Identifying every common vegetable seed (with pictures)

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A few days ago, I rearranged my Seed collection and checked if I still had everything I want to grow next season. While looking through my Seedbox, I noticed that I forgot to close one of the packages and its content spilled out. Not a big issue, I thought until I realized I wasn’t 100% sure which seeds sit there at the bottom of my box. Anyway, if you ever come into a similar predicament, this article can help solve the issue.

 

Vegetables

Let’s start by looking at common garden vegetables. To get a good grasp of the seed’s color and texture, I’ll provide a close-up picture. Furthermore, a more Zoomed-out picture will help to get an idea of the size of the seeds.

 

Artichokes

Artichokes are part of the Daisy (Asteraceae) Family. Their Seeds can be found in the mature flower head and harvested after it completely dried out. They are generally oval-shaped with a smooth surface and about 5mm (0.2″) in length. Colors can range from a light brown to an olive green color.

  • When to plant (indoors): Mid February-April
  • Germination Days: 10-20
  • Transplanting: Mid May
  • Ideal Growing Zone: 9-11 as Perennial, colder Zones as Annual (can overwinter in Zones 7-9)
  • Preferred Soil: fertile & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 21-26.5°C (69-79F)
  • Soil PH: 5.9-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 100cm (3ft)
  • Seed Spacing: 100cm (3ft)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 100-150 Days

 

Beans

Beans are part of the Legume (Fabaceae) Family. Their Seeds can be found in the mature and dried out Seedpods. They have a rounded shape with a smooth surface and about 5mm (0.2″) in length. They come in many different colors like yellow, red, or brown.

  • When to plant (outdoors): Beginning of May-July
  • Germination Days: 8-16 Days
  • Preferred Soil: light & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 21-30°C (69-86F)
  • Soil PH: 5.9-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 50cm (20″)
  • Seed Spacing: Singlegrowing – 8cm (3″) // Batchgrowing – 30cm (8-12″)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 70-90 Days

 

Beets

Beets are part of the Amaranth (Amaranthaceae) Family. The Seedpods are irregularly shaped, similar to a Sand Rose, about 3mm(0.12″) in size. Every Seedpod carries multiple seeds; hence you normally only plant one pod per Container.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-June
  • Germination Days: 5-10 Days
  • Preferred Soil: light, loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 15-22°C (59-71F)
  • Soil PH: 5.6-6.6
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (20″)
  • Seed Spacing: 10 cm (3″)
  • Water requirements: Twice a Week
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 50-70 Days
Fun Fact: Beet Seeds are only purchasable in pods. Every “Seed” on the picture is actually a Seedpod with multiple Seeds inside

 

Peppers / Chili

Peppers & Chilis are part of the Nightshade (Solanaceae) Family. Their Seeds are flat, almost round with a smooth sureface, and about 2mm (0.08″) in size. Usually, they are yellow-brownish in color but can also come in dark brown or black.

  • When to plant (indoors): March-April
  • Transplanting: Mid May
  • Germination Days: 14-21 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & very well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 22-25°C (71-77F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-8.0
  • Row Spacing: 100cm (3 ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 50 cm (20″)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 60-100 Days

 

Black Salsify

Black Salsify is part of the Daisy (Asteraceae) Family. Its Seeds are cylindric with multiple notches, and about 1cm (0.4″) in size. Usually, they are yellow in color.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March
  • Germination Days: 14-21 Days
  • Preferred Soil: loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 10-15°C (50-59F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-6.8
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (12″)
  • Plant Spacing: 10 cm (4″)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 120-150 Days

 

Broccoli

Broccoli is part of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are round and about 1mm (0.04″) in size. Usually, they have a brown exterior and a smooth surface.

  • When to plant (indoors): February-April
  • Transplanting: Beginning of May
  • Germination Days: 8-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 14-20°C (57-68F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2 ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 60 cm (2 ft)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 80-150 Days
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts Cabbage and Cauliflower all belong to the same Family: Brassica oleracea (Mustard Family). There Seeds and Seedling look almost identical and are very hard to differentiate.

