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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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Famous Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds, North America, Cucumber Straight-8 - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Cucumber -
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Famous Straight Eight Cucumber Seeds, North America, Cucumber Straight-8

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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Komatsuna Green, Japanese Mustard Spinach
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Komatsuna Green, Japanese Mustard Spinach

Komatsuna or Japanese mustard spinach is a leaf vegetable. It is a variety of Brassica rapa, the plant species that yields the turnip, mizuna, napa cabbage, and rapini. It is grown commercially in Japan and Taiwan. It is a versatile vegetable that is cooked and eaten in many ways.

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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Autumn Giant Leek, Roman Leek Seeds

The enormous stalks grow up to 16" long and remain tender!

Autumn Giant Leek is a hardy, traditional variety prized for its thick white shafts and dark green leaves. It has a mild, sweet flavor and grows to a large size, making it ideal for autumn and early winter harvests. This leek performs well in cool climates and is excellent for soups, stews, and fresh cooking.

Type Leeks
Family Allium Family
Temperature Soil 65-70F
Temperature Daytime 55-75F
Temperature Evening 45+F
Lighting Full Sun, 6-8 Hours/Day
Water Light, 3 Gallons / Week
Maturity Long, 75-100 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 6.2-6.8
Zones 1A-9B
Plant Placement 8 Plants, 4 Per Row

 

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Green Callaloo Mulai Keerai Amaranthus Amaranth Seeds, Southern India, Spinach, முளை கீரை விதைகள் - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online
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Green Callaloo Mulai Keerai Amaranthus Amaranth Seeds, Southern India, Spinach, முளை கீரை விதைகள்

Great for people with anemia, fights off cancers, and improves eyesight. 

Tamil word for greens is "keerai" and can be used to describe various greens from spinach to mustard greens. "Mulai Keerai" is used to describe amaranth at its early stages with the youngest and most tender leaves.

Characteristics: Callaloo is a leafy, spinach-like vegetable. The variety of callaloo Amaranthus viridis, better known as Chinese spinach or Indian kale, should not be confused with the callaloo found in the eastern Caribbean, which refers to the leaves of the dasheen plant.

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Lemon Yellowstone Carrot, Organic, Middle East Origin Carrot Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Carrot -
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Lemon Yellowstone Carrot, Organic, Middle East Origin Carrot Seeds

A yellow rooted variety which is fast growing and produces beautiful, long and cylindrical roots. Yellowstone carrots have a delicate, sweet flavour which is best described as “more carroty that a carrot”! They cook just as well as their orange siblings but add that extra rainbow colour to any plate of food. And of course delicious raw with lots of crunch. They produce large foliage which is reflected in the often large root that is growing beneath the ground.

Long, sunflower-yellow carrots with strong, feathery tops. Extremely productive and adaptable to many growing conditions; one of the easiest carrots to grow. Strong tops are ideal for bunching. 9" tapered roots that have smooth exterior and excellent taste. 75 Days Maturity. Easy to grow and provide vegetables from late spring to early winter. 

Type Carrots
Family Parsley Family
Temperature Soil 50-75F
Temperature Daytime 60-65F
Temperature Evening 45+F
Lighting Full Sun, 6-8 Hours/Day
Water Heavy, 6 Gallons/Week
Maturity Moderate, 65-85 Days Harvest
PH Neutral 5.5-7.0
Zones 4A-10B
Plant Placement 20 Plants, 4 Per Row
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Bloomsdale Spinach, Long Standing Spinach Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Spinach -
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Bloomsdale Spinach, Long Standing Spinach Seeds

