There is nothing like ordering your favorite seed catalogs, and by spring planning your yearly garden. However, if you’re like me they begin to stack up and some never get read. This site has you in mind. I currently have a stack of seed catalogs at my feet and I’ve gone through every one of them so I could incorporate their seed varieties into the site. I’ve given you a one-step guide to seed varieties and where to find them. For seed varieties see Heirloom and Hybrid pages.
I encourage vegetable garden enthusiasts to check out all the seed catalog web sites for full details of the vegetables listed. The heirloom seed catalogs have a wealth of information about rare sustainable seeds that I simply don’t have the space to provide. There, of course, are other vegetable seed catalogs available, but charge for the catalog. I have not listed these catalogs. I understand they want to re-coop their printing cost, but I feel we are doing them a service by possibly becoming their customer. There are also on line only vegetable companies that I haven’t included simply because I can’t work off a web site in order to add each of their offerings. I like to work from a printed catalog. However, those on line companies I feel you can benefit from I’ve listed below.
Many of the seed catalogs listed have signed the Safe Seed Pledge, which states (very briefly). We pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants. There, of course, is much more to this pledge, but you can be assured these companies want to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agriculture ecosystems and ultimately healthier people and communities.
For a current complete list of all companies who have signed the Safe Seed Pledge, contact: The Safe Seed Initiative, c/o Council for Responsible Genetics, 5 upland Road, #3, Cambridge, MA 02140. 617 868-0870.
SEED CATALOG CATALOG CODE
Annie’s Heirloom Seeds ANN
www.AnniesHeirloomSeeds.com
P.O. Box 467
Beaver Island, MI 49782
E-mail [email protected]
Charming catalog of heirloom seed and herb varieties.
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds BAK
www.rareseeds.com
2278 Baker Creek Road
Mansfield, MO 65704
Beautiful catalog with lots of colored pictures. They also have a Petaluma, California store. All their seed is non-hybrid, non-GMO, non-treated and non-patiented. Safe Seed Pledge.
The Petaluma Seed Bank
199 Petaluma Blvd., North
Petaluma, CA 94952
707 773-1336
Email: [email protected]
Botanical Interests BOT
www.botanicalinterest.com
660 Compton Street
Broomfield, CO 80020
Lots of vegetables listed in this interesting catalog.
Bountiful Gardens BOU
www.bountifulgardens.org
18001 Shafer Ranch Road
Willits, CA 95490
707 459-1925
Heirloom, untreated, open-pollinated seeds for sustainable growing. Dedicated to ecology. Very nice and informational catalog. Safe Seed Pledge.
Burgess Seed and Plant Co. BURG
www.EBurgess.com
905 Four Seasons Road
Bloomington, IL 61701-6143
309 622-7761
They have been in business since 1912. Lots of color photos. Has garden supplies.
Burpee BURP
www.burpee.com
300 Park Avenue
Warminster, PA 18978
1 800 888-1477
This has been the popular seed catalog for gardeners over the years. Lots of colored pictures and garden supplies. Hybrids and some heirloom seeds.
Comstock Seeds COM
www.comstockferre.com
263 Main Street
Wethersfield, CT 06109
They don’t take phone orders.
Heirlooms, non-GMO, non-patented and non-hybrid seeds. Comstock, Ferre & Company is 200 years old. The catalog is chocked full of colored pictures. Comstock seeds are mostly Northern varieties that will do well in shorter growing seasons.
The Cook’s Garden COO
www.cooksgarden.com
P.O. Box C5030
Warminster, PA 18978
1 800 457-9703
Hybrid and heirloom seeds and organic plants for gourmet gardeners. Colorful catalog with lots of pictures, perfect for kitchen gardeners. Also has gardening supplies.
Gourmet Seed International GOU
www.gourmetseed.com
www.italianseedandtool.com
HC 12 Box 510
Tatum, NM 88267-9700
Hybrid and heirloom seeds. Wonderful selection of Bavicchi Italian seeds and supplies. Safe Seed Pledge. No longer has a catalog, only online, and well worth visiting for Italian varieties.
