South West Seeds Ltd commenced trading in 1980. Set up by Richard Jones as a mobile seed processing company dedicating itself to a very high quality of service aiming to give the client the best possible end product.
Based in North Cornwall, South West Seeds quickly established itself as one of the best seed processing companies in the South West of England. With a large client base the company grew at a steady pace, always building on its fantastic reputation for service and reliability.
Stephen Pearce joined the company at 20 years of age after leaving Bicton Agricultural College, with the intention of staying in the company for one summer. He is still here 35 years later as a company director and has acquired 35 years of seed processing experience making him a professional in this sector.
We strive to fully understand our customers’ needs so that we can tailor our service to fit with them, therefore providing each specific customer with the best service possible, thus ensuring that they end up with the product that is right for their needs.
South West Seeds continued to grow which prompted relocation from Pityme Industrial Estate in Rock to a new site on Treswarrow Farm near Port Isaac.
A new mobile seed processing machine was built and put onto the road meaning we now have two 6 tonne capacity machines and one 12 tonne capacity machine.
In 2012 we were joined by Stephen Kettle who brought with him another 45 years of experience specialising in seed. Stephen joined as our Seed Sales Manager. He is involved in production and sales.
We are devoted to supplying all our customers with good quality seed, whatever species or quantity that may be. We are able to supply our customers with bespoke seed mixes to their own specifications or with one of the many specially formulated mixtures that we keep in stock.
Unlike many sites we welcome your calls and our friendly staff will give you professional advice that will help you to source the right seed for your requirements. To this end a telephone number is on every page, so please pick up the phone and you are guaranteed a warm response. You can order over the phone or if you prefer you can buy on line. We now sell seed nationwide. We maintain our high quality service; we treat every client as if they are our first. Providing them with a warm welcome and helping them to find exactly what it they need.
We recognise that service is everything. We work hard to ensure that we provide our customers with a reliable and dependable service that will ensure that they will come back to us again and again.
During the summer of 2018, South West Seeds constructed a 'state of the art' static Seed Production Plant. Our new Seed Plant is producing top quality Certified Seed. We aim to process all our seed to Higher Voluntary Standard (HVS) and above.
We achieve this quality by using local and professional seed growers who are monitored by our own qualified staff to obtain top purity and germination results from our Seed Plant.
We are now in partnership with 3 of the leading agricultural businesses in the UK who have access to excellent research and development (R & D) programmes. We are also privileged to be working with one of the most advanced forage and feed preservation businesses in the industry, Micron Bio-Systems.
As Cornwall’s only independent seed processor and merchant, South West Seeds continued to strengthen its position in the agricultural sector. We expanded our offerings, including Agricultural and Amenity grass seed, Wildflower seed, Game cover, grain store equipment, fertiliser, and more. We also completed major improvements to our premises with the concreting of our yard, and proudly undertook wildflower seed cleaning at the prestigious Lost Gardens of Heligan.
In 2024, we were delighted to welcome new family members into the South West Seeds business. William Jones has officially joined the team and will be learning the ropes from Stephen Kettle as he transitions into the role of Seed Sales Manager. After five years working as a chase boat Captain aboard super yachts, William has traded the high seas for home soil, and brings a fresh yet familiar perspective to the company.
Amy Jones has also come aboard, leading our marketing efforts as we expand our reach and modernise our brand. With a degree in Marketing and also a background in the superyacht industry, Amy brings creativity, professionalism, and new energy to South West Seeds.
Our website now features helpful growing guides, and our brochures have been updated and are available to view online .
While Richard Jones continues as Managing Director, he now enjoys more time sailing along the Cornish coast- though he remains closely connected to the business he built.
This year marks a significant milestone as we celebrate 45 years in business. We are incredibly proud of how far we have come. We owe our continued success to the loyal customers, partners, and community who have supported us over the years, thank you.
We are excited to announce the launch of our in-house seed mixing plant, allowing us to offer custom blends tailored to your needs, from arable silage mixtures to bespoke pheasant feed mixes. In addition, we’re expanding our range to include sprays, fertilisers, foliar feeds, and silage additives, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of modern farming. New to 2025 is also our Lawn Transformation Pack, which has been expertly designed to deliver the highest quality lawn care products and premium lawn seed available on the market.
As we look to the future, we’re embracing growth and change. William Jones now leads day-to-day operations, and has taken over as the Seed Sales Manager, with an increasing knowledge on grass seed, wildflower seed, SFI mixtures, and certified seed, he is here to answer any of your questions and provide valuable advice. We're also pleased to welcome our qualified agronomist, Tom Dart, who brings a wealth of experience in fertilisers, soil health, seed and crop care and is available for both advice and farm visits.
Our customer service team is as strong as ever, with Joy and Philippa offering their professional, friendly advice for all your seed enquiries. Our Marketing is growing in strength under the guidance of Amy, our Marketing Manager.
In the seed shed, Stephen Pearce remains a cornerstone of our team, heading up Seed Processing with his unmatched expertise. Toby and Jack ensure our Static Seed Plant runs smoothly and efficiently. And while Richard has stepped back from daily operations, he still provides oversight and guidance across the business.
Together, we are a dedicated, knowledgeable, and approachable team, here to help with everything from lawn grass, sports grass and wildflower seed to game bird feed, fertiliser, forage crops, farm-saved seed, certified seed, and agricultural equipment.
