Timely Offers

Gardening with kids? Try the My First Organics seed starting kits. They're a great way for kids to learn how to grow fresh, organic produce in the ground or in containers. Recycle, reuse, biodegrade – everything in the kit is Earth-safe! Each includes certified organic seeds and soil, 8 organic biodegradable pots, certified organic plant food, and easy, illustrated instructions. We're offering kits with red cherry tomatoes, snap peas, broccoli, and lettuce. So grab your kid and your veggie of choice, and get gardening!

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A Great Garden Gift For A Good Cause - The Virginia Heritage Seed Sampler. We give 30% of your purchase to the Piedmont Environmental Council for their "Buy Fresh, Buy Local" campaign. This specially priced collection of 12 varieties is rich in flavor and history. All are associated with Virginia and the Appalachians. Included are greens, beans, corn, squash, tomato, watermelon, and more. All are certified organic and open-pollinated.

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Here is a list of Changes since the 2010 Catalog was printed.

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange specializes in heirloom seeds and other open-pollinated (non-hybrid) seeds - especially varieties suited to the Mid-Atlantic region. We offer information and supplies for seed saving and traditional seed breeding and do whatever we can to support our customers and associates to carry on this noble tradition.

We do extensive germination and purity testing of our seeds and nursery stock. We want your plants to excel.

Most seed savers who raise our seeds use traditional natural methods. However, some opt not to become certified organic. The new USDA Organic rules state that in order to grow Certified Organic produce, growers must plant Certified Organic seeds if suitable certified seeds are available. We are therefore committed to offering organic seeds whenever possible of varieties that are well-suited to market growers. Our non-certified but philosophically organic growers raise seeds that are more suited for home use.

Check out the many articles and links of interest to growers and gardeners on our home page. Please browse our mail-order site to find heirloom tomatoes, peppers, ginseng, potato onions, okra, naturally colored cotton, southern-style greens, and much more.