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.

A beautifully bright and vibrant green bean that grows extra long when mature! Matures quick and has a delicious and crisp bite.

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.

Alaska pea seeds grow into one of the oldest and earliest-maturing pea varieties, first introduced in the late 1800s and valued for its ability to thrive in cool northern climates. This hardy shelling pea produces compact, vining plants that yield an abundance of small, smooth, bright green pods filled with sweet, tender peas in just about 55 days, making it a favorite for short-season gardeners. The plants are relatively easy to grow, preferring well-drained soil and cool weather, and they often set pods before summer heat diminishes yields. With a mild, slightly starchy sweetness, Alaska peas are excellent for fresh eating, freezing, or canning, and have long been popular in soups and stews due to their ability to hold flavor and texture after cooking. Their dependable growth and versatile use have kept them a staple in gardens for well over a century.

SPRING SHIPPING - The Color Mix is a tasty and colorful mixture of red, white, yellow and purple seed potatoes that will brighten up any dish! Each variety of potato in the Color Mix has approximately 8 potato seed pieces per pound. Usually 3-5 potatoes that can be cut into more pieces to plant. Minimum of 4lbs (1lbs of each variety). Yukon Gold - Best seller and an excellent keeper! Attractive, smooth, thin yellow skin, shallow eyes, yellow flesh and uniform yields. If you like your fried potatoes golden brown, Yukon Gold will almost turn that color by themselves. However, with Yukon Gold, your mashed potatoes are golden and beautiful to both the eye and the taste. When first harvested, Yukon Gold shows unique pink eyes not seen in other yellow varieties. They are best when home grown! Adirondack Blue - Brighten your meals with this tasty blue-purple potato! With deep blueish-purple skin and flesh that almost appears purple, here is another potato to brighten your table and your favorite potato salad. A family favorite for making awesome french fries or mashed potatoes. Abundant yields of medium sized oblong tubers. Russet - Easy and adaptable red potato for home gardening.Most likely the easiest and most adaptable red potato there is to grow, not to mention the consistent flavor! Attractive deep red skin and eyes, white flesh. The tuber of choice for new potatoes or fresh eating. Red Pontiac came from Florida in 1945 so it grows well in both the South and North regions. Adirondack Red - To say this potato is excellent, is an insult! Completely red! Both inside and out. A fun to cook with and delicious tasting potato. If it is late in the season and we are out of a variety above, we will substitute the next closest variety.

Orange Roma tomatoes are a vibrant variation of the classic Roma tomato, known for their unique color and excellent cooking qualities. Originating as a hybrid with roots in traditional Roma varieties, these tomatoes are distinguished by their bright orange hue, which is less acidic and slightly sweeter than their red counterparts. Their dense, meaty flesh and low moisture content make them ideal for sauces, pastes, and canning. Typically, Orange Roma tomatoes reach maturity in about 80 to 90 days, with the plants exhibiting a determinate growth habit, meaning they grow to a set height and produce fruit all at once. This growth pattern makes them relatively easy to manage and harvest. The compact, bushy plants benefit from staking or caging to support the weight of the fruit and ensure a bountiful yield. With their rich color, sweet flavor, and practical uses, Orange Roma tomatoes offer both culinary appeal and gardening convenience.

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. To grow Sugar Baby watermelon successfully, plant seeds in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil once the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures reach at least 70°F. Water deeply but infrequently, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent disease. Mulching can help retain moisture and reduce weed competition. Vines need room to sprawl, so space plants about 3 to 5 feet apart. This variety matures in approximately 75–85 days from planting and is perfect for fresh eating, picnics, and summer desserts. Its manageable size and outstanding flavor make it a staple in many backyard gardens.

Ozark Giant peppers are a robust heirloom variety known for their impressive size and flavorful profile. Originating from the Ozark region of the United States, this variety has been cherished by gardeners for its reliable performance and substantial fruit. The peppers are large and blocky, typically maturing to a deep red color with thick, juicy walls that provide a satisfying crunch. Known for their sweet, mild flavor with a hint of smokiness, Ozark Giant peppers are ideal for fresh eating, grilling, and stuffing. They generally reach maturity in about 80 to 90 days, and the plants exhibit a vigorous, indeterminate growth habit, producing an abundant harvest throughout the growing season. The plants benefit from staking or caging to support the heavy fruit and maintain plant health. With their impressive size, rich flavor, and productive nature, Ozark Giant peppers are a favorite among gardeners and culinary enthusiasts looking to add both beauty and taste to their gardens.

Aji Habanero peppers are a vibrant and flavorful variety of chili peppers, known for their moderate heat and fruity, citrusy flavor. While they share the name "Habanero," Aji Habaneros are distinct, with a slightly milder heat profile compared to traditional Habaneros, ranging between 10,000 to 23,000 Scoville heat units. These peppers are typically yellow or orange when ripe and have a unique, tangy taste that adds a refreshing kick to salsas, sauces, and marinades. The plant grows compact, producing numerous small to medium-sized peppers that are perfect for adding flavor without overwhelming heat. Aji Habanero peppers thrive in warm, sunny conditions and are often grown in home gardens or small-scale farms. As an open-pollinated variety, they are ideal for sustainable farming and seed-saving. This pepper variety is popular in both fresh and dried forms, offering versatility and an excellent balance of heat and flavor in a variety of dishes.

