Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 684 AI responses · Shares cover the last 30 days · See how Parse measures this
Garden Seeds and Starter Plants
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| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A top choice for certified organic herb and vegetable starter plants. | 25% | |
| 2 | A marketplace for unique starter plants and specific seed varieties from smaller sellers. | 20% | |
| 3 | Noted for shipping high-quality, organically grown seedlings ready for transplanting. | 20% | |
| 4 | 17% | ||
| 5 | 15% | ||
| 6 | 13% | ||
| 7 | 12% | ||
| 8 | 11% | ||
| 9 | 9% | ||
| 10 | 8% | ||
| 11 | 8% | ||
| 12 | 7% | ||
| 13 | 6% | ||
| 14 | 6% | ||
| 15 | 5% | ||
| 16 | 5% | ||
| 17 | 5% | ||
| 18 | 5% | ||
| 19 | 5% | ||
| 20 | 5% | ||
| 21 | 5% | ||
| 22 | Praised for quality heirloom seeds with historical and planting info on packets. | 5% | |
| 23 | Consistently recommended for high-quality vegetable and cut flower seeds. | 4% | |
| 24 | 4% | ||
| 25 | 4% |
Who wins on each AI
The same market, seen by two models.
Sources AI cited
facebook.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 26% of analyzed answers.
“A source for live starter plants.” → “A source for both live plants and specific or niche seed varieties.”
Became the top-cited nursery for starter plants in March 2026.
A top choice in October and November 2025, but less cited after January 2026.
Emerged as a top-3 recommendation for heirloom seeds starting in November 2025.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31% | 23% | ||
| 20% | 20% | ||
| 4% | 18% | ||
| 18% | 0% | ||
| 13% | 18% |
The two models disagree most about High Mowing Organic Seeds (ChatGPT #8, Google #25).
Across 684 AI responses, Mountain Valley Growers is mentioned most, named in 25% of them, followed by Etsy (20%) and Revival Roots Nursery (20%).
Parse measures each brand's mention rate — the share of answers naming it — across 684 AI responses to this market's buyer questions over the last 30 days. Answers are collected daily and the ranking is re-measured on the same 30-day window.
Brands enter the ranking when AI answers mention them. Parse collects answers daily and publishes the re-measured set weekly, so new brands appear as AI starts recommending them.
AI responses consistently recommend a core group of specialist heirloom seed companies, led by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds,
Seed Savers Exchange, and
Botanical Interests. Their dominance solidified between November 2025 and March 2026 across both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews.
I want to start a vegetable garden from seed. Where can I buy heirloom seeds online?
AI responses consistently recommend a core group of specialist heirloom seed companies, led by Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds,
Seed Savers Exchange, and
Botanical Interests. Their dominance solidified between November 2025 and March 2026 across both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews.
Similar to the prompt asking where to buy seeds online, answers here center on Baker Creek, Seed Savers Exchange, and . Larger retailers like and marketplaces like or Amazon are sometimes mentioned as secondary options, but are not the primary focus.
I am planning to plant a vegetable garden. Who sells heirloom seeds?
Similar to the prompt asking where to buy seeds online, answers here center on Baker Creek, Seed Savers Exchange, and
Botanical Interests. Larger retailers like
Burpee and marketplaces like
Walmart or Amazon are sometimes mentioned as secondary options, but are not the primary focus.