The following seed companies and nurseries sell heirloom and rare or endangered varieties of vegetables, fruits, flowers and herbs. In some catalogues, the heirloom varieties are noted as such, but in others they are not, so you have to know what you are looking for.
All prices are in Canadian funds unless specified. The U.S. seed companies listed here will send seeds to Canada, but usually cannot ship living plants, bulbs, potatoes, etc across the border.
Since some U.S. banks charge a large fee to cash non-U.S. cheques, many U.S. seed companies cannot accept cheques from Canadian banks. It is often best to make your payments with money orders instead.
This resource list is updated regularly. If you know of other resources or changes that should be made to this information, please e-mail office@seeds.ca
Inclusion of any company in this list does not constitute a recommendation by Seeds of Diversity Canada and no claims are made to accuracy. This list is for information purposes only.
Canada
| Acorus Restoration | |
| Seed packets available for 30 easy to grow native species. Bulk seed and Native Seed Mixes also available. We offer over 350 species of native plants suitable for wetland, woodland, prairie, and meadow. Our trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants are grown from seed that we collected in an ecologically responsible manner. Come out and visit the healing, songbird, butterfly, hummingbird and water gardens and walk our trails to see our large scale restorations of wetland, Carolinian woodland and Tallgrass Prairie. We also offer many biological and ecological restoration consultation services.
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| AgroHaitai Ltd. | |
| A unique source of oriental vegetable seeds. Catalogue free. | |
| Alberta Nurseries & Seeds Ltd. | |
| Flowers Vegetables Perennials Houseplants Seeds Bulbs Trees Hedges Fruits. Some Heirloom but not noted as such. Catalog $2 to U.S., free in Canada. | |
| Angelgrove Tree Seed Company | |
| An independent Canadian tree seed company which offers open-pollinated tree seeds suitable for North American climate. Seeds for flowering trees, Japanese varieties, shade trees, ornamentals such as Japanese maples, rugosa roses, and bonsai trees. Catalogue $3 | |
| Annapolis Valley Heritage Seeds | |
| We supply hand grown, open-pollinated, non-genetically modified seeds. All of our varieties will come true when saved for seed, which we encourage you to do. We have an emphasis on maintaining heritage varieties but we also sell some great varieties that are more recent introductions. We grow all the seeds ourselves on our small farm at the base of South Mountain in Nictaux, Nova Scotia. Catalogue free. | |
| Augusts Harvest | |
| Supplying growers and gourmands with heirloom organic garlic and shallot varieties. | |
| Aurora Farm | |
| There has been, for 10,000 years and more, an honorable custom of gifting seeds; the grandmother to her granddaughter on the occasion of the young woman's marriage, to and from the neighbors, in the celebration of life. Giving the promise of life, the wish for fertility, in the certainty of abundance. Our Gift Seed Packages revive the tradition.
Each contains five packets of righteous, old fashioned, organically grown seeds.
Gift Packages come in five varieties:
"Garden", with carrot, spinach, lettuce, swisschard, hollyhock;
"Flower", with poppy, calendula, gallardia, primrose, hollyhock;
"Old Fashioned Tomato", heirloom varieties
"Medicinal Herbs"
"Three Sisters", with native corn, beans, squash;
"Bee and Butterfly Garden", with flowers very attractive to our insect allies.
at http://soulmedicinejourney.com/GiveSeeds.html | |
| Aux Couleurs de Saisons | |
| Catalogue free. | |
| Beaver Pond Estates | |
| Seed garlic for small gardens, starter nukes for commercial growers, over 120 proven strains, Certified organic. Growing information, trial reports from small-plot Garlic research Trials, lectures given. Paul & Mary Pospisil Grower publication "The Garlic News" by subscription. Catalogue $3, refund with first order. | |
| Bedrock Seed Bank | |
| Catalogue on line only. | |
| Berton Seeds | |
| 90% of the seed originates in Italy. Catalogue free. | |
| Boundary Garlic | |
| Heritage varieties of seed garlic organically grown. Catalogue free. | |
| Brother Nature Organic Seeds | |
| We feel it is our duty to provide, preserve, protect and teach about sustainable seed, soil & food sources while providing growers a complete garden grown from an inexpensive, reliable, environmentally friendly seed source. All seed OP, certified org.
