Vegetable Starter Plants and Seed Potatoes: Retail Sources

Where to Buy Transplants and Seed Potatoes in US/Canada

Spring availability at major retailers:

• Walmart, Kmart, Lowe's, Home Depot
• Independent hardware stores/nurseries
• Farmers' market seed suppliers

Seasonal Timing

• Seed potatoes: Early spring (traditional: St. Patrick's Day, March 17)
• Tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, melons: After last frost, warm soil
• Cool-season (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower): Early spring/fall
• Fall: Limited availability

Selection Tips

Choose stocky, dark-green transplants without flowers/fruit. Avoid leggy, yellowing, or root-bound plants. Local nurseries often have regionally adapted varieties.