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Provides pulses and birdseeds for North Vancouver, British Columbia.
www.agricom.com
An Illinios based company that supplies professional growers with seed, plants and greenhouse supplies.
www.ballseed.com
Flower, herb and vegetable grower based in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
www.bartlettsoceanviewfarm.com
Scientific description and informaion on brassica. Crops including kale, rape, swede and turnip; from Penn State University College of Agricultural Sciences.
www.cas.psu.edu
Online sales of herbs, herbal products, oils, extracts, nutrients, body care products, coffee, tea, books, specializing in rare ethnobotanical seeds and plants, based in Homestead, Fl.
www.ethnobotany.com
A family-owned, international marketing organization representing farmers growing a full line of quality vegetables in California and Arizona.
www.foxy.com
Grower and online distributor of produce, including fruits and vegetables.
www.frostproof.com
Grower and distributor of fresh and frozen vegetables.
www.frozenfoods.com.cn
Ginseng grower and ginseng seed dealer, dealing in genetically cross bred ginseng seed and export roots, from the glacial fields of the upper midwest; online sales via credit card, based in Jackson, Michigan.
www.ginseng-seed.com
Export navy pea beans, black beans, small red beans, cranberry beans, yellow peas, feed peas, canary seed, sunflower seed, lentils and canola to Japan, US, Mexico, Europe, Carribean, South America.
www.globalgrain.com
Small entheobotanical dedicated supply service offering a specially selected range of esoterically significant entheogenic seeds and plants for your cultivation, conservation and study.
www.gnosticgarden.ndirect.co.uk
Providing seed product sales specified by state and county, news, news and technical information, member login.
www.goldenharvestseeds.com
Growers, breeders and producers of seed for a variety of vegetables.
www.goldenvalleyseed.com
Online catalogue of unique herb, vegetable, and edible flower seeds from around the world, including the finest European varieties, ecommerce sales provided.
www.gourmetgardener.com
Supplier of seed varieties and products for the reclamation and rehabilitation of grassland.
grasslandwest.com
Produces agronomy, seed, livestock, energy, finance and structures with a full-service team to support your business.
www.growmark.com
California based, global supplier of vegetable seed, providing growers with seed varieties with improved disease resistance, increased yields, and wide adaptability for a variety of crops.
www.harrismoran.com
Production and distribution of packet seeds, bulk vegetable and flower seed, lawn seed, fertilizers and other landscape products throughout the Northeastern United States, providing information on dealers.
www.hartseed.com
Breeder, producer and exporter of vegetable and field crop seeds; production and marketing operations worldwide
www.hazera.co.il
Worldwide Produce division acts as a wholesale receiver & distributor, handling a full line of exotic fruits & vegetables; Michigan produce division operates as packer & shipper of fruits & vegetables which are grown within the State of Michigan...
www.heerenbros.com
Sales of non-hybrid vegetable, flower, and herb seeds, free weekly newsletter, gardening books, tips and planting information, based in W. Elizabeth PA.
www.heirloomseeds.com
Large selection of heirloom pea seeds for sale, including certified organic seeds, providing online ordering.
www.heirloomseeds.com
Seed producer and merchant located in Albion, Maine, USA. Products are vegetable seeds, medicinal and culinary herb seeds, and flower seeds.
www.johnnyseeds.com
Family-owned seed company providing Midwest agriculture with a full range of the very finest seed products on the market.
www.kaupseed.com
Sales nationally of vegetable, flower and herb seed in many different varieties, based in New Philadelphia, Ohio.
www.libertyseed.com
Specializes both in the brokerage and contract production of wholesale quantities of seed corn. Lawrenceville, New Jersey.
www.mayerseed.com
Value-added reseller (VAR) of Damgaard's Axapta® Integrated Enterprise Solution as well as an information technology (IT) solutions provider for small- to medium - sized companies.
www.menlogroup.com
A research and breeding company of hybrid vegetable seeds; exporter and importer of vegetable and flower seeds based in bangalore, India; producers and suppliers to the local and international market.