Catalogue on line only. | |
| Campberry Farm | |
| Tree wizard Doug Campbell offers rare ornamental trees and plants. Checks made payable to R. D. Campbell. Catalogue $2 | |
| Casey's Heirloom Tomatoes | |
| Selling organic open-pollinated and heirloom tomato seeds from my backyard garden. Catalogue is available as downloadable PDF from my website. No print catalogue.
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| Clover Roads Organic Farm | |
| A Canadian supplier of verified/certified organic, Heritage/Heirloom tomato, vegetable and flower seeds. All our seeds are open pollinated; grown and hand harvested on our verified organic farm. Our commitment is to preserve and perpetuate heritage varieties. Online catalogue.
Catalogue free. | |
| Cottage Gardener Heirloom Seed | |
| A family-owned heirloom seed and plant nursery specializing in Certified Organic seeds of heirloom vegetables, herbs, perennials and annuals. Plants available each spring. Over 500 varieties of rare and/or endangered, open-pollinated seeds from the past. Catalogue free. | |
| Crafty Gardener | |
| Mail order catalogue online. Plant sales in Canada only, seeds worldwide. Specializes in garden-worthy species of perennial and annual flowers. Many North American native and many heritage and heirloom varieties. All seeds come with specific growing instructions, and website has detailed growing from seed directions. Printed Catalogue $2 refundable with first order. Catalogue $2 | |
| Dominion Seed House | |
| Mail order catalog of seeds, plants, and bulbs for gardeners. Catalog free and on-line. | |
| Eagle Creek Seed Potatoes | |
| Catalogue free. | |
| Early's Farm & Garden Centre Inc. | |
| Early's has been in business since 1907 offering a large variety of seeds and garden accessories. Local phone 306-931-1982. Catalog $2 to U.S, free in Canada. | |
| Ecogenesis Inc. | |
| Ecogenesis offers early, heirloom and certified organic seed to gardeners. They do not sell hybrid or genetically engineered seeds. Ecogenesis also offers work to people and donates seeds to charities. Catalogue $5 | |
| Eternal Seed | |
| Ellen de Casemaker offers seeds of heirloom herbs, flowers and vegetables of more than fifty years ago. Many organic offerings. Catalogue free.
Both official languages served. Catalogue free. | |
| Florabunda Seeds | |
| Dirk Berghout offers untreated seeds for heirloom and unusual flowers, medicinal herbs, black, white, and fragrant flower collections. Catalog free and online. Service in both Official languages. | |
| Fraser's Thimble Farms | |
| Pacific Northwest natives ferns hardy orchids erythroniums, corydalis and other rare plants. Main catalog $3 or on-line. Fall bulb list $2 | |
| Full Circle Seeds | |
| We are a certified organic seed co-operative that carries many heritage vegetable, herb and flower seeds. Catalogue on line or $1 through the mail. | |
| Gardens North | |
| Many species of perennials, trees and shrub seeds are offered. Most are grown out to ensure fresh seed. Catalogue $4 | |
| Goutzy Canada Inc | |
| GMO Free and Organic seeds offered. By internet only.
