just to add my own observation. rareseeds is great for heirloom seeds (seeds you can grow, fruit, and replant). however, their efficacy has been less than desirable the past couple years. I have had more luck just buying the run of the mill seeds from the store and getting a better germination rate.

if you want to get started growing on the right foot, I would start in the spring when most big box hardware stores and greenhouses have put out vegetable plants ready to plant. you don't have to mess with when to plant them properly, or even fight against mold or algae wiping out your seedlings.

buy at least two or even three of each type just because at least one of them will probably die.

that's the next thing. plants die and that should be expected. if your plan is to grow your daily food then always have a backup plan to fill empty spots with quick growing crops with high yields.

things like greenbeans, peas, Lima beans, etc can start producing in as little as 40-50 days.

also, final bit of advice. don't try to fill 100% of your grocery bill your first year. you'll be disappointed and burnt-out. 15% is more realistic. and the next year you can bump it up to more like 25%.

I started my garden this way back in 2020 and it provides about 70% of my grocery needs. the other 30% are fruits and processed goods like rice, pasta, etc.

for example right now I have a pasta dish with herbs and vegetables from my garden. the only thing I used that didn't come from the garden was the salt, pepper, butter, and pasta. dish cost was around $.25 a plate and I still have around 4 plates left after four others were eaten.

anyway, good luck!