Planning the 2026 Garden | Best Seed Varieties & New Seeds I’m Starting | Seed Chat

Today I’m staying warm inside and tackling one of my favorite winter chores—seed sorting day. I’m digging into my big, chaotic seed box, cleaning things out, and planning my 2026 garden here in zone 9A, where we start peppers in late December and tomatoes in early January. I’ll walk you through the varieties that performed best in my yard this year, the new seeds I’ve ordered, and how I’m organizing everything from peppers and tomatoes to brassicas and cool-weather crops. We’ll also chat about dealing with bacterial wilt, shifting some beds to hydroponics, and which seeds I’m definitely growing again. Grab a drink, grab a pen, and let’s plan next year’s garden together! Reach us at: thelaidbackhomestead@gmail.com Chapters: 00:00 – Intro & Seed Box Organization 06:24 – Eggplant / Aubergine Varieties 07:40 – Hot & Sweet Pepper Seeds 20:42 – Tomato Seeds Overview 21:18 – Determinate Tomato Varieties 22:41 – Paste Tomato Varieties 27:16 – Cherry Tomato Varieties 31:44 – Large Slicing Tomatoes 41:38 – Cucumber Varieties #garden #homestead #gardening #seeds #thelaidbackhomestead #backyardgardening #smallspacegardening #containergardening #hydroponics 🌱 Welcome to The Laid-Back Homestead! 🌱 Here we inspire everyone to grow food in ANY space—backyards, balconies, or indoors. From gardening and hydroponics to cooking, preserving, and homesteading, I share simple, practical tips to help you grow more and enjoy your harvest. Subscribe and join our community of growers and homesteaders. Let’s grow something amazing—together!