Northern Vegetable Garden Seed Collection – 15 Heirloom Varieties for Cold Climates & Short Growing Seasons

Grow productive vegetables even in cooler regions with the Northern Vegetable Garden Seed Collection from Survival Garden Seeds. This curated set includes 15 heirloom vegetable varieties selected for dependable performance in cold climates, high-altitude gardens, and short growing seasons.

Many northern gardeners face cool springs, limited summer heat, and earlier fall frosts. This collection focuses on vegetables that germinate in cooler soil, mature relatively quickly, and continue producing through fluctuating temperatures. The result is a practical mix of crops that can realistically reach harvest in compact northern growing windows.

The collection includes hardy greens, fast-growing root crops, and reliable vegetables that support steady harvests from spring through fall. Several varieties can also be succession planted for additional harvests later in the season.

15 Cold-Hardy Vegetable Varieties Included:

• Provider Bush Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
• Patio Pride Pea (Pisum sativum)
• Detroit Golden Beet (Beta vulgaris)
• Ruby Queen Beet (Beta vulgaris)
• Chantenay Royal Carrot (Daucus carota var. sativus)
• Purple Plum Radish (Raphanus sativus)
• Ailsa Craig Onion (Allium cepa)
• Waltham 29 Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica)
• Jersey Wakefield Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata)
• Red Russian Kale (Brassica napus var. pabularia)
• White Kohlrabi (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes)
• Ruby Red Swiss Chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla)
• Viroflay Spinach (Spinacia oleracea)
• Large Red Cherry Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum)
• Rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum)

Why Customers Love the Northern Vegetable Garden Collection:

• 15 heirloom vegetables selected for cold climates and short seasons
• Reliable crops suited for USDA Zones 3–6 and northern regions
• Includes root crops, leafy greens, legumes, and fruiting vegetables
• Many varieties mature quickly for dependable harvests
• Several crops suitable for succession planting and fall harvests
• Open-pollinated, non-GMO seeds suitable for seed saving

How to Grow:

These vegetables perform best with good sunlight, fertile soil, and consistent moisture.

For best results:

• Plant cool-season crops early in spring once soil can be worked.
• Direct sow root crops and leafy greens into prepared soil.
• Start longer-season crops indoors before the last frost if needed.
• Use succession planting to extend harvest periods throughout the season.
• Consider using row covers or cold frames to protect plants and extend harvests later into fall.

Many crops in this collection mature in approximately 40–90 days depending on variety and growing conditions. Several cool-season vegetables can also be planted again in late summer to produce fall harvests before winter arrives.

Designed for Short-Season Gardens:

This collection helps northern gardeners plan a garden that matches their climate rather than fighting against it. Hardy greens like kale, chard, and spinach provide repeated harvests, while root crops and brassicas develop reliably in cooler temperatures. Fast growers such as radishes and peas help fill gaps between plantings, creating a steady rhythm of harvests even when the growing window is limited.

All varieties are heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO, and untreated. Seeds are selected for strong germination and dependable performance in cool-weather gardens, allowing gardeners to save seed and improve results year after year.