Catalogue free. | |
| Green Space Design | |
| Green Space Design grows a comprehensive selection of organic flower seeds, organic herb seeds, and organic vegetable seeds.Catalogue on line. They also offer gardening design and care. Catalogue free. | |
| Greta's Organic Gardens | |
| Greta's catalog is full of open-pollinated seeds, grown for short season in Eastern Ontario. Canada zone 5a. Free catalogue available in French or English. | |
| Halifax Seed Company Inc. | |
| Canada's oldest seed company does everything offering a wide variety of vegetable, flower and herb seeds, gardening supplies, roses, perennials and bulbs. Catalog free and online. | |
| Hardy Fruit Trees Nursery | |
| Hardy heritage and new varieties of apple trees, pears, plums, grapes, cherries, small fruits, nuts, forest natives, and ornamentals. | |
| Hawthorn Farm Organic Seeds | |
| We live and work at Hawthorn Farm near Palmerston in central Ontario (zone 5) and we've been certified organic since 1996. We grow, select and save most of the seed we sell. Those varieties that will not produce high quality seed in our region are brought in from other organic farmers and growers we know and trust. All our seed is open-pollinated and belongs to the public domain. Catalogue free. | |
| Henry Field's Seed & Nursery Company | |
| From asparagus to zucchini, Henry Field's is the place to go to fill your garden with nutritious, home-grown produce. Novice and expert gardeners alike love our large selection of premium, high-yield vegetable seed packets and seed starters. And we've earned a reputation for great service and top-quality products. Check out the wide variety of vegetable seeds in our catalogue, we're sure you'll make Henry Field's your one-stop shop for all your growing needs.
Catalogue free. | |
| Heritage Harvest Seed | |
| Heritage Harvest Seed is a seed company specializing in truly rare and endangered heirloom vegetable varieties. The vegetables are grown using organic methods and harvested by hand. The catalogue contains a wealth of information including detailed variety descriptions and histories. Free pack of seed with every order. Catalogue free. | |
| Heritage Seed and Produce | |
| Offering a wide variety of heritage vegetable seeds, many of which are rare and free from chemical fertilizers or pesticides. All seeds have been acclimatized to our growing region (zone 5a). All OP.
Seeds can be purchased on-line or by phone.
Catalogue available to view and download on-line.
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| Hole's Greenhouses & Garden Ltd. | |
| The Holes specializes in seeds for northern gardeners. The visual color reference catalog is a mine of information and because the price list comes separately the catalog can be used for years. Catalog on-line. | |
| Hope Seeds and Perennials | |
| A locally owned and operated seed company in New Brunswick, specializing in organic heritage
cultivars of vegetables, herbs and flowers for zones 3,4 and 5. All OP. Some of our seeds have Maritime connections - we share the stories in our
catalogue and seed packets! We're always looking for endangered cultivars to rescue and growers to help keep the traditions alive.
Catalogue for $1, free viewing and download on website. Catalogue free. | |
| Horticulture Indigo | |
| Specializes in native plants propagation from seeds. More than 200 native species : forbs, ferns, grasses, vines and a few shrubs species. Vast range of native seeds: 12 seed mixes, custom seed mixes and about 50 species in bulk.
Catalogue online
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| Howard Dill Enterprises | |
| Dill's Atlantic Giant might be world-renowned as the seed that, year in and year out, produces the largest pumpkin, but you'll find more. Catalogue free. | |
| La ferme coopérative Tourne-Sol | |
| Seeds for salad greens, heirloom tomatoes, flowers and more. All cert. org. and OP. Catalogue on line. | |
| La Ferme de Bullion | |
| Offers Open-pollinated seeds, Heritage varieties, Bedding plants, Farm Kiosk, Greenhouse vegetables, U-Pick berries, eggs, honey, jams, conserves and fresh bread, CSA Baskets, Workshops, Garlic festival. | |
| La Societe des plantes | |
| Download from website for free-French only. | |
| Les Jardins de l'Écoumène | |
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| Les Jardins du Grand-Portage | |
| Canada only. All seed are organic. Catalogue free. | |
| Les Semences patrimoniales du CRIF. | |
| Sales of vegetable seeds and rare or unusual plants and medicinal open pollinated. All seeds in our catalog from our gardens and are certified since 2008. We also grow garlic. Contact us for more info. Training on harvesting and conservation of seed available.
