In addition to providing a wealth of information, seed catalogs also spark the imagination with their detailed illustrations and descriptions of the species. It can do wonders for your gardening journey, so make sure that you grab hold of the best ones.

Here are my current favorite seed catalogs:

1. Kitazawa Seed Company (Oakland, CA)

It has more than 500 different species of Asian vegetables and herbs. It also features edible flowers. You’ll find distinctive seeds in this catalog, including Japanese radishes, Vietnamese herbs, Korean gochujang peppers, and different kinds of Chinese cabbage.

2. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds (Mansfield, MO)

It focuses on heirloom seeds, with more than 1000 kinds to choose from. It’s a good read overall. It features seed history, recipes, and gardening tips. The catalog is also brimming with eye-catching and high-quality images.

3. Seed Savers Exchange (Decorah, IA)

Seed Savers Exchange is a nonprofit org that aims to protect food crop biodiversity. Aside from the printed catalog, it runs a digital version and an online store.

4. Botanical Interests (Broomfield, CO)

The catalog features more than 600 native, organic, and heritage seeds. The seed packets come with extensive information on how to grow and harvest the plants. They also contain historical details about the plants and tips regarding cooking and pest control.

5. Pinetree Garden Seeds (New Gloucester, ME)

This family-run company ensures to come up with a catalog with more than 1000 types of herb, vegetable, and flower seeds, live plants, seed garlic, tubers, and mushroom logs.

It also features gardening tools, soap-making materials, tea, and spices. Plus, the catalog is available in print and online versions.