The Regina Public Interest Research Group (RPIRG) has successfully given away more than 9,000 seed packets to over 1,000 people across Regina this spring — empowering residents to grow their own food and take part in a greener, healthier city.
The seed giveaways took place on March 27, May 1, and May 10, with another major distribution at the Regina Horticultural Society’s plant sale on May 17. In total, RPIRG offered approximately 45 different varieties of seeds, including vegetables and herbs.
Each gardener received between 7 to 10 packets of seeds, offering a wide selection to help start or expand their gardens. The seeds ranged from popular staples like beans, corn, and lettuce to more unique varieties like okra, tatsoi, and heirloom cucumbers.
“This initiative is about more than just seeds — it’s about building food security, encouraging sustainability, and growing community,” said RPIRG Executive Director, Tayef Ahmed. “We’re proud to see so many people excited about gardening.
A huge thank you goes out to the amazing volunteers who made this possible — from sorting and labeling to packing and distributing seeds. Their energy, time, and dedication helped bring this initiative to life and ensured it reached over 1,000 households in Regina.
The seed giveaway is part of RPIRG’s broader commitment to environmental sustainability, food justice, and community empowerment.
Keep the Seeds Growing
If you’d like to help RPIRG continue this program in future years, please consider making a donation. Contributions support the purchase of seeds, packaging supplies, and outreach efforts. Donations can be made by cash, cheque, or e-transfer to info@rpirg.org.
List of Seeds Donated
| Seed Type | Variety |
| Amaranth | Hopi Red Eye Organic |
| Arugula | Astro Organic |
| Asian Green | Komatsuna Green |
| Asian Green | Tatsoi |
| Basil | Sweet Basil |
| Basil | Dolly Organic |
| Beets | Orient Wonder |
| Beans (Bush) | Gold Rush |
| Beans (Bush) | Strike |
| Beans (Pole) | Runner Beans |
| Beans (Pole) | Kentucky Blue |
| Beans (Yardlong) | Noodle King |
| Beans (Yardlong) | Asparagus Beans |
| Beets | Red Ace |
| Beets | Early Wonder Tall Top |
| Beets | Detroit Supreme |
| Bok Choy | Dwarf White Stemmed |
| Carrot | Scarlet Nantes |
| Cilantro | Santo Long Standing |
| Cilantro | Cilantro Sprouts |
| Corn | Honey Select |
| Corn | Northern Extra Sweet Hybrid |
| Cucumber | King of the Castle Hybrid |
| Cucumber | Spacemaster |
| Cucumber | Northern Pickling |
| Cucumber | Marketmore |
| Lettuce | Ezrilla Eazyleaf Organic |
| Lettuce | Grand Rapids TBR |
| Lettuce | Green Ice |
| Summer Squash | Total Eclipse |
| Luffa Groud | Emerald F1 |
| Mustard Green | Mizuna |
| Okra | Clemson Spineless Organic |
| Pac Choi | Asian Delight |
| Pac Choi | Ching Chiang Shanghai |
| Peas | Super Sugar Snap |
| Pumpkin | Small Sugar |
| Radish | Rover F1 |
| Spinach | Space F1 Organic |
| Squash | Golden Summer Crookneck |
| Squash | Vegetable Spaghetti |
| Sunflower | Short Blend |
| Zucchini | Black Beauty |
