Specialty Seeds
Unusual varieties you won't find at the garden center.
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Parsley ‘Double Curled’ is a classic herb with tightly curled, bright green leaves and a fresh, clean flavor. It’s commonly used as both a garnish and a cooking herb, adding color and light flavor to salads, soups, sauces, and everyday dishes. Its compact growth makes it easy to grow in pots, raised beds, or garden borders.
Seeds grow best in well-draining soil in a sunny to lightly shaded spot. Keep the soil evenly moist while the plants establish. Harvest outer stems regularly to encourage new growth, and the plant will continue producing fresh leaves over time.
Onion ‘Torpedo’ is a distinctive elongated onion with smooth skin and a mild, slightly sweet flavor. It’s a versatile kitchen onion that works well fresh, lightly cooked, or caramelized, and its shape makes it easy to slice evenly. This variety is a great choice for home gardens, offering reliable growth and a satisfying harvest.
Seeds grow best in well-draining soil in a sunny spot. Keep the soil consistently moist during early growth, then water regularly as bulbs begin to form. Harvest when the tops start to yellow and fall over, then allow bulbs to dry before storing.
Mustard ‘Tatsoi’ is a fast-growing leafy green with smooth, spoon-shaped leaves that form a low, compact rosette. It has a mild mustard flavor that’s gentle and slightly sweet, making it easy to enjoy both raw and cooked. Tatsoi is perfect for salads, stir-fries, soups, and quick sautés, and is a great addition to any home vegetable garden.
Seeds grow best in well-draining soil in a sunny to lightly shaded spot. Keep the soil evenly moist for steady growth. Leaves can be harvested young for a tender texture or allowed to grow larger for cooking, and regular picking encourages the plant to keep producing.
Lettuce ‘Romaine Little Caesar’ is a compact romaine variety that forms upright, crisp heads with a fresh, slightly sweet flavor. Its sturdy leaves make it perfect for salads, wraps, and classic Caesar dishes. Because of its smaller size, it’s especially well suited for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing.
Seeds grow best in well-draining soil in a sunny to lightly shaded spot. Keep the soil evenly moist to encourage steady growth. Harvest when the heads are firm and well-formed, or pick outer leaves earlier for fresh use while allowing the center to continue growing.
Lettuce ‘Iceberg Crisphead’ is a classic lettuce variety known for its tight, round heads and crisp, refreshing leaves. It has a clean, mild flavor and a satisfying crunch, making it a favorite for salads, wraps, and sandwiches. This variety grows well in home gardens and gives a rewarding harvest when cared for steadily.
Seeds grow best in a sunny to lightly shaded spot with well-draining soil. Keep the soil consistently moist while the plants grow, as even watering helps the heads form properly. Harvest when the heads feel firm and full, or pick outer leaves earlier for fresh use.
Basil ‘Lettuce Leaf’ is a soft, fragrant basil variety known for its large, crinkled leaves and mild, slightly sweet flavor. The leaves are tender and less intense than classic basil, making them perfect for fresh use in salads, sandwiches, pesto, and everyday cooking. It grows quickly and generously, giving you plenty of leaves to harvest throughout the season.
Seeds grow best in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Keep the soil lightly moist while the plants establish, then water regularly. Harvest leaves often to encourage bushy growth, and pinch off flower buds to keep the flavor at its best. This basil is well suited for pots, raised beds, and kitchen gardens.
Garlic chives are a versatile herb with flat green leaves and a gentle garlic flavor that works beautifully in everyday cooking. They grow easily in pots or garden beds and quickly become a plant you can harvest from again and again. Snip the leaves as needed for cooking, and the plant will continue to produce fresh growth, making it a practical and rewarding herb to keep close to the kitchen.
Seeds grow best in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Keep the soil lightly moist while the plant establishes itself. Over time, garlic chives form tidy clumps and may produce small white flowers, adding a soft decorative touch while also attracting helpful insects.
Cucumber ‘Straight Eight’ is a classic open-pollinated cucumber variety known for its straight, smooth fruits and crisp texture. It produces mild-flavored cucumbers ideal for fresh eating, salads, and slicing, and performs well in home gardens during the growing season in the GCC.
