Section 205.204(a) of the National Organic Standards specifies that certified growers must use organically grown seeds when available to produce an organic crop. The following seed suppliers have been identified as selling organic seed. This list may be used as a resource by certified organic growers when making seed purchases, however, it is not an endorsement of any of these suppliers, and it is not meant to be a complete list of all seed suppliers. Certified Organic Growers must document their search for organic seeds as part of their recordkeeping requirement for continued certification.

Sources of Organic Seedlings:

Couch Brook Farm - Elaine Morley
184 Couch Brook Rd.
Bernardston, MA 01337

> Grows organic herb, vegetable, annual and perennial flower seedlings. Retail and wholesale. Focus on varieties that thrive in New England including a wide selection of hot peppers, tomatoes, lettuces and herbs. Seedlings are available April - June. Advance orders available. Contact by email at couchbrookfarm@verizon.net or by phone at (413) 648-9659.

For more guidance on seeds and planting stock, please see: Seed & Planting Stock Guidance Document (48 KB Microsoft Word Document)

Seed Suppliers: If you sell organic seed and you are not listed here, please contact us with the information provided below and we will add your information to the list.

New England Seed Co.
3580 Main St., Bldg #10
Hartford, CT 06120
Phone: (800) 783-7891

Territorial Seed Company
P.O. Box 158
Cottage Grove, OR 97424-0061
Web: www.territorialseed.com
Phone: (541) 942-9547

CONTACT US...
Baystate Organic Certifiers
c/o Don Franczyk
683 River St.
Winchendon, MA 01475
Phone: (978) 297-4171
E-mail: baystateorganic@earthlink.net