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Customer photo review of Trionfo Violetto Pole Bean Seeds

George W.

These beans had me amazed with how lovely the violet flowers were. I got carried away with finding ways to allow them to stretch out and color more of my yard. Then, the beans were beautiful as well: after the first small harvest, my spouse looked at them and said exactly that: "Wow, they are beautiful.". Then... The taste. They are more full-flavored and earthy than the green beans I am used to, and so far this summer I have harvested about 200 beans from just a few vines.

Trionfo Violetto Pole Bean Seeds

Customer photo review of Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper Seeds

Lauren D.

These are my favorite thing in the garden this year! The plants are loaded and the peppers are delicious! The variegated leaves make the plants beautiful and it’s so cool to see the variety in the peppers themselves. I’ve got solid white to solid consistent stripes throughout. Will definitely be growing again next year!

Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry Sweet Pepper Seeds

Customer photo review of Carnival Blend Carrot Seeds

Jonas K.

I love growing these, they all taste different! Many different opinions in the Whanau on, which one has the best flavor. 😆Really good just roasted whole in the oven.

Carnival Blend Carrot Seeds

Customer photo review of Cascade of Color Trailing Lobelia Seeds

Linda M.Verified

Grow this every year and bring it inside before the first frost. It will survive another winter though not as pretty as the first. I love having the flowers in the winter. Relieves that winter groggy feeling!

Cascade of Color Trailing Lobelia Seeds

Customer photo review of Fava Bean Cover Crop Seeds

Ann E G.Verified

I’m using the beans as a cover crop this winter. This is my first time doing a cover crop. But I love that I planted these right before our first snow, and here they are thriving! I’m hoping these will choke out the thistles that are invading my veg garden, and help my soil. So far so good!

Fava Bean Cover Crop Seeds

Customer photo review of Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum Seeds

Heather F.Verified

I've had such great luck with Botanical Interest seeds! The Alyssum does so well. It just takes off and lasts forever. I love to plant at the edge of beds and the base of larger plants.

Tiny Tim Sweet Alyssum Seeds

Customer photo review of Hummingbird Haven Flower Mix Seeds

Karin B.Verified

Worked really hard to keep them warm in NE FL this year with the random cold freezes we had - but my pollinators are still growing strong January 27th and I am hoping for a great start to my dream of a pollinator garden.

Hummingbird Haven Flower Mix Seeds

Customer photo review of Royal Burgundy Bush Bean Seeds

Cheryl D.Verified

The Royal Burgundy bush beans have grown prolifically with excellent germination and quickly became beautiful producing plants with no issues at all. This is just the first few pu led but many more are developing. Highly recommend. In top three of six varieties tried - Jade, Royal Burgundy and Golden Rush shown in photo.

Royal Burgundy Bush Bean Seeds

Customer photo review of Brazilian Vervain Verbena Seeds

Dianne T.Verified

Brazilian vervain was new to me, as was gardening from seed in general. Took a while to really grow in size, but when it did, there was a bounty of tall stems topped with beautiful, delicate flowers. And the sparse foliage made it a great flower for cutting and throwing into bouquets for myself, family and friends. (Seen here with calendula.) Everyone who saw the flowers were delighted by them. I may be growing this flower every year from now on!

Brazilian Vervain Verbena Seeds

Customer video review of Summer Drummer Allium Bulbs

Amarilis V.Verified

The allums were planted in November, in this central Florida location, and I was pleased to see that all of them came up. This is January and they love the cool weather be are having.

Summer Drummer Allium Bulbs

Customer photo review of Caraflex Cabbage Seeds

Jason D.Verified

Caraflex is an excellent mini variety. Heads are tightly-wrapped and sweet with a good crunchy texture. It needs a good 1.5' square given the number of leaves that it produces, but it crops quickly; I transplant in early April for a mid-June harvest. I find the size to be perfect for typical uses without a lot of waste. A single head can produce a decent batch of cole slaw, a generous number of fish tacos, etc., or you can quarter and grill the heads as a side dish. I've moved exclusively to m...

Caraflex Cabbage Seeds

Customer photo review of Mashed Potatoes Acorn Winter Squash Seeds

Daniel R.

This was my first time growing mashed potato squash, and I’m officially a fan. It grew easily and handled the season like a champ. The real standout, though, was the flavor—mild, buttery, and smooth, just like the name promises. The texture is perfect for mashing, and it honestly tastes like comfort food straight from the garden. I’ll definitely be growing it again.

Mashed Potatoes Acorn Winter Squash Seeds

Customer photo review of Shock-O-Lat Sunflower Seeds

Wendy

This is my favorite sunflower so far! So beautiful! I love the color! They are so easy to grow. I'm so happy with my sunflowers. I just purchased 8 more variety of sunflowers! Exciting for my new additions of sunflowers to my garden.

