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We trial a range of crop varieties to gather data on their performance, productivity, and flavor in southern growing conditions. Browse this curated selection of varieties well-adapted to the unique challenges of growing in the Southeast US. These varieties help solve regional growing challenges through features such as disease resistances, heat-tolerance, and/or resistance to tipburn and bolting.

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Nancy Butterhead Lettuce (Boston)

Nancy

Organic Lettuce Seed

Our favorite traditional Boston type.

Kefren Summer Squash

Kefren

(F1) Zucchini Squash Seed

Easy harvesting and disease resistant.

Sugar Ann Snap Peas

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Sugar Ann

Pea Seed

Our earliest, sweetest bush type.

Crimson Sweet Diploid Watermelons

Crimson Sweet

Watermelon Seed

Classic large watermelon with excellent flavor and texture.

Candy Full-Size Onions

Candy

(F1) Onion Seed

Widely adapted Walla Walla type for growing farther South.

EarliSnow Standard Cauliflower

EarliSnow

(F1) Cauliflower Seed

First early.

Carmen Sweet Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Carmen

Organic (F1) Corno di Toro Pepper Seed

Best-tasting and beautiful Italian frying pepper, bred by Johnny's.

Jedi Hot Peppers

Jedi

Treated (F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

High-yielding continuous-set type.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Starbor Kale

Starbor

(F1) Kale Seed

For one-cut or traditional harvest.

Creme Brulee Shallots

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Creme Brulee

(F1) Shallot Seed

Unusual color and shape.

JuiceBox Diploid Watermelons

JuiceBox

Organic (F1) Watermelon Seed

Organic icebox type.

Butterscotch PMR Winter Squash

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Butterscotch PMR

Organic (F1) Butternut Squash Seed

Tastiest small butternut.

Mia Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Mia Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Pelleted Basil Seed

Semi-compact Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Noga Prospera® Active DMR Genovese Basil

Noga Prospera® Active DMR

Organic Pelleted Basil Seed

Tall Genovese, highly resistant to downy mildew.

Yellow Mustard Mustards (Cover Crop)

Yellow Mustard

Cover Crop Seed

Fast-growing weed suppression and pest control.

Clio Italian Dandelion

Clio

(F1) Italian Dandelion Seed

Tender and uniform Italian dandelion, for cut-and-come-again harvest.

Goddess Sweet Peppers

Goddess

(F1) Banana Pepper Seed

Sweet, thick-walled banana pepper for pickling or fresh eating.

Escamillo Sweet Peppers

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Escamillo

Organic (F1) Corno di Toro Pepper Seed

Delicious yellow Italian frying pepper.

Reno Summer Crisp Lettuce (Batavia)

Reno

Lettuce Seed

Exceptional heat tolerance.

Bauer Oakleaf Lettuce

AAS (All-America Selections) Winners

Bauer

Organic Lettuce Seed

Award-winning dark green oakleaf for full-size heads.

Red Leaf Vegetable Amaranth Specialty Greens

Red Leaf Vegetable Amaranth

Specialty Green Seed

Known as "red callaloo" in the Caribbean, comparable to spinach in taste.

PLS 595 Shelling Peas

PLS 595

Organic Pea Seed

Extra-long pods and easy harvesting.

Robust 997 Dry Corn

Robust 997

(F1) Corn Seed

High-yielding yellow popcorn.

Salanova® Hydroponic Green Sweet Crisp Salanova® Lettuce

Salanova® Hydroponic Green Sweet Crisp

Pelleted Lettuce Seed

High-yielding, crispy green leaf with excellent shelf-life.

Olympus Sweet Bell Peppers

Olympus

(F1) Bell Pepper Seed

Large flavorful bell peppers.

Big Beef Plus Beefsteak Tomatoes

Big Beef Plus

(F1) Tomato Seed

An even better Big Beef.

Salanova® Hydroponic Green Oakleaf Salanova® Lettuce

Salanova® Hydroponic Green Oakleaf

Pelleted Lettuce Seed

Attractive leaf shape on compact heads.

Chaperon Pickling Cucumbers

Chaperon

(F1) Cucumber Seed

Improved downy mildew resistance.

Super Sugar Snap Snap Peas

Super Sugar Snap

Pea Seed

Powdery mildew-resistant version of the beloved Sugar Snap.

Summer Alfalfa Alfalfa

Summer Alfalfa

Cover Crop Seed

Fast-growing alfalfa with high forage and biomass yield.

Granadero Paste Tomatoes

Granadero

Organic (F1) Tomato Seed

Our most prolific plum with very good flavor, bred for organic systems.

Jalafuego Hot Peppers

Jalafuego

(F1) Jalapeño Pepper Seed

Big, smooth, dark green fruits.

Estiva Slicing Tomatoes

Estiva

(F1) Tomato Seed

Delicious slicer with impressive heat tolerance.

Wasabina Mustard Greens

Wasabina

Mustard Green Seed

Tender and lofty with mild flavor.

Avalanche Snow Peas

Avalanche

Pea Seed

High-yielding snow pea.