www.namdhariseeds.com
Integrated seed company, specializing in the production and marketing of cool season grasses, legumes and canola; providing wholesale and retail sales, located in Western Canada.
www.northstarseed.com
Specialies in salad mixes. Grow, package, and market certified organic salads and vegetables.
www.nsfoods.com
Farming, marketing, and exporting company located in the Central Valley of California, growing and selling premium quality produce for the domestic and export markets.
www.oceanbreezeinc.com
Offers a variety of certified organic, open pollinated seeds free online catalog of vegetables, herbs, flowers, based in Eugene, Oregon.
www.organicseed.com
Producer in Salinas valley, California. Radicchio salad varieties from Royal Rose. Chef Links and Recipes for Radicchio, Treviso Radicchio, Tuscan Cabbage and Frisee.
radicchio.com
Produce and can fresh peaches and vegetables. Gilbert, South Carolina.
www.rawl.net
Guide To Common Vegetables: Wide range of vegetables available in the local (Singapore) wet markets and gives a description accompanied by illustrations and photographs of each vegetable.
www.sci-ctr.edu.sg
Mississippi based, family owned and operated seed business serving retail centers, University botanical departments and research facilities world wide.
www.seedman.com
Online auction and classified markets designed to help the farmer, rancher and seedsman sell his seed in the most expedient manner; free service, login protected.
www.seedquote.com
Vegetable seed business, located in Elizabethtown PA, produces, imports, and markets commercial grower vegetable seeds. Also provides a basic planting guide.
www.seedway.com
Sales of seeds for vegetable, flower, herb plants and fruits, online shopping cart.
www.shepherdseeds.com
Represents breeders and producers from all over the world, providing vegetable seed; offering online catalog and online shopping.
www.siegers.com
Over 550 varieties of open-pollinated, heirloom and traditional vegetables, flowers, sunflowers, herbs, garlic, and perennial onions. Includes garden supplies and books.
www.southernexposure.com
Development and sales of pest resistant and high yielding seed for carrots, peppers, tomatoes, melons, watermelons, cucumbers, squash, oinions.
www.sunseeds.com
Grower, packer and shipper of lettuce, celery, broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower. Santa Maria, California.
www.teixeirafarms.com
Offering gardeners and horticulturalists a comprehensive list of seeds, including thousands of varieties of flowers and vegetables, including catalogues for USA and Worldwide Sales, both wholesale and retail.
www.thompson-morgan.com
Supplier of assorted seed types including heirloom varieties, located in Cohocton, New York.
www.uniquegarden.com
Mail order sales of flower, fruit and vegetable varieties, based in the United Kingdom.
www.unwins-seeds.co.uk
Exporter and importer of fresh fruit and vegetables. Located in the Netherlands.
www.valstar.nl
Heirloom (non-hybrid) and open pollinated vegetable and herb seeds, online seed catalog, providing availability, online shopping cart offered.
www.victoryseeds.com
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Guide to Supplies for Vegetables
Find supplies for commercial vegetable growers so your farm can thrive
By Sherril Steele-Carlin, Freelance Writer
When you're shopping for supplies for vegetables, don't forget about the other items you'll need to stock on your farm. Supplies and equipment make up a large part of the commercial vegetable growers business. Think about:
- Seeds for vegetables and other crops.
- Equipment and machinery for your vegetable crop.
- Chemicals, fertilizers and other supplies for vegetable producers.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Buy vegetable seeds from larger vegetable seed companies that guarantee their products
Reputable vegetable seed suppliers offer bulk seeds for the production farmer, and more and more companies are offering organic seeds, as well. Seeds can run anywhere from $2 or so for a small packet, to $120 or more per pound for bulk orders.
I recommend: Outstanding Seed Company offers organic seeds and an online catalog request. You can also download an online version of the catalog complete with price lists for seed in bulk. Harris Seeds offers online shopping, just click on the vegetable of your choice to see pricing and other information.
