buena Mulata Purple Cayenne Pepper, Mild Cayenne Pepper Seeds, North American

A striking heirloom chili known for its dramatic color change, the Buena Mulata pepper matures from deep purple to pink, orange, and finally bright red. Slender and slightly curved, it grows 5–7 inches long with a smooth, glossy skin. The flavor is mildly smoky with a touch of sweetness, making it excellent for sauces, drying, or fresh use.

Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 30,000 – 50,000 SHU

Comparable to cayenne-level heat—medium-hot with a noticeable kick but still very usable in cooking.

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 yellowish-orange. 

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 $3.69
Fresno Pepper, Fruity, Spicy, Tropical North America  Pepper Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Fresno Pepper, Fruity, Spicy, Tropical North America Pepper Seeds

Slightly more spicy than Jalepeno. Available in red and green, red is sweeter than green.

2000-10000 SHU heat scoville.

Fresno peppers are a medium-sized chili variety named after Fresno, California, and are often mistaken for jalapeños due to their similar appearance. However, they have thinner walls, mature more quickly, and develop a brighter, fruitier flavor. While generally slightly hotter than jalapeños, Fresno peppers range from about 2,500 to 10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). When harvested green, they offer a milder heat with a more vegetal taste, but as they ripen to red, they become hotter, sweeter, and noticeably more fruity.

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 $3.69
Candy Cane Orange Pepper, Rare, Snacking Sweet Pepper Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Candy Cane Orange Pepper, Rare, Snacking Sweet Pepper Seeds

Candy Cane Orange Pepper is a striking ornamental-sweet pepper featuring vibrant orange fruits with subtle creamy striping during early development. The compact plants produce small to medium, smooth, blocky peppers that ripen to a bright, glossy orange. Crisp and mildly sweet, it offers excellent flavor without heat, making it as tasty as it is decorative.

Cooking Use:

Perfect for fresh snacking, salads, and veggie trays. Its sweet crunch shines in stir-fries, light sautéing, stuffing, and roasting. The bright orange color also adds beautiful contrast to grilled dishes and fresh summer recipes.

Origin: Developed in the USA as a modern hybrid for ornamental and edible use.

Appearance: Features variegated foliage (white/green stripes) and fruit that starts green-and-white striped, ripening to solid red.

Flavor/Heat: It is a sweet pepper with 0 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), often used in salads or for snacking.

Development: It is often confused with the,19th-century,,hot,,"Fish pepper" due to similar coloring, but the Candy Cane line is a distinct, mild, modern,cultivar,.

Variety: While most Candy Cane peppers ripen to red, some variations are associated with different,hybrid,breeding programs.

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 $3.69
Sweet Long from Antibes Sweet Pepper, France Origin - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Sweet Long from Antibes Sweet Pepper, France Origin

Sweet Long from Antibes is an elegant heirloom-style pepper known for its slender, elongated shape and bright lemon-yellow color at maturity. The smooth, glossy fruits typically grow 10–15 cm long, tapering to a gentle point. Crisp and juicy with thin walls, it offers a mild, sweet flavor with no heat.

Ideal for fresh eating, salads, sautéing, grilling, or light roasting, creating paprika.

Excellent for market gardens and home growers, it is productive and performs well in warm, sunny conditions.

Matures in approximately 60 days.

Grow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Start seeds indoors 8–12 weeks before the last frost. Sow 6 mm deep. Transplant outdoors once temperatures remain above 10°C. Space plants 40 cm apart. Germination occurs in 7–10 days at 28–30°C.

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Naga Peach Super Hot Pepper, Rare Pepper Seeds, United Kingdom Origin - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Super Hot Peppers -
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Naga Peach Super Hot Pepper, Rare Pepper Seeds, United Kingdom Origin

Naga Peach Pepper is a rare, extremely hot chili known for its soft peach color and intense heat. The pods are wrinkled and slightly elongated, typically 5–7 cm long, ripening from light green to a creamy peach tone. The plant is vigorous and productive in warm climates.

Scoville Heat Units (SHU):

Approximately 800,000 to 1,200,000 SHU, placing it in the super-hot category, similar in heat range to other Naga types.

Flavor Profile:

Fruity, slightly sweet, with a sharp, lingering heat that builds quickly and lasts.

Cooking Uses:

Hot sauces and extreme chili sauces

Small amounts in salsas

Spicy chutneys

Dehydrated and ground into chili powder

Infused oils (use extreme caution)

⚠️ Handle with gloves and avoid contact with eyes or skin. A very small amount goes a long way.

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Sweet Parisian Gherkin Cucumber, Vine, Pickling - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Cucumber -
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Sweet Parisian Gherkin Cucumber, Vine, Pickling

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

Size:

These cucumbers are small, typically 2-4 inches long, making them perfect for pickling or snacking. 

Taste:

They have a crisp, sweet flavor, making them a delicious addition to salads or pickles. 

Plant:

The Parisian Gherkin plant is compact, making it suitable for smaller gardens or containers. 

Uses:

Pickling: The cucumbers are excellent for pickling, holding up well to the process and creating tasty, small pickles. 

Fresh: They can also be enjoyed fresh in salads, appetizers, or as a snack. 

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Yolo Wonder Red Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Yolo Wonder Red Bell Pepper, Sweet Pepper Seeds

Harvest peppers when they are very firm and green or wait until they are fully mature and red in color. 

Each packet contains 30 Yolo Wonder Bell Pepper seeds. Capsicum annuum. Annual. Open-pollinated, heirloom, non-GMO. Harvest in 75 days. 

This packet plants a 40' row with 30 plants. 

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 $3.89

Asian Pingtung, Ping Tung Long Eggplant, Taiwan

These beautiful eggplants get their name from a county in Taiwan called Ping Tung, where they were first grown. Each fruit can grow to 18" long and 2" in diameter, with a bright purple skin that can be left on when cooking. It's particularly well known for its high, constant yields, and for being dependable even in periods of extreme heat. It has an excellent mild flavor without a trace of bitterness. Chop up and add to your favorite sauteed veggie dishes. To protect your eggplants from flea beetles, we recommend treating the plants with our Bulls-Eye™ Bioinsecticide. 65 days to maturity.

 
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Price $3.89