Culturally Inclusive Seeds
This program is currently only open to DUG gardens.
SEEDS THAT KNOW YOUR STORY*
SEEDS THAT KNOW YOUR STORY*
SEEDS THAT KNOW YOUR STORY*
SEEDS THAT KNOW YOUR STORY*
SEEDS THAT KNOW YOUR STORY*
SEEDS THAT KNOW YOUR STORY*
SEEDS THAT KNOW YOUR STORY*
SEEDS THAT KNOW YOUR STORY*
Food is cultural, and every community carries seeds of memory, migration, and meaning. DUG’s Culturally Inclusive Seeds Program honors that truth—offering rare and heritage varieties to gardeners across Denver so they can grow what feels like home.
From amaranth to epazote, these seeds support culinary traditions, intergenerational storytelling, and cross-cultural connection. They don’t just grow food—they grow belonging.
Office Hours
Are you a DUG garden leader and have questions about the program? Please email [email protected] or visit the DUG office (for up-to-date DUG office hours, visit here)
(Garden Leaders Only)
Order Instructions
Special Icon Used
The “SI” icon signifies “Start Indoors” and is used for seeds that we recommend starting early to maximize harvests in Colorado Front Range conditions. We recognize the varieties in this catalog have diverse needs, so please view this designation as suggestive.
Submission Instructions
We ask that only DUG Garden Leaders submit orders, rather than individual gardeners. We encourage Garden Leaders to consult with their gardeners before submitting an order and request 1 joint submission per DUG Garden. Garden orders are limited to the number of seed packets equivalent to 1/2 the number of active plots in their garden for the calendar year.
To guarantee adequate lead time for sow indoor (SI) varieties, please submit your order as soon as possible, starting at DUG Symposium and ending November 30th. Please submit your order via one of the following options:
- Email the digital form to [email protected]
- Mail to or drop off this physical catalog at the DUG office: 1031 33rd St. Denver, CO 80205
- Email a photo or scan of this physical catalog to [email protected]
- Send your mailing address to have your order mailed to you or plan to pick up at the DUG office
We ask that gardens try to get their orders in by then to give us enough time to mail the seeds with time to start indoors ahead of transplanting.
Use Guidelines
The program aims to connect primarily BIPOC gardeners with specialty seed varieties that are familiar to them but hard to find locally. We encourage gardens to place an order consistent with this type of need in their space. The program is not intended for general or bulk ordering. Please use the catalog to meet specific needs from identified gardeners (especially gardeners with a cultural connection to a variety).
DUG has a large free seed collection available in the DUG office intended to meet the general/bulk seed needs of DUG gardens. Learn more about our Community Seed Distribution program!
we support community members with marginalized identities by providing access to rare and specialty plants.
Available Seed Varieties
Disclaimer: The translations listed on the catalog pages are unofficial and represent DUG’s good faith effort to communicate these seed variety names as broadly as possible. If you notice an error or have a recommendation, please email [email protected] so that the next version of our catalog better serves Denver.
BY CATALOG DISPLAY:
2026 IMPACT
40
+
Gardens Reached
90
Plant Varieties offered
1000
Seed Packets Distributed
1,200
+
Gardeners Supported
11
Vendor Partnerships
Special Thanks
The varieties in this catalog represent the collective wisdom of community members and partners throughout the Front Range. For their collaboration in the development of this catalog, we would like to thank the following organizations:
Seed Vendors
Community Partners
DUG Community Gardens
APDC Community Garden
Beeler Community Garden
Cole Community Garden
Greenlee School Community Garden
Montview Community Garden
Nome Park Community Garden
Contact
Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions about the Culturally Inclusive Seeds program? Do you have suggestions about important seed varieties you think are missing? This program is community-driven and always open to your feedback. Please reach out to [email protected].
