Sherck Seeds Collection

Our exciting alliance for 2025!

These seeds are grown by Indiana staple crop seed specialist John Sherck on his family farm in Bristol, Indiana.

John and his original Sherck Seeds are significant inspirations for the incorporation and development of Great Lakes Staple Seeds. John's sabbatical a few years back left a void in staple crop seed production and we are honored and excited to help him more easily return to "active duty" as a staple crop seed specialist. Since our seeds were first offered, we've been committed to growing every seed we sell on our southeast Michigan homestead. While these seeds are from an off-farm source, we have absolutely no hesitation about offering them; John grows his crops sustainably and Indiana is still well-within the Great Lakes Bioregion. Sherck Seeds have always done well for us and we are confident they are worth the space in your gardens.

For those on Facebook, John's regular posts on staple crops are insightful and inspiring - click on over and see! Also, consider joining the Upland Rice Growing in Cold Temperate Climates Facebook Group.

Seeds grown by John are identified by "Sherck Seeds" under the seed name on its product page.