Looking for seed companies and producers that are trusted by real gardeners? These non-GMO seeds have been tested and reviewed by gardening experts and experienced home gardeners. Here’s what gardeners have to say about the best places to buy vegetable seeds, flower seeds, and herb seeds for sale online and in the local garden center.
- Botanical Interests Seeds
- Renee’s Garden Seeds
- High Mowing Organic Seeds
- Hoss Premium Garden Seeds
- True Leaf Market Seeds
- Burpee Seeds
- Eden Brothers
- Territorial Seed
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
- West Coast Seeds
- Victory Seeds
- Gurney’s Seeds
- Seed Savers Exchange
- Johnny’s Seeds
- Fedco Seeds
- Ferry-Morse Seeds
- Richters Herb Seeds
- Pinetree Garden Seeds
- Jung Seed
- Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
- Harris Seeds
- SeedsNow
- Landreth Seeds/American Meadows
Now let’s find the seed company that suits you best by looking at each seed company individually.
1. Botanical Interests
Botanical Interests is a Colorado-based seed company that offers all untreated, non-GMO seeds. They are known not only for their reliable seeds but also for the beautiful illustrations on their seed packets. Founded by gardening enthusiasts over 25 years ago, the seed company is now part of Epic Gardening (raise your hand if you’ve seen at least a dozen of Kevin’s helpful vids on YouTube)!
Botanical Interests is considered one of the best places to buy seeds online, as their seeds come properly packaged, the website has fun sales and discounts, and their seeds arrive promptly. They also donate seeds for planting to school gardens, children’s hospitals, food banks, garden clubs, and non-profit farms that educate youth and help veterans.
Find their seeds for sale on the Botanical Interests website and at many independent garden centers, natural food stores, and hardware stores across the US.
Botanical Interest is my favorite place to get seeds for my garden. It's owned by the wonderful @EpicGardening, and they stock many of my most very very fave varieties. Definitely check them out and order while they have their most popular products in stock.
2. Renee’s Garden Seeds
Renee’s Garden Seeds is known for its beautiful seed packets and flower and vegetable seed catalogs. Founded by Renee Shepard, they offer a curated selection of non-GMO varieties – think tasty and easy to grow. Renee’s Garden seeds are perfect for the home kitchen garden and make beautiful gifts.
Renee’s Garden has taken the Safe Seed Pledge, meaning they do not sell genetically engineered seeds. For the best selection, order from Renee’s Garden Seeds website. Renee’s Garden seeds are also available at independent nurseries and garden centers throughout USA and Canada.
I can't walk by a rack of Renee's Garden Seeds without buying a packet or two. 🫠 But omg the plants are amazing....so I keep on buying! I wholeheartedly recommend Renee's.
“Easily at the top of my list for favourite seed companies, Renee’s Garden has the most beautiful selection of flower seeds that I’ve had the pleasure of coming across! Not only are the varieties gorgeous, but the beautiful artwork on all seed packages are a pleasure to behold!
Julia from Julia Dimakos, Gardening Girl
3. High Mowing Organic Seeds
High Mowing Organic Seeds is known for offering 100% certified organic seed. Their seed is widely available and is tested for germination rates, disease, and GMO contamination. High Mowing is located in Wolcott, VO, and distributes seeds across the US and Canada.
As an organic seed company, High Mowing has taken The Safe Seed Pledge. High Mowing Organic Seeds can be ordered directly from High Mowing and are also sold in select brick-and-mortar locations.
If you're looking for certified organic seeds, High Mowing should be your first stop. All the seeds they sell are certified organic, non-GMO for organic gardening. And they also will send you a gorgeous seed catalog once you start ordering from them 🥰
4. Hoss Tools & Seeds
Hoss Premium Garden Seeds is an American garden tool and seed company based in Georgia. They are known not only for their high-quality food gardening products but also for their popular “Row by Row” weekly gardening show (streaming on YouTube & Facebook).
They carry reliable varieties, including a large offering of All-American Selections winning seeds. Hoss Seeds are available directly from the Hoss Premium Garden Seeds website.
