Semillas Batlle
Semillas Batlle is a 1802-founded Spanish seed and agriculture-products producer serving professional field-crop farmers and home gardeners through multi-brand offerings (Batlle, aGreen, Verdy, Batlle Pro, Batlle Bio) distributed via garden centers, agrotiendas, hardware chains, and export markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1802
- HeadquartersMolíns De Rey, Spain
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Semillas Batlle does
Semillas Batlle S.A. is a Spanish seed producer and agriculture products company founded in 1802 and headquartered in Molins de Rei (Barcelona), operating across two core business units: Gran Cultivo (extensive field crops for professional agriculture — cereals, alfalfa, corn, vetches, sunflowers, forages, cover crops) and Huerto y Jardín (seeds, substrates, fertilizers, phytosanitary products, and urban-garden kits for hobby gardeners). Its portfolio is organized under multiple brands — Batlle (main brand), aGreen (DIY and large distribution), Verdy (multi-price), Batlle Pro (professional horticulture), and Batlle Bio (organic/ecological) — each targeting distinct price tiers and channels.
The company owns its production infrastructure, including a ~14,000 sqm packaging facility in Bell-lloc (Lleida) with automated vacuum packaging lines and an R&D/quality-control laboratory, plus a €1.4M, 20,000 sqm substrate manufacturing factory in Talavera la Nueva (Toledo) producing more than 162 million liters of substrate annually and over 20,000 bags per shift. Technology is centered on seed breeding, variety development, plant conservation, quality control, and substrate formulation rather than digital or AI-driven capabilities.
Commercially, Semillas Batlle runs a sales-led go-to-market combining territorial commercial delegates with multi-channel distribution through garden center chains (Verdecora, Fronda), agricultural supply stores (agrotiendas), hardware chains (Cadena 88), buying groups (Aliat Grup, Jardinarium), DIY stores, and its own e-commerce sites; export sales extend to Europe, North Africa, and Central-South America. Revenue for the fiscal year ending May 2025 was €32 million, against a stated €40 million annual target. The company completed a professionalization phase in February 2026 when R&D BCNA acquired the 30% stake previously held by the Institut Català de Finances, with ownership now concentrated under a Barcelona-based family holding.
Semillas Batlle firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Semillas Batlle
- Legal name
- SEMILLAS BATLLE SA.
- Website
- https://semillasbatlle.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1802
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Semillas Batlle is a 1802-founded Spanish seed and agriculture-products producer serving professional field-crop farmers and home gardeners through multi-brand offerings (Batlle, aGreen, Verdy, Batlle Pro, Batlle Bio) distributed via garden centers, agrotiendas, hardware chains, and export markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Semillas Batlle industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Seeds and Home Garden Products
- NAICS
- Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming (111219), Greenhouse, Nursery, and Floriculture Production (1114)
- SIC
- Agricultural Production-Crops (100)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Nursery Stock & Propagule Production (Cuttings, Rootstocks, Grafts) (AFAGAIAO)
Keywords
Where Semillas Batlle is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Molíns De Rey
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Semillas Batlle business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Seed Production and Sales - Gran Cultivo: Traditional business activity comprising research, obtaining new varieties, plant conservation, production, selection and marketing of seeds for extensive crops such as cereals, meadows, alfalfa, corn, vetches, sunflowers. Serves national market and exports to Europe, North Africa and Central-South America.
- Home Garden Product Sales: Commercialization of wide variety of products for orchard and garden enthusiasts, including seeds, accessories, substrates, fertilizers and phytosanitary products through multiple distribution channels.
- Solidarity Products: Sale of solidarity products where Semillas Batlle donates meals (lentils, chickpeas, beans, etc.) to Aldeas Infantiles SOS for each product sold.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Product Manager position salary |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels11 records
Semillas Batlle product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Semillas Batlle produces and commercializes seeds for two main markets: Gran Cultivo (extensive field crops such as cereals, alfalfa, corn, sunflowers, and legumes) serving professional agriculture, and Huerto y Jardín (home garden seeds, substrates, fertilizers, and phytosanitary products) serving hobby gardeners. The company also produces plant growth substrates at its Talavera la Nueva facility, with annual capacity of 162 million liters and 20,000+ bags per shift.