Shock-O-Lat Sunflower Seeds

Customer photo review of Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds

Patrick R.Verified

Beautiful and healthy. They make me happy! Loves sun and warmth. Planted at the end of summer ina container and still growing through fall and winter. Just have to bring them in on especially cold nights.

Torch Mexican Sunflower Seeds

Customer photo review of Lemon Balm Seeds

Mirna M.Verified

First time growing lemon Balm from seed. my seeds emerged in 7 days. I keep it in room at 70 degree temperature and under LED light at least 12 hours.

Lemon Balm Seeds

Customer photo review of Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean Seeds

Guadalupe G.Verified

Epic Gardening has inspired me to start a garden, but I live in zone 5b, so I only had enough time to plant a quick grower. The Kentucky Wonder Pole Beans were planted on July 28th lol Today I got baby beans!! I should have an excellent yield Juuuust before the 1st frost😁

Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean Seeds

Customer photo review of Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

Karen Hogan H.Verified

Again trying to see which dose best, in greenhouse or out in my regular garden so divided them up in half and planted both places. Both on the same sprout time, now 3 weeks later greenhouse is up a little taller but they both seem to be doing great. Very Happy with my purchase.

Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

Customer photo review of Giant Purple Zinnia Seeds

Christina S.Verified

The seeds that I have purchased from BI are my favorite seeds. This was my first year, trying flowers, and it felt almost full proof with these seeds. I bought a variety of zinnias and all of them turned out beautiful.

Giant Purple Zinnia Seeds

Customer photo review of Sun Gold Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds

Sara H.Verified

Hands down my favorite cherry tomato! Sweet with a good firm texture. Family and friends love when i share my sun gold bounty with them. I even grew an extra plant to give to my mom who is enjoying her fresh tomatoes, and also purchased extra seeds to give to loved ones. I typically don’t enjoy tomatoes raw, bc so many are grainy, mushy, and/or highly acidic, so finding a variety that i consistently enjoy straight from harvest is pretty remarkable. Will be a staple in my garden for sure!

Sun Gold Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds

Customer photo review of Soil Builder Peas and Oats Cover Crop Seeds

Anne M.Verified

This is the first time I planted a cover crop. The seeds germinated quickly and are thriving despite some overnight freezes. The coverage seems sparse, though, and I wonder if it will work as well as mulch in preventing weeds from appearing in the spring.

Soil Builder Peas and Oats Cover Crop Seeds

Customer photo review of Belstar Broccoli Seeds

Vicki T.Verified

I started these seeds under a grow light in my garage a few weeks ago. Just recently I transplanted them to my raised bed garden. I have covers if needed to protect the plants from cold nights or herbivores.

Belstar Broccoli Seeds

Tina D.Verified

I received some very nice, healthy looking garlic. After vernalizing for 8 weeks I planted them and they came up within a few days and look absolutely lovely. Every one of them has emerged from the soil :)

Inchelium Red Softneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

Customer photo review of Yellow Granex PRR Bulb Onion Seeds

Colette L.Verified

My 2nd year growing these short term onions based on Kevin’s recommendation on his YouTube channel. I was growing intermediate day before without any luck. So excited to see the same success with these short day onions this growing season. I’m in zone 10a so having great success!

Yellow Granex PRR Bulb Onion Seeds

Customer photo review of Cilantro Microgreens Seeds

Sharon G.Verified

I bought a growing tray and the cilantro seeds to grow micro green cilantro. It has sprouted and I am happy. The tray is on a small table in front of a window facing northwest. I am using coconut coir as the growing medium. I also grew a little outdoors in a pot in organic potting soil on the southeast side of my house. However, the hot sunny weather here killed it. The cilantro is at least as flavorful as what I have been buying in North Carolina stores.

Cilantro Microgreens Seeds

Customer photo review of Kilimanjaro White African Marigold Seeds

Isabelle H.

Marigolds have never been my favorite. I don’t love bright yellow and Orange flowers. When I saw these I decided to give them a try. I had pretty good germination and my single plant is doing so well, blooming slowly, but surely. I love this addition to my garden and sprouted four more seedlings in hopes to grow more this year, and years to come.

Kilimanjaro White African Marigold Seeds

Customer photo review of Zeolights Calendula (Pot Marigold) Seeds

Isabelle H.

As someone who doesn’t love bright orange and yellow flowers, but wanted to grow calendula for its healing properties, finding this variety was so exciting! I started a handful of seedlings and planted them around the garden and they have taken off growing tons of blooms per plant. I’ve been harvesting 6-7 flowers daily from two plants alone (the ones pictured here). They are so pretty and charming, very much like the lovely drawing on the seed pack. I will be growing these always! Love!

Zeolights Calendula (Pot Marigold) Seeds

Alexia A.

These did so well in my garden. The color is beautiful, and every now and then a bloom is bright pink. I didn’t realize they might benefit from staking until we had a heavy rain that weighed down the tops. Now I have them staked. They grew fast and bloomed before the zinnias I planted at the same time. I’m in zone 7.