Hoss Premium Garden Seeds offers both heirlooms and hybrids, AAS Winners, and their exclusive Hossinator Series. They test seeds across the country for their overall performance, high yields, flavor, disease resistance, and harvesting time. They also have some extremely cool gardening tools ⛏️ 🌱
5. True Leaf Market
True Leaf Market is a major organic seed company founded by a plant geneticist from Utah State University. His research was based on finding varieties that grew well in high-altitude growing climates. They offer a wide range of vegetable, flower, and herb seeds (I always go to them for their fantastic variety of pumpkin seeds).
The company was originally called the Mountain Valley Seed Company (Logan, Utah), and some of its seeds are still sold under this brand name. It remains independently owned. You can purchase seeds directly from the True Leaf website.
6. Burpee Seeds
Burpee Seeds is one of the oldest and most well-known seed companies in the USA, with seed racks in most large garden centers in North America. Founded in Pennsylvania in 1876, Burpee has bred some of the most famous vegetable varieties, including Burpee’s Big Boy Tomato, Golden Bantam Corn, and Iceberg Lettuce. Burpee Seeds is also known for introducing reliable naturally-bred hybrid seeds and for popularizing “Victory Gardens.”
Burpee Seeds are available directly on the Burpee Seeds website and also through the Burpee Amazon page and at Home Depot. They may also be stocked at local nurseries and garden centers.
Burpee is a mainstay in the gardening world. Their seeds are available at most garden centers, and you can also order online from Burpee directly. They're dependable and have been around for a long time for good reason!
7. Eden Brothers
Eden Brothers specialize in hard-to-find flower seeds, herbs, and heirloom vegetable seeds. Based in Arden, NC, Eden Brothers just might be the perfect place to find that rare flower that you remember from years ago but just can’t find locally.
Eden Brothers have taken The Safe Seed Pledge and only offers non-GMO seeds. Order directly from Eden Brothers.
“Their seed packets have a lot of seeds in them – I was surprised. I went to them for my celosia seeds – they have a great variety.”
Mattie from the Organic Gardening Community
Eden Brothers offers one of the largest seed and flower bulb assortments available in the United States. They stock hundreds of heirloom and hard-to-find flower seeds, vegetable seeds, and herb seeds for the home gardener, as well as fresh flower bulbs for both spring and fall planting.
8. Territorial Seed
Territorial Seed is known for its high-quality vegetable seeds, detailed growing tips, and online garden planner. Based in Cottage Grove, OR, Territorial offers high-quality vegetable seeds with various maturity dates, so you always have something fresh to harvest from your garden.
Territorial Seed has taken The Safe Seed Pledge and offers only untreated non-GMO seed. Order online directly from Territorial or find a local store that sells this line.
Territorial seed is known for their rigorous seed and variety testing program, as well as their 100% guarantee. In addition to vegetable and flower seeds, they also sell seed potatoes and seed garlic for planting in your garden.
“The reason I like Territorial is that they provide a TON of information on the website about planting individual varieties of plants. I feel a lot of companies will leave you hanging on how to care for a particular cultivar and only provide general information. They also have a lot of interesting varieties. They certainly aren’t the cheapest, but they make up for that in other areas.”
Hayley from the Organic Gardening Community
9. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is well-known and well-loved for its incredible selection of rare heirloom seed varieties. Located in Mansfield, MO, Baker Creek publishes a gorgeous annual seed catalog that celebrates the cycle of the gardening season. Their seed packets are equally gorgeous (see photo below).
The founders of Baker Creek have authored several publications, including The Heirloom Life Gardener. As an heirloom seed company, Baker Creek has taken The Safe Seed Pledge.
“I love Baker Creek! Not only are the seeds affordable, they are all heritage non gmo seeds. The selection is huge from vegetable seeds to flower seeds and herbs too! Their shipping is super cheap! They also put in a free seed packet with my shipment. Friendly staff that even sends a little note of appreciation with your order.”