 

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts are part of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are round and about 1mm (0.04″) in size. Usually, they have a brown exterior and a smooth surface.

  • When to plant (indoors): February-April
  • Transplanting: Beginning of May (I prefer planting seeds directly outside in Mid May)
  • Germination Days: 6-9 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 12-20°C (53-68F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2 ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 60 cm (2 ft)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 80-110 Days
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts Cabbage and Cauliflower all belong to the same Family: Brassica oleracea (Mustard Family). There Seeds and Seedling look almost identical and are very hard to differentiate.

 

Cabbage

Cabbage is part of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are round and about 1mm (0.04″) in size. Usually, they have a brown exterior and a smooth surface.

  • When to plant (indoors): April-May (Winter / Fall Cabbage) // July- August (Spring Cabbage)
  • Transplanting: End of May-June // September (Spring Cabbage)
  • Germination Days: 5-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 5-30°C (41-86F)
  • Soil PH: 6.5-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 50cm (20″)
  • Plant Spacing: 50 cm (20″)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 80-160 Days
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts Cabbage and Cauliflower all belong to the same Family: Brassica oleracea (Mustard Family). There Seeds and Seedling look almost identical and are very hard to differentiate.

 

Carrots

Carrots are part of the Celery (Apiaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are oval with multiple Crests and about 1mm (0.04″) in lenght. Usually, they have a brown exterior.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March-June
  • Germination Days: 12-21 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, loosened & very well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 10-20°C (50-68F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-6.5
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (12″)
  • Plant Spacing: 5 cm (2″)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 70-80 Days

 

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is part of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are round and about 1mm (0.04″) in size. Usually, they have a brown exterior and a smooth surface.

  • When to plant (indoors): February-April
  • Transplanting: End of May – June
  • Germination Days: 8-12 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 12-25°C (54-77F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-6.8
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2 ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 60cm (2 ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 70-90 Days
Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts Cabbage and Cauliflower all belong to the same Family: Brassica oleracea (Mustard Family). There Seeds and Seedling look almost identical and are very hard to differentiate.

 

Corn

Corn is part of the Grass (Poaceae) Family. Maize Seeds can be found inside the dried kernels, which are about 5mm (0.2″) in size. Usually, the Kernel skin is still intact hiding the true seed.

  • When to plant (outdoors): May-June
  • Germination Days: 7-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 12-20°C (54-68F)
  • Soil PH: 5.8-6.8
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2 ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1 ft)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 60-100 Days

 

Corn Poppy

Corn Poppies are part of the Poppy (Papaveraceae) Family. Seeds of this family are round, similar to the mustard family but smaller. Usually, they are 0.5mm (0.02″) in size and a have smooth surface.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March-June
  • Germination Days: 10-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: moist & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 16-24°C (60-75F)
  • Soil PH: 6.5-7.5
  • Row Spacing: 15cm (6″)
  • Plant Spacing: 15cm (6″)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 80-90 Days

Cress

Cress is part of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) Family. But has drop-shaped Seeds about 2mm (0.08″) in size. The Seeds are quite dense and heavy for their size, have a rich brown color and a smooth surface.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April – June // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 10-15 Days
  • Preferred Soil: moist & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 15-20°C (60-75F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-6.8
  • Row Spacing: 10cm (4″)
  • Plant Spacing: 10cm (4″)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 15-20 Days

 

Cucumber

Cucumbers are part of the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are oval with a smooth surface and up to 1cm (0.4″) in size. Usually they have a yellow-brownish color.

  • When to plant (indoors): April-May
  • Transplanting: End of May-June
  • Germination Days: 8-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: moist & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 15-22°C (60-79F)
  • Soil PH: 5.5-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 140cm (4.5ft)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 45-70 Days

 

Eggplant

Eggplants are part of the Nightshade (Solanaceae) Family. Their Seeds are flat, almost round, and about 2mm (0.08″) in size. Usually, they are yellow-brownish in color.