Catalogue free. | |
| Lindenberg Seeds Ltd. | |
| Specializing in seeds for northern climates. Catalog free to Canadians. | |
| Little Pine Traditional Seeds | |
| Specialized in Ancient Traditional Vegetable Seeds. These Native Traditional Seeds were grown by my ancestors thousands of years ago. It is gratifying to know that I can contribute to the preservation of centuries of history. | |
| Majella Larochelle | |
| Hundreds of perennials plus Thompson&Morgan annuals and vegetables available on-line. | |
| Mandys Greenhouses | |
| Our GH started out as a hobby and now 15 years later, supports one of the largest heirloom vegetable collections in Canada, approx. 460 tomatoes, 120 peppers and nunerous other hard to find varieties. The majority on offer are garden ready plants and seed where plants are not practical. We also specialize in miniature alpine plants and numerous other garden related products. All of our varieties are trialed in Zone 2B-3A and we find them very successful. Our principles are simple: tell everyone about heirloom diversity (and alpines...), promote self reliance, and leave this earth in better shape than you found it. Possible catalogue coming into print in mid 2010. Our website is packed full of information, both for history and for growing assistance. | |
| Manhattan Farms | |
| Specializing in small-plot and container gardening. Check out heirloom and open-pollinated seed catalogues. Catalogue free. | |
| Mapple Farm | |
| Unusual but useful certified organic (OCIA)and OP seed & plant stock: Short-season Sweet potato slips, A select list of distinctive tomatoes, Jerusalem (2) and Chinese Artichokes, Egyptian onions, French Shallots, Horseradish. Catalogue SASE or by email. Catalogue free. | |
| McFayden Seed Co. Ltd | |
| Mails everything but specializes in prairie hardy nursery stock. Catalogue free. | |
| Misho Bonsai | |
| Offer over 60 species of tree seeds, mostly bonsai and asiatic species, listed between, tropical, deciduous and coniferous species. Sell in retail and bulk package. Catalogue on line.
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| Mountain Grove Seed Company | |
| Mountain Grove Seed Company provides a local
source of quality seeds. Seed production at
Mountain Grove Seed Company incorporates
organic principles and is chemical free. Seeds are
collected from the Mountain Grove area (Parham, ON) that have grown well for generations. These are called Local Historic Seeds.
We also specialize in a variety of heirloom seeds.
Our seeds are harvested and packaged by hand.
Seeds are available by mail order and at selected
retail outlets.
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| Mumm's Sprouting Seeds | |
| A grower of sprouting seeds for the home grower and commercial markets. Catalogue free. | |
| OSC Seeds (Ontario Seed Company) | |
| For over 100 years the Ontario Seed Company has been serving the Canadian gardener with the finest quality flower vegetable and herb seeds. Catalogue free. | |
| Patri-semences | |
| Producer of OP heritage seeds and plants of vegetables and herbs, often endangered or rare. We use organic techniques to produce. Catalogue free. | |
| Pepiniere ancestrale | |
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| Pépinière Déco | |
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| Pépinière fruitière rustique & ancestrale | |
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| Prairie Garden Seeds | |
| Organically grown open-pollinated seed for short season, dryland growing. Many heirloom varieties with historical backgrounds supplied. On-line catalog or Canadians only obtain printed catalog for $2 Canadian postage stamps. | |
| Pumpkin Moon Farm | |
| We grow and sell over 50 varieties of heirloom and tried-and-true varieties of herb, vegetable, and flower seed. We sell several variety mixes for the home gardener. Rare seeds we grow and preserve include Chinese Snow Pea, Canadian Wild Goose Bean (bush dry), Sequoia Bean (bush snap), Black Strap Kale, Parching Lavender Mandan Corn, Goat Head Pepper, some rare tomatoes and fava beans, as well as a local historical strain of Jacob's Cattle Bean. Farm specializes in herb crops and herbal products. Certified organic.