Gurney’s Seed & Nursery Co. GUR
www.Gurneys.com
P.O. Box 4178
Greendale, IN 47025-4178
513 354-1492
Large format catalog with tons of colored vegetable pictures. You can order a climate zone map from them. Sells hybrid and a few heirloom seeds.
Harris Seeds HAR
www.harrisseeds.com
355 Paul Rd.
Rochester, NY 14624-0966
1 800 544-7938
Lots of vegetable varieties, hybrid and heirloom. Has garden supplies. They provide some untreated and organic seeds.
Henry Fields HEN
www.HenryFields.com
P.O. Box 397
Aurora, IN 47001-0397
513 354-1494
A seed and nursery company since 1892. Offers a full array of vegetables and supplies.
Irish Eyes Garden Seeds IRI
www.irisheyesgardenseeds.com
5045 Robinson Canyon Rd.
Ellensburg, WA 98926
509 933-7150
Large selection of potatoes, garlic, shallots, onions and organic vegetable seeds. Safe Seed Alliance, and Safe Seed Pledge.
Johnny’s Selected Seeds JOH
www.Johnnyseeds.com
955 Benton Avenue
Winslow, ME 04901-2601
1 877 564-6697
Lots of colored photos, information and garden supplies. Safe Seed Pledge.
John Scheepers Kitchen Garden Seeds JOHN
www.kitchengardenseeds.com
23 tulip Drive
P.O. Box 638
Bantam, CT 06750-0638
860 567-6086
Chocked full of heirlooms.
Kitazawa Seed Co. KIT
www.kitazawaseed.com
P.O. Box 13220
Oakland, CA 94661-3220
510 595-1188
I highly recommend this Asian vegetable seed catalog. They have been a California based business for 94 years. I couldn’t have included the Asian sections without this catalog as guidance. They explain each variety and their Asian names. There are also tempting Oriental vegetable recipes along with lots of information. No GMO seed.
Native Seeds /Search NAT
www.nativeseeds.org
3584 E. River Road
Tucson, AZ 85718
866 622-5561 x 6
This is a nonprofit organization that promotes the use of ancient crops by gathering and working to preserve knowledge about their uses. A wonderful resource for gardeners.
Neseed NES
www.neseed.com
3580 Main Street, Bldg. #10
Hartford, CT 06120
800-825-5477]
No GMO seeds. Have organic seed, flower seed, herb seed, Italian gourmet seed and gardening supplies.
Nichols Garden Nursery NIC
www.nicholsgardennursery.com
1190 Old Salem Road NE
Albany, OR 97321-4580
1 800 422-3985
Lots of garden information, vegetables and garden supplies. Widely adapted varieties that grow well in the Northwest. Safe Seed Pledge.
Park Seed PAR
www.parkseed.com
1 Parkton Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29647-0001
1 800 845-3369
Park Seed has been around since 1868. They carry hybrid and some heirloom seeds. Very nice catalog. Has garden supplies.
Plants of the Southwest PLA
www.plantsofthesouthwest.com
3095 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87507
1 899 788-7333
There are a few vegetable varieties. Wonderful company for native Southwest plants.
Potato Garden POT
www.PotatoGarden.com
12101 2135 Rd.
Austin, CO 81410
1 800 314-1955
If you’re a potato lover you’ll like this catalog. All potatoes, hybrid and heirlooms.
Seeds from Italy SEE
www.growitalian.com
P.O. Box 3908
Lawrence, KS 66046
785 748-0959
This catalog has a wonderful selection of authentic Italian seeds. The American mail-order distributor for Franchi Sementi, Italy’s oldest family-owned seed company. Most of the seeds are open-pollinated heirlooms that have been handed down through the generations because of their flavor. They have signed the Safe Seed Pledge.
