Four Fold Farm—named in honor of the shape of our Art Packs— is the beating heart of the Hudson Valley Seed Company. The farm is where we grow Certified Organic open-pollinated seeds, including many fascinating heirlooms that are at risk of falling out of circulation. Open-pollinated varieties allow us (and you!) to join a long line of seed savers who preserve and pass down seeds from one generation to the next, telling seed stories along the way. In addition to seeds, Four Fold Farm produces heirloom shallots and other alliums, sunchokes, and a diverse collection of dahlia tubers. Part of our stewardship mission is to improve the resilience of our landscape and food systems by trialing diverse seeds and bulbs each season, offering only the very best of these in our catalog. We also sometimes collaborate with independent and university-led breeding programs, in addition to trialing and innovating seed-saving methods. One of the perks of farm life is getting to taste amazing new flavors each season, and sharing our abundant harvests with coworkers and local food pantries. Our farm keeps us grounded, in touch with the daily joys and challenges of growing. In summer, we invite office staff to tour our trials, pick dahlias, or enjoy an afternoon lunch break on the farm. In winter, you’ll find the farm crew keeping warm inside while packing seed, fulfilling orders, and helping us through the busy season. We hope to open the farm to the public soon, so that you, too, can immerse yourself in this wondrous landscape of seeds and seed stories.

Shop a selection of seeds grown at Four Fold Farm here.

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  • If you care about local, sustainable, and ethical farming, choose Hudson Valley Seed Company! We have a small homestead and have been ordering seeds from Hudson Valley Seed Company for years. They are deeply committed to protecting the diversity of crops which thrive in the New York and New England area. Their seeds have extremely high germination rates and we have been thrilled with the amount of produce we get out of our rocky, clay-filled Connecticut soil. Also, for those who like to "put food by," their catalog clearly states which varieties store well in a larder versus those that don't keep. We enjoy fresh parsnips, carrots, turnips and celery well into spring from the seeds we planted the previous year. And be sure to order the gorgeous art packs which support local artists!

    Mei Hua
  • Beyond wonderful! I started buying from Hudson Valley Seed in 2020. These seeds always give me a high yield. The packages are gorgeous and I keep them in my gardening journal and center my notes around them. The sowing instructions answer every question in a readable format. On the packet. The seeds are beautiful natural seeds not coated in weird stuff. I love his early concept of a seed library. Lifetime customer!!

    Melissa Dismukes
  • I love this company ☺️

    Their art packs are amazing. Last year I asked about butterfly pea seeds and they didn't have them. They were nice enough to recommend another company who did carry it. I came back again this year and they had them in stock with a beautiful art pack! I think I just made it in time for them to start carrying it.

    They also have a nursery section!

    San Ho Oh
  • HVSC is my go-to seed company for the last 6 seasons. Great quality and consistently good germination. Love the heirloom varieties they offer and that many are adapted to our region. Have also had great success with all the bulbs and garlic I've purchased. I start hundreds of plants from seed each year and have never had anything from them fail!

    Kathryn B
  • Fav seed and bulb supplier for flowers, herbs and veggies! We grew (incredibly easy, and edible) coral fountain amaranth for our wedding decor!

    Nora McCarthy
  • What a wonderful experience! Beautiful space and worth the drive to get these little seeds that will become our summer bounty!

    Erin Anryshak
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