Catalogue free. | |
| Richters Herbs | |
| An enormous selection of unique seeds and plants. On-line catalog gives descriptions and uses for plants. Catalogue free. | |
| Salt Spring Seeds | |
| Dedicated to sustainable agriculture. Organically grown open-pollinated seeds. Specializes in beans. A large and interesting variety of vegetables grains and garlic. Catalog $2 or on-line. | |
| Seeds of Diversity Canada | |
| A grassroots seed exchange whose members offer seeds and bulbs of heirloom and scarce varieties of vegetables fruits grains herbs and flowers. Memberships: Regular $40 US $45 US$. Overseas $60 Cdn. | |
| Seeds of Victoria | |
| Organic vegetable, flower, herb seeds: Heritage plants, old-fashioned flowers; open-pollinated, heirloom vegetables.Catalogue free on line. Catalogue $2 | |
| Siloam Orchards | |
| Heritage disease-resistant fruit trees, including apples, plums, pears, peach, and cherry. Small fruits include gooseberries,cherry plums, blueberries, currants, asparagus and horseradish. Catalogue $2 | |
| Soggy Creek Seed Co. | |
| An unusual collection of hardy, open-pollinated heirlooms.
All of our seed is grown with love, using organic methods. Plants used to use brightly coloured fruits, birds, burrs or the wind to aid with
their seep dispersal; now they have Soggy Creek Seed Co. Check out our catalogue online. | |
| Solana Seeds | |
| Solana Seeds is a small seed company from Quebec, Canada, offering a variety of vegetable, flower and exotic plant seeds.
We have many heirlooms, unusual and rare items available, including more than 200 tomato varieties.
Seeds are contained in simple kraft envelopes.
Instructions on packets are in only in french. Désolé.
We do not offer a printed catalog.
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| Spring Arbour Farm | |
| Heritage vegetables and flowers. OP. Catalogue free. | |
| Stellar Seeds | |
| All seeds offered are high quality organically grown by Stellar Seeds at Left Fields, Sorrento, BC. All OP. Catalog $2 or online. | |
| Stokes Seeds Ltd | |
| Catalog has enormous information for the starting and growing of flowers, herbs and vegetables. Offers untreated seeds in many varieties. Local 905-688-4300. Catalogue free. | |
| Sunshine Farm | |
| We sell certified organic seeds and specialize in rare, heirloom and unusual varieties of tomatoes, vegetables, herbs and some flowers. Catalogue has 24 pages, illustrations, descriptions and related plant information. Catalogue free. | |
| T & T Seeds Ltd. | |
| Wide variety of seeds and plants offered of excellent quality. Also offers herbal and health products. Catalogue $3 | |
| Tatania's Tomato Base | |
| Our primary goal is to collect and share characteristics and historical information for heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable varieties, with focus on tomatoes. The data has been provided by TOMATObase members - please visit our Community Portal if you are interested in participating.
Our secondary goal is to preserve heritage vegetable varieties and make them available to home gardeners. If you are interested in ordering vegetable seeds from Tatiana's TOMATObase, please check out our 2010 Seed Catalogs. | |
| Terra Edibles | |
| Organically grown vegetable and flower seeds including uncommon, rare and heirloom varieties many with unique qualities such as superior flavour, higher nutritive value, low space requirements, or bee plant. All OP. Catalog is online and can be downloaded. Catalogue free. | |
| Tomatoes etc. | |
| Catalog by e-mail request. Offering over 50 varieties of heirloom tomato seedlings. Orders by phone or e-mail Payment Cash. Both official languages served. | |
| Tree & Twig Heirloom Vegetable Farm | |
| Catalogue free. | |
| Two Wings Farm Seeds | |
| All our seed is Certified Organic, open pollinated public domain. Catalogue on line. | |
| Upper Canada Seeds | |
| Organic open-pollinated heirloom varieties of tomatoes. Catalogue free. | |
| Urban Harvest Garden Alternatives | |
| Urban Harvest is dedicated to providing its customers with seedlings and garden supplies that promote ecological diversity and preserve the health of our planet. Our plant seeds and garden supplies are specially chosen for their unique qualities by seasoned urban gardeners. All of our seedlings are grown in or near the greater Toronto area to support our local economy.All cert. org. and OP.
