What is a Seed Library?
- Seed libraries across the country encourage residents to grow no-cost/low-cost nutritious food at home by providing seeds to individuals.
- Growers of every skill level are invited to use the Hammonton Seed Library
- Seeds from locally grown plants are better suited to our local soil and climate.
How does it work?
- Donated seeds are packaged for sharing (smaller quantities).
- Anyone who is interested in growing seeds can review the list of available seeds below.
- Submit your request, including where you will pick the seeds up, using the form below.
- You’ll be emailed when your order is ready.
- Pick your seeds up and get growing!
How can I learn to grow my own food?
- Our local library has a vast selection of books for all ages on growing food. Video resources abound on YouTube. And the Atlantic County Rutgers Cooperative Extension office is available as a great resource for all of your gardening questions. The Hammonton Green Committee offers monthly Garden Talks to help you too. Check back here as we add links and resources.
Can I donate seeds?
- Yes, please! The seed library is 100% supported by donations.
- If you have seeds to donate; if you save seeds from your favorite veggies, herbs or flowers, share some back at the end of the season.
- We accept open-pollinated seeds from plants in our area. When you donate seeds please include the name of the seeds, the year in which they were collected, the city in which they were collected, and your name. Please let us know if you prefer to not have your name listed on the seed packet.
- Your local library or Extension Office will have information on proper seed saving techniques.
What kinds of seeds do you have at the Seed Library?
Here are just SOME of the amazing seeds we have to offer! See the document below for the full list. Copy your favorites and enter on the request form below. Choose your pickup location. That’s all.
New Seeds are added as they arrive and our inventory changes quickly. If a variety you request is not currently available, we will do our best to provide a substitute. ORG notes if a seed is specified to be organic. Scroll through the options.
When you know what you want, submit your order.
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