Emergency Heirloom Seed Bank
65 full-size seed packets · $389 combined value · Save $110
- 65 full-size, individually packaged seed packets
- More than 25,000 seeds across vegetables, herbs, fruits, grains, and flowers
- Certified Organic, non-GMO, open-pollinated varieties
- Seed-saving varieties with no hybrids included
- $389 individual retail value — save $110
Build a garden that feeds your family today while preserving something for seasons ahead. The Bucktown Seed Co. Emergency Heirloom Seed Bank brings together a thoughtfully selected collection of vegetable, herb, fruit, grain, cover crop, and flower seeds for growing a diverse, productive garden. From everyday kitchen staples and quick-growing vegetables to culinary herbs and pollinator-friendly flowers, the collection offers plenty to grow, harvest, and enjoy.
A Collection Worth Keeping
Designed for both everyday gardening and long-term preparedness, the Seed Bank includes varieties suited to fresh eating, preserving, and saving seed for future planting. Each variety comes in its own full-size, individually labeled seed packet, neatly organized in a sturdy, shelf-friendly storage box. Plant what you need this season, store the rest under proper conditions, and keep the tradition of growing from seed alive for years to come.
Every order is packed with care by our small team in Pennsylvania and typically ships within 2–3 business days—often by the next business day. We ship throughout the United States using USPS and UPS.
Unopened items may be returned within 30 days of delivery. If an order arrives damaged, incomplete, or incorrect, please contact us so we can make it right.
We stand behind every packet we sell. Our seeds are carefully selected, tested for germination, untreated, and guaranteed to be true to variety.
Your seeds are covered for one year from the date of purchase. If they fail to germinate under reasonable growing conditions, arrive damaged, or do not grow true to type, contact us and we’ll make it right with a replacement, store credit, or refund.
What’s Inside the Heirloom Seed Bank
25,000+ Seeds Across 65 Full Size Organic Packets
Inside you’ll find pantry staples for fresh eating and canning, quick greens for everyday meals, medicinal and culinary herbs for the home pantry, and blooms that keep pollinators working your rows.
Why Open-Pollinated Seeds Matter
Open-pollinated heirloom varieties produce seed that can be saved and grown again when plants are properly isolated, harvested, and stored. Unlike hybrids, heirloom seeds allow gardeners to preserve dependable favorites from one growing season to the next.
Every packet in this collection is Certified Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated, with a practical mix of heirloom food crops, culinary herbs, grains, cover crops, and pollinator-supporting flowers.
Heirloom Seed Bank FAQs
The Heirloom Seed Bank includes 65 full-size, individually labeled seed packets. Here's a closer look at the varieties included in the collection.
VEGETABLES:
Arugula (Roquette), Broccoli (Waltham 29), Beans (Provider + Golden Wax + Kentucky Wonder), Beets (Detroit Dark Red), Cabbage (Pak Choi White Stem), Corn (Golden Bantam 12 Row), Cauliflower (Snowball), Carrots (Cosmic Purple + Nantes Scarlet), Cucumbers (Straight Eight + National Pickling), Celery (Tall Utah), Eggplant (Black Beauty), Kale (Lacinato), Lettuce (Buttercrunch + Lollo Rossa), Leek (American Flag), Mustard Greens (Red Giant), Okra (Clemson Spineless), Onion (Tokyo Long White + Walla Walla), Peas (Mammoth Melting Sugar + Sugar Daddy), Pumpkins (Small Sugar Pie), Peppers (California Wonder + Jalapeño), Rutabaga (Angela), Radishes (Cherry Belle), Swiss Chard (Rainbow Mix), Spinach (Bloomsdale), Squash Summer (Early Prolific Straightneck + Black Beauty Zucchini), Winter Squash (Delicata + Waltham Butternut), Tomatillo (Verde), Tomatoes (Pink Brandywine + Chadwick Cherry), Turnip (Purple Top White Globe).
FRUITS:
Cantaloupe (Hale’s Best Jumbo), Watermelon (Sugar Baby).
HERBS:
Basil (Italian Genovese + Thai), Calendula (Pacific Beauty), Catnip, Chamomile (German), Cilantro (Slow-Bolting), Chives (Garlic), Dill (Bouquet), Fennel (Florence), Lemon Balm (Common), Lavender (English), Oregano (Italian), Parsley (Italian Giant), Sage (Broadleaf), Thyme (Common).
FLOWERS:
Alyssum (Royal Carpet), Celosia (Flamingo Feather), Bachelor Buttons (Jubilee Gem), Sunflowers (Black Mammoth), Zinnia (Thumbelina Mix), Borage.
COVER CROPS:
Barley (Jet Black), Crimson Clover.
The Seed Bank includes 65 packets of untreated, non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds, including Certified Organic varieties and seeds grown under Certified Naturally Grown (CNG) practices. No hybrid varieties are included, making this a collection well suited to gardeners interested in traditional varieties and saving their own seeds.
Yes. All varieties in the Heirloom Seed Bank are open-pollinated and suitable for seed saving. Some crops, such as tomatoes, beans, and peas, are relatively easy to save, while wind- and insect-pollinated crops may require greater isolation distances to prevent cross-pollination.
For best results, collect seed from healthy, true-to-type plants, allow it to mature fully, and dry thoroughly before storing.
Learn more: Explore our seed-saving articles for practical guidance on harvesting, cleaning, and preserving seeds.
Store seeds in a cool, dark, dry place away from heat and humidity. An interior closet or climate-controlled pantry works well for everyday storage. Avoid garages, attics, and sheds where temperatures fluctuate.
Under proper storage conditions, many seeds remain viable for several years, although longevity varies by crop. For longer storage, keep packets inside an airtight container with a desiccant and refrigerate them. Allow the sealed container to reach room temperature before opening to prevent condensation.
Learn more: How to Store Seeds for Future Use: Keep Them Viable Longer
Yes. The Heirloom Seed Bank includes beginner-friendly crops such as beans, peas, lettuce, radishes, herbs, and flowers, alongside varieties that require a little more time, space, or experience.
There's no need to plant all 65 packets at once. Start with a handful of crops suited to your garden and growing season, then expand as your confidence and experience grow.
Explore: Our Beginner Garden collection for easy-to-grow varieties and a practical place to start.
Absolutely. These are fresh, plantable garden seeds intended for everyday growing, but they can also be stored for future seasons.
Plant what you need, replenish packets as they're used, and save seeds from successful crops. A dependable seed reserve begins with varieties you know and enjoy growing.
Open-pollinated seeds give gardeners something worth preserving. With proper growing, isolation, and seed-saving practices, these varieties can be grown, harvested, and saved for future seasons—keeping dependable favorites in the garden year after year.
The Heirloom Seed Bank brings together traditional vegetables, culinary herbs, grains, cover crops, and flowers selected for a productive, diverse home garden. It's a collection built not just for the next harvest, but for the growing seasons still to come.
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