Please turn JavaScript on
header-image

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

Want to keep yourself up to date with the latest news from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange?

Subscribe using the "Follow" button below and we provide you with customized updates, via topic or tag, that get delivered to your email address, your smartphone or on your dedicated news page on follow.it.

You can unsubscribe at any time painlessly.

Title of Southern Exposure Seed Exchange: "Southern Exposure Seed Exchange Blog"

Is this your feed? Claim it!

Publisher:  Unclaimed!
Message frequency:  0.81 / week

Message History

As soon as you start gardening, you begin to see the earth beneath your feet in a whole new way. Soil is a surprisingly complex topic and the key to plant health. While you may not know everything there is to know about soil, getting a good grasp of the basics can help you create a more productive garden. Soil pH is one of the critical elements for gardeners to understand.&nb...


Read full story

It may be the middle of January, but we’re already dreaming of summer’s bounty. Cucumbers are one of our must-grow summer crops for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Unlike the grocery store, which may carry one or two varieties, growing your own cucumbers gives you access to many different varieties and types of cucumbers. In this post, we’ll dive into the different...


Read full story

January may be the depth of winter, but it’s also when we begin starting seeds indoors for the coming season. Whether you’re new to gardening or just new to starting your own transplants, these are the seeds we recommend starting indoors over the winter and how to have success with them. 

At Southern Exposure Seed Exchange, we’re in USDA zone 7a. For northern gard...


Read full story

Each year we try to expand the catalog a little bit, thoughtfully adding new open-pollinated varieties to our offers. For 2026, we’ve been able to add five new varieties to our listings. We’ve focused on disease resistance for southern gardeners, and added a few new, more colorful crops for home and market gardeners to enjoy.


Read full story

Beets and carrots are among our favorite cool-season crops. They’re perfect for home or market gardeners and keep well in cold storage or in the root cellar. Unfortunately, many gardeners struggle with these hardy root crops, particularly getting them started. Beets and carrots can be sensitive to soil conditions, moisture levels, and pests as they get established, but with t...


Read full story