7 Seeds Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: November 19th, 2023

Start A Seeds Business

Are you passionate about gardening and plants in general? Consider turning your passion into a full-time seeds business. You can sell seeds online or at a brick-and-mortar location.

The seed market is booming, and researchers expect it will reach over $86 billion in the next few years. The rising demand for natural seed oils and health products and a significant shift in farming practices are some factors fueling the market.

To start a seed business, research the industry to determine which seeds are high in demand, and identify the potential market. For instance, hybrid seeds have higher disease resistance, making them highly demanded products.

Here are some real life success stories of starting a seeds business:

1. True Leaf Market ($4.8M/year)

Parker Garlitz, one of the Co-Founders of True Leaf Market, started the business in 2000 with his sister Kaitlin to sell wheatgrass growing kits and juicers online. Initially, they thought the niche market would only generate $5,000 per month, but they quickly surpassed their expectations and expanded their product line. Over the years, they merged with other seed companies and focused on consolidating their websites, leading to profitability and growth.

How much they make: $4.8M/year
Current team size: 150

How We Started A $400K/Month Business Selling Seeds And Growing Supplies

True Leaf Market, an independent seed company offering heirloom, non-GMO, and organic seeds, growing supplies, and starter kits, has grown to a profitable $400k/month business, with revenue diversified across their website, 3rd party online sellers, Amazon, eBay, brick and mortar health food stores, and fulfillment services, and plans to continue growth through acquisitions and onboarding 50 to 100 new SKUs monthly.

About

Parker started True Leaf Market almost 50 years ago

Revenue

Parker grew the business to $400K/month

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So... can you actually make money with a seeds business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
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4. True Leaf Market

Over half a million customers have chosen True Leaf Market seed company for non-GMO, heirloom & organic garden seeds since 1974. Vegetable Gardening, Sprouts, Microgreens, Flower Seeds.

How much they make: $4.8M/year
Where they're located: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Current team size: 150
Website traffic: 480K/month

How We Started A $400K/Month Business Selling Seeds And Growing Supplies

About

Parker started True Leaf Market almost 50 years ago

Revenue

Parker grew the business to $400K/month

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Read by 36,434 founders

5. Design Seeds

“All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.” ~ Indian Proverb

Website traffic: 160K/month

So... can you actually make money with a seeds business?

Of course. There are millions to be made in this industry.

But how?

Research real, profitable businesses and see exactly how much money they make.
Study exactly what works, and what doesn’t.
Take action, because now you have the roadmap.

Join Starter Story and build your next big thing:

Start Now

7. i49 Seed Bank

Buy Cannabis Seeds Online including feminized strains and CBD marijuana seeds. I49 Seed Bank California has the Higest THC weed seeds in the USA.

Where they're located: Riverside, California, USA
Website traffic: 210K/month