Plan a budget and stick to it with used equipment for your vegetable seed business
Even in you're growing vegetables for seed, instead of wholesale or retail produce sales, you'll need machinery to help you plant, harvest and market your products. If you're on a strict budget, think about looking for used equipment and machinery to help get your business up and running.
I recommend: IronPlanet offers classified ads with used farm equipment, such as tractors, harrowers, plows and other farm machinery vegetable growers need. TractorHouse.com offers used planting equipment, and used farm equipment of just about every type.
Purchase chemicals and other supplies for commercial vegetable growers
Unless you're growing completely organic, you're going to need fertilizers and other chemicals to keep your crops healthy and to produce as much produce as possible per acre. These kinds of supplies for vegetables are available from large-scale producers who often offer organic or green alternatives to traditional agricultural chemicals. If you're farming on a large scale, you may need supplies like plant growth chambers, greenhouses and production rooms, too.
I recommend: Conviron offers a wide variety of farm products like incubators, germinators, production rooms and more. AgChemical.com offers chemicals like insecticides and plant growth regulators. Organica offers natural and organic fertilizers and chemicals.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Think about growing hydroponic vegetables in a greenhouse year-round. More and more farmers are thinking about hydroponics, which is growing vegetables in a water mixture that promotes growth and is totally renewable. Many companies are investing in their own hydroponic vegetables for use in their kitchens and restaurants, and you could provide this service to your local restaurants and kitchens.
Buy vegetable seeds that give you high-quality crops and help to boost your vegetable sales. Consider the following when planting vegetables:
1. Determine the kinds of vegetables you want to grow, whether it's broccoli, greens, peppers or tomatoes. Vegetable producers are likely to have more success if they offer a wide variety of plants from different regions.
2. Figure out where to plant and grow your vegetables. Decide how much room you have to plant in your backyard, greenhouse or farm.
3. Produce the right crop yields. Proper vegetable seed distribution and planting space decreases crop damage.
4. Pick a marketing strategy. Choose whether to set up your own market or stand, or sell to vegetable distributors.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Find a vegetable seed business that meets your planting needs
Most vegetable seed businesses offer a wide variety of supplies and services to local and commercial vegetable growers.
I recommend: Browse at Gurney's Seed and Nursery Co. for an assortment of bean, green, root and other vegetable seeds to plant during the spring and fall. They provide helpful information about the origin of the crops, the suggested planting locations, expected growth and germination. Johnny's Selected Seeds also offers quantities of vegetable seeds ranging from mini packages to packets containing 500,000 seeds.
Go organic with your vegetable crop to promote better health and wellness
Commercial vegetable growers nowadays are producing organic varieties as a way to go green. Organic vegetables attract more customers because not only are they healthful, but they have the added benefit of being free from chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
I recommend: Visit The Cook's Garden to buy certified organic vegetable seeds. Consider producing customer heirloom favorites, such as Moon & Stars Watermelon, Black-Seeded Simpson Lettuce and Kuroda Carrot. Main Street Seed and Supply Co. is also a good source for organic vegetable seeds.
Get the right tools for growing vegetables-and your business
Regular watering and fertilizing adds value to growing vegetables. Find the tools that you need to meet production needs yearly.
I recommend: W. Atlee Burpee & Co. is one of the larger vegetable seed companies, and they also offer kits and other equipment to get you started. John Deere & Company offers seeding and planting equipment suitable for large-scale vegetable farming.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Consider renting some space at a local farmer's market if you don't want to distribute your vegetable crop to larger companies, or don't have a farmstand on your own property. Display your produce in open spaces to catch the customer's eye.
Guide to Vegetables News and Trends
Commercial vegetable producers need news and trends to stay on top of the agricultural innovations
By Sherril Steele-Carlin, Freelance Writer
When you're looking for vegetable crop information, stick to well-known, respected news and information suppliers, along with innovative ideas for future production. Think about:
1. Vegetable seed companies and their newsrooms.
2. Blogs and news feeds by and for vegetable producers.
3. Research and development on growing vegetables for commercial vegetable growers.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Seek out news from some of the big vegetable seed companies
Who knows vegetables news and trends better than the seed companies that produce vegetable seeds for commercial growers? Look to their news sites and sites from agricultural groups and organizations for updates on what's happening in the farming community.
