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WEST CHICAGO, IL – From candy to groceries to gardening, sustainability and organics are the hot topics these days. As more consumers make the move to organics for their gardens, Ball Horticultural Company is ready to help its grower customers meet the demand. Ball is the first large wholesale horticultural distributor certified to process and distribute organic seed by the Organic Crop Improvement Association under the National Organic Program (NOP) regulations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Ball organic seed comes from a range of dependable, certified seed producers. From the moment seed arrives at the Ball distribution center until it is shipped to customers, stringent processing guidelines from the NOP assure that the seed remains “Certified Organic.” With certified organic production methods, it may carry the USDA organic seal all the way into gardeners’ hands.

Because Ball is now certified to handle organic seed, the company is able to expand its lineup to include many varieties only available as organic. Growers can choose from more than 60 varieties of vegetables and herbs, including 10 of the best-known heirloom tomatoes. “These are the names consumers are hearing about in top gardening, cooking and lifestyle TV shows and publications,” says Jayson Force, Senior Product Manager – Seed. “Even if you’re not an organic grower, your business will benefit from having these varieties in your offering.”

Ball organic seed provides growers with the best-quality product at a competitive price to meet customer demand and take advantage of the booming market in eco-friendly products. For more information about organic seed from Ball or to place your order, contact your Ball Sales Rep, call 800 879-BALL or visit ballseed.com.

Ball Horticultural Company is an internationally renowned breeder, producer and wholesale distributor of ornamental plants. A family-owned business since it was founded in 1905, Ball has introduced many innovative, award-winning varieties to the world of horticulture, including the Wave® petunia family; Dazzler® and Super Elfin® impatiens; and Fiesta™ double impatiens. Ball has worldwide production, sales and marketing through its many subsidiaries on six continents. For further information, log on to ballhort.com.