Who owns Baker Creek seeds?

Founder Jere Gettle
Founder Jere Gettle started Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Co. in 1998 as a hobby, and though it has since grown into North America’s largest heirloom seed company, we’ve never lost our passion for growing and sharing heirloom varieties.

Does Baker Creek grow their own seeds?

Are your seeds organic? Hello. All our seed is untreated, and we sell only non-GMO open-pollinated varieties. Some of the seeds we offer are grown organically (whether Certified or on un-certified farms) and some are grown conventionally.

Is Baker Creek owned by Monsanto?

Baker Creek carries one of the largest selections of seeds from the 19th century, including many rare Asian and European varieties. All of Baker Creek seed is non-hybrid, non-GMO, non-treated, and non-patented. We do not buy any seed from Monsanto-owned Seminis, and we boycott all gene-altering companies.

How do I get a Baker Creek seed catalog?

You can order yourself a free catalog from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds by visiting their website’s Request Catalog page and filling out the online form. Using your web browser, visit the Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds website. Click on “Free Catalog” at the top of the page.

How do I get heirloom seeds for free?

Find a Seed Library Many public libraries now have seed libraries, where you can pick out free heirloom seeds to grow in your garden. They just ask that you save some of the seeds from your harvest, and return them to the seed library, so more gardeners can grow them next year.

Do heirloom seeds reproduce?

Do heirloom seeds reproduce? Heirloom plants reproduce seeds that can be saved. Be aware that because of open pollination, heirlooms you intend to save seeds from should not be planted near other plants due to risk of cross-pollination.

How long do seeds last in packets?

Most vegetable seeds remain good for about two to three years, but some, such as onions, deteriorate within a year. Lettuce, on the other hand, can successfully sprout after five years.

Is Burpee a good seed company?

Successful plant hybridizing by Burpee has led to some of the best vegetable and flower seeds for American growers. Burpee also acquired The Cook’s Garden 10 years ago, and now offers some of the best gourmet veggies, greens, and herbs from around the world.