Virginia from Homesteadyish
10. West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds is best known for vegetable seeds for the classic home gardener. Based in British Columbia, West Coast Seeds ships all across North America and offers untreated non-GMO seeds for sale that are well suited to home organic kitchen gardening.
In addition to vegetable seeds, they do also have many herb seeds and wildflower varieties. It’s the perfect destination if you’re into companion planting or would like to attract more pollinators to your vegetable garden!
West Coast Seeds is a signatory of the Safe Seed Pledge, meaning they sell only non-GMO seeds. Find their seeds for sale on their website.
West Coast Seeds is a rapidly growing producer and seller of high-quality garden seeds based in Canada, just north of Washington State. They ship to Canada, the USA, and to many overseas countries.
11. Victory Seeds
Victory Seeds is a family-owned American seed company known for its open-pollinated, naturally-grown, untreated vegetable, herb, and flower seeds. They only sell their seeds directly to gardeners so the seeds can be stored properly rather than sitting on the shelf in a seed store.
Victory Seeds is a great option if you’re looking to grow tomatoes in pots, as they carry Dwarf Tomato Project seeds from the effort led by Patrina Nuske-Small and Epic Tomatoes author Craig LeHoullier. They also carry tobacco seeds, grains, cover crops, and some particularly rare vegetable varieties.
Victory Seeds has taken the Safe Seed Pledge. You can buy their seeds online on their own website.
12. Gurney’s Seed and Nursery Co.
Gurney’s Seed and Nursery Company is an old American seed company with a huge offering of different seed types and varieties. This seed company was founded in 1866 in Monticello, Iowa, and is now based out of Greendale, Indiana.
Gurney’s has taken the safe seed pledge. Their seeds are available on their website.
13. Seed Savers Exchange
Seed Savers Exchange is a non-profit organization dedicated to seed saving and sharing seeds. They promote biodiversity and community-building through their seed exchange program. The Seed Savers Organization is based out of Iowa, but member growers are located all over the country.
Seed Savers has taken the Safe Seed Pledge. Find seeds for sale from Seed Savers online at their website or pick them up at these locations.
“I’m a big fan of Seed Savers Exchange. They have a lot of organic seeds and I’ve had great success with their seeds.”
Erika from the Organic Gardening Community
14. Johnny’s Seeds
Johnny’s Seeds is a top choice for market gardeners and homesteaders with larger garden plots. Headquartered in Fairfield, Maine, they sell gardening seeds and supplies for home gardeners and small farmers. Johnny’s is known for its dependable disease-resistant varieties and market crops with short maturity dates. Their seed kits and grower’s guides also have a lot of detail.
Johnny’s is one of the larger companies to have taken the Safe Seed Pledge and do not sell GMO seeds. They are a trusted commercial seed supplier for many home gardeners and market growers.
“Johnny’s has a wide variety of seed from vegetables to flower seeds. They carry some organic non gmo seeds. Shipping is fast and they do offer free shipping with a minimum purchase.”
Virginia from Homesteadyish
15. Fedco Seeds
Fedco Seeds is known for reliable, cold-hardy vegetable seeds that are adapted to the Northeastern climate. Based in Clinton, ME, Fedco is structured as a cooperative owned by seed co-op members and employees. They have a wonderful selection of crop seeds, including for organic and heirloom vegetables, sold at reasonable prices. Fedco also ships bulbs and live plants.
Fedco has taken the Safe Seed Pledge and regularly tests for genetic contamination. Order their seeds for sale directly from Fedco.
“Fedco is a Maine Company–it’s a big “go to” here in Maine-they have a great reputation and attend the organic Fair we have here in Maine. They have a great variety of seeds and there staff are very knowlegable and helpful. They gave me info and advice on my carrot problems.”
Mattie from the Organic Gardening Community
16. Ferry-Morse Seed Company
Ferry-Morse Seed Company is a historic American seed company founded in 1856 in Detroit, Michigan, that later merged with a Californian seed company founded in 1874 in Santa Clara. They are known for their high-quality seeds, and also for the baby seedling vegetable plants that ship straight to your door.
