There’s something incredibly rewarding about growing your own food.
Whether you’re snipping fresh herbs for tonight’s dinner, harvesting crisp lettuce for lunch, or watching pumpkins grow for fall, it all starts with a single seed. At Calloway’s and Cornelius Nursery, we have everything you need to start your next gardening adventure with our fresh herbs and variety of seeds, perfect for planting now.
Grow Fresh Flavor Right Outside Your Door
Fresh herbs, including our Blue Label Organic Herbs, are some of the easiest and most rewarding plants to grow. They’re perfect for garden beds, raised planters, or even containers on a sunny patio, giving you fresh ingredients just steps from your kitchen.
Our fresh herbs collection includes:
- Sweet Basil – A must-have for homemade pesto, pasta dishes, pizzas, and fresh caprese salads.
- Mint – Perfect for teas, desserts, refreshing drinks, and fragrant gardens.
- Italian Oregano – An essential herb for Italian-inspired recipes, sauces, and grilled vegetables.
- Parsley – A versatile kitchen staple that adds fresh flavor to countless meals.
- Rosemary – Wonderful with roasted vegetables, meats, breads, and infused oils.
- Thyme – A flavorful herb that complements soups, poultry, vegetables, and marinades.
Growing your own herbs provides fresh flavor, less waste, and the satisfaction of harvesting exactly what you need whenever you cook.
Seeds for Every Garden
No matter what you’re hoping to grow, we have seeds that fit every gardening style, from quick-growing greens to hearty vegetables and sweet melons.
Fast Growers
Grow fresh, nutritious greens right on your kitchen counter! Microgreens, pea shoots, and sprouts can be harvested in as little as 5–14 days, adding fresh flavor and crunch to salads, sandwiches, wraps, stir-fries, and smoothies.
If you’re looking for quick results, these varieties are ready to enjoy in just a few weeks:
- Sprouts
- Microgreens
- Pea Shoots
- Wheatgrass
Fresh Salads
Grow fresh ingredients for healthy meals with:
- Lettuce
- Romaine
- Butterhead Lettuce
- Mesclun Mix
Harvest Vegetables
Fill your garden with seasonal favorites, including:
- Summer Squash
- Okra
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkin
Garden Favorites
Some of the most popular home garden vegetables include:
- Tomatoes
- Sweet Peppers
- Jalapeños
- Hatch Peppers
- Habaneros
Melons
Enjoy sweet, homegrown fruit with:
- Hales Best Melon
- Cream of Saskatchewan Watermelon
Be sure to reference our Seed Harvest Timeline Chart below to see how long each category takes to mature and plan your garden for continuous harvesting throughout the season! Save our image for easy to access information later too!
Why Start from Seed?
Starting plants from seed offers so many benefits:
- Grow a wider variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs.
- Enjoy the satisfaction of watching your garden grow from the very beginning.
- Harvest fresh, more flavorful produce right from your backyard.
- Create a fun gardening experience for the whole family.
- Save money while growing more of the foods you love.
Whether you have a spacious backyard, raised beds, or a few containers on your patio, seeds make it easy to enjoy fresh, homegrown harvests all season long.
Give Your Garden the Best Start
Healthy harvests begin with the right foundation.
For container gardens, Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil provides a nutrient-rich blend designed to support strong roots and healthy growth. For garden beds, Calloway’s Organic Garden Compost helps improve soil quality and provides essential nutrients for herbs, vegetables, and fruits.
Starting from seed? Jiffy Greenhouse Kits and Jiffy Strips make it easy to give your seeds the perfect environment to sprout and grow before transplanting them into your garden.
Looking for Recipe Inspiration?
Once your herbs are ready to harvest, don’t forget to put them to delicious use! Fresh basil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, oregano, and mint can add incredible flavor to everything from savory meals to refreshing summer beverages.
For simple, seasonal inspiration, be sure to check out our blog, “Easy Summer Recipes with Fresh Herbs and Homegrown Fruit,” where you’ll find delicious ways to enjoy the fresh flavors you’ve grown right at home. Happy growing—and happy cooking!
Start Growing Today
Visit your local Calloway’s Nursery or Cornelius Nursery to explore our selection of Blue Label Organics Herb seeds from Renee’s Garden and Botanical Interest.
Whether you’re sowing seeds, growing fragrant herbs, or harvesting homegrown favorites, we’re here to help you grow with confidence!
Frequently Asked Questions
Basil, parsley, mint, rosemary, thyme, and oregano are some of the easiest herbs for beginners. They grow well in containers, raised beds, or garden plots and provide fresh flavor all season long.
Summer is a great time to grow warm-season favorites like tomatoes, peppers, okra, squash, pumpkins, and melons. You can also grow quick crops like microgreens, sprouts, and pea shoots for fast harvests.
Harvest times vary depending on the crop. Microgreens and sprouts can be ready in as little as 5–14 days, while vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, and melons may take several weeks to a few months. Check our Seed Harvest Timeline Chart for estimated harvest times.
Absolutely! Many herbs and vegetables thrive in containers as long as they receive at least 6–8 hours of sunlight, regular watering, and quality potting soil with good drainage.
A nutrient-rich, well-draining soil helps plants thrive. For containers, use Calloway’s Organic Container Potting Soil. For in-ground gardens, enrich your beds with Calloway’s Organic Garden Compost to improve soil health and support healthy growth.
Growing from seed gives you access to a wider variety of plants, allows you to grow more for less money, and lets you experience every stage of your garden’s growth—from sprouting to harvest.
Visit your local Calloway’s Nursery or Cornelius Nursery to shop Blue Label Organic Herbs and a wide selection of premium seeds from Renee’s Garden and Botanical Interests, along with soils, seed-starting supplies, and everything you need for a successful harvest.
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