Ten Seeds to Grow in August
Here are the seeds we selected for you to grow in August. Among some of our favorite seeds, these specifically do well in cool weather and grow fast. They each offer different textures, colors and flavors for refreshing, nutritious salads.
Start your seeds now to transplant seedlings in early September for an abundant mid-fall harvest. Check out more seeds in our catalog to grow this season.
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Arugula Seeds
$3.00 Add to cartMediterranean salad green that elevates any salad with its pungent, refreshing flavor. Grows in abundance and favors cool weather. Great choice as a pizza topping and in tomato salad made with olive oil and lemon juice.
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Collard Seeds, Karadeniz (Black Sea)
$4.00 Add to cartTurkey’s staple collard variety from the Northern region of the country. Huge leaves, outstanding flavor, great yield. Traditionally used for stuffing and in soups.
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Cress Seeds, Persian
Price range: $3.00 through $5.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageBeautiful cress with mild, peppery flavor. Plants produce hundreds of seed pods on dozens of branches later in the season. Popular among florists as a filler for bouquets. Best to re-plant every two weeks for continuous harvest.
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Cress Seeds, Turkish Wide Leaf Tere
Price range: $3.25 through $5.75 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Dill Seeds, Gönen 10
$3.50 Add to cartHeirloom dill with amazing flavor and aroma. Dark green leaves are thick and succulent. Excellent dried, in salads or pickles. A must-grow for herb gardeners.
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Lettuce Seeds, Lollo Rossa
Price range: $3.00 through $5.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageLooseleaf lettuce with ruby leaves, red tinge and frilled edges. Excellent flavor, curious texture. What else to ask for a salad mix!
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Lettuce Seeds, Turkish Large Curly
Price range: $3.00 through $5.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product pageTurkish looseleaf lettuce with large heads and buttery, curly leaves. Picture-perfect heads are best to grow in spring and fall. Excellent flavor. Our introduction in the U.S.!
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Tokyo Bekana Seeds
$2.75 Add to cartOne of the earliest Chinese cabbage varieties we have ever grown. Enormous, light green leaves. Mild, lettuce-like flavor. Good frost tolerance.
