The living seed archive

Good things start with a seed.

Find seeds with a known origin. Meet the people who grow, collect and share them.

Illustration of hands sharing seeds from a paper envelope in a sunlit greenhouse
A little care. A new beginning.

Make room for something new.

Explore categories from the latest seed records.

Recently added seed records

The people and exchanges behind the archive

Behind every seed, there’s a grower.

Get to know the seed banks, gardens, nurseries and collectors behind the archive.

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A few extra seeds? Let them grow elsewhere.

Find a home for your surplus. Arrange a non-commercial exchange or donation directly.

Explore exchanges

Collections behind the seeds

A clear source. A thoughtful start.

The details that help you decide before you get in touch.

  1. Know the seed

    Read the botanical name, source and available details in the seed record.

  2. Meet the collection

    See the organization profile and its official contact channels.

  3. Take the next step

    Visit the seller’s website or discuss an exchange with its owner.

Founding Organizations

Help shape the network from its first season.

The first 50 approved organizations receive a permanent public Founder badge. Approved sellers also receive a 7% marketplace commission for 12 months from first activation, then their standard rate applies.

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