Vegetables

Vegetable Seeds and Plants

Shop and grow vegetable seeds and plants perfect for your home garden. A large selection of tomatoes, peppers, beans and heirloom vegetables from Urban Farmer.

Grow your own fresh, delicious, and highly nutritious sprouts with ease! Simply use the Dip n’ Hang method—dip twice per day in under a minute, then hang to drain or rest in a bowl or dish rack once dripping stops. Watch your sprouts grow and enjoy harvests in as little as 4–5 days. This versatile sprouter works beautifully for mung beans, lentils, chickpeas, green peas, adzuki beans, and more, as well as grains like wheat, barley, rye, spelt, Kamut, quinoa, sesame, and millet. It’s also ideal for broccoli, alfalfa, clover, radish, chives, arugula, cress, and psyllium. The flexible design expands or contracts to suit how much you want to grow, with 1 lb of beans yielding up to 5 lbs of fresh sprouts. Measuring 6 × 10 inches when dry, it hangs easily on any hook or knob and is made from sturdy, durable burlap built to last.

Dapple Grey bean seeds grow into compact bush plants reaching about 18 to 24 inches in height and typically mature in 85 to 95 days. This heirloom dry bean variety is known for its eye-catching gray seeds mottled with darker streaks, giving it a distinctive “dappled” appearance. Dapple Grey beans have a rich, hearty flavor and a firm texture, making them a popular choice for soups, stews, and chili. Easy to grow and well-adapted to a variety of climates, these beans thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, offering reliable yields and excellent storage quality.

Honeycomb tomato seeds produce a modern hybrid cherry tomato developed for reliable yields and outstanding sweetness. This indeterminate plant bears abundant clusters of small, golden-yellow fruits, typically about 1 inch in diameter, that ripen evenly on the vine. Honeycomb F1 tomatoes mature in approximately 70–75 days and are well known for their high sugar content and excellent crack resistance. The flavor is exceptionally sweet and mild with a smooth, juicy texture, making these bite-sized tomatoes perfect for fresh snacking, salads, and garnishes.

Little Sicily tomato seeds produce a distinctive Italian-style variety inspired by traditional tomatoes grown in southern Italy. This compact determinate, paste-type tomato sets clusters of small, elongated fruits, typically 1–2 inches long, with thick walls and very few seeds. Little Sicily tomatoes reach maturity in about 60-65 days and are valued for their heavy yields and excellent drying and sauce qualities. The flavor is rich, sweet, and concentrated with low moisture, making it ideal for fresh use, roasting, and especially for sauces and preservation. Does great for gardeners with small gardens or grown in containers.

First released in 1909 by H. Hartmann & Company, this historic Danish cabbage has earned its reputation as a dependable garden classic and a benchmark for many modern varieties. It forms dense, well-wrapped heads measuring about 6–8" across and weighing 3–4 pounds, making it an excellent choice for smaller gardens. Plants mature quickly, adapt well to a wide range of growing conditions, and show strong resistance to splitting. Once harvested, the firm heads store exceptionally well—often lasting up to six months—adding to the long-standing appeal of this time-tested heirloom.

The Jubilee Watermelon is a sun-loving, dark green striped watermelon with a very sweet red flesh that is perfect for a picnic or hot summer day! The Jubilee can grow to be 25-40 pounds. This watermelon is also disease resistant making it perfect for home gardens. Enjoy this large beauty all summer long!

Quickfire pepper seeds produce a hot, cayenne-type pepper (Capsicum annuum) developed for gardeners seeking fast maturity and reliable yields in shorter growing seasons. This modern, hybrid variety is known for its early production and vigorous plants that set heavy crops of slender, slightly curved fruits measuring about 4–6 inches long. Quickfire peppers ripen quickly from green to bright red and deliver a clean, medium-to-hot heat with classic cayenne flavor, making them well suited for fresh use, drying, and grinding into pepper flakes or powder. Plants are typically compact to medium-sized and valued for their uniform fruit set, adaptability, and ability to produce consistent harvests even in cooler or variable climates.

Candle Fire okra seeds produce a striking heirloom-style okra grown for its vivid red pods and strong garden performance, combining ornamental appeal with excellent culinary quality. Candle Fire is believed to descend from traditional African and Southern U.S. okra lines valued for color and heat tolerance. The plants grow upright and vigorous, reaching 4–6 feet tall, with green foliage accented by red veins and stems, and produce slender, deep red pods that turn green when cooked while remaining tender at harvest size. Candle Fire okra thrives in hot weather and full sun, preferring fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Sow seeds directly after soil has thoroughly warmed, soak seeds before planting to improve germination, and harvest pods young and frequently to encourage continuous production.

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. These bush-type plants are hardy and compact, typically reaching maturity in about 85 to 95 days, and they yield reliably even in cooler climates. 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.

