{"title":"Shade Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eNot every garden gets full sun, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow a productive and beautiful space. This shade garden collection features open-pollinated varieties that perform well in partial shade and lower light conditions. From leafy greens to adaptable herbs and flowers, these seeds are selected for their ability to thrive where sunlight is limited. Perfect for wooded areas, north-facing gardens, or urban spaces with limited exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"cilantro","title":"Cilantro Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eCoriandrum sativum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThe leaves of this distinctive, irreplaceable herb are best harvested before flowering. The seeds are harvested as coriander. Suitable for container gardening. Readily self-seeding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDirect seed or transplant into the garden in early spring or late summer. Prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, cilantro will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves. Annual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Cilantro -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32969590014029,"sku":"208-004-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Cilantro-5_CK.jpg?v=1751483807"},{"product_id":"lemon-balm","title":"Lemon Balm Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMelissa officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLemon scented leaves are used in many herbal preparations and to make a delicious tea. Plants reach 24\" tall and spread very easily. Easy-to-grow by direct seed or transplant. Full sun to part shade. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDirect seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. It will need full sun to part shade and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, lemon balm will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Perennial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Lemon Balm -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6903763927082,"sku":"235-001-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/files\/balm-4480134_1280_3a8b95e8-9b06-4cde-8057-f8c3ca45475f.jpg?v=1754586903"},{"product_id":"broad-leaf-culinary-sage","title":"Sage Seeds - Broad Leaf Culinary","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSalvia officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavory culinary variety. Beautiful, silvery green foliage that lends the perfect flavor to so many dishes. Sow in containers and transplant in full sun to partial shade. Easy to grow. Frost-tolerant perennial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDirect seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. It will need full sun and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, sage will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Perennial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Sage -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33138351439949,"sku":"243-001-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Herb__Sage-Broadleaf-Culinary-1_CK_logo.jpg?v=1768850377"},{"product_id":"flower-mix-partial-shade","title":"Flower Seed Mix - Partial Shade","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlend of annual and perennial wildflowers particularly suitable for a part sun garden. For easy planting, mix seed with a small amount of soil and spread evenly over site. \u003cspan\u003eSeeds need to be \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Cold Stratify Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/blogs\/gardening\/how-to-cold-stratify-seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratified\u003c\/a\u003e for best germination. Mix of annuals and perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlanting rates - Per acre: 5-10 lbs. Per half acre or less: 4 oz\/1000 sq. ft. Packet covers 32 sq. ft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix Includes: Garden Columbine, Shasta Daisy, Clarkia, Lance Leaf Coreopsis, Chinese Forget-Me-Not, Rocket Larkspur, Sweet William, Annual Baby's Breath, Baby Blue Eyes, Corn Poppy, Purple Coneflower, Snapdragon, Johnny Jump-Up, Tussock Bellflower, Chinese houses. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Flower Mix -","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":41797323554985,"sku":"300-005-1-C","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 lb Bulk","offer_id":41797323587753,"sku":"300-005-2-C","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/IMG_20180528_210657_828.jpg?v=1627060136"},{"product_id":"mizuna-organic","title":"Asian Greens Seeds - Mizuna, ORGANIC","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBrassica rapa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMizuna, also known as Japanese Mustard, has deep green, serrated leaves with a mildly spicy kick. Most people describe it as a little milder than arugula, with more of a juicy crunch. It’s great in salads, as well as quickly wilted in a stir-fry or atop soups like ramen or udon. In Japan, the leaves are also served pickled. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDirect seed or transplant into the garden in early spring or late summer. It will produce best in full sun but can tolerate part shade. Mizuna favors rich, loamy soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, mizuna will need at least an inch of water per week. It can be harvested at any size, leaving the center growing point intact will result in more harvests. Annual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Asian Greens -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32991348555853,"sku":"134-003-1-G","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Mizuna-2_SW_logo.jpg?v=1751473532"},{"product_id":"spinach-bloomsdale-long-standing","title":"Spinach Seeds - Bloomsdale Long Standing","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpinacia oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eHEIRLOOM. The classic and reliable spinach since 1925. Glossy, dark-green, crinkled leaves are slow-bolting and frost tolerant. Heavy yields make for a productive and delicious harvest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Spinach -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33108603797581,"sku":"074-002-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Spinach_Bloomsdale-Long-Standing-4_SW_logo.jpg?v=1751481565"},{"product_id":"st-johns-wort","title":"St. John's Wort Seeds","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHypericum perforatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis sunshine-yellow flowering herb is often used in landscaping and grows up to three feet tall. Has well known medicinal uses as well. Well-suited for pollinator habitats. