Open Pollinated Heirloom Seeds That are Selected To Thrive Here in Florida & Other Sub Tropical Locals.
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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.
Basils, parsley, dill, chives, and specialty herbs that thrive in Florida's heat and humidity year-round. These seeds were selected to handle subtropical quirks from scorching afternoons to surprise rainstorms. Find heat-lovers for full sun, shade-tolerant options for tricky spots, and perennials that keep producing season after season. Deliver robust flavor and vigorous growth for fresh pesto, herbal tea, and attract beneficial insects.
Packet of 20 seeds. (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Beautiful 3-5 ft. plants with red stems and leaf veins. The bright red calyxes can be used to make “zingy” tea, sauce, syrup, or...
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...
(Allium tuberosum) 80 days. Leaves are larger and flatter than chives. Garlic flavor for salads and seasoning. Pkt (0.7 g, 173 seeds) Pkt (0.7 g, 173 seeds) Good to start...
(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...
A very popular ornamental and the most common Echinacea species, widely used as a medicinal plant. The flowers are 3-4 in. across with pink-orange cone-shaped centers and purple-pink rays. Easy...
70 days. The standard heirloom variety for flavoring pickles, soups, bread, stews, salads, and sauces. Pkt. (0.75 g, 500 seeds) Good to start from seed in these months: North Florida:...
This variety comes from Naples and is highly prized for its strong flavor. Giant rumpled 6 in. leaves are great for pesto, though the thick leaves are harder to dry...
(Matricaria recutita) The sweet-scented flowers of Chamomile are used to make Chamomile tea which has a distinctive apple-like flavor and fragrance. Medicinal: Chamomile has long been used as a carminative,...
This gorgeous plant in the solanaceous family (related to peppers, tomato, eggplant) is native to the drier regions of India, Northern Africa and the Middle East. It's popularly used in...
(Borago officinalis) 80 days. Borage is a bushy herb with bright blue edible flowers. The plant has been used to attract bumble bee pollinators to garden plots. The leaves can...
(Bee Balm)(Monarda fistulosa) A favorite of hummingbirds and bees. Flowers of varying shades of lavender may be added to salads. Use fragrant dried leaves for tea and potpourris. Medicinal: Used...
(Allium schoenoprasum) 80 days. Grow indoors or outdoors for year-round onion flavoring. Use chopped leaves and young flowers to add flavor and decorative garnish to salads. Medicinal: A tonifying and...
(Calendula officinalis) Bright yellow, medium-size flowers; variety includes a few orange flowers. Can be used as a natural food dye. Medicinal: used for anything related to skin and also as...
(Petroselinum crispum var. neapolitanum): [Introduced by 1807.] Plain in appearance but fancy in taste, this celery-leaf variety is the best-flavored variety. Excellent for dried parsley. If grown in the greenhouse,...
(O. sanctum) Fragrance is reminiscent of fruit and cloves. Many medicinal and culinary uses. Stems, leaves, flowers, and seeds are all good for making tea. Frequent harvests recommended. Easy to...
(Foeniculum vulgare dulce) Useful as an ornamental as well as a culinary sweet fennel. Pkt (0.2 g, 75 seeds) Biennial in zones 2-5, perennial in zones 6-10. Germination: 70°F, darkness...
Spicy flavor reminiscent of anise and cloves goes well in curries and many other Asian dishes. Purple stems and flowers contrast attractively with the 2 in. green leaves. 12-18 in....
(O. citriodora) Deep lemon fragrance. Use for fish dishes, herb vinegars, and tea. Pkt (0.12 g, 89 seeds) Good to start from seed in these months: North Florida: February-May, September-November ...
A perennial herb in the mint family that grows as a bushy, leafy herb with a pleasant lemon smell and small white flowers. Pollinators love it. Good for tea. Good...
Has a spicy cinnamon fragrance. Use as a tea or potpourri. Pkt (0.25 g, ~240 seeds) Annual. Germination: 5-14 days, 70-75°F. Harvest starts about 10 weeks after sowing. Basil is a...
(Chenopodium ambrosioides) Fresh leaves are ground or crushed for seasoning corn, beans, and sauces used in Mexican dishes. Medicinal: A strong tea rubbed on the skin repels insects and reduces...
Common Plantain (Plantago Major) - The flowers of Common Plantain are shaped like small green cabbage heads. Plants grow 12 inches tall when in full bloom and are easily grown from herb...
Beyond providing you with a flavorful herb that tastes like cilantro, culantro may even attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs and green lacewings. Big bonus! Culantro grows best in an...
