13 Fun Seed Collections to Gift this Holiday Season
If you need some help with your holiday shopping this year, this list has you covered. We share 13 fun seed collections that make the perfect Christmas gift, from delicious herbs to stunning cut flowers and more.
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Stuck with your holiday shopping this year? If you’re lacking gifting inspiration but don’t want to resort to predictable chocolates or socks, seed collections are a great choice. They aren’t limited to avid gardeners either—there are fun options that anyone interested in plants will enjoy, no matter their growing experience level.
These 13 seed collections include a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers for any garden need and interest. There’s something to love in every set.
Basic Bounty
Basic Bounty Vegetable Gift Set
A collection of reliable vegetables for a bountiful harvest. Collection includes:
- Basil
- Bush Bean
- Carrot
- Cucumber
- Leaf Lettuce
- Sweet Pepper
- Radish
- Summer Squash
- Tomato
New gardeners just starting out can be tough to buy for. Unfortunately, with little experience, they may not have a list of favorite plants or any product preferences to help you with your shopping. In that case, you can’t go wrong with staple produce that’s useful in the kitchen.
If your giftee is a novice grower, the Basic Bounty collection is ideal. It includes all the crowd favorites in the veggie garden—tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, carrots, and more. The selected varieties are easy to grow and wonderfully beginner-friendly, suitable for gardeners of any experience level.
Container Vegetables
Container Vegetable Gift Set
A collection of easy-to-grow vegetable varieties for containers and small areas.
Includes:
- Bush Bean
- Carrot
- Cucumber
- Kale
- Mini-Romaine Lettuce
- Bunching Onion
- Sweet Pepper
- Spinach
- Summer Squash
- Tomato
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The person you’re shopping for may not have swathes of space for planting vegetables. Or at least, if you don’t know what they’re working with, you don’t want to assume that’s the case. With the compact Container Vegetable collection, space isn’t a concern at all.
This collection contains edible varieties suitable for growing in containers and is ideal for patios and balcony growing. Think adorable ‘Cherry Falls’ tomatoes, ‘Little Gem’ mini-romaine lettuce, or the tiny ‘Tonda di Parigi’ carrots. Pair them with some self-watering containers to make planting a breeze.
Fall Vegetable Garden
Fall Vegetable Garden Gift Set
A collection of frost-tolerant varieties perfect for fall or early spring growing.
Includes:
- Beet
- Cabbage
- Carrot
- Kale
- Mesclun Lettuce
- Mâche
- Radish
- Rutabaga
- Swiss Chard
- Turnip
There is plenty to harvest in fall, from root vegetables like carrots and beets to delicious cool-season greens like kale and cabbage. If you’re shopping for someone who loves fall and can’t wait for the leaves to change color each year, a Fall Vegetable Garden collection is a great personal present.
This set contains seeds ready to sow in spring and summer for fall (or even winter) harvests. There are classics like ‘Red Cored Chantenay’ carrots and ‘Premier Blend’ kale, with a few colorful and unique additions like ‘Gourmet Blend’ beets and ‘Mantanghong’ watermelon radish.
Chefs Herb Garden
Chefs Herb Garden Gift Set
All the essential culinary herbs in one collection. Set includes delicious varieties of:
- Basil
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Bouquet Dill
- Fennel
- Oregano
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Thyme
Some gardeners may be more active in the kitchen than in the garden. In that case, the Chefs Herb collection is just the thing. Fresh herbs can instantly elevate any meal, and they’re easy to grow in containers or even indoors with the right equipment.
This collection contains all the herbs you need to take your cooking to the next level. Basil, chives, cilantro, oregano, thyme—no matter what dish you’re making, there will be something useful in this herb collection.
Herbal Tea
Herbal Tea Gift Set
Relax with a cup of homegrown tea with this flavorful and healthful collection. Set includes:
- Tulsi Basil
- Catnip
- Lemon Balm
- Chamomile
- Bee Balm
- Echinacea
- Anise Hyssop
- Lavender
Herbs are not only useful in cooking. They also make wonderful fresh teas, often with soothing and calming properties that any giftee will love. The ornamental value you get from these flowering plants is just an added bonus.
The Herbal Tea collection contains eight different seed packets to create a complete tea garden from scratch. Relax with a cup of chamomile or freshen up with a lemon balm drink of your choice. The blooms also attract pollinators, great for butterflies and bees in the area.
Chile Pepper
Chile Pepper Gift Set
The ideal collection for those who aren’t shy about spicy heat.
These peppers go from hot to hotter to fiery with a fury! Set includes:
- Cayenne Blend Chile Pepper
- Habanero Chile Pepper
- Santaka Chile Pepper
- Thai Hot Chile Pepper
- Serrano Chile Pepper
- Ghost Bhut Jolokia Chile Pepper
- Scotch Bonnet Chile Pepper
We all know someone who is obsessed with chiles. Maybe they complete those ‘hottest chili’ challenges or have to have chili sauce with every meal. Encourage the spice lovers in your life to grow their own by giving them the Chile Pepper seed collection.
The peppers in this set range from 10,000-1,000,000 Scoville heat units, ready for any dish that needs a little extra heat. Make your own dried cayenne pepper or test your taste buds with the ‘Bhut Jolokia’ ghost pepper. Since they need plenty of warmth to germinate, you may want to pair this set with a seedling heating mat.