Seed Savers Exchange SEED
www.seedsavers.org
3094 North Winn Road
Decorah, IA 52101
Beautiful catalog with colored pictures and heirloom seed histories. Heirloom and open-pollinated seeds. Seed saving supplies. Safe Seed Pledge.
R.H Shumway’s SHU
www.rhshumway.com
334 W. Stroud St., Suite 1
Randolph, WI 53956-1274
1 800 324-9461
Old-fashioned large illustrated garden catalog in newsprint paper. It’s like stepping back in time visually, but up to date in products. 142-year-old company. Catalog tends to be confusing to read, but fun. Hybrid and some heirloom seeds. Garden products.
Seeds from Italy SEE
www.growitalian.com
P.O. Box 3908
Lawrence, KS 66046
785 748-0659
This catalog is devoted to the world of Italian seeds. They are a mail-order distributor for Franchi Sementi, Italy’s oldest family-owned seed company. Most of the seeds are open-pollinated heirlooms that have been handed down through the generations because of their flavor. They have signed the Safe Seed Pledge.
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange SOU
[email protected]
P.O. Box 460
Mineral, VA 23117
540 894-9480
Their mission is to ensure that people retain and control of their food supply, that genetic resources are conserved and that gardeners have the option of saving their own seed. Hybrid and lots of heirloom seeds and seed stories. Choked full of information. Some garden supplies. Varieties for the Southeast, but will grow well in other areas. Safe Seed Pledge.
Stokes Seeds STO
www.StokeSeeds.com
P.O. Box 548
Buffalo, NY 14240-0548
1 800 396-9238
A seed company since 1881. Hybrid and some heirloom seeds. Lots of colored pictures. Garden supplies. No GMO seeds.
Territorial Seed Company TER
www.territorialseed.com
P.O. Box 158
Cottage Grove, OR 97424-0061
541 942-9547
Nice catalog, lots of pictures. Carries hybrid and open-pollinated seeds. Has garden supplies. Northwest varieties that will do well in other growing areas. Safe Seed Pledge.
Terroir Seeds TERR
www.underwoodgardens.com
P.O. Box 4995
Chino Valley, AZ 86323
888 878-5247
Heirloom and open-pollinated seeds. Safe Seed Pledge. They also have a wide variety of herbs, both culinary and for medical. Their newsletter The Heirloom Times has informative articles that you’ll want to archive for future use. Included are a number of gardening books and themed seed collections.
The Pepper Gal THE
www.peppergal.com
P.O. Box 23006
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33307-3006
954 537-5540
Specialists in hot, sweet, and ornamental peppers. Some tomatoes, pumpkins and garden supplies.
Thompson & Morgan THO
www.tmseeds.com
P.O. Box 4086
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025-4086
1 800 274-7333
Lots of colored pictures. Hybrid and some heirloom seeds.
Tomato Growers Supply Company TOM
www.tomatogrowers.com
P.O. Box 60015
Ft. Myers, FL 33906
1-888-478-7333
Non GMO seeds. Committed to providing high quality seed and promoting gardening at home and in the community. They offer more than just tomatoes.
Totally Tomatoes TOT
www.totallytomatoes.com
334 West Stroud St., Ste. 2
Randolph, WI 53956-1342
1 800 345-5977
Lots of colored photos. They carry more than just tomatoes, a nice selection of other salad vegetables and garden products. Hybrid and heirloom seeds. Garden information and garden supplies.
On line seed sites worth the visit
Farmer John [email protected]
Excellent source for heirloom seeds. No catalog, but lots of heirlooms to pick from.
Peaceful Valley Farm & Garden Supply www.GrowOrganic.com
Peaceful Valley has a printed catalog with all types of garden needs, but they don’t feature their seeds. They include in their catalog everything from pest control, watering, canning, pest management, soil nutrients and many more products. All organic. I highly recommend this company.
Sustainable Seed Co. www.sustainableseedco.com
If you love heirloom varieties, this company has 1,566 seed varieties to choose from, all organic. They don’t offer a seed catalog, but their web site is well worth the visit.