Borage Seeds

Customer photo review of Black-Eyed Susan Seeds

Julie S.

I have always loved Black Eyed Susans and I am always looking for different varieties to try. This one ended up a lot larger than I expected and it commands attention. Stems are stiff and upright, blooms are 4-5" or more across. I really enjoy this flower a lot! I started it indoors, and planted out after frost and I am very pleased with the number of blooms so far and quality of blooms. I recommend growing this variety.

Black-Eyed Susan Seeds

Customer photo review of Cut and Come Again Zinnia Seeds

Nate T.

Zinnia seedlings came right up with no problem and bloomed quite soon afterward! Cut it back a bit and it bushed out now I have a zinnia bush with more flowers ready to bloom!!

Cut and Come Again Zinnia Seeds

Customer photo review of 29” Tall Birdies Large Modular Raised Garden Bed

Debbie S.Verified

The summer before Covid I had converted the two beds my husband had our landscaper install and planted for attracting bees and butterflies. When, after several years, most of the plants had died off and there were far less bees and butterflies I got his permission to grow produce in those two beds. However, it had been getting increasingly more difficult to lean down in order to tend to these beds especially since we are now in our mid seventies. I've been looking into putting in raised beds th...

29” Tall Birdies Large Modular Raised Garden Bed

Customer video review of Bok Choy Choko Seeds

Michele L.Verified

I buy most of my edibles from BI and Rareseeds. These plants are BI: lacinto kale and choko bok choy,and snowball cauliflower. There’s also milk bok choy and shanghai green choy from rareseeds. These are all 8 weeks old transplants placed 10/12 in CA 9b. ❤️

Bok Choy Choko Seeds

Customer photo review of Common Buckwheat Cover Crop Seeds

Carleen C.Verified

This is my first experience with a covercrop. I started with buckwheat and, wow, it's amazing! I live in the southwest where ammending our mostly sandy soil is a never-ending chore. This is only 3 weeks of growth and it's already beginning to flower! I plan to cut it to the ground before it goes to seed, let the tops mulch in place, then plant my garlic there. I'm anxious to see what improvement it makes in my veg garden. Vetch and crimson clover are on my list next.

Common Buckwheat Cover Crop Seeds

Vicki T.Verified

I planted these tomato seeds a few weeks ago in my garage under a grow light and just transplanted into my raised bed garden. I have covers available to protect against cold if needed for these plants.

Sun Gold Pole Cherry Tomato Seeds

Customer photo review of Elephant Hardneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

Maria W.Verified

I've learned 80% of my garden knowledge from you and Jacque on Epic Gardening. Started following since 2020 and never looked back since then. I absolutely LOVE been outside in the garden looking for ways to grow new flowers, veggies, and fruits. The next new thing I so wanna grow are peanuts and pinto or black beans. Merry Christmas ya'll. Here's to another great year 2025!

Elephant Hardneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

Customer photo review of Sunflower Microgreens Seeds

Sarah T.Verified

This is my first indoor gardening project with sunflower shoots in a mason jar. Most of the seeds germinated. I think some were growing at a slower pace, as seen in the photo. With the next round, I will remove the empty hulls earlier in the process.

Sunflower Microgreens Seeds

Customer photo review of Music Hardneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

Kendra W.Verified

The garlic and other things I’ve purchased have all been great. I haven’t planted garlic before and wasn’t sure what to expect. I followed the directions and they’ve sprouted really well. Can’t wait for harvest!

Music Hardneck Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

Customer photo review of Ace 55 Bush Tomato Seeds

Ruth T.Verified

The 42 day tomato seeds had 100% germination and are growing very fast. I am looking forward to the fruits and hope they are as wonderful as the plants have been growing.

Ace 55 Bush Tomato Seeds

Customer photo review of Sicilian Artichoke Softneck Garlic

Angela S.Verified

So pleased with this garlic! As always, items are shipped in a way that protects the garlic bulb for planting. I haven’t harvested this garlic since it was only planted this fall. But each bulb has produced and grown green stalks so far!

Sicilian Artichoke Softneck Garlic

Customer photo review of Romanian Red Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

Marsha C.Verified

Two types of hard neck garlic arrived in a timely manner. These were LARGE healthy bulbs. I am a first time grower of garlic so these have been planted in a raised bed per instructions. I added 6+ inches of dry grass, leaves to insulate and have added shoveled snow to a height of 15". Fingers crossed that the cloves survive w/o freezing.

Romanian Red Garlic - USDA Certified Organic

Customer photo review of Green Globe Improved Artichoke Seeds

Anastasia D.Verified

I have so many little artichokes growing away! They germinated beautifully and are growing happily in a southwesterly facing window with a small supplemental grow light. I have enough to share with family and friends. Very excited.

Green Globe Improved Artichoke Seeds

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