Seeds for gardens and flower beds
Flower mixes, vegetable, herb and other seeds organized by plant group, variety, location and use.
Organizing seeds by plant group
The Seeds category brings together seed for flowers, vegetables, herbs, fruit, lawns, as well as forage and cover crops. The plant group is therefore the starting point for choosing. Plant type, variety or mix, and the intended use mentioned in the product name then provide further guidance. The subcategories are simply organized by product type and use: a summer flower mix is read differently from radishes, parsley or a forage crop. Product-specific measurements, colors and sowing dates appear only on the relevant cards.
The four following starting points offer a clear way through the range. For flowers, mixes and individual species are the focus; for vegetables, the plant type and variety; for herbs, their use in the kitchen; and for forage and cover crops, the named group. Fruit and lawn seed are also kept separate in the category tree.
Flowers + mixes
Mixes and named flower species for beds, containers, balconies or cut flowers, according to the individual product title.
Flowers + mixesVegetables
Vegetable seed organized by plant type and variety; the range includes radishes and pumpkins, among others.
VegetablesHerbs + spices
Sorrel and parsley show how harvest, flavor and location are described on the cards.
Herbs + spicesForage + cover crops
This area remains separate from flower and vegetable seed and follows the relevant use group.
Forage + cover cropsFlowers: compare mix, color and growth habit
For flowers, the first question is whether a mix or a single variety is wanted. A mix combines several named species or shades; a variety is distinguished by its name and its own description. The intended use may also appear in the title, such as bed, container, wildflower meadow or cut flowers.
Mixes for a broad range of blooms
The Summer Flower Mix in a Tin, 100 g contains annual and biennial summer flowers. The card states that it contains 100 g and has a sowing rate of 1 g/m²; flower beds, new planting and reseeding of wildflower meadows are listed. Blooming is described as lasting from June into autumn. The Old Mexico zinnia mix lists brown and yellow shades, beds and cut flowers. A dried flower mix lists many varieties for drying and for arrangements or table decorations.
Individual species with specific details
The Dwarf Splendor Nasturtium Mix is described as an annual plant about 30 cm tall, flowering from July to October; its blooms are edible and are suggested for salads and other dishes. Sweet William Bodestolz F1 is annual, flowers in the year of cultivation through October according to the card, and has strong stems for cutting. Mentzelia lindleyi is listed at 50 to 80 cm tall, with star-shaped flowers and fragrance from evening until morning. The Poached Egg Plant reaches about 15 cm and has yellow-and-white flowers 2.5 cm in diameter.
Vegetables and herbs for cooking and harvesting
For vegetables and herbs, the names are not the only useful information; the recorded harvest and location details help as well. This makes it possible to organize the selection by the desired use and by the space available.
Herbs by leaf and harvest method
Sorrel is described as a perennial culinary herb with a fresh, tangy flavor and a height of 30 to 60 cm. Young leaves and shoots can be harvested repeatedly; sorrel soup, salads and spinach are mentioned. Darki parsley has moss-curled, dark green leaves, an intense aroma and can be harvested repeatedly when it is not cut too short. For this variety, the card specifies moist, partially shaded, humus-rich soil, a sowing depth of 0.5 to 1 cm and 25 cm between rows.
Vegetables by color, shape and stated use
The round half-red, half-white radish is listed with a spicy flavor, delicate round roots, and sowing from April to June and from August to September. The card gives a sowing depth of 0.5 to 1 cm and 15 x 5 cm between rows. Uchiki Kuri is described as an orange-red culinary pumpkin with a nutty flavor, the Hokkaido designation and good storage life. Sweet Jack F1 has a deep orange color, handy size and strong stem, and is intended as a culinary pumpkin and for autumn decoration.
Linked product examples for comparison
The following linked examples show three different ways to choose. Each image and title belong to the same item; the details refer to its associated product card.
Summer Flower Mix in a Tin, 100 g
Annual and biennial summer flower mix that contains 100 g. The card lists 1 g/m², sowing from March, blooming from June into autumn, and use in flower beds and wildflower meadows.
Dwarf Splendor Nasturtium Mix
Annual mix with edible blooms. The card states a height of about 30 cm, flowering from July to October, and use in gardens, on balconies, in salads and in dishes.
Sorrel
Perennial culinary herb with a fresh, tangy flavor. The card lists a height of 30 to 60 cm, repeated harvesting of young leaves and shoots, and sorrel soup, salads and spinach.
Choosing by location, timing and use
Three concrete aspects help with the decision: space, time and use. For space, the cards mention garden beds, containers, balconies, rock gardens, wildflower meadows or open ground. For timing, they give sowing and flowering months or whether a plant is annual or perennial. For use, the options include ornamental plants, cut flowers, edible blooms, culinary herbs, culinary pumpkins or dried decorations.
Space
Nasturtium is listed for gardens and balconies; the Poached Egg Plant for garden beds, rock gardens and containers; and Livingstone daisies for borders, rock gardens and balcony boxes.
Timing
The summer flower mix lists sowing from March. For the Poached Egg Plant, late March to mid-June and flowering from June are given; parsley is sown directly outdoors.
Use
Nasturtium is listed for edible blooms, sorrel for kitchen use, and the dried flower mix for drying, arrangements and table decorations.
Sowing details from the product cards
The details vary considerably and should not be applied to other varieties. For the summer flower mix, the card gives 1 g/m², sowing from March and a 100 g pack. For the Poached Egg Plant, it gives a sowing depth of 0.5 cm, sowing from late March to mid-June and 20 x 10 cm after thinning. The half-red, half-white radish is listed with sowing from April to June and August to September, a depth of 0.5 to 1 cm and 15 x 5 cm between rows.
For sorrel, the details include 25 to 30 cm between rows, light pressing, no soil or only a thin layer, and keeping the soil moist; strong seedlings are thinned to 10 cm. Livingstone daisies are sown indoors from March to April or outdoors in May, germinate in 12 to 20 days at 15 to 18 °C, and are spaced 20 x 20 cm apart. These specific values belong to the plant named in each case.
Garden planning and related areas
For planning around the seed bed, related content complements the choice of varieties. The Garden & gardening supplies area and the Garden tools area cover neighboring tasks involving equipment and work. Two editorial articles explore vegetable garden planning and handling harvested fruit and vegetables in greater depth.
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Frequently asked questions about seeds
Which plant group fits my project?
Flowers + mixes, vegetables, herbs + spices, and forage and cover crops are separate starting points. Fruit and lawn seed are also shown as their own groups in the category tree.
Which cards give specific measurements or quantities?
The summer flower mix lists 100 g and 1 g/m². Nasturtium is described as about 30 cm tall, sorrel as 30 to 60 cm, and the Poached Egg Plant as about 15 cm.
What distinguishes a mix from a variety?
For the summer flower mix and Old Mexico, the combination of several flowers or shades is the focus. Sweet William Bodestolz F1, the Dwarf Splendor Nasturtium Mix and sorrel each have their own details about the plant and its use.
Which sowing values are listed in the range?
Examples include 0.5 cm for the Poached Egg Plant, 0.5 to 1 cm for the half-red, half-white radish, 25 to 30 cm between rows for sorrel, and 20 x 20 cm for Livingstone daisies.
Which seeds are described for cooking or decoration?
Nasturtium is mentioned for edible blooms in salads and dishes. Sorrel is used for soup, salads and spinach; Uchiki Kuri and Sweet Jack F1 are described as culinary pumpkins. The dried flower mix is listed for drying and decorating.