For over 110 years McKenzie has provided specially selected seeds for the Canadian environment. It's no wonder McKenzie Seeds is the #1 choice of Canadian gardeners. Click here for six easy steps to starting your seeding indoors.
- By getting a head start on the growing season your plants have time to produce more fruit.
- Smaller seeds have a better chance of growing when they start in a controlled environment.
- You'll save money! Seeds are significantly cheaper than seedlings.
- Indoor planting adds some colour and life to winter.
- It's a great way to teach kids about horticulture.
- You'll feel a sense of pride as you watch your seeds blossom into delicious vegetables and beautiful flowers.
- When you start with seeds you get the benefits of a controlled
growing medium.
- Your new seedlings make great gifts.
- Indoor planting is a fun and interesting year round hobby.
- It's easy!
Bacopa White (SV)
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Lush plants with a profusion of brilliant white flowers that bloom all summer long are a gardening dream. The perfect addition to containers and window boxes, this easy to grow and rewarding plant is sure to enhance and brighten.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
Bacopa
- Days to Germinate: 4-7
- Blooms: Summer - frost
- Growth: Annual
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: Surface Sow
- Seed spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant spacing: 20-25 cm (8-10")
- Height: trailing
- Spread: 20-25 cm (8-10")
Browallia Sky Blue (SV)
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Showy miniature blue flowers adorn this attractive plant. Suitable for garden beds, pots and hanging baskets the Browallia will definitely be an exceptional part of your outdoor garden charm.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost.
Browallia spp.
- Days to Germinate: 7-14
- Blooms: June - September
- Growth: Annual
- Light preference:
Full sun/partial shade
- Planting depth: Surface Sow
- Seed spacing: 2.5cm (1")
- Plant spacing: 20 cm (8")
- Height: 30 cm (12")
- Spread: 20 cm (8")
- Row spacing: 20 cm (8")
Coleus Wizard Sunset
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A stunning and radiant mix of bright colourful leaves! Long lasting colour combined with this compact and bushy plant makes for a striking contribution in beds, borders, baskets or containers. Be sure to water well in hot weather.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost or sow directly outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.
Coleus blumei
- Days to Germinate: 12
- Growth: Annual
- Light preference:
Partial shade
- Planting Depth: Surface Sow
- Seed Spacing: 6 mm (¼")
- Plant Spacing: 38 cm (15") or one per pot
- Height: 25-30 cm (10-12")
- Spread: 30 cm (12")
- Row Spacing: 38 cm (15") or one per pot.
Morning Glory Chocolate
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Delicious looking flowers in shades of pale milk chocolate are enhanced by unique marbled foliage. A vigorous climber producing huge blooms will definitely become a decorative masterpiece.
Sow directly to the garden in thoroughly warm soil, or, for earlier flowers start indoors 4-6 weeks before the last spring frost date in your area. Soak seed overnight prior to planting. Caution: Seeds are poisonous if ingested.
Ipomoea imperialis
- Days to Germinate:
10-14
- Bloom Period:
July - frost
- Growth: Annual
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 13 mm (½")
- Seed spacing: 5 cm (2")
- Plant spacing: 15 cm (6")
- Spacing Height: 2.5-3 m (8-10')
- Spread: 30 cm (12")
- Row spacing: Climbing Vine
Ornamental Eggplant Pumpkin on a Stick
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Grow this exciting conversation piece in your yard today! Wonderful mini pumpkins are produced on long prickly stems midst a cover of beautiful green leaves. Fruits are bitter to taste and are most often used to decorate by drying and removing the leaves to add to arrangements. It is sure to capture everyone's attention.
Start indoors 6-8 weeks prior to last frost.
Solanum melongena
- Days to Germinate:
7-14
- Growth: Annual
- Days to maturity: 65-70
days after transplanting
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 6 mm (¼")
- Seed spacing: 5 cm (2")
- Plant spacing: 45 cm (18")
- Height: 60-70 cm (24-28")
- Row spacing: 60 cm (24")
Sunflower Munchkin
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These charming and delightful flowers are so easy to grow and enjoyed by all. Exceptionally long lasting blooms grow above dwarf, pollen free branching sunflowers making a wonderful addition to beds/borders, containers or cut for a terrific bouquet. Grow a garden smile with this little Munchkin.
Sow seeds directly outdoors once all danger of frost has passed.
