Flower and Vegetable Seeds
“If you seek God, look in a garden. You can dig for HIM there“
We often promote “SHOP LOCAL” so we did the same and found this amazing seed production facility with a “down on the farm” attitude somewhat like the one we strive for at the garden center.
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange offers more than 700 varieties of vegetable, flower, herb, grain and cover crop seeds. They emphasize varieties that perform well in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, although gardeners and farmers over the country grow our seeds. A few of their seed lots are dusted with diatomaceous earth, an organically-approved insect deterrent. They’ve signed the Safe Seed Pledge – and don’t knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds. As of 2025, over 71% of the varieties they offer are Certified Organic. Over 99% of their seed is open-pollinated (non-hybrid). They do not sell any chemically treated seed
“Selections Available At Goffle Brook Farms“
Large Red
Abraham Lincoln
Garden Peach
Oregano, Greek
Dill, Long Island Mammoth
Cilantro (Coriander)
Catnip
Calendula, Pacific Beauty
Basil, Bolloso Napoletano
Basil, Sweet Genovese
Clemson Spineless
Malabar, Red
Long Standing Bloomsdale
Arugula
Wild Garden Lettuce Mix
Tennis Ball
Speckled Bibb
Buttercrunch Bibb (Butterhead)
Sweet Valentine
Red Sails
Gold Rush Yellow Wax
Blue Lake Bush (Blue Lake 274)
Contender (Buff Valentine)
Black-Seeded Simpson
Stone Mountain
Cucuzzi (Zuchetta, Guinea Bean)
Luffa (Loofah)
Connecticut Field
Spaghetti Squash
Zucchini, Black Beauty
Ice Cream (Green Machine)
Suyo Long
Homemade Pickles
Marketmore 76
Spacemaster
Sugar Cherry
Black Cherry
San Marzano
Martian Giant Slicer
Amish Paste
Yellow Pear
Roma VF
Red Cherry (Old Fashioned Red)
Four O’Clocks, Don Pedros
Mixed Colors
Mortgage Lifter VFN
Long Keeper
Green Zebra
Green Grape
Oxheart
Cherokee Purple
Brandywine (Sudduth Strain)
Aji Chinchi Amarillo Hot Pepper
Cayenne, Carolina
Fish Hot Pepper
Jalapeño
Orange Bell
World Beater (Ruby Giant)
Golden Cal Wonder
Sweet Chocolate (Choco)
California Wonder
Rosa Bianca
Louisiana Long Green (Green Banana)
Black Beauty
Pennsylvania Butter-Flavored
Lanco Edamame
Tithonia, Red Torch
Ashworth
Imperator (Tendersweet)
Danvers 126
Callaloo Amaranth Greens
Prismatic Rainbow Chard
Bull’s Blood
Chioggia (Dolce Di Chioggia)
Daikon, Miyashige White
Sparkler White Tip
Cherry Belle
Black Spanish Round
Early Purple Vienna
Vates
Champion
White-Stemmed Pak Choi
Sugar Ann
Sugar Daddy
Oregon Giant
Kentucky Wonder (Old Homestead)
Botanical Interests
Botanical Interests offers the highest quality packaged garden seed in the industry. Over 650 varieties of seeds all Non-GMO Project verified, 250 + of which are USDA Certified Organic. At Botanical Interests, our goal is to inspire and educate the gardener in you. That is why, since 1995 we have been supplying garden centers and home gardeners with the highest quality seed in the most beautiful and informative seed packets on the market.
Curtis and Judy started Botanical Interests because they believed that gardeners were not getting the information they needed on seed packets. Their desire to provide more information led them to create a unique seed packet that includes art, garden history, landscape ideas, organic gardening know-how, recipes, fun facts, and of course, high-quality seed.
Seed Packets by Gardeners for Gardeners
Every Botanical Interests seed packet is designed to help gardeners succeed. Featuring gorgeous botanical artists’ renderings of each variety, each packet is like a mini-encyclopedia, full of information inside and out, to inspire and assist every type of gardener. We carry over 600 high-quality varieties, including hundreds of heirlooms and certified organic seed, that has been tested several times for high germination rates.
Tips for Seed Starting Success!
Start seeds 7 weeks before their normal planting dates. Example: Tomatoes and peppers are safely planted around May 30th; start the seeds around April 12th. Broccoli, cabbage and other cool season crops are usually planted the last week of April; start the seeds about March 15th.
Follow all instructions on the seed pack. Seeds will vary in:
Germination time- Planting depth
- Pretreatment requirements such as Soaking, Scarification (nicking the shell), and Stratification (chilling)
- If they need light or darkness for germination keep notes!
Save the empty packs for a reference and as an identification marker.
Use fresh seed for best results. Leftover seed can be tested by sprinkling 10 seeds out between 2 pieces of wet paper towel set on a dish and placed on top of you refrigerator. Check them daily. Keep the towels moist. At least 6 – 7 seeds should sprout by expected germination time, if not it’s time for fresh seed!
Growing containers should be at least 2 inches deep. Jiffy seed starting kits work great! Clean any used containers with 1 part bleach to 8 parts hot water. Make sure all containers have good drainage.
Wet planting mix before filling containers. Always use water that has set out overnight, this evaporates the chlorine and sets the water to room temperature. Use tepid water for all growing phases of your plants, it makes a big difference!
The magic ‘Sprouting’ number is 72 degrees for most plants. Bottom heat can be provided by a HydroFarm germination station. A clip-on utility light with a 100 watt bulb positioned near the bottom of the containers will work. Leave the light on until germination. (If seeds require darkness for germination cover them with cardboard)
A sunny window is not enough light alone for growing. Plants tend to stretch and become leggy and weak. LED and/or Fluorescent lights work well and are economical to use. Place your seedlings 2 inches from the bulbs. Healthy little plants need 14 – 16 hours of light per day.
Rotate plantings, the middle tubes produce the most light. Keep light fixtures clean, replace bulbs yearly. When possible furnish seedlings with natural sunlight along with artificial light.
Have your plant markers ready when you plant. If you’re having family competition, write down the names on the markers.
Growing medium should never be allowed to dry out! Mist containers with a spray bottle or let them sit in a pan filled with tepid water for 30 minutes, they’ll take up water evenly from the bottom without disturbing seed placement. Maintain a watering routine.
Sterile growing mix, clean containers, good seed and air circulation prevent dampening off and other fungal diseases. Set up a small fan in your growing area; this will also strengthen seedlings.
Thickly sown seeds need thinning, remove excess plants with a small pair of scissors.
What Our Customer’s Say
This is such a great place. Goffle Brook Farm & Garden Center has friendly and helpful staff that seem to really appreciate your business. They have a great selection of plants, flowers, gardening supplies, great FRESH local produce and I am sure tons of stuff I have yet to discover. The staff is very knowledgeable and always takes the time to walk me through any garden problem or question I have.
I’ve been going to Goffle Brook Farm & Garden Center regularly for the past year since my family moved to the area and every time I go I leave happy. What more can you ask for?They will have my loyal business. I think they deserve your business too.
Really cute garden center. My boyfriend and I stopped by to get some pumpkins. They had a great variety of both small and large pumpkins. They also have a small petting zoo with goats, sheep, and a pig. They have a small variety of produce for purchase inside. We wound up sampling cider they were selling and bought that as well as it was delicious. We may go back to get more. Employees were very helpful and friendly.
Highly recommend this garden center.
Goffle Brook Farms
