BASF | Nunhems announces collaboration with Plant Products to bring seeds to the CEA market in the United States and Canada

BASF’s vegetable seeds business, operating in the market under the Nunhems^® brand, has anounced its collaboration with Plant Products to bring seeds to the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) market. Effective August 19, 2024, Plant Products will distribute Nunhems^® tomato and cucumber seeds for indoor growing in the United States and Canada.

Emily Stirlen, Country Manager for BASF | Nunhems, expressed her enthusiasm for the new partnership, stating, ″We are thrilled to embark on this exciting partnership, which represents a significant opportunity for growth and innovation. This collaboration is fueled by our shared passion and commitment to delivering exceptional value, and we look forward to the incredible possibilities it will bring.″

This new collaboration between BASF | Nunhems and Plant Products marks an important milestone in expanding access to high quality vegetable seeds for CEA growers.

Scott Hodgins, General Manager at Plant Products states, ″The entire Plant Products team is honoured that BASF | Nunhems has trusted us to bring their vegetable seeds to our shared greenhouse customers.  Plant Products and BASF have a longstanding partnership in both Canada and USA, and we are looking forward to building on that strong foundation through our technical expertise and direct customer relationships.″

For more than 80 years, Plant Products has delivered focused technical support and consumable goods to the specialty horticulture industries in Canada and USA. As a leading distributor, Plant Products offers a wide range of products including fertilizers, synthetic and biological pesticides, biological controls, substrates, seeds, and other innovative solutions. Additionally, Plant Products is a distributor for BASF fungicides, insecticides, herbicides, and beneficial nematodes.