This is a curated collection of seeds I have found to grow well in Florida over the years. It is designed to take the overwhelm and thought process out of figuring out which varieties to select that will actually grow well here. Some of the seed is saved from myself and other small local growers for harder to source varieties that you cant find online. The majority of the seed varieties will come from larger seed supply companies like Working Food or Southern Exposure Seed Exchange to keep up with demand.
Whether you have a home or an apartment, a container or garden tower - you can grow your own food! You don't have to worry about what is in season, all...
Whether you have a small city lot or acreage, a couple raised beds or a food forest - you can grow your own food! You don't have to worry about what is...
A pole black bean, incredibly productive for dry beans. Tender perennial. Great for food forests or permaculture application. Saved from local heirloom seed, not available on large commercial seed sites....
80 days, indeterminate — Also known as the "Wild Florida Everglades," 'Everglades' tomatoes produce small, currant-type fruit that can be best described as delivering huge flavor in a tiny package....
(C. moschata) 120 days. The wild squash of the Everglades is a pumpkin with deep historic roots and rich sweet flavor. A beloved pumpkin of the deep South especially celebrated...
60 days. 3⁄8-5⁄8 in. fruits with a delicious flavor reminiscent of pineapple. Bite-sized fruits are so tasty they may never make it into the kitchen, especially if you have children....
[1963. AAS winner.] A reliable variety for garden, market, and greenhouse use. Dark green leaves and compact heads. Holds well under heat and stress, good bolt resistance. 55 days. approximately...
Distinctive fruity flavor and aroma of a habanero with only a hint of pungency. Compared to Habanero, the avg. 2¼" fruits are slightly larger, plumper, more wrinkled, and ripen to...
Brassica carinata 40 days. We fell for this unusual leafy green immediately after the first bite. The hearty leaves have a very complex flavor with overtones of spice and garlic....
75 days. (green > red) [Introduced by SESE 1999.] The best nematode-resistant bell for home gardeners. Foliage, fruits, and yields are very similar to California Wonder. This variety is a...
Small, 5-7 in. heads can be spaced closer than larger, later varieties. 3-4 lb green heads don’t store for long, but it’s one of the fastest to mature. Resistant to...
Also known as molokhia. Grown for its edible leafy green leaves although the stem is what we know as jute. Wonderful crop for the summer vegetable garden. Will take the...
Superior nutrition. A fast-growing tree, keep trimmed to 6 ft for easier harvesting. Eat leaves fresh or dried. 6 seeds saved from my trees. Good to start from seed in...
(Brassica oleracea) Lacinato is dark green heirloom kale from Tuscany. Sometimes called "dinosaur kale," Italians call it cavolo lacinato, or curly kale. It is sweet and delicious and so hardy...
A vigorous bush producing round straight pods with a fine flavor. Prolific. Resistant to bean mosaic. 15-18” plant with 6-8” pods. An excellent freezer. 55 days. About 60-120 seeds depending...
75 days. [1947] Widely adapted, productive, and heat-tolerant. Dark-orange roots 6-7 in. long, 2 in. at the shoulder, tapering to a blunt point. Especially suited to growing in clay soil,...
Packet of seeds is about 36-60 seeds, depending on the variety. [Venezuelan heirloom. Seed source from Donna Hudson in TN.] Has the same shape, size, color, and aroma as Habanero,...
This hardy white bunching onion is highly resistant to freezing and may be left in the ground year-round. Has resistance to thrips, smut, and pink root. This is a first-class...
Originally from Australia, a multicolored rainbow of plants in shades of red, orange, pink, yellow, and creamy white. 60 days. Packet: 4 g (approximately 200 seeds) Good to start from...
40 days. Distinctive, sharp, peppery leaves are best harvested when 2 to 3" long. A nice accent for mixed salads. Greens past their prime may be lightly steamed with other...
80 days. (Indeterminate) [Italian heirloom, famous for its use in Neapolitan pizza and other Italian dishes.] Long Roma-type tomatoes, 3-4 oz fruits with pointed ends. Thick, dry, low acid flesh...
61 days. (pm) Sweet-flavored, “burpless” cucumber from China, hot weather tolerant, and widely adapted. Exceptionally hardy, productive, and fine-flavored even under adverse conditions. One of the best varieties in Twin...
(B. Rapa Marinos) Rosettes of thick, dark green, oval-shaped leaves with mild mustard flavor. The most cold-hardy (22°F) commonly available mustard. Very attractive, good for all seasons, and long-lasting. Excellent...
55 days. Big, beautiful, wine-red leaves, like Salad Bowl only red. Loose-leaf lettuce. Excellent fall variety. approximately 400-600 seeds, Good to start from seed in these months: North Florida: January-April,...
Our favorite fall radish. Green and white skin rose and white flesh. Beautiful when sliced or grated for salads. Very forgiving crop – unlike many radishes, this one will still...
Cherry tomatoes are similar to Cherokee Purple in color and rich, full-bodied flavor. 1 in. fruits, dusky purple with black highlights. Vigorous plants. A big favorite at our 2015 tomato...
(Coriander sativum) Both leaves (cilantro) and seeds (coriander) are used in Chinese, Indian, and Mexican cuisine. Plant monthly successions. Difficult to germinate in hot weather -- sow in shade, or...
70 days. The standard heirloom variety for flavoring pickles, soups, bread, stews, salads, and sauces. Pkt. (0.75 g, 576 seeds) Good to start from seed in these months: North Florida:...
This blend of 22 native species of perennial grasses and wildflowers is designed for the environmental conditions of the Southeastern Coastal Plain and for sites with dry to mesic soils....
[1966] Developed for hot humid coastal areas, especially Florida. Often grown in the Mid Atlantic region as well, where it reliably sets fruit at high temperatures. Red 8-oz slightly flattened...