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eDirect seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. St. John’s Wort benefits from \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"How to Cold Stratify Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/blogs\/gardening\/how-to-cold-stratify-seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e. Requires light to germinate so gently press seeds into the soil without covering them. It will need full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, St. John’s Wort will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for leaves and flowers. Perennial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- St. John's Wort -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33108533379149,"sku":"226-002-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Herb_St.JohnsWort_2_pixabay.jpg?v=1595031555"},{"product_id":"white-yarrow","title":"Yarrow Seeds - White","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAchillea millefolium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhite yarrow seeds give rise to 2-3’ tall perennial plants with beautiful, dense clusters of snow white flowers and fine, ferny leaves. Some Native American peoples call yarrow “chipmunk tail” because of the foliage’s resemblance. White yarrow has many medicinal uses. In fact, the genus Achillea was named after Achilles who supposedly used yarrow to treat wounds, and the species name “millefolium” means “thousand leaves.” Yarrow makes a lovely ground cover, fresh cut flower, or dried arrangement. It spreads through rhizomes and by self-seeding. If you wish to propagate more yarrow by dividing the roots, do so in the spring or fall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eYarrow is easy to grow by direct seed in nearly any soil, preferably a well-draining one. It loves full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It is a low maintenance, heat and drought tolerant flower. Yarrow blooms all summer and into fall the year after planting. If you start the seeds indoors early enough to give them a head start on the growing season, you may get flowers in the first year. While pre-treatment is not required, the germination rate of white yarrow seeds is increased with \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"How to Cold Stratify Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/blogs\/gardening\/how-to-cold-stratify-seeds?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=384628621\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePress seeds lightly into the soil's surface as they need light to germinate. \u003c\/span\u003ePerennial.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Yarrow -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33002062872653,"sku":"251-001-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/herb_yarrow_2_pixabay.jpg?v=1626937488"},{"product_id":"arugula","title":"Arugula Seeds - Arugula","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEruca sativa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDark green leaves with a distinctive peppery flavor add a fresh, spicy kick to any salad or sandwich and a touch of refinement lightly wilted atop a pizza or pasta dish. Go from seeds to salad in just four weeks, and enjoy a cut-and-come-again harvest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e2 gram packet contains a minimum of 500 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Arugula -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32950702702669,"sku":"127-001-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Herb-Arugula-in-a-bowl-green-leaf.jpg?v=1751473142"},{"product_id":"swiss-chard-fordhook-giant-organic","title":"Swiss Chard Seeds - Fordhook Giant, ORGANIC","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHEIRLOOM.\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003e Introduced in 1924, these huge, thick, tender leaves have bright white stalks and deep green foliage. Productive and heavy yields even in hot weather.\u003c\/span\u003e Very easy to grow by direct seed or transplant. Eat like spinach or beet greens. Excellent for layering into lasagna. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Swiss Chard -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37229983629481,"sku":"029-005-1-G","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/v-chard-fordhook.jpg?v=1624984826"},{"product_id":"swiss-chard-ruby-red-organic","title":"Swiss Chard Seeds - Ruby Red, ORGANIC","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBeta vulgaris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eHEIRLOOM. Dark green foliage grows on show-stopping ruby red stalks. Stays tender and delicious at any size but is great raw when picked young. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Swiss Chard -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37229966164137,"sku":"029-004-1-G","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Swiss-Chard_Ruby_in-garden-2_CK_logo.jpg?v=1751481900"},{"product_id":"creasy-greens","title":"Cress Seeds - Creasy Greens","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBarbarea verna\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCreasy greens, also known as Upland Cress, Early Winter Cress, or Belle Isle Cress, are prized in Southern Appalachia as one of the first edible plants to emerge in spring. These greens are loaded with vitamin C and other vitamins, and have historically played an important role in the diets of many people with little access to fresh vegetables in winter. “Creasies” have a spicy kick similar to watercress, but they are easier to grow since they will thrive just about anywhere you throw down the seeds, even in poor soil. Though the plant is native to Europe, it has easily naturalized in the Southeastern US, and will do the same in your garden if you allow it to go to seed. Plants grow 4-6\" tall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 gram packet contains a minimum of 500 seeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Cress -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37500572696745,"sku":"129-001-1-C","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Cress_Upland_Creasy-_Greens-1_logo.jpg?v=1751475314"},{"product_id":"golden-purslane-organic","title":"Purslane Seeds - Golden, ORGANIC","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePortulaca oleracia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile technically an herb, we eat Purslane as the powerhouse vegetable it is! A favorite of wild plant foragers, this delightful bright yellow-green succulent contains more omega-3 fatty acids than any other leafy plant. Has a slightly salty and sour taste, similar to lemons. Don't overlook this gem that can be prepared like spinach, eaten raw, or used in soups and stews.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurslane \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ecan be sown indoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last frost date and transplanted after all danger of frost has passed. They can also be direct seeded. Needs full sun to part shade. Leaves can be harvested in about 50 days. A good candidate for cut-and-come-again greens. 0.2 gram packet contains a minimum of 150 seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"- Purslane -","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6905442664490,"sku":"143-001-1-G","price":3.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2550\/8730\/products\/Purslane-thick-leaves-high-in-omegas.jpg?v=1751481489"},{"product_id":"creeping-thyme","title":"Thyme Seeds - Creeping","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThymus serpyllum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanting Creeping Thyme seeds in your garden will provide you with a beautiful, walkable ground cover. A lovely choice for planting between stepping stones, in rock gardens, or as a foreground planting in borders. Only grows to 2-4\" tall, and every bit as sweet-smelling as full-sized thyme. Will produce a mass of pretty purple flowers when grown in full sun, but is also vigorous in full shade. If planting in a shady area, beware that you probably won't get many flowers. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCreeping Thyme can be direct sown in a location with full sun and well-draining soil after all danger of frost has passed. You may also start seeds indoors 8-12 weeks before your last frost date. Germination is typically slow, though \u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"How to Cold Stratify Seeds\" href=\"https:\/\/sowtrueseed.mom\/blogs\/gardening\/how-to-cold-stratify-seeds\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecold stratification\u003c\/a\u003e may improve germination rates. 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