Heirloom Seeds

Build a versatile home seed reserve with a broad collection of heirloom garden varieties packed together for future planting. The Heirloom Seed Bank is designed for gardeners who value variety, self-reliance, and having dependable seed choices on hand. Its organized, giftable format also makes it a practical option for preparedness-minded growers and serious home gardeners.

The Blue Shelling Pea is a Dutch heirloom blue podded pea that has been highly regarded for hundreds of years. This very versatile variety can be picked young and eaten raw as a colorful snow pea pod or left to swell and harvested as a plump pea for cooking. This pea plant produces lovely purple flowers with a faint scent that are also edible and delicious! Traditionally used as a winter dish, Blue Shelling would be soaked overnight and then pan fried with onions and bacon - yum! Give this 6' plant some support.

The Taylor Dwarf Horticulture Bean, also known as the Taylor Horticulture Bean or simply Taylor Dwarf Bean, is a popular heirloom bean variety prized for its delicious flavor and historical significance. This bean variety has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century in the United States. It is a bush-type bean, which means it grows in a compact, bushy form rather than climbing like pole beans.

German Johnson tomato seeds produce a classic heirloom variety believed to have originated with German immigrants in the southeastern United States in the early 1900s. This indeterminate, beefsteak-type tomato is known for its large, pinkish-red fruits with slightly flattened shapes and occasional ribbing. The flavor is exceptionally rich, sweet, and low in acidity, making it a favorite for fresh slicing, sandwiches, and summer salads.

Black Beauty zucchini is a reliable 1920s heirloom producing high yields of glossy, dark-green fruit on compact bush plants. The mild, tender squash is best harvested at 6–8 inches, encouraging continued production. Grow in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture for grilling, sautéing, baking, or fresh eating.

Blue Cónico is a Mexican heirloom corn distinguished by blue-purple kernels and conical ears. Its rich, nutty flavor and firm texture make it excellent for grinding into masa for tortillas, tamales, and other traditional dishes. Hardy plants are especially well adapted to higher elevations and varied growing conditions. This open-pollinated variety supports seed saving while preserving an important part of Mexico's agricultural and culinary heritage.

This variety is a great tomato to grow in Northern areas where the season is short. However, this is also great for Southern locations where you can harvest the crop before insects and disease start to take over. The Sub Arctic Plenty is a bush variety that needs no staking, as it is great for hanging in baskets.

Scarlet Runner beans are a striking heirloom variety with a rich history that traces back to indigenous cultures in Central and South America. Introduced to Europe in the 17th century, these beans quickly gained popularity for both their ornamental beauty and culinary qualities. Characterized by their vigorous growth habit, Scarlet Runner plants can climb up to 10 feet or more, making them ideal for trellises or fences.

The Viroflay Spinach is a gourmet French heirloom that was developed prior to 1866. The big, smooth leaves of this Spinach variety is a deep green color and grows up to 10 inches long. This very fast growing plant is popular for fall planting.

Hot Portugal peppers are a vibrant, mildly spicy variety of chili peppers that are prized for their unique flavor and versatility in the kitchen. Typically growing between 3,000 to 5,000 Scoville heat units, these peppers offer a moderate heat level that is perfect for adding a kick to dishes without overwhelming the palate. The peppers are long, slender, and typically ripen from green to a bright red, offering both a visual and flavorful punch to sauces, salsas, and pickles.

The German Giant Tomato is a giant potato leaf heirloom type of tomato with a rich, sweet flavor! This variety is a deep pink hue that grows to be 30+ ounces. The German Giant tomato is favored for being very juicy.

Soldier bean seeds produce a traditional New England heirloom dry bean known for its creamy white color and distinctive reddish-brown marking near the hilum that resembles a toy soldier—hence the name. Soldier beans are especially prized for their mild, earthy flavor and smooth texture, making them a favorite for baked beans, soups, and stews. Their excellent storage qualities and historical significance have kept them a staple in regional cooking for generations. Easy to grow and harvest, Soldier beans are a dependable and flavorful addition to any garden.

This productive heirloom pepper is well suited to short-season gardens and has long been valued for canning and pickling. Originating from Hungary, it produces light yellow, medium-to-hot peppers with a classic flavor that works beautifully for stuffing, roasting, pizza toppings, and traditional Eastern European dishes. Plants set fruit steadily over an extended harvest window, delivering high yields with quick production.

The Rutgers Tomato produces an intense, red colored, round fruit that is a proven variety that excels at canning and slicing. This highly productive, open pollinated heirloom tomato is one of the earlier maturing tomato varieties and has been around since 1934. Rutgers grows on a strong vine and can weigh anywhere from 6-12 ounces. The first maturing tomatoes tend to be smaller while later maturing tomatoes are larger.

Florida Sumatra is an heirloom tobacco that makes an excellent cigar wrapper when shade grown. It grows to 6 feet in height with leaves averaging 24 inches long and 15 inches wide.

Black Amber is a broom corn used for decoration and bird seed. An heirloom sorghum also known as Texas Black Amber Molasses. Stalks were used for forage, silage and sorghum syrup, due to a high sugar content and were used to replace sugar cane. Seed heads are similar to corn tassels but, consist of shiny black hulls encasing amber colored seeds.

