Seedling Sale

UPDATE May 10th, 7:52 AM: Sale start delayed until 1pm today!

Every spring we host a highly popular seedling sale, where we sell over 50,000 certified organic vegetable, flower and herb starts. We use tried and true organic methods for producing healthy seedlings that are adapted to our region. Scroll to learn more about our growing practices and varieties.

Below is the PDF list of our 2025 Seedlings as of May 4th. Full variety descriptions are available on our seedling signs at the sale.

We grow seedlings based on their performance on our farm and in our gardens. We love productive heirlooms, interesting herbs, plus our go-to varieties of vegetables we use to grow produce for a 400+ member, year round CSA.
All of our seedlings are certified organic, along with our produce and flowers.

Our seedlings are locally grown in our greenhouses in Pepperell, MA. We use the highest quality potting soil, and regionally adapted seeds to produce vigorous plants that are ready to take-off in your garden!

You want plants that have been growing with vigor since the moment they germinated. Too many of the big box stores are selling seedlings that are old, stagnating and fed chemical fertilizers to keep them healthy until bought.  Buying plants from a local farm is a great way to get your garden off to a good start (and support your local economy, and reduce the environmental impact of your seedling purchases).  Scroll down to check out our helpful gardening tips, recommended products, and online resources

The products we use to grow our seedlings:
• Vermont Compost Organic Fort Vee Potting Soil
• Organic Worm Castings by Worm Power
• Neptune’s Harvest Organic Fish and Seaweed Fertilizer
• Seeds from: High Mowing Organic Seeds, Fedco Seeds,
Johnny’s Selected Seeds, Geoseed, Park Seeds, Harris Seeds, Totally Tomatoes, West Coast Seeds and Territorial Seeds.
• Organic Herb Starts from Hillcrest Nursery in Maryland.
• Vermiculite

GARDEN AT-HOME

Garden Videos by Upswing Farmers:

Planting Those Early Seedlings

Seed Starting

5 Steps to Planning

Tips and Tricks:
· 5 Tips for Successful Gardening –a guide by Farmer Brittany

· Give your plants some space…this doesn’t mean leave them alone!
This means make sure your plants have enough space to grow.
Overcrowding your garden can cause shading out and competition for
nutrients. Try using a trellis to maximize space or plant those invasive,
sprawling plants (such as mint) in separate pots.

· Create habitat for beneficial creatures. If you want to grow your own food,
make sure to have a few flowers mixed in or around your yard to attract
pollinators. Observe your soil for worms. Worms build healthy soils. No worms is maybe a sign of lack of organic matter and microbial life in your soil, so consider adding compost or a natural mulch like straw, leaves or woodchips.

· Keep those pests out! Use physical barriers like a fence, simple metal or
wooden posts with some wire fencing is affordable and easy to install.
You can also use defense products, such as liquid fence or deer stopper,
that deter pests.

Recommended Products:
· Soil and Compost: Vermont Compost, Coast of Maine, Weston Nurseries
Garden Mix and Compost

· Neptune’s Harvest Organic Fish and Seaweed Fertilizer

· Organic Plant Tone

Resources:
https://nevegetable.org/crops — guide to growing in New England by crop
https://www.ufseeds.com/learning/
https://www.almanac.com/vegetable-gardening-for-beginners#
http://yougrowgirl.com/resources/beginner-gardening-guide/