Put simply, Sow Revolution is an online seed swap and exchange community. It’s a place where anyone, from balcony growers to allotmenteers, can share seeds they have too many of, discover new varieties, and connect with people who love to grow. But it’s not just about trading seeds. At its heart, Sow Revolution is about protecting biodiversity and keeping our food future diverse, resilient, and delicious.
Why Seed Saving Matters
For thousands of years, gardeners and farmers saved and shared seeds. This practice created the incredible diversity of vegetables, fruits, and flowers we still enjoy today. In the last century that diversity has declined sharply. Large-scale agriculture tends to focus on a small number of varieties bred for yield, transport, and shelf-life, not for taste, resilience, or cultural heritage.
By saving and swapping seeds, everyday gardeners help:
Protect biodiversity – Each packet of shared seed carries unique traits adapted to different soils, climates, and challenges.
Preserve heritage varieties – Many old varieties survive only because seed savers keep them alive.
Strengthen food security – The more diverse our seed pool, the better chance our crops have to adapt to climate change and pests.
Keep gardening affordable – Swapping seeds costs little or nothing, making growing food accessible to more people.
How Sow Revolution Works
Sow Revolution takes the age-old tradition of seed swapping and brings it online. Here’s how it works:
Create your profile – Set up your account in minutes.
List seeds you’d like to swap – Whether it’s tomatoes, beans, or wildflowers.
Swipe and match – Browse through what others are offering and connect when you see something you’d like.
Swap your way – You can exchange by post or, if both gardeners prefer, arrange to meet in person.
It’s simple, community-driven, and open to everyone.
Why Join Sow Revolution?
Discover new and unusual varieties you won’t find in garden centres.
Share your surplus seeds instead of letting them go to waste.
Be part of a movement that is about more than gardening. It is about keeping biodiversity alive.
Connect with a supportive community of people who love to grow, share, and save.
The Revolution is Growing
Sow Revolution isn’t just a platform. It’s a movement to make seed sharing accessible in the digital age. Every swap strengthens the diversity in our gardens and in our food system.
If you’ve been looking for a seed swap near you or want to try an online seed exchange, you’re in the right place.
👉 The site is not open for sign ups just yet, but the revolution is on its way. Join the mailing list today and be the first to know when we launch