Catalogue free. | |
| Vesey's Seeds Ltd. | |
| A large selection of seeds plants and gardening supplies. Spring & Fall bulb catalogs for Canadian customers only. Catalogue free. | |
| Wall Flower Studio Seeds | |
| Wall Flower Studio Seeds is located in Haliburton County. We offer many hard to find heirloom perennial, annual, and vegetable seeds, along with seasonal fresh culinary herbs, dried flowers, lavender, and herbal gifts. Everything is grown using organic methods, harvested by hand and many varieties are rare. All seeds are open-pollinated and free from chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Seeds are acclimatized to the growing region for zone 4. Purchases can be made on-line or by phone. Catalogue is available on-line, or snail mail by request | |
| West Coast Seeds Ltd. | |
| Many excellent organic and OP varieties especially chosen for coastal B.C. On-line catalog also includes growing information and planning for year round harvesting. Catalogue free. | |
| Western Biologicals Ltd. | |
| Mushrooms: Books, workshops, spawn and supplies all offered by this company. Catalogue free. | |
| Wildsome Gardens | |
| We offer native and heirloom plants and seeds, with a focus on species native to Ontario. We are a small, ecologically thoughtful nursery. No
chemical sprays are used. On-line catalogue and ordering. Heirloom tomato seedlings available in spring.
Catalogue free. | |
| William Dam Seeds | |
| Untreated seeds; more than 900 varieties of vegetables flowers and herbs. Many European and heirloom but not marked as such. Catalogue free. | |
| Windhorse Farm | |
| We offer for sale seeds harvested from many of the vegetable, herb, and flower crops we
grow here at Windhorse Farm. All our seeds are organically grown from open-pollinated
varieties. They breed true to type, meaning you can save seed to plant in subsequent
years. One of our goals in providing high-quality seeds is to encourage you to save your own
seed and share it. The more of us saving and sharing seed, the safer our food supply and
the stronger our communities will be. | |
| Windmill Point Farm | |
| An OCIA certified organic source for hardy seedlings of standard and unusual fruit and nut trees. The catalog also acts as a planning and planting guide. See also www.windmillpointfarm.ca Catalogue $5 | |
| Yuko's Open-Pollinated Seeds | |
| Organic, open-pollinated seeds from Ottawa Valley on Mississippi River.
Heirloom tomatoes, Japanese squash, unusual vines, herbs and flower seeds.
Nanking cherry which you can grow from seeds is very popular.
Catalougue free-send us a SASE or print on-line; tomato seedling and perennial plant sale in early May.
Catalogue free. | |
United States
| Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | |
| This company sells only non-hybrid vegetables, flowers and herbs.None of the varieties sold are hybrids, gene-altered or patented. Well worth investigating. Catalogue free. | |
| Beauty and Bounty Beyond Belief | |
| Specializing in open-pollinated, heirloom vegetable seeds
and native and naturalized wildflowers and grasses of
North America. Some organic seed varieties are now available.
View and order from our website or download a catalog.
