Build Your Own Rainwater Collection System (Now!)
Whether you use a large barrel positioned under downspout, or create a more elaborate well-designed system connected to the gutters of the roof, capturing rainwater... Read More
UPSTARTS — CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Upstarts Organic Seedlings produces and distributes a wide selection of premium vegetable and herb seedlings. Heirloom or hybrid varieties of seed are carefully selected for flavor and quality. Seed selection is also based upon plant vigor, disease resistance, and regional growing conditions. We use untreated seed with our custom soil blend to grow our seedlings. Our seedlings are grown without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. We have been certified organic with California Certified Organic Farmers (C.C.O.F.) since 1991.
What’s New!
Upstarts offers an outstanding variety of vegetable and herb starts. We watch for new trends in both the nursery and culinary industries and enjoy sourcing unusual and hard-to-find plant varieties.
Our Products
We use untreated seed with our own custom soil blend to grow our healthy seedlings. Our seedlings are grown without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
Garden Guides
Use our garden guides for tips about growing herbs, vegetables, tomatoes, container gardening, fertilizing, and discover a few of our secrets about how to blend the perfect potting mixes!
Fresh From the Garden – The Latest News, Products, and Recipes From Upstarts
Rain Arrives … Finally!
I woke up in the night and listened to the rain falling on my roof, feeling thankful that not only the tarragon in my garden,... Read More
Sarah’s Pumpkin Pie
This recipe is my variation on Libby’s famous pumpkin pie. The recipe makes two 9-inch pumpkin pies. INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar... Read More
Sicilian Style Swiss Chard
INGREDIENTS Nut Mixture: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 medium shallots (or 1 small onion), thinly sliced 1-2 garlic cloves, minced Pinch of red pepper... Read More
Say “No” to GMOs
The lack of meaningful controls and the FDA fast-tracking of GMO approvals deeply concerns us. When you select an Upstarts plant, you can be assured that it is a product of Mother Nature, not a laboratory test tube with patents attached to it.
Why Organic?
Upstarts was founded on the principle of producing clean, organically grown starts, thus eliminating the use of toxic fertilizers and pesticides that are normally used in conventional plant production and harmful to the environment.
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Sarah’s Journal
Love to garden? Find out more about what Sarah is growing, cooking, photographing, or crafting each month from her own garden!