Wyatt Quarles Seed Company

What Wyatt Quarles Seed Company does

Wyatt-Quarles Seed Company is a wholesale distributor of seeds and lawn and garden supplies, founded in 1881 and headquartered at 730 HWY 70W, Garner, North Carolina. The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model serving two distinct customer segments: commercial growers — its primary segment — including nurseries, farms, and professional agricultural operations that require bulk procurement with credit terms, and retail and hobby gardeners who purchase through the company's direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at wqseeds.com.

The product portfolio spans seed categories (vegetable, field, flower, grass — both cool and warm season — herb, and seasonal items including asparagus roots, onion sets, potatoes, and peanuts) alongside an extensive grower supplies catalog covering containers (peat pots, inserts, trays, nursery pots), fertilizers (granular, lawn, controlled release, liquid/water soluble), professional soils, pest control products (repellents, traps, rodenticide, insect and disease control), tools, sprayers, watering supplies, organic gardening products, and birding supplies. A dedicated Closeout section lists 303+ clearance and discontinued items, indicating active inventory turnover. The e-commerce platform is powered by Epicor (B2B-grade commerce with credit account and bulk order support) and built by Yoma.

Wyatt-Quarles generates revenue through one-time sales of seeds and garden supplies. Commercial customers access credit terms, account-based pricing, and a Bulk Order Pad; retail customers transact through the storefront with account login, wish list, and credit-card checkout. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no M&A activity, no public listing, and no funding rounds in the available record. Distribution is domestic (United States), supported by direct phone support (1-877-SOW-SEED) and social channels on LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube.

Name

Wyatt Quarles Seed Company

Legal name

Wyatt-Quarles Seed Company

Website

https://wqseeds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1881

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Wyatt-Quarles Seed Company is a privately held, Garner, NC-based wholesale distributor (founded 1881) of seeds and lawn and garden supplies, serving commercial growers via credit accounts and bulk ordering and retail/hobby gardeners through its wqseeds.com e-commerce storefront.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lawn & Garden Seed and Supplies Wholesale Distribution

NAICS

Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240), Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42382)

SIC

Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200), Wholesale-Farm Product Raw Materials (5150)

akta.pro primary industry

Gardening, Lawn & Outdoor Living Distribution (CRAOAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plants, Seeds & Nursery Retail (Garden Centers) (CRAIAIAB), Soils, Mulch, Fertilizers & Lawn Care Chemicals Retail (CRAIAIAC)

Keywords

• Wholesale seed distribution
• Garden supplies wholesale
• Vegetable seed varieties
• Commercial grower supplies
• Lawn and garden products

Headquarters

HQ city

Garner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Seed and Garden Supplies Sales: Wyatt-Quarles Seed Company generates revenue through the sale of seeds (vegetable, field, flower, grass, herb, seasonal) and grower supplies (containers, fertilizers, soils, tools, pest control, watering supplies, and related lawn and garden products) to commercial growers, retailers, and consumers via e-commerce and wholesale channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wyatt-Quarles Seed Company is a wholesale distributor and e-commerce retailer of lawn and garden products operating from Garner, North Carolina. The company sells vegetable, field, flower, grass, herb, and seasonal seeds alongside a full line of grower supplies (containers, fertilizers, professional soils), lawn and garden products (tools, sprayers, watering supplies, pest and disease controls, birding supplies, organic gardening items), and closeout/clearance inventory. Customers include commercial growers, retailers, and home gardeners served through both wholesale accounts with credit terms and bulk ordering, and direct e-commerce ordering.