Product overview
Semillas Batlle is a traditional seed production and commercialization company established in 1802, operating in two main business areas: Gran Cultivo (Field Crops) for extensive agriculture and Huerto y Jardín (Orchard and Garden) for home garden enthusiasts. The product portfolio is organized under multiple brands: Batlle for professional and garden markets, aGreen for DIY and large distribution, Verdy for multi-price sector, and Batlle Pro for professional horticulture. Core products include horticultural, aromatic, flower, hybrid, and ecological (Batlle Bio) seeds; urban garden products (Premium Vegetable Gardens, SeedBox, Easy Grow Kits); grass seeds and fertilizers; substrates; fertilizers and plant protection products (including Monodose and Batlle Eskudo lines); and flower bulbs. The company operates production facilities in Bell-lloc d'Urgell (Lleida) and Talavera la Nueva (Toledo), with headquarters in Molins de Rei (Barcelona).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- aGreen: Brand destined for the DIY and large distribution sector, offering different product lines with maximum quality standards and environmental respect.
- Verdy
- Batlle Pro
- Batlle Bio
Products and services
- Batlle (Main Brand) Huerto y Jardín line Complete home garden product range under the flagship Batlle brand, including horticultural, aromatic, flower, hybrid, and ecological (Batlle Bio) seeds, substrates, fertilizers, phytosanitary products, and urban garden kits for hobby gardeners and orchard enthusiasts.
- Gran Cultivo (Field Crops Seeds) Field crop seeds for professional agriculture including cereals (winter and spring-summer), grain legumes, oilseeds, forages, alfalfa, corn, vetches, sunflowers, meadows, and cover crops. Serves agricultural cooperatives and farmers across Spain with export to Europe, North Africa, and Central-South America.
- Batlle Pro (Professional Horticulture) Specialized division targeting the professional horticultural market with a proposition based on three pillars: Flavor, Vigor, and Productivity. Designed for professional horticultural growers.
- aGreen (DIY and Large Distribution Brand) Brand destined for the DIY and large distribution sector, offering different product lines with maximum quality standards and environmental respect for the bricolage and mass retail channel.
- Verdy (Multi-Price Brand) Brand destined for the multi-price sector, providing attractive family of products as integral solution at the best price with guaranteed success for price-sensitive gardening consumers.
- Batlle Bio (Ecological / Organic Line) Organic/ecological product line including horticultural seeds, legume seeds, aromatic seeds, sprouting seeds, medicinal seeds, SuperFoods seeds, organic substrates, organic fertilizers, and organic plant protection products.
- Huerto Urbano (Urban Garden Products) Urban garden product range including Premium Vegetable Gardens, Vintage Urban Garden, SeedBox kits, and Easy Grow Kits for home cultivation in small spaces.
- Sustratos (Plant Growing Substrates) Growing substrates and decorative plant products including standard substrates, Batlle Bio organic substrates, and ornamental plants. Produced at the Talavera la Nueva facility with 20,000 sqm built area.
- Abonos y Fitosanitarios (Fertilizers and Plant Protection Products) Fertilizers and phytosanitary products including standard products, Batlle Bio organic products, Monodose single-dose products, and Batlle Eskudo specialized plant protection line.
- Céspedes (Grass Seeds and Lawn Products) Grass seeds and fertilizers for lawn establishment and maintenance.
- Bulbos de Flores (Flower Bulbs) Autumn and spring flower bulbs for seasonal ornamental planting.
- Premium Vegetable Gardens High-end urban garden product line including Baby Leaves Gourmet, Edible Flowers, Chili Peppers, and Cherry Tomatoes, supported by tutorial videos for consumer guidance.
- Premium Forage Mixes, Meadows and Cover Crops Premium professional seed line for forage mixes, meadows, and cover crops targeted at professional agriculture customers for extensive cropping systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 4,000 hectares seeded with Premium Forage Mixes product line in first campaign
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Semillas Batlle
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Semillas Batlle technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Semillas Batlle partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Aldeas Infantiles SOScoreSocial impact partnership for Proyecto Verde Solidario initiative. Semillas Batlle donates meals to the NGO for each solidarity product sold, and conducts children's workshops teaching urban gardening. Target of 100,000 meals donated.
- Content Creators and InfluencerscoreMajor content creators in the Spanish gardening sector (with over 2 million combined followers) who deliver solidarity workshops for children as part of Proyecto Verde Solidario. Includes Marta Rosique (@planteaenverde), Iván Vázquez, Clara Redondo among others.
- Aliat GrupmajorBuying group/commercial central for garden centers participating in Proyecto Verde Solidario initiative.
- JardinariummajorGarden center buying group/commercial central participating in Proyecto Verde Solidario initiative.
- VerdecoramajorMajor garden center chain participating in Proyecto Verde Solidario workshops, hosting events at multiple locations.