Bloody Butcher is a striking American heirloom field corn with deep red and purple kernels. Its dense, starchy grain has a bold, rustic flavor and is excellent for grinding into cornmeal, flour, and grits or preparing as hominy. Tall, robust plants thrive in warm conditions and well-drained soil. This open-pollinated variety is also valued for ornamental displays, sustainable growing, and seed saving.

The Red Pear Tomato is an old time favorite heirloom that always pleases everybody! This variety is a bright red, pear-shaped tomato with a history dating back to Colonial times. The Red Pear's plants are very prolific and are producers of 1-2" long tomatoes that are great on salads, sauces or roasted in the oven.

The Red Salad Bowl is a very popular loose-leaf heirloom lettuce that is heat resistant. This variety is an appealing, slow bolting deep red leaf lettuce with finely divided leaves. The Red Salad Bowl has a sweet and tender flavor and is a colorful delight for many dishes and salads! This variety is a favorite for being quick grow and great for cut and come again harvesting.

Ruby Moon Hyacinth Bean, also known as Lablab purpureus or simply Hyacinth Bean, is a unique and versatile legume known for its vibrant appearance and culinary potential. This heirloom variety is named for its striking ruby-red pods and dark green foliage, making it an attractive addition to both ornamental and edible gardens. Ruby Moon Hyacinth Beans are typically grown as annuals, but in tropical regions, they can be perennial.

Federle tomatoes, also known as Federle's Italian Paste, are a unique and heirloom variety of tomato renowned for their distinctive characteristics and rich history. These tomatoes typically exhibit a medium-sized, elongated shape, resembling a classic Roma tomato. Their size can range from 3 to 5 inches in length, making them ideal for canning, sauces, and paste production. The history of Federle tomatoes dates back to Italy, where they have been cultivated for generations.

The Pruden's Purple Tomato, also known as Prudence, is considered to be one of the best heirloom beefsteak tomatoes in America! This tomato variety is an indeterminate, potato leaf plant that has heavy yields of 10-16 ounce, dark pink fruits. Pruden's Purple produces only very few seeds and is widely adapted. This seed is certified organic.

Sugar Baby watermelon is a beloved heirloom variety introduced in the 1950s and quickly became popular for its compact size and sweet, juicy flesh. Unlike larger watermelons, Sugar Baby is perfectly round and typically weighs between 8 to 12 pounds, making it ideal for smaller gardens and personal servings. It features a dark green rind and bright red, fine-textured flesh known for its exceptionally sweet flavor and crisp bite. This variety is a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike due to its quick growing cycle and rich, refreshing taste.

Argentina Orange Creole Flint is a traditional heirloom corn with distinctive orange kernels and a dense texture. Its richly flavored grain is well suited to grinding into masa for tamales, empanadas, and other recipes. Adaptable plants perform across a range of growing conditions and are valued for resilience. Because this variety is open-pollinated, it is also an excellent choice for seed saving and preserving agricultural diversity.

Rosella tomatoes are a charming heirloom variety celebrated for their striking appearance and exceptional flavor. Originating from the United States, this variety has gained recognition for its unique color and versatile culinary uses. The Rosella tomato features a distinctive, deep red to purplish hue with a slightly ribbed texture. Its medium-sized, round fruits are known for their rich, sweet flavor with a subtle tang, making them ideal for fresh salads, sauces, and salsas.

The Roma is a popular heirloom elongated tomato preferred for cooking, canning and making a spectacular Italian paste. This variety has very thick flesh, low seed count and produces high yields of up to 200 fruits on each plant. The Roma VF also has great disease resistance to verticillium and fusarium wilt. These strong vigorous plants can be grown outdoors or in a greenhouse.

The Thai Basil is a highly ornamental and fragrant variety that produces deep green leaves with beautiful purple stems and blossoms. This variety has a distinctive flavor combination of cloves and mint with a delicate sweetness. You can use both its leaves and flowers in recipes as well as a garnish.

Carbon is a celebrated dark heirloom tomato with purplish-brown skin, deep brick-red flesh, and an exceptionally rich, sweet flavor with tangy, smoky notes. Flattened, round fruits typically weigh 10–12 ounces and are excellent for slicing, salads, sauces, and salsa. Vigorous indeterminate vines produce steadily from midsummer into fall. This certified organic seed variety won the 2005 Heirloom Garden Show's Best Tasting Tomato Award.

Rouge D'Hiver Lettuce is a beautifully multicolored French heirloom romaine. This variety's green leaves are tinted with medium-red color at the tip. Rouge D'Hiver is not just beautiful, but it is also very tasty and very easy to grow. This lettuce is a home favorite for resisting heat and cold stress if well watered. This variety has been recently resurrected.

The White Icicle Radish is an heirloom white variety that has a warm, mild flavor. The shoulders where the radish protrudes above the ground should be green, although there is a variant with purple shoulders. This radish variety is excellent for the home garden or fresh market.

Red Currant tomatoes are a charming heirloom variety renowned for their tiny, jewel-like fruits and exceptional sweetness. Believed to have origins in both Europe and North America, this variety has been cherished for its prolific nature and unique characteristics. The tomatoes are notably small, often the size of a pea, and grow in clusters reminiscent of currants, hence the name.