Every year we select seeds to try in the new year. For 2025 we’ve picked 6 open pollinated varieties to satisfy your craving for something new.
When we grow new (to us) plants or varieties, the garden never gets boring. You’ll learn a lot about a crop when you try growing different cultivars of the same plant. Some will work, some will be meh. Either way you’ll have fun learning as you grow.
6 Seeds To Try in 2025
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Resources
Find previous years’ suggestions here and here
Check out our Links page for more seed catalogs to choose from
For early spring (or fall) – check out these 4 cabbage varieties to grow (it’s our favorite underdog vegetable)
Not sure how to grow from seed? Here’s a seed-starting primer to help build your confidence