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| Cook's Garden | |
| Cook's Garden are committed to ecological and sustainable farming methods. All seeds are untreated and time tested. Claim to have the largest selection of lettuce and salad greens in the world. Catalogue free. | |
| Deep Diversity (Peace Seeds) | |
| 1000+ varieties emphasizing biodiversity; food plants herbs flowers fiber plants heirloom and medicinals. Seeds of Change merged with Peace Seeds and Deep Diversity. Checks or money orders only accepted. for seed orders Catalogue $4 | |
| Down on the Farm Seed | |
| Offers a full line of untreated, open- pollinated, heirloom vegetable, herb and flower seeds. All seed packets except corn are $1. Catalogue free. | |
| Eastern Native Seed Conservancy | |
| A seed-conservation program for heirloom and historical varieties of the Northeast U.S. food crops including native varieties. Heirloom tomato project promotes tomatoes and local value added products. | |
| Garden City Seeds | |
| Specializes in varieties adapted to northern climates. They offer a number of heirlooms which are marked as such. Catalog is worth having for the wealth of information it contains. Online at irish-eyes.com ,inhotpursuit.com and beanandpea.com. Catalogue free. | |
| Harvest Moon Farms and Seed Company | |
| The Finest Seed Source for the CSA Market Grower & Gourmet Home Gardener!! Providing Culinary Specialty, Certified Organic, Gourmet, and Heirloom Seed Varieties!! Home to over 1,400 Vegetable and Flower varieties available You have just discovered the best kept secret in garden seed & supplies. Certified Organic Seed, Heirloom Seed and Gourmet Seed from Italy, Germany, France and all over Europe.
Catalogue free. | |
| Heirloom Acres Seeds | |
| A Christian family business selling over 450 open pollinated and heritage seeds. Catalogue free. | |
| Heirloom Gardens | |
| Catalog Online only. Organically grown seeds of heirloom and rare varieties many from the pre-1900's. | |
| High Mowing Organic Seed Farm | |
| Open Pollinated and Heirloom Varieties for New England. Catalogue free. | |
| Hometown Seeds | |
| Hometown Seeds is an online seed company specializing in high quality seeds for home gardeners. Most of their seeds are open-pollinated and all are GMO-free. They offer vegetable, flower, herb and survival seeds.
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| J.L. Hudson Seedsman | |
| Browsing thru this ethnobotanical catalog is like taking a botanical journey around the world. There is a fantastic selection of exotic foreign rare and heirloom seeds. All seeds are open-pollinated public domain and biodiversity. Catalogue $1 | |
| Johnny's Selected Seeds | |
| An excellent selection of varieties regionally adapted to New England. Johnny's does plant breeding and thoroughly tests the varieties it offers. Catalogue free. | |
| Landreth Seed | |
| The oldest seed house in the U.S. Hundreds of varieties of heirloom vegetable seeds, flowers, herbs. Online shopping cart. Printed catalogue available for $10 with cost deducted from first order. | |
| Native Seeds/SEARCH | |
| Seed conservation which focuses on the traditional native crops of the U.S. SW and Mex. NE. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and a 10% discount on purchases . All seeds for desert conditions. Books and value added products listed. Catalogue $1 | |
| Redwood City Seed Co. | |
| Ancient varieties of vegetables, culinary, and medicinal herbs Catalogue free. | |
| Renee's Garden Seed | |
| Find Seeds for Heirloom and Cottage Garden Flowers, Aromatic Herbs, and Gourmet Vegetables from around the World.
Online catalog only.
Catalogue free. | |
| Rupp Seeds | |
| Selling some organic and untreated seeds. Catalogue free. | |
| Sand Hill Preservation Center | |
| Dedicated to the preservation of our Genetic Resources. Offers over 175 breeds of rare poultry, 700 varieties of Heirloom Seeds and sweet potatoes. No calls on Sunday or Mondays and after 9:45 PM. Postal Money Orders only. Catalogue free. | |
| Seed Savers Exchange | |
| A grassroots seed exchange. Members receive two information filled issues and a huge seed listing. Membership $U.S.35 SSE subsection "Flowers & Herb Exchange" U.S.$12 A free heirloom and products catalog published for the general public. | |
| Seeds of Change | |
| Organic and open-pollinated flower herb and vegetable seeds featuring many heirloom traditional and other rare seeds collections built around specific themes. Catalogue free. | |
| South Carolina Foundation Seed Association | |
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| Southern Exposure Seed Exchange | |
| A seed company dedicated to preserving our vegetable heritage. Offers many heirloom varieties gives many backgrounds and dates of introduction. Many varieties especially for the climate of the mid-Atlantic region. Catalogue $2 | |
| Southern Seed Legacy Project (PASS) | |
| Catalog online only.PASS (Pass Along Southern Seeds) is an initiative undertaken to promote the conservation through use of both cultural knowledge and heirloom plants of the American South. | |
| Sustainable Seed Company | |
| Growing what we sell or supporting trusted sustainable organic heirloom seed growers.
