Sowing the seeds of a resilient food system

Growing organic diversity in our fields, soils and seeds means working with Nature’s genius and embedding resilience for future generations.

Growing health, naturally

Seeds of open pollinated varieties, bred and maintained for organic systems, are the essential ingredients for farming that nurtures the health of our planet and people.

Democracy is at the heart of what we do

We work with a network of growers and share our skills to build a closer relationship between people, the food they eat and the farmers who grow it.

100% Organic

Certified organic seed, much of it biodynamic, of varieties suited to agro-ecological systems

Biodynamic

Our biodynamic seed has the Demeter logo, the international symbol of biodynamic quality

Open pollinated

Genetic diversity that belongs to everyone & breeds true-to-type, so you can save your own seed

The availability of organic open pollinated seed has been in decline for many years.  The Seed Co-operative pare of particular significance.

Ben Raskin, Soil Association

The Seed Co-operative provides a community based solution from which growers and the whole food supply chain will be able to benefit.

Shane Holland, Slow Food UK

The work that the Seed Co-operative is embarking on is urgent and worthy of support.

Andy Goldring, Permaculture Association

Seed Co-operative are a vital part of the infrastructure needed for family farms to survive.

Sir Julian Rose, International Coalition to Protect the Polish Countryside 

Seed Co-operative is countering a potential mass extinction of the seeds we depend on for health, vitality and diversity in our food.

Patrick Holden, Sustainable Food Trust

Latest

Raising awareness of the global seed industry for #SeedWeek

March 18, 2019

Raising awareness of the global seed industry for #SeedWeek

From 18-24 March 2019, we're joining other small-scale seed producers across the UK and Ireland to celebrate Seed Week and raise awareness of the benefits of buying locally grown and adapted, organic seed. Our experts give their views...

Seed Week 2018 - Our interview with Seed Sovereignty UK & Ireland

December 06, 2018

Seed Week 2018 - Our interview with Seed Sovereignty UK & Ireland

The week of Monday 3rd December is Seed Week 2018 - an initiative led by The Gaia Foundation and its Seed Sovereignty Programme to celebrate open pollinated, organic seed from Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland.

Get your 2019 Seed Catalogue!

December 01, 2018

Get your 2019 Seed Catalogue!

Order a paper copy of our 2019 catalogue now and we’ll send you one as soon as it’s ready!

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