  • When to plant (indoors): January-March
  • Transplanting: End of May-June
  • Germination Days: 10-15 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich, loamy & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 24-32°C (75-90F)
  • Soil PH: 5.0-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 75cm (2.5ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 75cm (2.5ft)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 60-100 Days

 

Inca Berry

Inca Berries are part of the Nightshade (Solanaceae) Family. Their Seeds are flat, almost round, and about 2mm (0.08″) in size. Usually, they are yellow-brownish in color.

  • When to plant (indoors): March-April
  • Transplanting: Mid May
  • Germination Days: 16-24 Days
  • Preferred Soil: sandy & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 16-22°C (61-71F)
  • Soil PH: 4.8-8.0
  • Row Spacing: 80cm (2.6ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 100cm (3ft)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 90-170 Days

 

Kale

Kale is part of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are round and about 1mm (0.04″) in size. Usually, they have a brown exterior and a smooth surface.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-August
  • Germination Days: 5-18 Days
  • Preferred Soil: loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 7-23°C (44-73F)
  • Soil PH: 5.5-6.8
  • Row Spacing: 40cm (1.3ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 50cm (1.6ft)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 60-90 Days

 

Leeks

Leek is part of the Amaryllis (Amaryllidaceae) Family. Its Seeds are about 1mm (0.04″) in size and an irregular black shape.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-May // indoors: January-April
  • Germination Days: 7-10 Days
  • Preferred Soil: loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 16-23°C (60-73F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0 – 7.0
  • Row Spacing: 40cm (1.3ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 20cm (8″)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 100-120 Days

 

Lettuce

Lettuce is part of the Daisy (Asteraceae) Family. The Seeds are shaped like a spear tip with multiple ridges on top. Their color can range from yellow to dark brown.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March-Mid July
  • Germination Days: 10-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 12-16°C (54-60F)
  • Soil PH: 6.2-6.8
  • Row Spacing: 0-30cm (1ft) (Depends on Lettuce Type)
  • Plant Spacing: 0-30cm (1ft) (Depends on Lettuce Type)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 40-90 Days

 

Melons

Melons are part of the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are oval with a smooth surface and up to 1cm (0.4″) in size. Usually, they have a yellow-brownish color.

  • When to plant (indoors): March-May
  • Transplanting: May-June
  • Germination Days: 7-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 24-30°C (75-86F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-6.5
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 70-100 Days
left: Casca de Carvalho // up: Galia F1 // down: Pele de Sapo

 

Okra

Okra is part of the Mallow (Malvaceae) Family. Okra Seeds are small, smooth balls up to 4mm (0.16″) in size. Usually, they have a dark brown or almost black color.

  • When to plant (indoors): March-April
  • Transplanting: May-July
  • Germination Days: 5-12 Days
  • Preferred Soil: well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 18-24°C (64-75F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-6.8
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 45cm (1.5ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 50-70 Days

 

Onions

Onions are part of the Amaryllis (Amaryllidaceae) Family. Its Seeds are about 1mm (0.04″) in size and an irregular black shape.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March-April
  • Germination Days: 7-15 Days
  • Preferred Soil: Sandy, loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 10-18°C (50-64F)
  • Soil PH: 5.5-6.5
  • Row Spacing: 25cm (10″)
  • Plant Spacing: 8cm (3″)
  • Water requirements: every other week
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 100-150 Days

 

Peas

Peas are part of the Legume (Fabaceae) Family. Their Seeds can be found in the mature and dried out Seedpods. They have an indented round shape and are about 5mm (0.2″) in length. They usually are green or yellow in color.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March-May
  • Germination Days: 8-20 Days
  • Preferred Soil: light, loosened & well-drained (not freshly fertilized)
  • Soil Temperature: 10-20°C (50-68F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.5
  • Row Spacing: 25cm (10″)
  • Plant Spacing: 5cm (2″)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 55-75 Days

