Since I put this list together 7 years ago but I have now started to favour Kings Seeds (Suffolk Herbs) for my vegetables. I also get many more seeds from clubs and organisations rather than merchants.

 

My Regular Suppliers

Thompson-Morgan have 2206 different packets of seeds. Their catalogue is one of the most colourful and once on their list you get regular offers. They are a good partner to Gardeners Tips and if you buy via our link we get a small commission that helps with our costs – Searchable T&M site.

Wallis Seeds have a new web site and are based in   Chelmsford Essex . I like buying by weight for some varieties that I can scatter willy-nilly so 15 gms of Calendula ‘Pacific Beauty’ and ‘Art Shades’ are on the way .

Chiltern Seeds of Ulverston Cumbria   www.chilternseeds.co.uk have  a 220 page densely packed catalogue.  They are good for providing Latin names and  flowery comments on each variety.

Vegetables Seed Suppliers

• Alan Romans potato and seeds
• Real Seed Coy Vida Verde

• King Seeds
• Moreveg
• Mammoth Vegetable seeds
• Medwyns Seeds specialist in Exhibition vegetables
• Suffolk Herbs
• The Herbary
• Jekkas Herb Farm
• Moles Seeds
• Original Touch
• Roberts Plants RP seeds
• Tozer for larger volumes

Heritage Seed Suppliers

• Blogger Seed Network
• Thomas  Etty

• Association Kokopelli (UK/France)
• Real Seeds
• Heritage Seed Library (UK)
• Edwin Tucker
• Real Vegetable Seeds (UK)
• Heirloom Seeds
• Simpson Seeds
• Seeds Trust
• Victoriana Seeds
• Simply Vegetables Plants of distinction

High Street Supplies

• Dobies,
• Unwins, and Elm House
• Suttons
• D T Brown
• Fothergill
• Marshalls seeds
• Johnsons Seeds
• Own label suppliers including B&Q and Wilko
• De Ree a value for money supplier via the Range amongst others

Other Specialist Seed Companies

• Nicky’s Nursery
• Chilli Seeds
• The Organic Gardening Catalog
• Tamar Organics
• Seeds of Italy Franchi
• Shelly Seeds
• Select Seeds Exhibition
• Terwin Seeds wild flowers

Overseas Suppliers

• Bountiful Gardens (US)
• Baker Creek Seeds (US)
• de Nieuwe Tuin (Dutch Language)
• Salt Spring Seeds (Canada)
• Sand Hill Preservation Center
• Synergy Seeds (US)
• The Garlic Store (US)
• The Victory Seed Company (US)

 

Great Seed Catalogues for Gardeners

• I keep all my seed catalogues in an old box. Periodically old ones get thrown out but I find they are a great source of information and inspiration.
• I regularly buy from Wallis Seeds and Chiltern Seeds, neither catalogues  have  gone to the expense of glossy photographs.
• I am more selective when buying from the bigger well know suppliers on the grounds of cost and I am just as likely to pick up a packet at a supermarket or  own brand.
• The best germination however comes from fresh seed so you need a company with fast turnover:

Other Links

Heritage seed suppliers list from Gardeners tips
Best mail order seed suppliers.

The RHS, AGS, Auricular society, Cyclamen club and Hardy Plant Societies offer seed exchange and supply arrangements for members.

Good luck with your seed purchases or just hunting for information.