Ferry-Morse is now part of Green Garden Products, along with other popular gardening brands like McKenzie (Canada), American Seed (Pennsylvania), Livingston Seed (Massachusetts), Seeds of Change, and Jiffy Seed Starting Supplies. You can find their seeds on their website and at many garden centers.
Founded in 1856, Ferry-Morse sells not only seeds, but also baby seedling plants they call "plantlings" and garden supplies for getting those seeds growing. You can order from Ferry-Morse directly.
17. Richters Herb Seeds
Richters Herb Seeds is a favorite of many herb gardeners in North America. Based in Goodwood, Ontario, Richters offers an impressive variety of culinary herbs and other interesting plants. They also ship potted herb plants and plug trays (many to both the USA and Canada). Their seeds are available on their website.
Richter's Herbs is THE place for authentic herb seeds and plants. If you're looking for true Greek oregano or vegetatively-propagated heirloom peppermint, this is the place. They ship to the USA and Canada, along with select other countries.
18. Pinetree Garden Seeds
Pinetree Garden Seeds of Maine is known for its wide variety of seeds sold online at reasonable prices. They have signed the Safe Seed Pledge and are committed to sustainable agriculture.
“I’m a big fan of Pinetree Garden in Maine. The variety and prices are great and I always get beautiful plants from them!”
Nikole from the Organic Gardening Community
19. Jung Seed
The J.W. Jung Seed Company is a historic American seed company founded in 1907 in Randolph, Wisconsin. They offer a beautiful catalog, many different kinds of seeds, and even quite a few plants, including perennials, trees, and shrubs. You can buy Jung Seeds on their website.
20. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange is known for its heirloom seeds that are suited to the climate of Mid-Atlantic and Southeast USA. Located in Mineral, VA, it’s a worker-run cooperative company. A majority of the seeds offered by Southern Exposure are certified organic, and almost all are open-pollinated. No seeds offered are chemically treated.
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange has taken The Safe Seed Pledge and has a comprehensive non-GMO policy. Order directly from Southern Exposure.
“The seeds are reasonably priced – $2.50 for a regular bag of most seeds and $5.50 for a bulk size. Ordering is simple – you place your order online and they ship it to your house. The only delay I’ve ever had is in ordering sweet potato starts, as they don’t deliver them until it is time to plant. The quality of the seed and varieties have consistently been good, with my plants often being strong and withstanding some serious challenges, including bugs and deer munching.
As a bonus, Southern Exposure is particularly great for gardening with kids. My kids love looking through their catalog – their last one had dwarves frolicking among vegetables on the cover. Inside, the catalog always has beautiful full-color illustrations, which makes my kids excited to plan the garden with me. The seed envelopes are pretty sturdy, which is important when small children are starting seeds. Most packages also come with a lot of seeds, making it possible to withstand a certain amount of spillage and wasted seeds.”
Shannon from We’ll Eat You Up, We Love You So (2016)
21. Harris Seeds
Harris Seeds is another old American seed packet seller. Established in 1879, this company is based out of Rochester, New York. They are known for supplying a wide variety of high-quality strains of popular vegetables.
22. SeedsNow
SeedsNow is a newer online seed company that offers a wide range of vegetable, herb, flower, microgreen, and sprouting seeds. It’s a great place to check if you are checking out different companies looking for something specific. Their seeds are only available on their website.
SeedsNow is an online-only seed retailer that offers only non-GMO naturally produced seeds. They package their seeds in moisture-proof packages for maximum seed life.
23. Landreth Seeds
D. Landreth Seed Company is likely the oldest seed company in the USA. Based in Shelburne, Vermont, the company is now part of American Meadows Seeds. Landreth is known for introducing some of the most popular garden plants to America, including the zinnia, the tomato, and the white potato.
Note: Here are some seed companies in Canada that you can also consider ordering from if you’re looking for something specific.