Not selling F1 hybrid seed or genetically modified organisms. We sell only heirloom open-pollinated seed that you can save for your future food needs. Learn to save seed and ensure a healthy food supply for your family.
Spreading as much genetic diversity as possible by offering you as many heirloom seed varieties as we can at a price you can afford. Please, if you have a variety that you think is in danger of being lost: send us as many seeds as possible, tell us the story behind the seed and how you got it and tell us how it grows. Please make sure to give us your phone # and email in case we have more questions.
Putting your ability to grow your own food back in your hands by not only supplying open-pollinated heirloom seeds at a reasonable price, but giving you the educational resources you need to be successful. We will offer how-to videos, books, DVD s and pdfs on this site. Ensuring your success in growing and saving heirloom seeds.
On-line catalogue only.
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| Thompson and Morgan | |
| Catalog has a huge variety of seeds with in-depth information. Orders are accompanied with "The Germination Times" a booklet on starting various seeds. Some heritage and many unusual seeds offered. Catalogue free. | |
| Underwood Gardens | |
| Many hard to find or endangered , untreated , open-pollinated seeds of heirloom vegetables, herbs, and flowers Catalogue $3 | |
| Victory Seed Company | |
| The Victory Seed company is a family owned and operated garden packet seed company specializing in open pollinated and heirloom seeds. Catalog cost refundable. Catalog on-line with many heirloom tomatoes Catalogue $2 | |
England
| Chiltern Seeds | |
| 4600+ varieties of wild and cultivated plants from around the world. Seed packets are usually generous. Catalog listed by ethnobotanical names. Payment by credit card or postal order. First catalog Can $4. Free after first order. | |
| Seedsman's Cottage | |
| Online Seed catalog with heirloom seeds dating back to medieval times.An interesting book "Roots of vegetables" is offered at #9.00. Catalogue free. | |
| The Real Seed Catalogue | |
| The Real Seed Collection - a selection of which is offered each year in our Real Seed Catalogue - is a private collection of rare, heirloom, and unusual vegetables selected particularly for the home grower. All have been chosen from our personal experience, for their excellence in both the garden and the kitchen.
All are non-hybrid, interesting and easy to grow, and will add new possibilities to your gardening and cooking. Our seed comes with detailed sowing instructions, recipes, and seed saving notes.
Catalogue free. | |
France
| B & T World Seeds, sarl | |
| Extremely large selection of over 35,000 common and exotic seeds. Publishes a master catalog and several sub-lists. Catalog is also on CD or on-line. It can be downloaded to any database (ask for schema). Minimum order U.S.$ 9.00 Catalogue $24 | |
| Genesis Seeds | |
| Israeli seed breeder Genesis Seeds is promoting its organic vegetable, flower and herb seeds to the conventional market.
There are about 10 companies in the world producing organic seeds and Genesis is among the big players, producing over 350 varieties of heritage, open pollinated and F-1 hybrid seeds. It has an 11-year history in the field. Catalogue free. | |
| L'Association Kokopelli | |
| Association Kokopelli endeavours :
- to promote the preservation of biodiversity through the distribution of
organic and open-pollinated seeds of heirloom varieties of vegetables and
grains.
- to create a network of gardeners involved in seed saving.
- to help Third World countries to develop sustainable organic agriculture
through the gift of seeds and the setting of seed grower networks.
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