Data as of Oct 16, 2026Based on 178 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Johnny's Selected Seeds and Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds are recommended almost equally across garden queries. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds is the usual answer when buyers ask specifically for heirloom vegetable seeds.
Rank and Mentioned in · since Jul 5
| # | Brand | Recommended for | Mentioned in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | professional-quality vegetable seeds, reliable germination, and cut flower varieties | professional-quality vegetable seeds, reliable germination, and cut flower varieties | 45% |
| 2 | rare, non-GMO, and open-pollinated heirloom vegetable varieties | rare, non-GMO, and open-pollinated heirloom vegetable varieties | 43% |
| 3 | nonprofit heirloom preservation and diverse non-GMO vegetable varieties | nonprofit heirloom preservation and diverse non-GMO vegetable varieties | 37% |
| 4 | heirloom varieties suited for warm, humid southern climates | heirloom varieties suited for warm, humid southern climates | 25% |
| 5 | flower garden seeds including specialty lisianthus varieties | flower garden seeds including specialty lisianthus varieties | 20% |
| 6 | certified organic, non-GMO seeds adapted to northeastern conditions | certified organic, non-GMO seeds adapted to northeastern conditions | 17% |
| 7 | vegetable starter plants, herb starts, and inexpensive organic varieties | vegetable starter plants, herb starts, and inexpensive organic varieties | 16% |
| 8 | cold-hardy open-pollinated varieties and northern cooperative sourcing | cold-hardy open-pollinated varieties and northern cooperative sourcing | 15% |
| 9 | widely accessible organic tomato and herb starter plants | widely accessible organic tomato and herb starter plants | 12% |
| 10 | 12% | ||
| 11 | bulk heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable and herb seeds | bulk heirloom and open-pollinated vegetable and herb seeds | 12% |
| 12 | 12% | ||
| 13 | 12% | ||
| 14 | 10% | ||
| 15 | 9% |
What’s changing · since July
Since July, Burpeerising has become a common answer for beginner starter plants for tomatoes and herbs.
Week of Sep 21–27 · Since Jul 5
Widest split: High Mowing Organic Seeds, 11% on ChatGPT Search and 24% on Google AI Mode.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny's Selected Seeds | 47% | 43% | |
| Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | 40% | 45% | |
| Seed Savers Exchange | 32% | 42% | |
| Southern Exposure Seed Exchange | 20% | 31% | |
| Park Seed | 24% | 16% | |
| High Mowing Organic Seeds | 11% | 24% | |
| Burpee | 11% | 22% | |
| Fedco Seeds | 12% | 18% | |
| Bonnie Plants | 16% | 9% | |
| Voyage AI | 14% | 10% |
46% of citations point at the ranked brands’ own sites. youtube.com, reddit.com, facebook.com are the most-cited sites outside the ranked brands’ own domains.
I'm setting up a small vegetable garden for the first time. Which online nursery sells the best-rated, organic starter plants for tomatoes and herbs?
I want to start a vegetable garden from seed. Where can I buy heirloom seeds online?
I am planning to plant a vegetable garden. Who sells heirloom seeds?
I love fresh flowers in the house. Where can I get lisianthus seeds to grow my own cutting garden?