Every seed we recommend here is organic and non-GMO. After growing on 3.7 acres in Waimanalo, we've learned which seed sources are consistent and which ones disappoint. These are the companies we keep coming back to.
SeedsNow — Organic Heirloom Seeds
SeedsNow is where we go for individual vegetable, herb, and flower varieties — and their seed banks are hard to beat for value. Everything is organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated, meaning you can save seeds year after year.
What we like about them: good germination rates, fair prices, and they carry the varieties that actually perform in Hawaii's heat. Their slow-bolt cilantro, Japanese cucumbers, and tomato varieties are all grown on our farm.
Cucumber Variety Pack
Multiple varieties to trial — good for finding what performs best in your conditions.
Tomato Pack
Heirloom tomato varieties including Roma — great for screenhouse production.
Culinary Herb Seed Bank
Basil, cilantro, dill, parsley, thyme, chives — the full herb toolkit in one kit.
Homestead Seed Bank
A solid starter collection for anyone building out a home garden or small farm.
Hot Pepper Variety Pack
Peppers do well in Hawaii's heat — this pack covers jalapeño through hot varieties.
Mega Survival Kit
35+ varieties, long-term storage packaging. Good for preparedness and serious gardens.
Hawaii tip: Focus on heat-tolerant varieties — look for "slow bolt" on herbs and heat-resistant on greens. Avoid cool-weather crops like spinach and Brussels sprouts unless you're growing at elevation.
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For sprouting seeds and microgreens specifically, we use Mumm's Sprouting Seeds — organic, high-germination sprouting varieties from a family farm operation. See that page →
Seed Saving in Hawaiʻi
One of the biggest advantages of heirloom and open-pollinated seeds is that you can save them year after year. In Hawaii's climate, many plants will go to seed faster than on the mainland — plan for it. Let a few of your best-performing plants go to full maturity and dry seed before harvesting the rest. Over time, your saved seeds will adapt to your specific microclimate.
We save seeds from our best loofah, tomato, cucumber, and herb plants every season. It cuts input costs significantly and builds a seed stock that's genuinely adapted to Waimanalo's conditions.