Helianthus annuus
- Days to Germinate: 7-14
- Bloom period: August - September
- Growth: Annual
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 13 mm (½")
- Seed spacing: 8 cm (3")
- Plant spacing: 45 cm (18")
- Height: 60 cm (24")
- Spread: 30-45 cm (12-18")
- Row spacing: 45 cm (18")
Sweet Pea Bijou
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These charming early blooming sweet peas are an excellent choice for borders, window boxes and containers. Easy to grow, the Bijou mix produces a wonderful array of colours enhanced with a soft sweet scent. Consider planting in groupings instead of rows for a wonderful full display of colour.
Soak seed overnight prior to planting directly outdoors or start indoors 6 weeks before last frost.
Lathyrus odoratus
- Days to Germinate:
10-14
- Bloom period:
July - frost
- Growth: Annual
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 13 mm (½")
- Seed spacing: 5 cm (2")
- Plant spacing: 10 cm (4")
- Height: 45-60 cm (18-24")
- Spread: 30-35 cm (12-14")
- Row spacing: 10 cm (4")
Zinnia Polar Bear
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An excellent cutting flower and amazing garden accent, these pure white blooms above strong stems will flower all summer long. Their beautiful layered petals and elegant colouring are meant to be enjoyed by all.
Seed direct in the spring or start indoors 4-5 weeks prior to last frost.
Zinnia elegans
- Days to Germinate:
5-7
- Bloom period:
July - frost
- Growth: Annual
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 6 mm (¼")
- Seed spacing: 13 mm (½")
- Plant spacing: 25-30 cm (10-12")
- Height: 80 cm (32")
- Spread: 25-30 cm (10-12")
- Row spacing: 25-30 cm (10-12")
Bean Contender
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The Contender is a definite prizewinner. A short season variety ideal for cooler climates, this bush type produces abundant quantities of stringless pods. Pick pods when 5-6" for best taste.
Sow directly in soil once all danger of frost has passed. A light application of nitrogen inoculant will improve yields.
Phaseolus vulgaris
- Days to Germinate: 6-14
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 55
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 2.5 cm (1")
- Seed spacing: 10 cm (4")
- Plant spacing: 15 cm (6")
- Row spacing: 60 cm (24")
Bean Rattlesnake
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Unusual dark green "20 cm/8" pods streaked with purple are abundantly produced on this tall plant reaching up to 10 ft. Create a unique bean teepee for kids to play in while growing a terrific and tasty vegetable. Let some of the beans dry on the plant and collect the seeds to see how the amazing light beige splashed with dark brown markings resemble the colors of a rattlesnake. Fun, educational and best of all, healthy!
Sow directly in soil once all danger of frost has passed. A light application of nitrogen inoculant will improve yields.
Phaseolus vulgaris
- Days to Germinate:
6-14
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 60-90
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 2.5 cm (1")
- Seed spacing: 10 cm (4")
- Plant spacing: 15 cm (6")
- Height: up to 3 m (10')
- Row spacing: 60 cm (24")
Carrot Little Finger
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A fun choice for little gardeners to plant and enjoy, these tender sweet tasting miniature carrots are an ideal selection for eating fresh. When shared with bigger gardeners these are favorites in canning or pickling. For best flavor, harvest when roots are no more than 5 cm/2" in diameter.
Sow directly in your garden in early spring.
Daucus carota var. sativa
- Days to Germinate:
10-14
- Growth: Biennial
- Days to Maturity: 55-60
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 6 mm (¼")
- Seed spacing: 13 mm (½")
- Plant spacing: 5 cm (2")
- Row spacing: 30 cm (12")
Cucumber Armenian
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One of the best slicing cucumbers around! With its light green thin skin and mild flavour it's not necessary to peel or seed - just enjoy. Produces some of the most interesting cucumbers around with unique twists and turns sure to be enjoyed by all.
Sow directly in soil once danger of frost has passed.
Cucumis sativus
- Days to Germinate:
8-10
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 50-70
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 13 mm (½")
- Seed spacing: 10 cm (4")
- Plant spacing: 30 cm (12")
- Row spacing: 1.2 m (48")
Lettuce Red Oakleaf
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The sweet tangy taste of this lettuce will add a wonderful combination of colour and flavour to your salads this summer. Maturing to deep burgundy the tender leaves are an excellent gardening selection.
Plant directly into garden once danger of frost has passed. Sow in late summer for a fall crop.