Product overview

Wyatt Quarles Seed Company is a seed and grower supplies distributor offering a comprehensive product portfolio. The company provides vegetable seeds, field seeds, flower seeds, grass seeds (cool and warm season varieties), herb seeds, and seasonal items (asparagus roots, onion sets, potatoes, peanuts). Additionally, they supply grower necessities including containers (peat pots, inserts, trays, nursery pots), fertilizers (granular, lawn, controlled release, liquid), and professional soils. Their lawn and garden division encompasses pest control products (repellents, traps, rodenticide, insect and disease control), birding supplies, tools, sprayers, watering supplies, organic gardening products, and closeout/clearance items. The company operates as a distributor serving both commercial growers and retail/home gardeners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vegetable Seeds Various vegetable seeds for commercial and home growers, including common vegetable varieties.
• Field Seeds Seeds for field crops suitable for agricultural production.
• Flower Seeds Decorative and commercial flower seeds for landscaping and gardening.
• Grass Seeds (Cool and Warm Season) Grass seeds including cool season and warm season varieties for lawns and turf.
• Herb Seeds Culinary and medicinal herb seeds for gardens and commercial production.
• Seasonal Products (Asparagus Roots, Onion Sets, Potatoes, Peanuts) Seasonal items including asparagus roots, onion sets, potatoes, and peanuts.
• Containers (Peat Pots, Inserts & Trays, Greenhouse Pots & Trays, Nursery Pots, Plug Trays & Sheets) Growing containers and trays for nursery and greenhouse operations.
• Fertilizers (Granular, Lawn, Controlled Release, Liquid/Water Soluble) Fertilizer products including granular, lawn fertilizer, controlled release, and liquid/water soluble formulations.
• Professional Soils Professional-grade soil products for commercial growers and landscaping.
• Lawn & Garden Tools Hand tools, long handled tools, seeders, wheelbarrows, carts and accessories for lawn and garden maintenance.
• Repellents (Insect and Animal) Insect and animal repellent products for garden and lawn protection.
• Traps Pest control traps for various garden and household pests.
• Rodenticide Rodent control products for pest management.
• Insect Control Products for controlling insect pests in gardens and lawns.
• Disease Control Products for managing plant diseases in gardens and landscapes.
• Birding Products (Accessories, Birdseed, Suet, Feeders & Houses) Birding accessories, birdseed, suet, feeders and houses for backyard birding.
• Sprayers (Backpack, Garden, and Replacement Parts) Sprayer equipment including backpack and garden sprayers, plus replacement parts.
• Watering Supplies Watering equipment including rain barrels, hoses, rain gauges, sprinklers, and watering cans.
• Organic Gardening Products Products for organic gardening and sustainable growing practices.
• Closeout / Clearance Items Discounted and clearance items including discontinued products and overstock inventory (303+ items).
• Wholesale Bulk Order Pad (Commercial Account Service) Bulk ordering system with credit terms available for commercial wholesale accounts, enabling high-volume orders for retailers, growers, and nurseries.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Black KowminorOthersBlack Kow is a featured brand carried by Wyatt-Quarles Seed Company, representing a manufacturer of garden soil and compost products.
• Coast of MaineminorOthersCoast of Maine is a featured brand representing a producer of organic garden soils and growing media products carried through Wyatt-Quarles distribution.
• CORONA CLIPPER COminorOthersCorona Clipper is a featured brand representing a manufacturer of professional pruning and cutting tools for agriculture and gardening.
• Fertilome, Hi-YieldminorOthersFertilome and Hi-Yield are featured brands representing specialty fertilizers and garden chemical products distributed through Wyatt-Quarles.
• Jolly GardenerminorOthersJolly Gardener is a featured brand representing a manufacturer of garden soil and growing media products carried through the distribution network.
• Neogen CorporationminorOthersNeogen Corporation is a featured brand representing a bioscience company providing food safety and animal safety products including rodenticides and pest control.

Scale indicators1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Johnny's Selected Seeds: Employee-owned seed company specializing in vegetable, herb, and flower seeds for commercial growers and home gardeners. Comparable in seed catalog breadth and dual commercial/hobbyist customer base, though with stronger DTC digital presence than Wyatt-Quarles.
• Greenhouse Megastore: Online retailer of greenhouses, growing supplies, containers, and equipment for hobby and commercial growers. Comparable in grower supplies category (containers, trays, fertilizers) with a digital-first model that overlaps with Wyatt-Quarles' e-commerce presence.

Direct peers

• Griffin Greenhouse Supplies: Wholesale distributor of greenhouse and nursery supplies including containers, fertilizers, growing media, and tools to commercial growers. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base (nursery and greenhouse operators) as Wyatt-Quarles' grower supplies division.
• Bonide Products: Manufacturer and marketer of lawn and garden pest control, disease control, and plant care products distributed through retail and wholesale channels. Comparable in pest control product lines (insect/disease/repellent categories) that overlap with Wyatt-Quarles' lawn & garden assortment.
• A.M. Leonard: Distributor of horticultural tools, supplies, and equipment serving professional growers and serious gardeners. Comparable to Wyatt-Quarles' tools and grower supplies category with a similar commercial-grower focus and online ordering model.
• Harris Seeds: Wholesale and retail seed distributor serving commercial growers and home gardeners with vegetable, flower, and herb seeds plus growing supplies. Direct peer in both catalog assortment and customer segmentation for Wyatt-Quarles' seed business.
• Lebanon Seaboard Corporation: Privately-held manufacturer and distributor of professional turf, lawn, and garden products including seeds, fertilizers, and soil amendments. Direct competitor in the wholesale commercial-grower channel with overlapping product categories (grass seed, fertilizers, professional soils).
• Seedway: Wholesale seed distributor serving vegetable, field crop, and forage growers across the Eastern US. Closely comparable to Wyatt-Quarles in serving commercial growers with broad seed assortments and agricultural inputs through dealer/distributor networks.

Broad incumbents

• Scotts Miracle-Gro Company: Large public consumer lawn and garden care company offering grass seeds, fertilizers, soils, and pest control through mass retail and professional channels. Overlaps substantially with Wyatt-Quarles' product categories but operates at vastly greater scale with consumer brand recognition.
• Central Garden & Pet: Diversified holding company with lawn and garden brands including Pennington Seed, Ferry-Morse, and Sevin pest control. Competes broadly with Wyatt-Quarles across seed, fertilizer, and pest control categories with significant scale advantages in retail distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCW562WFiHC1LC4u_3JE2cg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wyatt-quarles-seed-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/wqseeds
• Facebookfacebook.com/wqseeds

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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