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Vegetable Seeds

Vegetable seeds vary in size, shape, and color, each carrying the genetic material of its parent plant. Once sown in soil, seeds grow into seedlings, which grow into plants that produce delicious vegetables. There are numerous vegetable seeds readily available from seed catalogues, nurseries, and grocery stores.

Heirloom vegetables refer to plants that are open-pollinated, which means they will grow true to type from seed. Heirloom vegetables also include those that were grown at an earlier period in history and which are not used in modern, commercial agriculture. Hence, the growing of heirloom vegetables is restricted to local gardeners. This practice has become increasingly popular over the past decade or so.

Some common vegetables seeds used in gardens include tomatoes, beans, corn, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, pumpkins, cucumbers, and zucchini. To learn more about vegetable seeds, click on any of the informational links below.


Vegetable Seeds Guides

  • Seed collection FAQ

    Learning how to properly collect seeds offers you the chance to share interesting plants and species with other gardeners. Using the seeds you have gathered lets you experiment with varieties with different characteristics and perhaps most important, saving seeds can preserve certain rare plants that you may be tending or come across on a walk.
  • International vegetable seeds

    If you've ever wondered what kinds of vegetables are popular outside of the US, you're not alone. There are hundreds of kinds of vegetables native to countries such as New Zealand, Mexico, and China.
  • Tomato seeds planting

    With thousands of cultivars of tomatoes available for home growing, they are one of the most popular types of vegetables grown around the world. Tomatoes vary in size, color, texture, and taste. To learn more about how to grow tomatoes from seed, read on...
  • Vegetable seeds overview

    With so many varieties of vegetables to choose from, you may have a difficult time deciding which types of seeds to purchase. Understanding a little bit about the growing conditions for different types of vegetable seeds is extremely useful. Read on...
  • Before planting

    Planting a vegetable garden from seed is both a fun and rewarding experience. If you have never done so, you'll need some useful information to help you get started. Understanding when, where, and how to plant seeds is an important part of creating a healthy vegetable garden that thrives.
  • Cleaning seeds: A few methods and tips

    If you’re into collecting seeds, some of this information will be basic. If you’re new to the pursuit, then we think you will find this helpful.