Online seed shop for home gardeners

Home gardeners, community gardens, schools, hobby growers and gift buyers.

Margin on each packet sold, plus higher-value bundles, seasonal collections and gift packs. Postage is usually charged to the customer or built into the price.

• Basic gardening knowledge
• Organised stock and order handling
• Online selling and photography
• Customer service

• Check biosecurity rules for importing seed; the Australian Government Department of Agriculture has strict import conditions
• Check state and territory rules on moving seed and plants across borders, as some areas have restrictions
• Seed labelling and truthful claims about variety, purity and germination: check consumer law requirements with the ACCC
• Some plants are declared weeds in certain states, so check before selling them
• Check council approval for running a home-based business and whether you need public liability insurance
• Seed is seasonal, so plan for slow months and keep stock stored cool and dry

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your range, stock levels, website and packaging. Seed is seasonal, so plan for slow months and keep stock stored cool and dry.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on your range, how well you market it and the time of year. Seed sales are seasonal, so expect busier and quieter periods.

Things to check: biosecurity rules for importing seed with the Department of Agriculture, state and territory rules on moving seed across borders, seed labelling and claims under consumer law via the ACCC, declared weeds, and council approval for home businesses.