Organic Vegetable, Herb and Flower Seedlings
Pre-Order Organic Seedlings at Saco River Farms
Spring Seedling Pick-up Details
Organic Seedlings for sale from Saco River Farms available for pre-order here on our website. Pre-orders accepted February 1st-May 20th . Pickup on the farm starting in early May through June. For best selection please preorder in advance and we will let you know when your order is in and ready for pickup.
Organic Seedlings can also be purchased at our farm market in Steep Falls, Maine during business hours, however selection may be limited.
Our Own Organic Seedlings
When the time comes to plant your vegetable or flower garden look to Saco River Farms for local organic seedlings! We strive to help everyone participate in the farm to table movement and what better way than enabling customers to grow their own flowers, herbs, and vegetables. At Saco River Farms we sell our own organic seedlings produced right here on the farm as well as from other local growers.
Sweet Relief Farm Certified Organic Seedlings
We offer a variety of seedlings from nearby certified organic Sweet Relief Farm in Steep Falls, Maine focusing on ‘Growing Organic Food for our Local Friends and Neighbors” – a mantra very much like our own! They grow MOFGA certified organic vegetable, herb, flower, and select perennial seedlings. Sold in jumbo or medium-sized 6-packs, these certified organic seedlings have been given a head start with fantastic, locally made soil – ready to grow into their new home. We are delighted to share Sweet Relief Farm’s ever-so-popular mixed variety packs of organic vegetables, flowers, and herb seedlings with our farm visitors.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
NOTE: LOCAL PICKUP ONLY, NO SHIPPING. No PRE-Orders after May 20th.
Organic Vegetable Seedling Varieties By Planting Season:
Cool Weather/Spring Planting Crops
Available For Pickup approximately May 1 through June 15
Organic Greens Seedlings
6-pack: $7.99 each
Kale Mix: Russian, Lacinata, Winterbor, and Siberian varieties
Lettuce Mix
Chard Mix: Green, Gold, Rainbow varieties
Organic Cole Crops and Hardy Vegetable Seedlings
6-pack: $7.99 each
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cauliflower (supplies limited!)
Cabbage Mix: 2 Early, 2 Late, and 2 Red varieties
Onion Mix: 4 Yellow and 2 Red storage varieties
Cole Crop Mix: 2 Broccoli, 2 Cauliflower, 2 Brussel Sprouts
Warm Weather Organic Seedlings
Available For Pickup May 15 through June 15
6-pack: $7.99 each
Beefsteak Tomato
Red Pride Bush Tomato
Heirloom Tomato Mix
Cherry Tomato Mix
Sungold Tomato
Sweet Peppers, Mixes
Hot Peppers
Eggplant: Italian or Asian
Leeks
Cucumbers: Slicing and Pickling
Individual plant, 3″ peat pots: $4.75 each.
Pumpkin: Pie and Jack o’lantern
Summer and Zucchini Squash
Winter Squash: Acorn, Buttercup, Butternut, Delicata
Melons: Cantaloupe, honeydew and Watermelon
Organic Flower and Herb Seedling Varieties:
Organic Flower Seedlings
Available For Pickup May 15 through June 15
6-pack: $7.99 each
Portulaca
Marigolds
Calendula
Petunia, regular
Individual plant, 3″ peat pots: $4.75 each.
Organic Herb Seedlings
Available For Pickup May 15 through June 15
6-pack: $7.99 each
A wide selection of individual herbs are also available at the Farm market.
Why Locally Sourced, Organic Seedlings
We work with trusted (and verified) local organic farmers and producers to provide our customers with MOFGA certified, non-GMO seedlings grown from non-treated seeds with absolutely no chemical fertilizers. We grow and source many popular and lesser-known varieties of everyone’s favorite seasonal organic vegetables, herb, and flowers. Locally grown, these Maine-hardy seedlings are ready for your garden!
Many people do not realize that buying seedlings that are not grown locally can do more harm than good in the long run. Most seedlings from the big box stores, while perhaps less expensive, are grown on more southern climates where they can be ready faster. However, one important key to remember is that these plants often carry plant diseases like blight, which can not survive in Maine winters. Thus by bringing these plants into your garden, you take a strong risk of infecting your own plants as well as those of your neighbors! This practice causes crop failures and lost revenue for farmers and backyard gardeners alike!
Additionally, as with any USDA Organic labeled product, we must remember that not all states follow the same organic standards. The only way to be really sure what goes into your organic seedlings is to know your farmer. As always, “Know your farmer…Know your food!”
Planting Tips for Happy, Healthy Organic Seedlings
Seedling Care and When to Plant
Keep seedlings compact and sturdy by giving them adequate light and water. Be careful not to overwater! Feel the soil surface of seedling containers. If it feels moist, do not water.
Cool Weather Crops: Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Onions, Collards, Kale, Chard
Prepare to put plants into the garden up to 4 weeks before the date of last frost. After picking-up seedlings, harden-off plants for 7-10 days prior to planting outdoors.
Warm Weather Crops: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Leeks, Cucumbers, Squash, Melons, Herbs
Begin hardening-off transplants in a protected outdoor area one week before the average date of last frost, then plant at your convenience!
*To harden-off seedlings, place plants outdoors in a sheltered spot (away from direct sun and wind) for a couple of hours each day. Increase exposure for 7-10 or until you’re ready to plant outdoors!
Our Recommendations
To boost the health and productivity of your organic seedlings, we recommend feeding plants with organic products such as Coop Poop or Neptunes Harvest Organic fertilizer.
Healthy, Sustainable, Fresh Food…
From Our Farm to Your Table.
That’s Our promise!