Red Scotch Bonnet pepper seeds produce a highly flavorful and intensely spicy pepper, commonly used in Caribbean cuisine. Originally from Jamaica and now popular everywhere, Scotch Bonnet Red hot peppers seeds grow an incredibly delicious smoky flavor while also possessing a punch of heat! Known for their distinctive, lantern-like shape and bright red color when fully ripe, these peppers pack a significant heat level, often ranging from 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. Despite their fiery kick, Scotch Bonnets have a unique, fruity and slightly sweet flavor that adds depth to dishes like jerk chicken, sauces, and marinades. They are a popular choice for hot sauces due to their bold heat and complex flavor profile. The plants are typically compact, making them suitable for home gardens, and they thrive in warm climates, yielding a generous harvest of peppers.

The Dazzling Blue Kale is a beautiful, cold-tolerant lacinato-type that produces large blue-green leaves with deep purple veins. This kale is sure to add a delicious pop of color to any salad! This variety will survive freezing temperatures better than other lacinato types and will even intensify with cool temperatures.

A fun cucumber that can be grown outdoors or inside on a sunny windowsill or counter, without a garden! Enjoy these minature delights over a few week window of harvest. Best to provide a trellis for support of these plants and pinch when the vine reaches the top. Produces  a crisp and sweet cucumber that are great for fresh eating. Produces without a pollinator. Harvest when 2" long for best flavor and seedless fruits.

The Cinderella is an excellent pumpkin for canning or baking pies and pumpkin bread as it has a great eating quality! This pumpkin variety is an heirloom variety from France that was selected out of the older variety, Rouge vif d'Etampes. Cinderella has deep ridges and exceptional flatening, making it a beautiful decoration for Halloween and other other fall festivities. This variety's vines are very productive with pumpkins that have grooved, thick walls.

Red Grano onion seeds produce a classic short-day variety that originated in the early 20th century from the famous Grano strain developed in Texas. Known for their medium to large, globe-shaped bulbs with rose-red skin and white, mildly flavored flesh, Red Grano onions are prized for both fresh use and short-term storage. They thrive in regions with mild winters and are best sown in late fall or early spring, preferring full sun and loose, well-drained soil. With a growing period of about 100–120 days, these onions mature into tender, juicy bulbs that add a sweet yet slightly sharp flavor to salads, sandwiches, and salsas.

Park’s Whopper CR Improved tomato seeds produce a classic, time-tested hybrid that has been a staple in American gardens for decades. Introduced by Park Seed and bred for dependable performance, this indeterminate beefsteak-type tomato is known for its large, smooth, globe-shaped fruits that often reach 12-14 ounces or more. Plants are vigorous and productive, showing good resistance to common tomato diseases and adapting well to a range of growing conditions. Park’s Whopper typically reaches maturity in about 65 days from transplant, providing a steady midseason harvest. The bright red tomatoes have meaty flesh, few seeds, and a juicy texture, delivering a rich, old-fashioned tomato flavor with a satisfying balance of sweetness and acidity that makes it ideal for slicing and fresh eating. This Improved CR tomato has been the standard for taste, size and production for many years. This improved Parks Whopper offers an earlier (5 days) harvest and a more diseases resistant tomato.

Late Flat Dutch cabbage seeds produce one of the oldest and most reliable heirloom cabbage varieties, first introduced to American gardens in the mid-1800s and prized for its large, flat, broad heads. This late-season type matures slowly, typically in 100–110 days, forming dense, firm heads that can weigh 10–15 pounds, making it excellent for gardeners seeking high yields and long storage. Its flavor is mild, sweet, and crisp, improving after light frost exposure, which enhances its natural sugars. Historically valued for sauerkraut production, it remains a top choice for fermentation, coleslaw, boiling, and traditional cooking, while its long shelf life makes it a staple for winter kitchens and homestead food preservation.

The Premier Kale, or also known as Early Hanover, is a high yielding kale with delicious and nutritious green leaves. This kale is early maturing that produces high amounts of smooth, dark green leaves. Plant Premier in the fall so that it produces higher yields and resists bolting 4 weeks longer. This kale's taste is a favorite and is extremely high in antioxidants and beta carotene!

A crossing of a Permagreen Bell pepper and an Early Jalapeno variety bred by New Mexico State in 1995. A flavorful variety of pepper known for its vibrant, citrusy tang paired with a mild to medium heat. This pepper has a bright orange skin color and its zesty aroma, which makes it stand out in both culinary and ornamental uses. They can be used fresh, dried, or in sauces to add a refreshing, tangy kick to dishes, and are particularly popular in salsas, salads, and marinades.

The Vintage Wine Tomato is a favorite tomato among gourmet gardeners! This is a wonderful tomato plant to add to your garden as it grows large tomatoes that can reach 1.5 lbs. This variety produces big pink colored tomatoes with golden stripes that have a great tender, sweet and mild flavor. The Vintage Wine plant has potato leave foliage.