Thanks to Paulina for sharing this excellent, well-researched and alphabetically organized resource! This list of seed companies was originally researched, compiled, and shared by Planting for Retirement community member, Paulina Circelli during the Covid-19 lockdown of 2020 that impacted so many. While some say it can’t be done, others are just doing it. From ordering seeds and planning your garden, this is a good place to start. So whether you’re a beginner gardener, just getting into vegetable gardening for the first time, or a seasoned old-timer, this article includes information you might find helpful. No one said it would be easy, but many are proving it’s possible, and many more want to and are heading in that direction. Many in the Gardens All Facebook community are also interested in earning a living-or supplemental income-from gardening and farming, on anything from acres of land to 1/8 of an acre. Seeds Are Our FutureĪt GardensAll, we are very encouraged to see so many people interested in gardening, homesteading and self sufficiency through growing our own food. Start with good soil and organic compost, heed the seed packet instructions, keep your garden watered, (we favor drip irrigation), and you’re well on your way. The best results come from proper preparation and cleanup, both of which take a lot more time that the gardening itself. Gardening is a lot like cooking or painting. No matter where you get your seeds from, just make sure to follow the seed packet instructions for planting them. Some seeds fail to germinate because they’ve not been given their best chance through scarification, stratification or soaking. We’ve ordered a number of seeds from different vendors, including purple sweet potatoes, cucamelons and the new hybrid of Brussel sprouts and kale, which we’ve written about here: Kalettes. We’ve been satisfied so far with seeds ordered from there as well, and many sellers are also reputable businesses with their own websites and nurseries. You can get a free 30-day trial to see how you like it and get free shipping on most or all orders, plus free movies, music, etc., so lots of perks. We actually order a lot of things from Amazon because it’s fast and easy and with Amazon Prime, we’ve save lots in shipping. Two other advantages of ordering seeds online are the quick search capability, and shortening the order/delivery time. You can even save your plan for each year so that you can look back and see your notes on how your garden grew, as well as garden failures and wins. Sure, it takes a little learning period, but once you get your garden layout entered in, you can keep tweaking that year after year as you rotate beds, change and add new crops. The Garden Planner app has a built-in program which generates a plant list with the seed companies that sell your variety. Beyond that, most garden seed companies also have a lot of useful information on their websites to help you in whatever you’re wanting to plant and grow. In addition to the garden planner app, as an investor and investment educator, I use the value investing approach to help decide what to plant. However, the best way around that is with a clear garden plan. First of all, if this happens to you, the good news is that you can store seeds for a year or so. Gardeners longing for planting time can easily go overboard in ordering too many seeds. In typical times seed catalogs start coming in around January, and many during the week between Christmas and New Years, and the sooner you place your order, the better the chance of getting your selection. Planning, Picking and Ordering Seeds for the Garden So now, no matter the time of year, it’s a good idea to order seeds early for an ample supply of more than one season’s planting for survival preparedness, just in case. However, as you may have noticed, many companies and businesses are still not back to full inventory capacity. Many were not back to full production even as late as 2022. Stay Well, Optimistic, Resilient and Hardy Friendsĭuring the 2020-2021 Covid-19 (and beyond) pandemic, all seed companies experienced shortages.Rodale’s OrganicLife Favorite Garden Seeds Suppliers.Mother Earth’s Top 15 Vegetable Seed Companies.Articles on Making Money from Your Yard and Garden.Family Business Ideas Around Growing for Profit.Enjoy a Free Seed Starting Guide from Botanical Interests Seed Company.The Good Arising from the Bad of Covid-19.Vegetable, Flower, and Medicinal Plant Seeds Listed Alphabetically.Seeds Companies are Swamped With Orders.Planning, Picking and Ordering Seeds for the Garden.
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