Your garden doesn't have to take an "off" season. Check out these seed recommendations tailored to your zone range. From winter vegetables to indoor sprouts and microgreens, there is something for everyone to plant this month! These recommendations are for seeds to plant in the month of December. Happy gardening!
Zones 1-7a: These zones experience cold winter weather known to reach freezing temperatures over
an extended period of time. During the month of December, it is best to limit direct sowing to wildflower seeds that will sprout in the spring months. Indoor sowing of microgreens, sprouts, and herbs is
a great way to continue gathering a fresh harvest!
Zones 7b-9a: These zones experience mild winter weather, allowing for some crops to be directly
sown outdoors, including leafy greens, herbs, bunching onions, radishes, cover crops, poppies, sweet peas,
calendula, among others. Don't forget to also grow some sprouts and microgreens indoors!
Zones 9b-12: The warm winter, frost-free zones of 9-12 really thrive during December. This
month is great for planting most vegetables, cover crops, flowers, and herbs outdoors. Enjoy a break from the hot summer temperatures while your plants are not so stressed from the heat.
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Cucumber Seeds - Pickling - Boston Pickling
55-60 days. Boston Pickling Cucumber Seeds. Cucumis sativus. Non-GMO. The Boston Pickling cucumber is an American heirloom first marketed in 1877 by the pioneering Detroit-based seed company, D.M. Ferry &...
Squash Seeds - Summer - Zucchini Black Beauty
60-70 days. Black Beauty Zucchini Summer Squash Seeds. Cucurbita pepo. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. AKA: Courgette. One of the most productive crops to ever find its way into the home garden,...
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Big Red
75 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Big Red Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, high-yielding, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat levels. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for...
Basil Seeds - Italian Large Leaf
60-90 days. Italian Large Leaf basil seeds. Ocimum basilicum. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. Giant green shiny leaves full of seasonal aroma that just makes your mouth water, Italian Large Leaf is...
Pea Seeds - Snap - Sugar Snap
60-70 Days to maturity. Pisum sativum. Sugar Snap Pea seeds. Non-GMO, open-pollinated, 1979 AAS winner. Suitable for growing in fields, containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Resistant to powdery...
Bean Seeds - Bush - Blue Lake 274
50-65 Days to maturity. Phaseolus vulgaris. Blue Lake 247 Bean Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom snap bush bean. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Blue...
Peppermint Seeds
90 Days. Peppermint Culinary Herb Seeds. Mentha sp. Non-GMO. A deliciously versatile and bright herb, peppermint seeds are a naturally occurring hybrid between culinary spearmint and watermint. Grown very similar...
Squash Seeds - Winter - Waltham Butternut
85-90 days. Cucurbita moschata. Waltham Butternut Winter Squash seeds grow as cool season tender annuals that are fast-maturing. As the summer season fades, butternut squash varieties are the most popular...
Pumpkin Seeds - Sugar Pie
85-100 days. Sugar Pie Pumpkin Seeds. Cucurbita pepo. Non-GMO. Heirloom. Also widely known as the New England pumpkin, the Sugar Pie is a true American heirloom and culinary standard. Non-GMO...
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Cal Wonder (Organic)
75-90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Organic Cal Wonder Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Resistant...
Tomato Seeds - Cherry - Supersweet 100 Hybrid
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Supersweet 100 Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, indeterminate, cherry tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses, containers,...
Corn Seeds - Sweet - Golden Bantam 12
80-85 Days to maturity. Zea mays. Golden Bantam 12Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, Sweet Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and drought-prone...
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Cal Wonder
75-90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. California Wonder Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding, drought tolerant, sweet pepper with no heat. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Also known...
Basil Seeds - Italian Large Leaf (Organic)
Organic Italian Large Leaf basil seeds are a staple to any thriving Organic herb garden. A member of the sweet basil varieties, ocimum basilicum is easily the most common basil...
Squash Seeds - Summer - Early Prolific Straightneck
50-60 days. Early Prolific Straightneck Summer Squash Seeds. Cucurbita pepo. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. Non-GMO Early Prolific Staightneck Summer Squash is ready to harvest from the vine after 52 days. Early...
Corn Seeds - Sweet - Peaches and Cream Hybrid
80-90 Days to maturity. Zea mays. Peaches and Cream Hybrid Corn Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid, Sweet Corn. Suitable for growing in garden plots or raised beds. Corn tolerates heat and...
Arugula Seeds - Slow Bolt (Organic)
40-45 days. Organic Slow Bolt Arugula herb Seeds. Eruca vesicaria sativa. Non-GMO. Organic Slow Bolt arugula seeds are one of the fastest growing crops for home gardeners and, since they...
Watermelon Seeds - Picnic - Crimson Sweet
80-90 Days to maturity. Citrullus lanatus. Crimson Sweet Watermelon Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, seeded, picnic watermelon. Resistant to Anthracnose (1,3), Fusarium Wilt (Race 1,2). Crimson Sweet watermelon...
Watermelon Seeds - Picnic - Crimson Sweet (Organic)
80-90 Days to maturity. Citrullus lanatus. Crimson Sweet Organic Watermelon Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, seeded, picnic watermelon. Resistant to Anthracnose (1,3), Fusarium Wilt (Race 1,2). Organic...
Geranium Seeds - Maverick Series
91-105 days maturity. Pelargonium x hortorum . Geranium Maverick Series Seeds. Non-GMO, Annual. Ornamental. Maverick Series geranium seeds are an adorable, compact, and vibrant addition to grow in any home...
Melon Seeds - Cantaloupe - Hales Best Jumbo
85-110 Days to maturity. Cucumis melo. Hale's Best Jumbo Cantaloupe Melon Seeds. A non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated, heat-tolerant, drought-tolerant Cantaloupe Melon. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and...
Tomato Seeds - Cherry - Sungold Hybrid
57 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Sungold Hybrid Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, indeterminate, cherry tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, greenhouses, containers, and...
Pepper Seeds - Hot - TAM Jalapeno
65-80 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Tam Jalapeno Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, deer resistant, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, hot-type pepper with medium heat levels. 1,000 to...
Petunia Seeds - Supercascade Series (pelleted)
98-105 Days to maturity. Petunia x hybrida Supercascade Series Petunia Seeds. Non-GMO, hybrid, Premium Quality Seeds, annual. Supercascade Series seeds will delight your garden with the largest and most robust...
Watermelon Seeds - Mini - Sugar Baby
75-80 Days to maturity. Citrullus lanatus. Sugar Baby Watermelon Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, heat tolerant, seeded, mini watermelon. Suitable for growing in garden plots and large containers (minimum 7...
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Golden Cal Wonder
72 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Golden Cal Wonder Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, high-yielding, drought tolerant, sweet-type, with no heat levels. 0 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable...
Tomato Seeds - Salad - Better Boy Plus Hybrid
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Solanum lycoperscium. Better Boy Tomato Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid, heat tolerant, indeterminate, salad tomato. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses....
Pepper Seeds - Sweet - Sweet Banana
70 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Sweet Banana Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, sweet pepper with mild heat levels. Drought tolerant, heat tolerant. 0 to 500 Scoville...
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50-60 days. Crookneck Summer Squash Seeds. Cucurbita pepo. Non-GMO. Open Pollinated. Non-GMO Summer Crookneck squash is ready in about 58 days. The flesh of this squash is bumpy and yellow....
Stevia Seeds - Sweet Herb
40 to 60 days. Stevia rebaudiana Annual in cold climates. 40 to 60 days. Non-GMO, Heirloom Sweet Stevia Herb Garden Seed from True Leaf Market. Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia is a...
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