We select top-quality garden seeds for our growers, such as heirloom, Non-GMO, and organic varieties that deliver consistent results in nutrient-rich soil and gardens.We are constantly expanding our lineup of available choices of many of the hard-to-find garden seed varieties that can be harvested for great family meals. Our garden seed inventory includes vegetable seeds that grow in climates with a short growing season, is drought resistant, or not prone to growing diseases.Growing vegetables from seed is a rewarding project. Starting with seeds gives you a wider selection to choose from when shopping for seeds, and it's more cost-effective than buying vegeTABLE starter plant. Plus, you'll have the satisfaction of enjoying fresh vegetables that you grew yourself from tiny seeds. To ensure a successful vegetable garden, it is essential to start with high-quality seeds. By growing your vegetables from seed, you have more control over the varieties you want to cultivate. Regardless of the types of edible crops you want to grow, you’ll find must-know tips for growing vegetables from seed in this -friendly guide.Starting your very own vegetable garden and seeing it through to harvest is one of the most rewarding activities that anyone can do. Here at caribbean garden seed we aim to simplify the preparation of your garden bed or containers and the planting of your seeds. This guide is designed to equip you with the knowledge required for a successful gardening experience.Vegetable Seed Varieties:Artichoke SeedsAsparagus SeedsBean SeedsBeet SeedsBroccoli SeedsBrussels Sprouts SeedsCabbage SeedsMelon SeedsCantaloupe SeedsCarrot SeedsCasaba Melon SeedsCauliflower SeedsCeleriac SeedsCelery SeedsChard SeedsCollards SeedsCorn SeedsCrenshaw Melon SeedsCucumber SeedsEggplant SeedsEndive SeedsGourds SeedsHoneydew Melon SeedsKale SeedsKohlrabi SeedsLeek SeedsLettuce SeedsMustard SeedsOkra SeedsOnion SeedsOrach SeedsParsnip SeedsPea SeedsPeppers SeedsPumpkin SeedsPurslane SeedsRadicchio SeedsRadish SeedsRhubarb SeedsRutabaga SeedsSalsify SeedsSpinach SeedsSquash SeedsStrawberry SeedsTomato SeedsTurnip SeedsWatermelon SeedsZucchini Seeds Annual - plants that go through a full life cycle over the course of one season or year, meaning the seed grows into a plant to seed again. Annuals will grow differently depending on the climate. For example, some annuals can bolt and go to seed very quickly in very hot climates, thus, ending its life cycle. Understanding the specific climate requirements of annual plants is crucial for their successful growth and development.Biennial - a biennial plant has a two-year life cycle, going through dormancy to produce fruits or seeds. In the first year, it develops roots, stems, and leaves. The second year is when flowering or fruiting occurs.Perennial -plants that live for three years or more, where top foliage will die during the cold season each year, but then regrowing from the root system left behind. Some perennials have extensive lifespans, such as trees. Perennials are known for their ability to live for three years or more, with the top foliage dying during the cold season and regrowing from the root system. Some perennials, like trees, have extensive lifespans.What is GMO Seed?The term GMO is a term that is feared, misunderstood, and misused, leading to confusion about what a GMO seed really means. Genetically modified organisms (GMO) are living things, including seeds, whose DNA has been engineered outside the natural process of cross pollination to inherit desirable traits.When we see anti-GMO social media posts or speak with people about what GMO means to them we find that most people don’t really know why GMO is bad they just know it is. We are a little concerned that the lack of understanding of GMO is frequently dragging non-GMO seeds, such as Hybrids, into the discussion. We do have a concern with GMO but like most people who spend time really understanding the topic our concern is that the science is moving faster than the protections, labeling laws, and crop protocols. Many of the GMO products being grown today have used very impressive technologies to introduce NON-PLANT BASED genetics into plants. It is this “crossing” of two living organisms that nature would otherwise NOT allow that has us, and many others so concerned.Know Your Grow ZoneAlso known as hardiness zones, grow zones are USDA recommendations that track each region’s Average Annual Extreme Minimum Temperature, allowing gardeners to know the coldest their garden may experience during the year This information is crucial for selecting plants that can thrive in your specific climate conditions.. Grow zones don't determine whether a plant is suitable for a region, but merely enable you to know the average lowest temperature to determine whether a particular crop may do well in your garden. Understanding grow zones