- FrondamajorGarden center chain participating in Proyecto Verde Solidario workshops at various locations.
- Cadena 88minorHardware chain participating in Proyecto Verde Solidario initiative for distribution of solidarity products.
- TV3 (Catalan Television)minorFeatured in 'Origen Catalunya' program on TV3, a Catalan public television channel, for brand visibility and storytelling.
- ACCEM FoundationminorSocial solidarity collaboration with ACCEM foundation for refugee support campaigns.
- Fundación AsprosminorCollaboration with Aspros foundation for corporate social responsibility initiatives.
Scale indicators14 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Semillas Batlle competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Intersemillas: Spanish seed company focused on field crops, vegetables, and forage seeds with research, production, and commercialization in Spain. Direct competitor in Gran Cultivo and Spanish home garden retail.
- Ramiro Arnedo: Spanish seed company with vegetable, legume, and forage seed production, plus home garden products. Competes with Batlle in Iberia and Mediterranean export markets.
- Semillas Fitó: Spanish seed company (Barcelona-based) producing vegetable, field crop, and forage seeds for professional and home garden markets across Mediterranean countries. Most direct head-to-head competitor in both Gran Cultivo and Huerto y Jardín segments.
- Rocalba: Spanish seed producer and distributor specializing in horticultural, aromatic, and flower seeds, plus substrates and fertilizers for the home garden channel. Closely overlaps Batlle's Huerto y Jardín portfolio and Spanish retail distribution.
Broad incumbents
- Syngenta (vegetable seeds): Global agribusiness major with a large vegetable and field seeds division. Overlaps Batlle's professional horticultural and field crop seed portfolios but at a vastly larger scale and broader international footprint.
- Westland Horticulture (including Sinclair): UK-based horticultural supplier of seeds, substrates, and lawn care products to garden centers and DIY. Comparable to Batlle's substrate and lawn/grass seed lines in the European home garden channel.
- Bejo Zaden: Dutch family-owned seed company specializing in vegetable seeds for professional and home garden markets across Europe. Comparable in breeding focus and multi-brand distribution approach to Batlle but with broader European footprint.
- Compo (fertilizers, substrates, seeds): European producer of substrates, fertilizers, and seeds for the home garden retail channel. Directly comparable to Batlle's substrate, fertilizer, and Huerto y Jardín portfolio, distributed through the same garden center retailers.
- Enza Zaden: Dutch vegetable seed breeder producing hybrid varieties for professional horticulture worldwide. Comparable in product category to Batlle Pro and Gran Cultivo vegetable offerings, with much greater international scale.
- Bayer Crop Science (incl. Seminis): Global seed and crop protection giant operating Seminis and De Ruiter vegetable seed brands. Competes in the same professional vegetable and field crop categories as Batlle but with significantly more R&D resources and global reach.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Semillas Batlle social profiles
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Valuation estimate
Semillas Batlle leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Semillas Batlle funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Semillas Batlle M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Semillas Batlle
What does Semillas Batlle do?
Semillas Batlle produces and commercializes seeds for two main markets: Gran Cultivo (extensive field crops such as cereals, alfalfa, corn, sunflowers, and legumes) serving professional agriculture, and Huerto y Jardín (home garden seeds, substrates, fertilizers, and phytosanitary products) serving hobby gardeners. The company also produces plant growth substrates at its Talavera la Nueva facility, with annual capacity of 162 million liters and 20,000+ bags per shift.
Is Semillas Batlle a public or private company?
Semillas Batlle is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Semillas Batlle founded?
Semillas Batlle was founded in 1802. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Semillas Batlle based?
Semillas Batlle is headquartered in Molíns De Rey, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Semillas Batlle make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Seed Production and Sales - Gran Cultivo is the primary driver. The others are home Garden Product Sales and solidarity Products.
Who are Semillas Batlle's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Intersemillas, Ramiro Arnedo, Semillas Fitó and Rocalba. Broad incumbents are Syngenta (vegetable seeds), Westland Horticulture (including Sinclair), Bejo Zaden, Compo (fertilizers, substrates, seeds), Enza Zaden and Bayer Crop Science (incl. Seminis).
Does Semillas Batlle have an API?
No public API is recorded for Semillas Batlle.
What industry is Semillas Batlle in?
Semillas Batlle's product category is Agricultural Seeds and Home Garden Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAGAIAO, Nursery Stock & Propagule Production (Cuttings, Rootstocks, Grafts). Its NAICS code is 111219 and its SIC code is 100.