Save and sell seeds from open-pollinated and heirloom varieties. Gardeners increasingly seek local, adapted seeds with stories and history.
Consider these related business ideas and specializations:
Save and sell seeds from open-pollinated and heirloom varieties. Gardeners increasingly seek local, adapted seeds with stories and history.
Consider these related business ideas and specializations:
San Juan Islands-specific considerations for this business:
Test this idea before investing heavily:
Save seeds from 5-6 varieties you already grow. Package 20-30 seed packets with simple labels. Sell at farmers market or through social media.
Which varieties sell fastest? What information do customers want on packets? How much seed do you get per plant? What's the germination rate after storage?
Customers return asking for more varieties and compliment you on germination rates.
Expected startup and operating expenses:
Areas where quality investment pays off:
Heat and humidity kill seeds—proper storage in cool, dry conditions maintains viability
Good enough: Airtight containers with desiccant in cool, dark location; doesn't need to be refrigerated
Selling seeds that don't germinate destroys your reputation—test every batch
Good enough: Simple paper towel germination tests; document percentages on packaging
Areas where cost-cutting makes sense:
Financial timing and planning notes:
Strategies to reduce risk and increase odds of success:
Join shomby today and start selling to your local community. We provide the platform—you bring the passion.
We build shomby around your business—not the other way around. If there's a feature, integration, or tool that would help your heirloom seeds & seed saving business succeed, we want to hear about it.
Grow and sell fresh, local vegetables directly to consumers. Even a backyard garden can produce significant income when focused on high-value crops with strong local demand.
Grow beautiful blooms for bouquets, events, and subscriptions. Local flowers offer freshness, unique varieties, and sustainability that imported flowers can't match.
Propagate and sell plants, from vegetable starts to ornamentals. Spring seedling sales and year-round houseplant demand create multiple revenue streams.
San Juan Islands-specific considerations for this business:
Test this idea before investing heavily:
Save seeds from 5-6 varieties you already grow. Package 20-30 seed packets with simple labels. Sell at farmers market or through social media.
Which varieties sell fastest? What information do customers want on packets? How much seed do you get per plant? What's the germination rate after storage?
Customers return asking for more varieties and compliment you on germination rates.
Expected startup and operating expenses:
Areas where quality investment pays off:
Heat and humidity kill seeds—proper storage in cool, dry conditions maintains viability
Good enough: Airtight containers with desiccant in cool, dark location; doesn't need to be refrigerated
Selling seeds that don't germinate destroys your reputation—test every batch
Good enough: Simple paper towel germination tests; document percentages on packaging
Areas where cost-cutting makes sense:
Financial timing and planning notes:
Strategies to reduce risk and increase odds of success:
Join shomby today and start selling to your local community. We provide the platform—you bring the passion.
We build shomby around your business—not the other way around. If there's a feature, integration, or tool that would help your heirloom seeds & seed saving business succeed, we want to hear about it.
Grow and sell fresh, local vegetables directly to consumers. Even a backyard garden can produce significant income when focused on high-value crops with strong local demand.
Grow beautiful blooms for bouquets, events, and subscriptions. Local flowers offer freshness, unique varieties, and sustainability that imported flowers can't match.
Propagate and sell plants, from vegetable starts to ornamentals. Spring seedling sales and year-round houseplant demand create multiple revenue streams.