is generally most important for outdoor perennial gardening because most vegetable and flower crops will grow as a seasonal annual here in the United States.The USDA has a very user-friendly online Plant Hardiness Zone Map in which you can easily look up your hardiness zone by searching with your zip code. As mentioned, use this information to understand the extremes in your region, both hot and cold, to tailor a garden best suited to your climate.Know your Site and SunlightConsider the available gardening space and the amount of sunlight that area receives during the day. Recognize its trajectory. As the sun shifts in the growing season, so do the conditions.Identify a stable and advantageous location for your garden. It may be easier if you have a yard, but stay open-minded if you only have a patio or limited space.Urban gardening is easier than you think. Design your garden around available space. Choose veggies and herbs that thrive in containers and sunlight. Determine the kind of light that space will see over the season. If you live in an apartment flat with a deck, but without direct sunlight, choose shade tolerant plants such as lettuce, chard, beet, and carrot. If you have a small patio, consider growing crops that have an upright trailing habit, such as pole beans and peas, to best utilize space. If you only have roof access or live in south-facing places that receive the heaviest sunlight, consider planting heat tolerant plants, such as dill, fennel, tomato, and pepper.Understand Direct Sowing vs. Indoor SowingWhen and how you select to sow your seeds is a crucial aspect for a thriving garden. Examine your local climate and gauge your growing season. Let your surroundings guide you on when and how to plant seeds for the upcoming season.You can sow them outdoors when temperatures are suitable or in plug trays indoors. The seed variety determines much of this.When growing indoors, a grow light is necessary if you don't have a window that receives direct sunlight for eight hours of the day—and even then, with certain varieties more light exposure is required for optimal growth. Start seeds several weeks before your last frost date of the year. The number of weeks is usually stated on the seed packet.All seeds started indoors will require a process known as “hardening off”, which is when you acclimate the seedlings to outdoor conditions, by placing them outside in increasing increments each day until they spend the whole day outside. This can take anywhere from one week to a month depending on the plant. Be wary of setting them out overnight as a sudden drop in temperatures can kill your seedlings. After you harden off your seedlings, you can transplant them in soil that is loose and moist.Soil Types and TexturesThe composition of your soil dictates the outcome of plant growth. It is uncommon for soils to remain unamended in a garden. Most are treated using fertilizers, cover crops, mulch, and other texture additives. We recommend all-natural cover crops. Understanding soil textures also helps you choose the best soil to purchase for the varieties of plants you wish to grow in planters or containers. Understanding the elements that make up each soil type will help you to know what to add to your soil to accommodate each plant.Clay Soil - When wet, this soil is lumpy and sticky. When dry, soil is rocky and hard. Poor drainage and low oxygen levels. Lack of drainage usually needs to be remedied, using sand and/or small pebbles. Suitable for perennial shrubs, early vegetable crops, aster and bergamot flower plants.Sandy Soil - A gritty, sandy texture that dries out fast and drains quickly. Holds fewer nutrients than other soils. Requires soil amendments to bolster nutrient content. Suitable for vegetable root crops, such as carrot, parsnip, beet, pepper, corn, squash, and salad crops.Silty Soil - A soft and fluffy texture that holds moisture very well. Nutrient content is plentiful as well. Less than adequate drainage, but otherwise a healthy soil. Manure and organic biomass can help with drainage. Suitable for most vegetable and fruit crops, grasses, and trees.Peaty Soil - An acidic soil that is spongy, fluffy, and feels damp, due to the high levels of peat moss. Soil heats up quickly but retains moisture well--may need drainage help. Suitable for root crops, lettuces, legumes, and brassicas.Chalky Soil - The stoniest texture of all soils being very pebbly and gravely. Low nutrient tcontent and very alkaline. Needs nutrients additives such as manure, mulch, and organic biomass. Suitable for spinach, sweet corn, and cabbage.Loamy Soil - The ideal garden soil texture with an even mixture of sand silt, and clay. A fine texture full of nutrients with good drainage. Requires nutrient replenishing after each grow season. Suitable for most garden crops.
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