Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Horticultural Products
Ball Seed is a fourth-generation family business dedicated to providing growers across North America with the broadest selection of horticultural products and industry-leading customer service. Since 1905, we have specialized in sourcing world-class breeding and product development to drive new sales, delight consumers, and generate demand. Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through innovations like the Ball Vigor Index (BVI), a patented plug-testing method ensuring seed uniformity and vigor. We offer a comprehensive range of product forms including seed, plugs, unrooted cuttings, liners, and bulbs, supported by a reliable supply chain and technical expertise. Our WebTrack platform provides 24/7 access to live inventory and order tracking, while our sales and technical teams offer personalized support during extended business hours.We prioritize operational efficiency through advanced seed packaging, pelleting, and priming technologies, ensuring growers maximize production space and profitability. With over 225 global suppliers and a network of Gold Service Suppliers, we deliver consistent quality and timely delivery. Our educational resources, including production guides, Tech On Demand videos, and regional trial sites, empower growers to achieve optimal results. Ball Seed remains family-owned and focused on reinvesting in horticultural innovation to support the future of the industry.
Services
Seed Supply
Unrooted Cuttings
Plugs & Liners
Technical Services
WebTrack Ordering
Poinsettia Production
Perennial Cultivation
Vegetable Genetics
Cut Flower Programs
Cultivation Training
Details
- Year established: 1905
Highlights and features
- We offer over 225 global supplier partnerships for diverse product selection.
- Our patented Ball Vigor Index ensures seed uniformity and germination success.
- WebTrack provides 24/7 live inventory access with same-day shipping options.
- Technical experts deliver region-specific growing guidance and troubleshooting.
- Gold Supplier network guarantees quality young plants and reliable delivery.
Services
Seed Supply
Ball Seed offers the industry's widest seed assortment, including flowers, vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and perennials. Our Ball Premier Lab processes over 80% of inventory through coating, pelleting, and priming technologies to enhance germination uniformity. The patented Ball Vigor Index (BVI) testing method ensures seed lot quality by analyzing physical characteristics and seedling responses in plug trays.
Unrooted Cuttings
We provide high-quality unrooted cuttings from global production farms like Las Limas (Nicaragua) and YecaFlora (Mexico). Our callus cuttings reduce rooting time by 50% while maintaining lower energy costs. AutoStix technology offers biodegradable strip cuttings for automated propagation, supported by technical guidelines from our Ball Technical Services team to ensure successful liner development.
Technical Services
Our technical experts deliver region-specific guidance for crop management, pest control, and disease prevention. Resources include Tech On Demand videos, production guides, and on-site trial site consultations. We offer specialized programs for mum nutrition, poinsettia finishing, and vegetable production with downloadable cultural information and growth tracking tools.
WebTrack Ordering
Access 24/7 live inventory and order tracking through WebTrack, featuring weekly availability from 20+ North American suppliers. The WebTrack To Go app enables mobile shipment monitoring, while self-service tools provide production data, bench cards, and marketing materials. Same-day shipping available for seed orders placed before 5 pm CT.
Perennial Cultivation
With over 4,000 varieties from 20+ growers, our perennial program supports early-spring through fall production. We offer seed, unrooted cuttings, and bare root options with guaranteed supply chain reliability. Technical resources include the First-Year-Flowering Tool and Darwin Perennials Day educational events to optimize growing cycles and market timing.
Questions
What product forms does Ball Seed offer?
We provide seeds, plugs, unrooted cuttings, liners, bare root, pre-finished plants, and bulbs through our nationwide supplier network.
How does Ball Seed ensure seed quality?
Our patented Ball Vigor Index (BVI) tests seed lots for uniformity and vigor, removing substandard inventory to guarantee professional performance.
Can I access inventory after hours?
Yes, WebTrack offers 24/7 live inventory access with same-day shipping options for orders placed before 5 pm CT.
Do you offer technical support for growers?
Our Ball Technical Services team provides region-specific guidance, production videos, and cultural documents for all crop types.
How quickly do you ship orders?
Seed orders placed by 5 pm CT ship the same day, with reliable trucking networks ensuring timely delivery across North America.
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