Microgreens
Microgreens Gift Set
Grow these nutrient powerhouses right on your windowsill. Collection includes:
- Ciao Bella Basil Blend microgreens
- Jazzy Mix microgreens
- Mellow Blend microgreens
- Sunflower microgreens
- Upland Cress microgreens
Microgreens are easy to grow at any time of year, no matter what climate you’re in and how much experience you have growing. That’s why the Microgreens collection is a good general present for someone you may not know well. It’s something unique but doesn’t require much effort to use.
This set contains five microgreen seed mixes with a variety of flavors and nutritional profiles. Include a seedling tray and germination dome if you want to create your own microgreen starter kit.
Sandwich Stacker
Sandwich Stacker
The Sandwich Stacker bundle is for anyone who loves fresh greens, crisp veggies, and a side of playfulness with their sandwich. Bundle includes:
- Sandwich Mix Sprouts
- Alfalfa Sprouts
- Mizuna Mustard
- Little Gem Mini-Romaine Lettuce
- Astro Arugula/Rocket
- Quick Snack Cucumber.
- Lavewa Spinach
- Glacier Bush Tomato
- Mild Mix Microgreens
Sandwiches are a standard meal for most, but some people take their sandwich crafting very seriously. For those people, give the Sandwich Stacker seed collection. Inspired by a classic Disney flash game, this collection is for anyone who loves sandwiches with fresh ingredients picked straight from the garden.
Create a perfectly layered sandwich with fresh greens, herbs, and fillings like tomatoes and cucumbers for an added crunch. There is plenty to choose from in this collection, from peppery ‘Mizuna’ mustard to easy-to-grow alfalfa sprouts.
Edible Flowers
Edible Flowers Gift Set
Add a range of flavors to salads, soups, and cooked dishes with these beautiful edible flowers. Collection includes:
- Bachelor’s Button
- Borage
- Cardinal Basil
- Chives
- Anise Hyssop
- Jewel Blend Nasturtium
- Mexican Tarragon
- King Henry Viola
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Edible flowers are often overlooked in the kitchen. To be fair, they aren’t known for their impressive flavor. But you can’t beat the impressive color and visual appeal edible flowers bring to any dish, from savory salads to sweet desserts.
Any bakers or experimental cooks who appreciate fine plating will love this collection of edible flowers seeds. Borage, nasturtiums, violas, and more are perfect for garnishing cocktails, making trending herb butters, or finishing off a fresh spring salad.
Florist Cutting Flowers
Florist Cutting Flowers Gift Set
Grow endless blooms for fresh flowers all growing season.
Set includes:
- Coral Fountain Amaranth
- Dara Ammi
- China Aster Blend
- Pampas Plume Celosia
- Craspedia
- Decorative Double Blend Dahlia
- White Lace Orlaya
- Goldy Honey Bear Sunflower
- Cut and Come Again Zinnia
Cut flower gardens are popular at the moment, and that popularity doesn’t look like it’s waning any time soon. It’s easy to see why they are so loved—who doesn’t want a house filled with fresh-cut flowers almost all year long, without breaking the bank?
Skip buying the bouquet this holiday and give the flower lovers the Florist Cutting Flowers set. It contains stunning species like ‘Coral Fountain’ amaranth, ‘Pampas Plume’ celosia, and double dahlias to fill homes with interesting textures and stunning hues.
Witches’ Garden
The Witches’ Garden
Conjure up your own magic with The Witches’ Garden bundle. Set includes:
- Burgundy Amaranth
- Purple Petra Basil
- Bee Balm Lambada
- Oopsy Daisy Calendula
- German Chamomile
- Silver Drop Eucalyptus
- True Hyssop
- Munstead Lavender
- Lemon Balm
- Marjoram
- Broadleaf Sage
- Common Mint
- English Thyme
- Colorado Blend Yarrow
If you know someone who loves all things witchy, they’ll certainly appreciate the Witches’ Garden seed collection. There is a long history of flowers and herbs used in remedies, potions, and rituals. This collection includes many of them, from chamomile to favorites like sage and lavender.
Part of the fun of giving these seeds is reading up on all the interesting historical uses of these versatile plants. Many of them are also great for pollinators, bringing a buzz in the form of butterflies and bees.
Bee Happy
Bee Happy Seed Gift Set
Attract and nurture bees in your garden with this pollinator-favorite bundle.
Includes:
- Bachelor’s Button
- Bee Balm
- Borage
- Anise Hyssop
- Larkspur
- Sunflower
Speaking of bees, we can’t forget the Bee Happy collection that’s bound to make anyone smile. This collection was designed to not only attract bees but also ensure they stay in your garden by supporting all their needs.
Planting the seeds from this set can help boost local bee populations. It includes flowers like bee balm, borage, and larkspur to draw in pollinators. This helps your other plants too, particularly if you’re growing edibles that require lots of pollinators for a strong harvest.
Children’s Garden
Children’s Garden Gift Set
A collection of whimsical plants and vegetables fun to grow with kids.
Includes:
- Strawberry Popcorn
- Dwarf Elves Blend Sunflower
- Royal Burgundy Bush Bean
- Little Finger Carrot
- Sugar Snap Snap Pea
- Jack Be Little Pumpkin
- Rainbow Blend Cherry Tomato
The final seed collection on this list is great for children, or anyone with kids interested in growing what they like to eat. The Children’s Garden collection is packed with whimsical plants that are either super easy to grow or exciting to harvest and use in the kitchen. ‘Little Finger’ carrots, ‘Rainbow Blend’ cherry tomatoes, and ‘Sugar Snap’ peas make excellent snacks for kids, ready to eat straight off the plant.
In the kitchen, have fun experimenting with strawberry popcorn or ‘Royal Burgundy’ beans that turn from purple to green when you cook them. The seeds offer endless fun throughout the season.
