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Vermont bean seed co. specializes in a variety of vegetables

Supplying seeds to commercial growers and home gardeners for over 75 years

Clifton Seed Company was established in 1928 to serve small family farms and commercial growers in eastern North Carolina. For many years, our company supplied vegetable and field seeds, as well as fertilizers to our customers.

For over fifty five years, our founder, R.D. Clifton, nurtured and guided the company toward the goals of providing good customer service, selling quality products and maintaining a profitable, growing business.

Harris Seeds has provided the finest quality vegetable seeds, flower seeds, plants and supplies to growers and gardeners throughout the United States since 1879. Our dedicated staff loves the work we do and we’re committed to serving the agricultural industry. Our team includes experienced growers and business leaders, whose invaluable knowledge and expertise help us identify the best products and practices so we can better serve you. Whether we work in the field or in our business office, every Harris Seeds staff member shares a common goal – a commitment to your success.

We spend time with our suppliers to learn about new products and stay current on industry trends. Extensive trialing at our facility in Rochester is the backbone of our product selection process. Harris Seeds grows and tests the latest varieties from the finest plant seed producers to help you choose the best products for your growing operation.

A full in-house seed germination lab, managed by a registered seed technician, ensures that our high quality standards are met on every lot of seed we offer. Our high tech packaging equipment, and modern storage and shipping facility maintains quality and keeps our inventory clean and safe.

We grow watermelons, squash and sweet potatoes during the summer season followed by cabbage and collard greens during winter. the nursery is a year round adventure! we specialize in cold hardy citrus, eucalyptus and some palms. we currently grow and graft some 40 different species of citrus.