Compiled by Debbie Roos, Agricultural Extension Agent.
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Vegetable Books and Publications
- Growing for Market (trade publication for market growers)
- Knott's Handbook for Vegetable Growers, 4th edition, by Donald N. Maynard and George J. Hochmuth
- How to Grow More Vegetables, by John Jeavons
- Seed to Seed: Saving our Vegetable Heritage, by Suzanne Ashworth
- Heirloom Vegetable Gardening: A Master Gardener's Guide to Planting, Seed Saving, and Cultural History, by William Woys Weaver
- Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties, by Carol Deppe
- 100 Heirloom Tomatoes for the American Garden, by Carolyn Male
- Sustainable Vegetable Production from Start-up to Market, by Vernon Grubinger
- Growing Great Garlic: The Definitive Guide for Organic Gardeners and Small Farmers, by Ron L. Engeland
- The Packer: Fresh Produce Magazine
- The Grower: Citrus and Vegetable Magazine
Herb Books and Publications
- Herbs for Sale, by Lee Sturdivant
- Growing and Selling Fresh-Cut Herbs, by Sandie Shores
- Medicinal Herbs in the Garden, Field, and Marketplace, by Lee Sturdivant and Tim Blakley
Seeds and Mushroom Spawn
- Adams-Briscoe Seed Co., Inc 770-775-7826; Jackson, GA cover crop seeds
- Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds 417-924-8917; Mansfield, MO
- Ball Seed Company 800-879-2255; West Chicago, IL
- Bountiful Gardens 707-459-6410; Willits, CA some certified organic seed, heirloom seed, unusual varieties
- Burpee Seeds 800-888-1447; Warminster, PA
- Carolina Seeds 800-825-5477; Boone, NC
- The Cook's Garden 800-457-9703; Londonberry, VT some certified organic seed
- Donna's Heirloom Tomatoes Rosedale, MD
- East Branch Ginger 207-313-4358; Pittsboro, NC certified organic ginger, turmeric, and galangal seed
- Evergreen Seeds 714-637-5769; Anaheim, CA oriental vegetable seeds
- Fedco Seeds 207-873-7333; Waterville, ME seed cooperative; some certified organic seeds; floating row covers, plastic film mulches
- Field & Forest Products 800-792-6220; Peshtigo, WI specialty mushroom spawn and supplies; certified organic spawn
- Filaree Farm 509-422-6940; Okanogan, WA certified organic seed garlic
- Fred C. Gloeckner & Co., Inc. 800-345-3787; Harrison, NY bulbs, seeds, plants, and supplies
- Fungi Perfect 800-780-9126; Olympia, WA mushroom cultivation supplies
- Germania Seed Co. 800-380-4721; Chicago, Il
- Harris Seeds 716-442-9386; Rochester, NY
- High Mowing Organic Seeds 802-472-6174; Wolcott, VT all seed certified organic
- Irish Eyes & Garden City Seeds 877-733-3001; Thorp, WA seed potatoes, garlic, shallots, leeks, onions, other vegetables; some certified organic seed
- Kitazawa Seed Co. 510-595-1188; Oakland, CA Asian vegetable seeds
- McBane Farm and Fertilizer 336-376-3651; Snow Camp, NC fertilizers, cover crop seed
- Modena Seed Co. 415-585-2324; San Francisco, CA
- Mushroom Mountain 864-855-2469; Liberty, SC mushroom spawn and mushroom production supplies
- MushroomPeople.com 800-692-6329; Summertown, TN specialty mushroom spawn and supplies
- New Sprout Farm 828-357-5501; Asheville, NC certified organic seed potatoes and sweetpotato slips
- Norman Seed Co. 714-498-3537; Downey, CA
- Park Seed 800-845-3366; Greenwood, SC
- Peaceful Valley Farm Supply 888-784-1722; Grass Valley, CA row covers, pest management, tools, propagation supplies, etc.
- Richter's Herbs 905-640-6677; Goodwood, Ontario some certified organic herb seed
- Rupp Seeds 419-337-1841; Wauason, OH
- Seeds of Change 888-762-7333; Santa Fe, NM all seeds certified organic, plus books, tools, and more
- Seed Savers Exchange 319-382-5990; Decorah, IA heirloom and organic seeds and plants, seed potatoes, garlic, books
- Seedway, Inc. 800-952-7333; Elizabethtown, PA certified organic vegetable seeds
- Seven Springs Farm Supply 540-650-3554, 800-540-9181; Check, VA organic soil amendments, fertilizers, pest management, row covers, growing mixes, and more
- Southern Exposure Seed Exchange 540-894-9480; Mineral, VA some certified organic seed, heirloom seeds, books, supplies
- Sow Organic Seed Co. 888-709-7333; Williams, OR certified organic vegetable seed, lots of heirloom varieties
- Sow True Seed 828-254-0708; Asheville, NC open-pollinated seed, heirloom seed and organic vegetable, flower, and herb seed
- Stokes Seed Co. 716-695-6980; Buffalo, NY
- Sustainable Seed Company 707-703-1242; Covelo, CA certified organic heirloom seeds and garden supplies
- Territorial Seed Co 541-942-9547; Cottage Grove, OR some certified organic seed
- Terroir Seeds 888-878-5247; Chino Valley, AZ certified organic heirloom flower, herb, and vegetable seeds, plus supplies
- Tomato Growers' Supply Company 888-478-7333; Fort Myers, FL tomato, eggplant, and pepper seeds and supplies
- Turtle Tree Seed 518-329-3038; Copake, NY biodynamic, open-pollinated vegetable, flower, and herb seeds
- Underwood Gardens 815-338-6279; Woodstock, IL certified organic heirloom flower, herb, and vegetable seeds, plus supplies
- Wood Prairie Farm 800-829-9765; Bridgewater, ME certified organic seed potatoes, potato growers' supplies
Transplants
- Banner Greenhouses 828-659-3335; Nebo, NC certified organic vegetable and herb transplants
- Burch Farms 800-468-9668 or 919-921-1681; Faison, NC certified organic sweetpotato slips
- Daisy Farms 269-782-6321; Dowagiac, MI asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, horseradish, rhubarb
- Dixondale Farms 877-367-1015; Carrizo Springs, TX onion plants and supplies
- Fred C. Gloeckner & Co., Inc. 800-345-3787; Harrison, NY bulbs, seeds, plants, and supplies
- G.S. Grimes Seeds 800-241-7333; Smethport, PA vegetable seeds and plugs, herbs, flower bulbs and cuttings
- Garland Truffles 919-732-3041; Hillsborough, NC truffles@garlandtruffles.com filbert and oak seedlings inoculated with black truffle fungus
- George Jones' Plant Farm 919-837-5415; Goldston, NC vegetable and herb transplants
- Jersey Asparagus Farms, Inc 856-358-2548; Pittsgrove, NJ asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries
- Johnny's Selected Seeds 877-564-6697; Winslow, ME seeds and general supplies for vegetable, herb, and cut flower production
- Rocking S Farm 336-363-4488, rockingsfarm@yahoo.com; Piney Creek, NC certified organic vegetable and herb transplants, grown to order
- Simmons Berry Farm 479-369-2345; Mountainburg, AR small fruits, rhubarb, asparagus
- Windcrest Farm 704-764-7746; mroberts@windcrestorganics.com; Monroe, NC certified organic vegetable, herb, and flower transplants; organic grafted heirloom tomato transplants
This document is a partial list of resources for growers and does not imply endorsement by North Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, or North Carolina Cooperative Extension of any of the companies, products, or organizations listed.
