Below is a list of companies which sell vegetable seeds by mail order. Not all seed companies are listed. This information appears with the understanding that no endorsement or discrimination by Rutgers Cooperative Extension is implied or intended. In addition, Rutgers Cooperative Extension does not warrant the performance of the crop, nor do we attest to the business practices of these companies. For a listing of recommended vegetable varieties see FS681 Varieties for New Jersey Home Vegetable Gardens. Gardeners should purchase fresh seed whenever possible to increase germination and plant vigor. Any remaining seed should be placed in a cool, dry place to maintain seed viability for use the following year.

The following selected fact sheets and more are available in the Vegetable and Herb Gardening publications category.

• FS011 Blossom End Rot: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant
• FS041 Edamame
• FS042 Tomatillos
• FS129 Planning a Vegetable Garden
• FS626 Fertilizing the Home Vegetable Garden
• FS678 Growing Tomatoes in the Home Garden
• FS787 Starting Vegetable Seeds Indoors
• FS988 Picking Vegetables in the Home Garden
• FS1123 Vegetable Insect Control Recommendations for Home Gardens
• FS358 Important Diseases of Tomatoes Grown in High Tunnels and Greenhouses in NJ
• FS058 Mulches for Vegetable Gardens
• FS797 Soil Testing for Home Lawns and Gardens
• FS450 Using Water Wisely in the Garden
• FS1102 The Stake and Weave Training System for Tomatoes in the Home Garden

For tomato variety pictures and descriptions, please visit the Tomato Varieties page.

Photo credits: Top of page (left to right): NJDA, Peter Nitzsche, Jack Rabin

May 2020