Best Online Seed Companies to Order From This Spring
In a time when just about everyone is spending more time at home, it’s no wonder home gardening is rapidly growing in popularity. And one of the easiest ways to jumpstart your gardening adventures this spring is to order seeds online. But where to begin? We’ve rounded up some of the best seed companies to consider so you can get a running start on planning this year’s crops.
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Baker Creek Seeds
Baker Creek has a twin reputation for curating rare seed varieties and sharing the most exquisite and colorful photographs in their massive annual seed catalog. You can find everything under the sun here, from seasonal florals to uncommon varieties of peppers, greens and tomatoes. Even if you decide to order your stash from their online platform, we highly recommend requesting their free seed catalog to feast your eyes on throughout the remainder of the cold months.
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Trade Winds Fruit
Trade Winds Fruit has developed a winning reputation as a reputable distributor of rare and heirloom seeds over the years, pedaling everything from peppers and greens to tropical fruits and ornamentals. If your climate allows for it, why not try your hand at baby kiwi, bael fruit or sugar apples? They also have an entire collection of hot peppers for those gardeners who are keen on cultivating a spicy selection. Their 7 Pot Caramel Pepper, for instance, reaches a whopping 900,000 SHU.
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Seed Savers Exchange
Seed Savers Exchange concentrates their efforts on conserving and promoting a vast number of endangered heirloom seed varieties. In addition to offering all kinds of beautiful vegetable, flower and herb collections, Seed Savers Exchange has an impressive list of resources, programs and exhibits designed to help new and seasoned gardeners alike.
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Territorial Seed Company
Territorial Seed Company is a family-owned and operated business that provides you with both conventional and organic selections, as well as free in-depth guides to help new gardeners get their hands in the dirt. They also sell everything from handy tools and supplies to pest control, trellising and soil testing kits, making them a handy one-stop online shop.
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Burpee Seeds
Did you know Burpee Seeds has been around since 1881? You can choose from hundreds of vegetables, fruits and herbs or fill your garden with the most beautiful flowers that come in all shapes and sizes. All of their seeds are non-GMO and guaranteed, which means you can branch out and try something new this year without worrying about losing your hard-earned dollars if they fail.
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Floret Flowers
Anyone with a passion for growing flowers is sure to fall in love with the seed and bulb collections at Floret Flowers. This family-run farm offers some of the most beautiful and unique flower varieties in the world, only presenting the best of the best to their customers for purchase. We recommend narrowing down your choices early though because they have a tendency to sell out quickly as the growing season approaches.
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High Mowing Organic Seeds
High Mowing is another fantastic place to find certified organic seed selections to fill your garden. They do recommend you plant their seeds in organic conditions, seeing as that’s where they will thrive the best, so keep that in mind when you start narrowing down your shopping cart. As an added bonus, High Mowing sources many of their offerings from independent farmers, so you can feel good knowing your purchase will benefit all the right people.
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Seeds of Change
A portion of the revenue from every sale made at Seeds of Change goes toward community projects designed to help people learn how to grow their own food, and consequently lead healthier lives. If that’s not enough to inspire you to check out this clever seed company, just wait until you look through their offerings. You can browse by weather condition, container-friendly or heirloom filters to find precisely what will work best in your garden.
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Hudson Valley Seed Company
If you only want to plant open-pollinated and non-GMO seeds in your garden this year, look no further than Hudson Valley Seed Company. They offer a wide range of organic and heirloom selections, and their artwork is guaranteed to make your jaw drop. Their seed packets are fantastic to order for yourself and even better to send as a gift to a loved one.
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Johnny’s Selected Seeds
Johnny’s Selected Seeds has a long history of selling quality seed packets all across the United States. They were even one of the first companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge, which essentially means they agree not to sell genetically modified seeds. While they offer all the vegetables, greens and herbs you could want, be sure to peruse their flower section too. They sell everything from bulbs and seeds to edible flowers.