Every year, we receive seed donations from large seed companies and other groups dedicated to food sovereignty, like the Cooperative Gardens Commission (https://coopgardens.com/). The seeds we receive are used to plant our Hawthorne Avenue Farm, hydroponics greenhouse, Outdoor Learning Center, and various school garden locations.  We also share seeds with gardeners in our Plot-It Fresh program (see more below) and other Newark-based community and home gardeners.  Now, more than ever, the need for local food security is abundantly clear.  Not only is access to healthy food difficult and uncertain right now, seeds are in high demand with many stores selling out and online sources not taking new orders.
 
With these conditions in mind, Greater Newark Conservancy is offering seeds to Newark-based gardeners and those of surrounding communities.  Please use the form below to submit a request for free seeds.  All requests will be filled on a first come, first served basis.  Please do not request more than you can reasonably expect to plant and grow.  Most seeds will come in repacked envelopes containing up to 50 seeds.  Large seeds (squash, cucumber, etc.) may only come with a few seeds per envelope.   You may select up to 10 items.  

Order by Wednesday, and your request will be mailed out the following week. Mailing free for residents of the Greater Newark area (Newark, East Orange, Hillside, Elizabeth, or Kearny). We ask residents of other areas to contribute to our mailing costs: https://www.citybloom.org/programs/urban-agriculture/seed-share/non-newark-residents-seed-share.html. If you have questions or concerns please contact Liam at plotitfresh@citybloom.org.

To get more information and sign up for our Plot-It-Fresh program, visit our website: https://www.citybloom.org/programs/urban-agriculture/plot-it-fresh/overview.html

To help offset our costs, please consider a donation.  Every dollar helps. https://www.citybloom.org/get-involved/donate/

Please complete the following form to request seeds.