Cool Season Crops


Cool Season Crops is the term that we use to refer to the group of crops that do best in shorter day lengths and cooler temperatures. Because you can grow crops year-round in many temperate areas of Zones 9 and 10, this term helps us distinguish which crops do best at certain times of the year. You can find this information quickly and easily on the back of our seed packs. For Zones 9 and 10, cool-season crops are typically grown in September–March's frost-free months. These crops also respond best to shorter day lengths or decreasing day lengths. Cool-season crops generally thrive in cooler temperatures such as during fall, winter, and early spring. If you grow in another zone outside of Zones 9 and 10, this information is still applicable to you and helpful as an indicator that you want to grow these crops in the frost-free days of the fall, early winter, and early spring. Since cool-season crops all enjoy shorter day lengths and cool weather, they can thrive as long as they have protection from frost. You can use row covers, heavy mulching, cold frames, greenhouses, and other crop protection to extend the growing season by protecting plants from frost. Growing crops in their correct season allows for the best cultural practices and thriving plants. Beginner gardeners should focus on growing crops during the right time of the year for the most bountiful harvest, least amount of pest issues, and best flavor. For seasoned growers, this is the first consideration when growing a crop.




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Pollinator Collection

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Arroyo Lupine Seeds

Arroyo Lupine seeds produce plants with spectacular purple and blue flower spikes. Lupine is native to Southern California and is a must-have for native and meadow gardens. This variety of lupine is drought tolerant and fuss-free. 

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Dwarf Red Coneflower Seeds

Dwarf Red Coneflower is a hardy, drought-tolerant wildflower. Sometimes called the Mexican Hat flower, this beautiful red flower is loved by birds and pollinators.

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California Yellow Poppy Seeds

This beautiful California poppy has stunning golden yellow flowers that bloom during the cooler season. 'Golden West' California poppy is a favorite of honey bees and wild bees!

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Scarlet Sage Seeds

This long lived perennial grows 2-3' tall with stunning scarlet flowers that bloom from springtime to fall. This easy-to-care-for plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and beneficial insects. Plant in the spring for easiest plant establishment.

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Blue Sage Seeds

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Bachelor Button Seeds

Bachelor Button is a classic and easy to grow wildflower with beautiful periwinkle blooms. Great cut or dried. Pollinators love them too! Also known as cornflower, these drought-tolerant flowers prefer to bloom in the cool of spring.

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Narrowleaf Milkweed Seeds

Narrowleaf milkweed, a California native, is sometimes called Mexican whorled milkweed. This plant is a nectar source and host plant for the beautiful monarch butterflies. Allow monarch caterpillars to devour the plants. Great for native gardens. Gardeners can plant directly in the ground in the fall or transplant in late winter in mild climates. In areas with cold winters, transplant in the spring when the threat of frost is gone.

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Butterfly Garden Seed Mix

Our Butterfly Garden seed mix is a blend of wildflower seed contains varieties well-suited for the Southwest. Beautiful colorful blooms attract butterflies and beneficial insects. Contains Black-Eyed Susan, Butterfly Milkweed, Candytuft, Dwarf Cosmos, Dwarf Godetia, Gayfeather, Illinois Bundleflower, Indian Blanket, Lance-Leaved Coreopsis, New England Aster, Pincushion Flower, Purple Coneflower, Purple Prairie Clover, Roundheaded Bush Clover, Shasta Daisy, Siberian Wallflower, Sweet Alyssum, Sweet William Pinks, and Zinnia.

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Red Pontiac Seed Potatoes

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Yukon Gem Seed Potatoes

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Russian Banana Seed Potato

Russian Banana Seed Potatoes

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Mammoth Mix Sweet Pea

Mammoth Mix Sweet Pea Seeds

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Mayan Jaguar Lettuce

Organic Mayan Jaguar Lettuce Seeds

USDA Organic
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Emerald Fan Lettuce

Organic Emerald Fan Lettuce Seeds

USDA Organic
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Organic Garden Blend Kale Seeds

USDA Organic
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Gourmet Blend Chicory Seeds

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Kristen's Spring Sensation Seed Bundle

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Organic Rainbow Carrot Seeds

Our Rainbow carrot seeds are a gardener favorite! This mix of rainbow-colored carrots is for you! Carrots love loose soil and can be easily grown in a pot if ground soil is too dense. Keep soil moist for the best germination possible. Succession plant for continued harvest.

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Organic Sugar Snap Pea Seeds

Crisp and sweet, everyone knows the pleasure of snap peas. This American original variety is a popular market pea because of its production and crispiness. Produces in only 70 days.

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Heirloom Sweet Pea Seed Mix

This Heirloom Sweet Pea mix contains all the favorite old-time sweet pea varieties. Selected for the most vibrant and fragrant blooms, this mix will not disappoint.

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Dwarf Jewel Mix Nasturtium Seeds

This well-known garden Nasturtium is prized for its compact growing habit and sweet fragrance. Nasturtium are a beautiful must-have in the veggie garden, both in beds and containers, and are easy to directly sow. They require little care but are happiest when grown in the cooler months with ample moisture. Flowers and leaves are edible with a flavor similar to arugula.

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California Orange Poppy Seeds

This beautiful California poppy has stunning orange flowers that bloom during the cooler season. An easy to grow wildflower that can be broadcast in native gardens.

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Pelleted Sugar Snax Carrot Seeds

Pelleted Sugar Snax Carrot Seeds

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Red Heart Radish Seeds

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