Ernst Seeds
Helping restore the native landscape for over 60 years
Founded by Calvin Ernst in 1964, Ernst Conservation Seeds is the largest native seed producer and supplier in the eastern United States.
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Browse all seed mixes and find the one you need using the advanced search and filtering options of our Seed Finder Tool:
There are many factors involved in choosing, purchasing, and planting native seeds and live materials, as well as managing expectations and maintaining native plant sites.
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Find out your indicator region and how to interpret the indicator statuses.
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A repository of information for helping pollinators.
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Your personal math tutor for purchasing a large volume of seeds.
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We don’t have all the answers, but we know people who do.
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Answers to our customers’ most commonly asked questions.
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