 

Potatoes

Potatoes also produce “true” seeds, but normally you’d grow them from Seed Potatoes

Potatoes are part of the Nightshade (Solanaceae) Family. Their Seeds are flat, almost round, and about 2mm (0.08″) in size. Usually, they are yellow-brownish in color. Most of the time Potatoes aren’t grown from seed but rather from pieces of a Seed Potato.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March-May
  • Germination Days: 14-25 Days
  • Preferred Soil: light, loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 10-30°C (50-86F)
  • Soil PH: 4.8-6.0
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 90-150 Days

 

Pumpkin

Pumpkins are part of the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are oval with a smooth surface and up to 1cm (0.4″) in size. Usually, they have a yellow-brownish color. Pumpkin Seeds can easily be identified by their “Ravioli-like” edge and more filled center.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March-May
  • Germination Days: 20-25 Days
  • Preferred Soil: light, loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 10-30°C (50-86F)
  • Soil PH: 4.9-6.6
  • Row Spacing: 180cm (6ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 45cm (1.5ft)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 90-140 Days

 

Radishes

Radishes are part of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) Family. But has untypical non-flat, drop-shaped Seeds about 2mm (0.08″) in size. The Seeds are quite dense and heavy for their size, have a rich brown color and a smooth surface.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March-August
  • Germination Days: 6-12 Days
  • Preferred Soil: light, loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 8-20°C (46-68F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 10cm (4″)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 25-35 Days

 

Spinach

Spinach is part of the Amaranth (Amaranthaceae) Family. The Seeds are round and wrinkled about 4mm(0.16″) in size.

  • When to plant (outdoors): May-July
  • Germination Days: 10-15 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 12-22°C (54-72F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.5
  • Row Spacing: 25cm (10″)
  • Plant Spacing: 15cm (6″)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 40-50 Days

 

Strawberries

Strawberries are part of the Rose (Rosaceae) Family. Strawberry-Seeds are drop-shaped and about 1mm (0.04″) in size. They are a brown-yellow color but often have a touch of red.

  • When to plant (indoors): March-April
  • Transplanting: May-August
  • Germination Days: 7-21 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 18-25°C (64-77F)
  • Soil PH: 5.8-6.2
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 365-730 Days (Seeds) // 50-80 Days (Transplant)

 

Sunflower

Strawberries are part of the Daisy (Asteraceae) Family. Sunflower-Seeds are oval-shaped and up to 1cm (0.4″) in size. They have a yellow-black striped pattern similar to a Colorado Beetle.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-July
  • Germination Days: 6-10 Days
  • Preferred Soil: well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 10-25°C (50-77F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.5
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 15cm (6″)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 80-120 Days

 

Swiss Chard

Swiss Chard are part of the Amaranth (Amaranthaceae) Family. The Seedpods are irregularly shaped, similar to a Sand Rose, about 3mm(0.12″) in size. Every Seedpod carries multiple seeds; hence you normally only plant one pod per Container.

  • When to plant (outdoors): Mid April
  • Germination Days: 10-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich, loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 10-20°C (50-68F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-6.4
  • Row Spacing: 45cm (1.5ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 2.5cm (1″)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 70-90 Days
Fun Fact: Chard Seeds are usually purchased in pods. Every “Seed” on the picture is actually a Seedpod with multiple Seeds inside

 

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are part of the Nightshade (Solanaceae) Family. Their Seeds are flat, almost round, and about 2mm (0.08″) in size. Unlike Peppers, Tomato Seeds are covered with really small hairs and have a ridged surface. Usually, they are yellow-brownish in color but can also come in dark brown or black.