Bountiful bean seeds produce one of the earliest and most reliable bush snap beans, known for their exceptional productivity and tender, stringless pods. Introduced in the late 19th century, this heirloom variety remains popular for its rich flavor, crisp texture, and consistent performance in a wide range of climates. The compact, bushy plants grow about 12 to 18 inches tall and do not require staking, making them perfect for small gardens or raised beds. Bountiful beans are easy to harvest and ideal for fresh eating, canning, or freezing. Their early maturity and dependable yields make them a favorite among home gardeners and market growers alike.

Jacob’s Cattle Gold bean seeds produce robust bush plants that grow to about 18 to 24 inches tall and mature in approximately 85 to 95 days. A golden-hued variant of the traditional Jacob’s Cattle bean, this heirloom variety features beautiful tan seeds with maroon speckles and splashes. Renowned for their creamy texture and rich, slightly sweet flavor, Jacob’s Cattle Gold beans are ideal for baking, soups, and slow-cooked dishes. They perform well in a range of garden soils, thrive in full sun, and offer consistent yields, making them a favorite among home gardeners and heirloom collectors.

Yosemite onion seeds produce a dependable, open-pollinated storage onion developed for long-day growing regions and valued for its uniform bulbs and excellent keeping quality. Bred from traditional American storage onion lines, Yosemite was selected for adaptability, disease resistance, and consistent yields in cooler northern climates. This variety forms medium to large, round bulbs with golden-brown skins and firm white flesh that offers a balanced, mildly pungent onion flavor ideal for cooking and long-term storage. Yosemite onions thrive in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, requiring consistent moisture during early growth. Start seeds indoors 10–12 weeks before the last frost or direct sow as soon as soil can be worked in spring, keep beds weed-free, and harvest once tops fall and skins cure for optimal storage life.

Ancho peppers are dried poblano peppers, commonly used in Mexican cuisine. These peppers are deep red-brown in color and have a mild to medium heat level, making them versatile in a variety of dishes. They have a rich, smoky flavor with subtle hints of sweetness, and their earthy taste is often described as slightly raisin-like. Anchos are typically rehydrated in water before being blended into sauces, salsas, or marinades. They are a key ingredient in mole sauces, contributing to their complex depth of flavor. Ancho peppers are also packed with antioxidants and vitamins, making them both a flavorful and nutritious addition to many recipes.

The Elite cowpea is a bush type cream southern pea that produces heavy yields of 7" pods with cowpeas that are delicious and easy to shell. This cowpea is one of the most productive of all the cream peas. If you are using for Nitrogen fixation we highly recommend using a cowpea inoculant. Try with cowpea inoculant for maximum Nitrogen fixation.

The Knuckle Purple Hull is a bush type cowpea producing heavy yields of purple pods. Cowpeas in general are great for drying and canning. This variety tends to stay off the ground and cluster making for easy picking. This cowpea is referred to as a "Knuckle Hull" because of the big, plump cowpeas. Try with cowpea inoculant for maximum Nitrogen fixation.

Black Magic kale is a modern, improved selection of the traditional Tuscan or Lacinato (dinosaur) kale, originally grown in Italy for centuries. It features long, deeply savoyed blue-green to near-black leaves with a beautifully rich, earthy flavor and sweeter notes that intensify after a light frost. Bred for darker color, tender texture, and strong performance, Black Magic offers excellent leaf quality for salads, sautés, and soups, often with less bitterness than standard kales. Vigorous and hardy, it produces a steady harvest of uniform leaves, making it popular with both home gardeners and market growers who appreciate its striking appearance and delicious, versatile taste.

Kenearly Yellow Eye bean seeds produce bush-type plants that grow to about 18 to 24 inches tall and are known for their high yields and disease resistance. These heirloom beans mature in approximately 85 to 95 days and are distinguished by their creamy white seeds with a distinct yellow "eye" marking. Valued for their mild, buttery flavor and smooth texture, Kenearly Yellow Eye beans are excellent for soups, stews, and baked dishes. They thrive in well-drained soil and full sun, and their compact growth habit makes them easy to harvest and ideal for small garden spaces.

Pink Half Runner bean seeds produce a traditional Appalachian favorite known for its tender pods and flavorful pink-mottled seeds. These beans grow as semi-vining plants—hence the term "half runner"—which means they can be grown with or without support, though a short trellis or fence can improve yields and ease of harvest. The pods are medium-length, stringy when mature, and typically harvested young for snap beans or allowed to mature for shelling or dry use. Pink Half Runners are celebrated for their rich, old-fashioned flavor, making them ideal for slow-cooked dishes and canning. Adaptable and prolific, they perform well in a range of growing conditions and continue to be a cherished staple in many Southern gardens.