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OSC Seeds

Ontario Seed Company has offered over 125 years of growing service and is a proudly Canadian company.

05/27/2026

As soil warms and the risk of frost passes, its time to direct sow! There is nothing better than getting out in the spring and getting your hands in the soil!

Some of our favourite direct sow varieties are...
- beans
- carrots
- kale
- lettuce
- radish
- morning glory
- nasturtium
- sunflower
- cosmos

These seeds not only establish quickly, but they are easy to grow and great for beginner gardeners.

Visit www.oscseeds.com today and lets get planting!

05/20/2026

It's World Bee Day!

From pollinating our veggies and flowers to supporting healthy ecosystems, bees do so much for us. One of the easiest, and most beautiful, ways to give back is by planting pollinator-friendly flowers!

Check out our Bee Pollinator Mix www.oscseeds.com/product/bee-pollinator-meadow-seed-mixture-6823/ to add some bee-friendly flowers to your garden today.

Do you have a flower that bees seem to flock to? We'd love to hear in the comments!

05/13/2026

Spring is here and it’s time to get your hands back in the soil! May is all about preparation, planting, and getting a head start on a successful season.

Here’s your handy garden checklist to get growing:

- Start hardening off indoor seedlings
- Direct sow cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, carrots, peas and radishes
- Sharpen and clean your tools for healthier plants and easier work
- Top up mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds early on
- Check soil temperatures , its the best way to know when it’s time to plant
- Plan your planting schedule for starting seeds and transplanting

Whether you're sowing your first seeds or sprucing up your perennials, May sets the tone for a beautiful growing season.

We'd love to know what you are planting first, comment below!

05/06/2026

Beauty with Benefits: Edible Blooms!

Looking to add colour and flavour to your garden this season? Try these charming, easy-to-grow edible flowers!

Borage – With stunning blue star-shaped flowers, borage is a pollinator magnet and a traditional companion plant for veggies. Its edible blooms and leaves have a light cucumber flavour — perfect for summer drinks or salads!

Chamomile – Calming, cheerful, and so easy to grow! Harvest the tiny daisy-like flowers for homemade herbal teas or soothing skin care. A beautiful addition to any cottage garden.

Dwarf Jewel Nasturtiums – Compact and colourful, these edible flowers add a peppery zing to salads and charcuterie boards. Nasturtium also help deter garden pests — beautiful and practical!

Shop these favourites today!

Borage: www.oscseeds.com/product/borage-seeds-3010/
Chamomile: www.oscseeds.com/product/chamomile-seeds-3025/
Nasturtiums: www.oscseeds.com/product/dwarf-jewel-mixed-nasturtium-seeds-5780/

with Benefits

Looking to add colour and flavour to your garden this season? Try these charming, easy-to-grow edible flowers!

Borage has stunning blue star-shaped flowers and is a pollinator magnet. Its edible blooms and leaves have a light cucumber flavour, perfect for summer drinks or salads!

Chamomile is calming, cheerful, and so easy to grow! Harvest the tiny daisy-like flowers for homemade herbal teas or soothing skin care. A beautiful addition to any cottage garden.

Dwarf Jewel Nasturtium are compact and colourful! These edible flowers add a peppery zing to salads and charcuterie boards.

Shop these edible blooms today!

Borage: www.oscseeds.com/product/borage-seeds-3010/
Chamomile: www.oscseeds.com/product/chamomile-seeds-3025/
Nasturtiums: www.oscseeds.com/product/dwarf-jewel-mixed-nasturtium-seeds-5780/

04/29/2026

It’s time to bring some colour to your garden!

Marigolds, zinnias, and snapdragons are are easy-to-grow, pollinator-friendly, and add vibrant beauty to any garden. Start them indoors now for strongseedling that are ready to move outside once the risk of frost has passed.

Growing tips:
• Start indoors in a bright, warm spot
• Keep soil evenly moist while germinating
• Pinch back seedlings to encourage bushier plants

Start now and enjoy a summer garden full of colour and blooms!

Visit https://www.oscseeds.com/ to shop flower seed today!

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!

Today, we want to say thank you to every gardener who plants a seed, tends a garden, supports pollinators, and nurtures the soil beneath their feet.

You grow food. You grow habitats. You grow hope.

Thank you making the world a greener place one seed at a time!

04/21/2026

This Saturday, April 25, visit the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market to shop local and pick up a free OSC seed packet (while supplies last).

If you're looking to continue your local shopping after your visit stop by our retail store at 16 King St S in Uptown Waterloo for seeds, garden supplies, and more. Free parking is available in the back off Regina St.

04/16/2026

Need a little garden guidance? We’ve got you covered!

Whether you're a first-time planter or a seasoned green thumb, our How to Grow Guides are here to help you grow with confidence! From vegetables and herbs to flowers and native plants, guides include helpful information on when and how to sow, watering instructions, harvesting tips and more!

Simple, practical, and written with Canadian gardeners in mind, it’s like having a garden coach at your fingertips! Start planning and planting smarter. Visit https://www.oscseeds.com/resources/how-to-grow-guides/

04/14/2026

Limited onion sets are still available — but not for long. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Visit www.oscseeds.com/product-category/vegetables/onion-sets/ to stock up on sets today.

04/09/2026

Looking for a lawn that’s low-maintenance and eco-friendly? Try our Mini Mow Ecological Lawn Seed Mixture for a greener yard with less work!

- Grows low, no need for constant mowing
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Supports pollinators and healthy soil
- Ideal for eco-conscious gardeners!

Mini Mow is a great choice for front yards, cottage spaces, or anywhere you want a more natural, sustainable lawn.

www.oscseeds.com/product/mini-mow-ecological-lawn-seed-mixture-8335/

Address

77 Wellington Street South
Kitchener, ON
N2G2E6

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(519) 886-0557

Website

http://www.oscseeds.com/

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