5 Essential Heirloom Varieties for the Ultimate Spring "Growth Surge"

Launch Your Garden with Varieties Built for Success

Spring is more than just a season; it’s a fresh start for every homesteader and gardener. When the ground begins to thaw and the sun lingers a little longer, you need seeds that are ready to hit the ground running. At The Seed Guy, we call this the "Growth Surge"—that incredible window of time where the right heirloom varieties can transform your backyard into a literal grocery store. To get the most out of your spring garden, you need varieties that are hardy, fast-growing, and reliable. Here are five essentials that every garden needs this year.

1. Georgia Southern Collards
A true legend of the garden, these collards are famous for their ability to handle both the lingering spring chill and the oncoming summer heat. With a high seed count, you can plant these densely for tender "mess o' greens" or let them reach full size for massive, nutritious leaves.

2. Black Seeded Simpson Lettuce
If you want a "Growth Surge" you can see overnight, this is it. This heirloom lettuce is one of the fastest to mature, giving you crinkled, sweet, and tender leaves just weeks after planting. It’s the perfect foundation for a spring salad garden.

3. Tall Utah Celery
For the gardener who wants crisp, store-quality celery without the chemicals, Tall Utah is the gold standard. It produces tight, bolt-resistant stalks that stay sweet. It’s a rewarding grow that adds incredible flavor to your spring soups and snacks.

4. Golden Acre Cabbage
Golden Acre is an ideal beginner choice because it matures much faster than most other varieties. It produces solid, sweet, 3-pound heads that are perfect for fresh coleslaw or sauerkraut. This compact heirloom is remarkably reliable and fits perfectly in small furrows or patio containers.

5. Waltham 29 Broccoli Cold-hardy and consistent, Waltham 29 is the perfect spring broccoli. It produces large main heads followed by plenty of side shoots, extending your harvest and making sure no space in your garden goes to waste.

Why Choose Heirloom Seeds from The Seed Guy?

✅ 100% Non-GMO: Pure seeds for a healthy family.
✅ Heirloom & Open-Pollinated: Save your seeds and never buy them again.
✅ High Germination: Tested rates of 85% to 95% for your peace of mind.
✅ Moisture-Proof Packaging: Our heat-sealed bags keep your seeds fresh until you're ready to plant.

Ready to secure your food independence? You can find all five of these powerhouse varieties—plus 15 more—in our 20 Variety Spring Heirloom Seed Package.

At The Seed Guy, we’ve spent years sourcing only the finest heirloom, non-GMO seeds, ensuring that the traditions of the past are preserved for your family’s future. Trust in the quality that only experience can provide.