Bloomsdale Spinach has thick, crinkly, dark green leaves that have a rich nutty flavor. It grows quickly and handles hot weather better than other varieties. This spinach is very reliable and heavy yielding. A popular heirloom that is easy to grow and tastes great fresh or cooked.
Spinach seeds can be planted outdoors.
Sow seed directly into the garden soil in early spring before the last frost date. They can also be planted in late spring, summer, and fall. 
Plant seeds 1/2” deep and 4” apart. Later thin to 8" apart and rows can be 10" wide. They should come up in 7-14 days depending on soil and weather conditions. Sow in early spring for the first crop, and again every 7 days for an extended spinach harvest. Grows best in average, well-drained soil, and full sun. Keep well watered and fertilize after thinning.
 250 seeds
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
Zones 3A-9B
Plant Placement 4 Plants, 4 Per Row
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Long Slim Cayenne Chili Pepper, Organic, Capsicum Annuum Pepper Seeds - [ Shop Canadian Seeds Online ]  - Pepper Seeds -
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Long Slim Cayenne Chili Pepper, Organic, Capsicum Annuum Pepper Seeds

"Cayenne peppers - City Market, Chicago" by marcoverch is licensed under CC BY 2.0. 

Long Slim Cayenne is easy to grow, very dependable, and will produce huge yields of very hot peppers. The long red peppers have thin walls and are easy to dry. They are most commonly used for chile flakes or powder, but excellent for pickling, and fresh eating too. This pepper plant is bushy and reaches 24″ tall.

Cayenne seeds can be started indoors.

Start seeds inside 8 weeks before the last frost date. Plant seeds 1/2" deep in pots with growing mix and place on a warm seedling mat or in a warm area that is 70 to 85 degrees with bright light. Peppers require relatively warm temperatures to germinate and grow quickly. After 8 weeks, when the outdoor garden soil has warmed, transplant the seedlings 20" apart in rich soil and full sun. 

When watering soak the soil to a depth of at least 6" so the soil stays moist but never soggy. Mulching can help to provide uniform moisture, conserve water, and reduce weeds. 

Harvest when full size and red. The Long Slim Cayennes grow 5-6" long.

Each packet contains 30 Organic Long slim Cayenne Pepper seeds. Capsicum annuum. Annual. Open-pollinated, heirloom, Non-GMO. Harvest in 85 days.

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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Baby Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, White Cabbage - [ Garden Seeds, Seed2Go.ca] - V-BCC - Cabbage
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Baby Bok Choy, Chinese Cabbage, White Cabbage

Baby Bok choy is a young, petite, and tender cabbage, averaging 10-12 centimeters in length, and has a bulb-like base consisting of clustered stems connected to oval, flat leaves. The stems, also known as petioles, are thick, firm, and slightly curved, ranging in color from white to pale green, depending on the variety. The delicate leaves are dark green to light green and are crisp, smooth, and wide. Baby Bok choy is tender and crunchy with a sweet, fresh green flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Baby Bok choy is available year-round, with peak-seasons in the early spring and fall.
 
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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Red Romaine Cos Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce

Spacing
4 per square foot
Depth
Sprinkle the tiny seeds on top of the soil, then sprinkle soil on top of the seeds. When dispersing the seeds, try to respect the final 4 plants per square foot spacing so you don’t have to spend too much time thinning the plants when they sprout.
Requirements
Best in full sun, but can handle a bit of shade. pH around 6-6.5.
Germination
Seeds will sprout in 7-10 days.
Pests
Can be bothered by slugs or aphids. Pick off slugs at dusk and destroy. Wash off aphids with a strong jet of water.
Timing
Direct sow in the early spring and in the fall, or start transplants 2 or 3 weeks before hand to get an early start.
Growing
Provide lettuce with lots of water and keep an eye out for slugs. Otherwise stand back and let it grow.
Harvest
60 days
Season
Cool, annual
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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Parris Island Romaine Seeds, Cos Lettuce, Romaine Lettuce Seeds

Parris Island Cos Lettuce is a hardy plant that grows well in many regions. Grow this lettuce variety in your garden for fresh greens all summer long. Patriot Seeds Lettuce Seeds are 100% heirloom seeds and open-pollinated. That means you can grow, harvest, and replant your lettuce crop endlessly and store any unused seeds in their resealable heavy-duty package for 5+ years. 
Romaine - Parris Island Cos Lettuce is named after Parris Island, South Carolina. The island has less-than-ideal conditions for lettuce cultivation, so this type of romaine lettuce is known for its hardiness and ability to grow in almost any climate.
  
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