  • When to plant (indoors): March-May
  • Transplanting: May-June
  • Germination Days: 10-21 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 18-25°C (64-77F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-6.8
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 90-140 Days

 

Turnips

Turnips are part of the Mustard (Brassicaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are round and about 1mm (0.04″) in size. Usually, they have a brown exterior and a smooth surface.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-June
  • Germination Days: 6-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich, loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 16-24°C (61-75F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.5
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: sun
  • Time to harvest: 35-60 Days

 

Watermelon

Watermelons are part of the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) Family. Watermelon Seeds are shaped like a water droplet, have a rather smooth surface (with some imperfections) and up to 1cm (0.4″) in size. Usually they have a yellow-brownish color.

  • When to plant (indoors): March-April
  • Transplanting: Mai-June
  • Germination Days: 3-10 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich, loosened & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 21-28°C (70-82F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 150cm (5ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 150cm (5ft)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 75-100 Days
left: Sugar Baby // up: Charleston Gray // right: Klondike

 

Wheat

Wheat is part of the Grass (Poaceae) Family. The Seeds are oval-shaped similar to ant eggs and can be up to 1cm (0.4″) in size. Their color can range from a rich brown to a light yellow. Some Wheat Seeds are still inside the Husk and therefore have a dry, ridged speartip-shaped exterior.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March-April (Spring Wheat) // September-October (Winter Wheat)
  • Germination Days: 2-8 Days
  • Preferred Soil: well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 12-25°C (54-77F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 7cm (3″)
  • Plant Spacing: 7cm (3″)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 120-240 Days
top: Wheat // bottom: Emmer

 

Zucchini

Zucchinis are part of the Gourd (Cucurbitaceae) Family. Seeds of this family are oval with a smooth surface and up to 1cm (0.4″) in size. Usually, they have a yellow-brownish color. Zucchini Seeds can easily be identified by their “Ravioli-like” edge and more filled center.

  • When to plant (indoors): April-June
  • Germination Days: 7-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 18-22°C (64-72F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.5
  • Row Spacing: 100cm (3.2ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 80cm (2.6ft)
  • Water requirements: daily
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 45-65 Days

 

Herbs

Basil

Basil is part of the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family. Basil Seeds are usually black, oval-shaped and about 1mm (0.04″) in size.

  • When to plant (outdoors): Mai-July // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 7-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 16-35°C (61-95F)
  • Soil PH: 5.5-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 90cm (3ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 80-90 Days

 

Chervil

Chervil is part of the Celery (Apiaceae) Family. Chervil seeds are long and thin similar to a pine needle. About 1cm (0.4″) in length and usually a dark brown or almost black color.

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  • When to plant (outdoors): Mai-July // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 15-20 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 8-20°C (46-68F)
  • Soil PH: 6.5-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 15cm (6″)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 50-70 Days

 

Chives

Chive is part of the Amaryllis (Amaryllidaceae) Family. Its Seeds are black, about 1mm (0.04″) in size and shaped like a potato wedge.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-August // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 15-25 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 15-20°C (59-68F)
  • Soil PH: 5.0-6.4
  • Row Spacing: 45cm (1.5ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 15cm (6″)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 40-60 Days

 

Coriander

Coriander is part of the Celery (Apiaceae) Family. Coriander seeds are round and ridged similar to Lampion. About 3mm (0.12″) in diameter and usually a dark brown or almost black color.

  • When to plant (outdoors): Mai-July // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 10-14 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 16-24°C (61-75F)
  • Soil PH: 5.5-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 20cm (8″)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 60-100 Days

 

Dill

Dill is part of the Celery (Apiaceae) Family. Dill seeds are “spear tip”-shaped with a light brown edge, a darker brown middle part, and a light brown line through the center. They are about 3mm (0.12″) in length and have a ridged surface.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-August // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 14-21 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 15-20°C (59-68F)
  • Soil PH: 5.0-6.0
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 60-90 Days

 

Fennel

Fennel is part of the Celery (Apiaceae) Family. Fennel seeds are shaped like a banana with a flat underside, coming in a mix of dark and light brown colors. They are about 3mm (0.12″) in length and have a ridged surface.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-July // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 8-12 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 15-32°C (59-90F)
  • Soil PH: 6.1-8.0
  • Row Spacing: 23cm (9″)
  • Plant Spacing: 23cm (9″)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 80-100 Days

 

Hyssop

Hyssop is part of the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family. Hyssop Seeds are usually black, waterdrop-shaped, and about 1.5mm (0.06″) in size.

