Our Story

We're a family farm in the fertile Red River Valley, providing premium garlic seed and cover crops. We ship seed across the United States to gardeners, small farms and acreage owners.

The Farm Today

Garlic Boy Seeds grows garlic bulbs for planting and is a retailer for other seeds used for cover crops, green manures, lawns and small farm plantings. They ship their products across the United States seasonally.

The farm is managed by Marc and John, who are brothers. They work together with help from their parents, spouses, daughters and many cousins, who all pitch in when needed. Everyone enjoys working together and looks forward to the growing season each year. 

John has a Degree in Agriculture and has been using his knowledge and experience to develop improved growing techniques for garlic and cover crops. He helps other growers with growing advice.

Marc has a Degree in Business. He has helped to make the farm more economical and grow its size over time. He helps other growers and business owners with planning when needed, as well as with all the farming operations.

Over the years, they have been fortunate to speak and exchange knowledge with hundreds of other gardeners, market growers and farmers. This has been extremely valuable and helped them improve their own production. Much of the information they've learned is included in their Garlic Blog Articles and How To Grow Garlic pages.

You can also check out the Picture Gallery to see what their farm looks like!

Farming Since 1879

Garlic Boy Seeds is a 6th-generation family farm that has been growing quality crops for almost 150 years. Our operation is located in the fertile Red River Valley in Manitoba near the borders of North Dakota and Minnesota. The dark soils are some of the most productive in the world.

The location's harsh, cold climate and unique environment are ideal for selecting strong, vigorous garlic seed varieties and cover crop species. All our garlic seed is suitable for planting in Climate Zones 1 to 9 across the United States.

We follow a regenerative approach to farming by adding biodiversity, planting cover crops and using organic fertilizers like seaweed to improve plant health. We take land stewardship seriously and are always trying to improve!

Why Customers Choose Us

Sustainable Methods

Cover crop rotations, compost, seaweed applications & mechanical weeding

Rigorous Quality

Every garlic plant is individually inspected multiple times during the season and at harvest.

Cold-Hardy Genetics

Garlic varieties have been selected over the years for harsh winters.

Family-Run

6th-generation family farm with everyone pitching in when needed.

Questions About the Farm?

If you have any questions about the farm or need help placing an order, feel free to reach out, and someone in the family will help you.

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