I recommend: The Victory Seed Company offers news and information on a variety of topics for commercial vegetable growers. The Vegetable Growers News offers news on a variety of issues relevant to vegetable growers. The American Farm Bureau offers detailed agricultural news and information.
Participate in vegetable growers blogs and news feeds
If you want to stay on top of the latest trends and innovations, blogs are often the place to hear it all first. They are also a pulse on consumer insights and opinions, so they are a great way to discover what's hot and what's not in the world of vegetable producers and consumers.
I recommend: The American Vegetable Grower offers blogs on a variety of topics that can help vegetable companies and growers. FarmPolicy.com offers news on upcoming farming legislation and information.
Research test trials and other information on growing vegetables
Test trials and agronomy research can give you better growing techniques, new product information, and the very latest in vegetables news and trends. Look for studies from reputable seed companies and universities who specialize in agricultural education.
I recommend: Pennsylvania State University conducts test trials on a variety of vegetable crops that grow in the hot, humid mid-Atlantic region, and posts the results. Golden Harvest Seeds offers the Agronomy Up Front program with a full host of agronomy reports and information you can download. The Crookham Company offers news and research on new vegetable varieties, research and test trials.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- • Consider growing specialty seeds and unique varieties of vegetables for vegetable distributors and farmers' markets. Heirloom seeds and new and unique hybrids are becoming increasingly popular, and lots of consumers buy vegetable seeds for their home gardens, too. If you're thinking about starting a seed growing business, it might be good to start with something unusual that will set you apart from the rest of the vegetable companies.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Soil testing
Soil testing involves collecting a soil sample and sending it to a laboratory to be tested. This is a necessary step if you want to provide an ideal growing environment for your vegetables. You can find out what the pH balance of your soil is, taking into account if the soil is too acidic or slightly alkaline.
I recommend: Read more about how you decipher your soil test results at the University of Minnesota and its Soil Testing Laboratory.
Cultivars
The name cultivars comes from combining two words: cultivated and variety. Cultivars are plants within a specific species that are formed with distinct characteristics. Popular vegetable cultivars are those that are pest-resistant or frost-resistant.
I recommend: View the Cucurbit Breeding Horticultural Science page from North Carolina State University to see a detailed list of all vegetable cultivars.
Transplanting
Transplanting occurs when you take seedlings from a container and plant them into an area until they reach maturity. Usually this is a larger garden with vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers or peppers that have been started as seedlings inside a greenhouse. Extra care needs to be taken when transplanting vegetables, as the roots could get damaged.
I recommend: Look to Bob Vila for information and tips on transplanting your vegetables into a garden.
Greenhouses
Greenhouses are useful for propagating plants in cooler weather since they allow sunlight to enter and prevent heat from escaping. They can also work well when you're starting your plants as seedlings, as they provide optimal sunlight since the entire structure is made of glass. This allows for perpetual sunlight as the greenhouses prevent shadows from interfering with the indoor plants.
I recommend: Read more about how greenhouses work at GlassHut.
Catch crops or cover crops
If a crop of vegetables has been harvested and is no longer producing more vegetables, then you may want to plant another vegetable in its place. That's where catch or cover crops come into play. This is when you sow a crop that quickly matures to fill the vacant lot.
I recommend: To learn about common catch or cover crops that make good selections, check out Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
Compost
Good for many outdoor aspects, compost is beneficial to vegetable gardens because it helps control moisture by improving the soil's drainage. It can also be used as a mulch to protect the plants' roots from the dry, hot sun. The more organic matter, such as compost, that you add, the better the soil's texture becomes.
I recommend: Learn about what compost is and isn't from Virginia Tech and its Virginia Cooperation Extension.