Lactuca sativa
- Days to Germinate:
7-10
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 50-68
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 13 mm (½")
- Seed spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant spacing: 20 cm (8")
- Row spacing: 45 cm (18")
Lettuce Tom Thumb
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A fantastic miniature butterhead lettuce producing wonderful tennis ball sized produce – just perfect for one nice sized salad. Tender and sweet tasting this lettuce is perfect for small spaces and works well in containers either inside or out. Rich well-drained soil is best.
Seed directly into garden once danger of frost has passed and water adequately in dry weather.
Lactuca sativa
- Days to Germinate:
7-10
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 50-65
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 13mm (½")
- Seed spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant spacing: 15 cm (6")
- Row spacing: 15 cm (6")
Onion Sturon (ORG)
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An excellent tasting medium round onion with smooth brown skin and yellow flesh. High yielding, superb storability, great for producing onion sets, this versatile vegetable is an organic treasure.
Seeds can be started indoors 8-10 weeks early and transplanted outside in spring. Or plant in early spring as soon as the ground can be worked.
Allium cepa
- Days to Germinate:
12-14
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 150
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 13 mm (½")
- Seed spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant spacing: 10 cm (4")
- Row spacing: 30 cm (12")
Pea Knight
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Strong and courageous, this Knight is worth welcoming into your garden. Producing outstanding large pods filled with 9-10 bright green peas on vigorous productive plants, you won't be disappointed. Plants are compact, trellising not required.
Plant directly into the garden as soon as the ground can be worked. A light application of nitrogen inoculant will increase yields.
Pisum sativum
- Days to Germinate: 5-10
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 56-62
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 2.5 cm (1")
- Seed spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant spacing: 10 cm (4")
- Row spacing: 75 cm (30")
Pea Provence (Container Variety)
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This outstanding early maturing pea is perfect for container gardening. Excellent smooth, medium-sized green pods produce 7-8 peas each, securing its position as a brilliant selection.
Plant directly into the garden as soon as the ground can be worked. A light application of nitrogen inoculant will increase yields.
Pisum sativum
- Days to Germinate: 5-10
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 57
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 2.5 cm (1")
- Seed spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant spacing: 10 cm (4")
- Height: 38-45 cm (15-18")
- Row spacing: 75 cm (30")
Pepper Little Blue (Container Variety)
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This amazing little upright plant produces an abundance of 2 cm oval glossy purple fruit. It is edible and can be used as a hot pepper as well. A unique and wonderful addition for containers, window boxes or garden beds.
Recommend starting seed indoors 6-8 weeks early and transplant to the garden once the seedlings have hardened off and all danger of frost has passed.
Capsicum annuum
- Days to Germinate:
7-14
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 60
days after transplanting
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 6 mm (¼")
- Seed spacing: 5 cm (2")
- Plant spacing: 15-20 cm (6-8")
- Height: 20 cm (8")
- Row spacing: 15-20 cm (6-8")
Pumpkin Spookie
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The perfect pumpkins to add some spook to your creative carving ideas or turn into an outstanding dessert! Yields a wonderful crop of 6-10 lb. fruits of excellent quality. A perfect combination of smooth hard red-orange skin on the outside and a fine textured sweet yellow orange flesh inside. An excellent gardening project!
Sow directly in the garden once the danger of frost has passed.
Cucurbita pepo
- Days to Germinate: 8-10
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 90-110
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 2.5 cm (1")
- Seed spacing: 5-6 seeds per hill or 5 cm (2") apart
- Plant spacing: thin to 3 plants per hill
- Row spacing: 1.5-1.8 m (5-6')
Tomato Bonny Best
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Beautiful bright red globe-shaped fruit averaging 140g (5oz.) each. Firm flesh with few seeds – an excellent choice for slicing and canning. Highly sought after for it early high yields and superb taste this favourite heirloom variety is definitely not a thing of the past! Indeterminate – staking required.
Start seed indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Plant seedlings outdoors once all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed. Deep, well drained soil is best.
Lycopersicon lycopersicum
- Days to Germinate:
7-14
- Growth: Annual
- Days to Maturity: 55
days after transplanting
- Light preference: Full sun
- Planting depth: 6 mm (¼")
- Seed spacing: 2.5 cm (1")
- Plant spacing: 60-90 cm (24-36")
- Row spacing: 90 cm (36")
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