  • When to plant (outdoors): May-August // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 14-21 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 15-20°C (59-68F)
  • Soil PH: 7.0-8.0
  • Row Spacing: 45cm (1.5ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 45cm (1.5ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 75-90 Days

 

Lemon Balm

Lemon Balm is part of the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family. Its Seeds are usually black, waterdrop-shaped, and about 1mm (0.04″) in size.

  • When to plant (outdoors): May-August // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 14-21 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 20-25°C (68-77F)
  • Soil PH: 6.7-7.3
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 70-90 Days

 

Lovage

Lovage is part of the Celery (Apiaceae) Family. Lovage seeds are shaped like rolled oats with a ridged top side. They are about 2mm (0.08″) in length and have a light brown, nearly yellow color.

  • When to plant (outdoors): May-June // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 21-30 Days
  • Preferred Soil: rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 18-24°C (64-75F)
  • Soil PH: 6.3-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 85-100 Days

 

Marjoram

Marjoram is part of the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family. Marjoram Seeds have a slightly stretched round shape and are about 0.5mm (0.02″) in size. Their exterior comes in a light to dark brown color with a touch of red.

  • When to plant (outdoors): May-July // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 10-12 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 18-20°C (64-68F)
  • Soil PH: 4.9-8.7
  • Row Spacing: 45cm (1.5ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 45cm (1.5ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 50-70 Days

 

Oregano

Oregano is part of the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family. Oregano Seeds have a slightly stretched round shape and are about 0.5mm (0.02″) in size. Their exterior comes in a rich, dark brown and almost red color.

  • When to plant (outdoors): May-July // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 16-22 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 16-20°C (61-68F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-7.0
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 40-65 Days

 

Parsley

Parsley is part of the Celery (Apiaceae) Family. Parsley seeds are shaped like ridged potato wedges similar to Cumin. They are about 1mm (0.04″) in length and have a dark brown color with yellow crests.

  • When to plant (outdoors): March-August // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 14-28 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 15-20°C (59-68F)
  • Soil PH: 6.0-8.0
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: twice weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 50-80 Days

 

Sage

Sage is part of the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family. Sage Seeds are small, smooth balls about 1mm (0.04″) in diameter. Their exterior comes in a rich, dark brown color.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-July // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 7-21 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 18-24°C (64-75F)
  • Soil PH: 4.2-8.3
  • Row Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 60cm (2ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun, Partial Shade
  • Time to harvest: 70-90 Days

 

Savory

Savory is part of the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family. Savory Seeds are usually black, waterdrop-shaped, and about 1mm (0.04″) in size.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-June // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 18-24 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 15-20°C (59-68F)
  • Soil PH: 6.7-7.3
  • Row Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 160-180 Days

 

Thyme

Thyme is part of the Mint (Lamiaceae) Family. Thyme Seeds are small red to dark brown balls, about 1mm (0.04″) in diameter.

  • When to plant (outdoors): April-July // indoors: always
  • Germination Days: 12-18 Days
  • Preferred Soil: fertile, rich & well-drained
  • Soil Temperature: 18-25°C (64-77F)
  • Soil PH: 4.5-8.0
  • Row Spacing: 45cm (1.5ft)
  • Plant Spacing: 30cm (1ft)
  • Water requirements: weekly
  • Sunlight: Sun
  • Time to harvest: 70-90 Days

 

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