Business Details
10 Years
experience
Rare Fruiting & Medicinal Plants Nursery in Winter Haven
Sow Exotic is a family-run rare fruiting and medicinal plant nursery and biointensive food forest established in 2016. Located in Winter Haven, Florida, we cultivate hundreds of varieties of unique edible plants from around the world, offering a one-stop-shop for gardeners seeking rare tropical fruit trees, culinary herbs, and essential gardening supplies. Our commitment to natural, organic growing practices ensures healthy plants delivered in plantable pots and plastic-free packaging.With over 500 plant varieties and expanding gardening resources, we empower customers to transform their spaces into thriving edible landscapes. Founded on the belief that fresh, homegrown food can combat processed food dependency, we prioritize education, sustainability, and community engagement through workshops and events.
Services
Rare Plant Sales
Gardening Supplies
Workshops
Nursery Tours
Shipping Services
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- Specializing in 500+ rare edible plant varieties since 2016
- Certified wildlife habitat and sustainable growing practices
- Nationwide shipping in plantable, plastic-free packaging
- Expert guidance for tropical and medicinal plant cultivation
- Hosts educational workshops and seasonal gardening events
What people say
Healthy plants
Great packaging
Fast shipping
Excellent selection
Educational resources
Services
Rare Plant Sales
Offering 500+ varieties of rare fruiting plants, tropical trees, and medicinal herbs. Plants are grown organically and shipped in biodegradable pots. Includes citrus varieties, pollinator plants, and heritage edibles for home and commercial gardens.
Gardening Supplies
Sells organic fertilizers, planting containers, and cultivation tools. Features worm castings, specialized soil blends, and eco-friendly gardening equipment to support sustainable plant growth and maintenance.
Workshops
Hosts seasonal workshops on plant care, floral arrangement, and food forest design. Includes hands-on activities like flower crown making and educational sessions about tropical plant cultivation and permaculture principles.
Nursery Tours
Operates a retail nursery with U-pick flower patches and plant viewing areas. Offers in-person shopping experiences, seasonal events, and direct access to horticultural experts for gardening advice.
Shipping Services
Provides nationwide shipping for plants and gardening products. Uses plastic-free compostable packaging and heat packs for seasonal deliveries, ensuring plants arrive healthy through temperature-controlled logistics.
Questions
What types of plants does Sow Exotic offer?
We specialize in rare fruiting plants, tropical trees, medicinal herbs, and pollinator-friendly species, including citrus varieties, figs, and exotic edibles from 60+ countries.
Do you offer nationwide shipping?
Yes, we ship plants and gardening supplies nationwide year-round in eco-friendly packaging with temperature protection for seasonal deliveries.
Are plants sold in person at the nursery?
Our Winter Haven nursery offers in-person shopping Monday-Sunday 9am-2pm with pickup options for online orders and seasonal plant selections.
What gardening workshops are available?
We host seasonal workshops on floral arranging, food forest design, and plant care, including monthly flower crown-making sessions during fall and winter.
Do you provide plant care instructions?
Yes, our website includes detailed growing guides, harvest tips, and care instructions for all plant varieties, plus expert support through customer service.
What sustainability practices do you use?
We grow plants organically without synthetic chemicals, use biodegradable pots, compostable packaging, and maintain a certified wildlife habitat at our Florida nursery location.
