Sprouts Program
Sprouts is part of the Seattle Giving Garden Network (SGGN). Our Sprouts Greenhouses grow thousands of vegetable starts each year and distribute them free to Giving Gardeners, helping them get a strong start to the growing season.
After more than 12 years of operation, our beloved Ballard Sprouts location closed in 2024. We’re now excited to share that three greenhouse sites across Seattle are continuing the work of Sprouts:
View the map showing Seattle P-Patch gardens and our three Sprouts greenhouse locations.
Maple Leaf
Fairview Church and Child Center
844 NE 78th Street
Beacon Hill
Mid-Beacon Farm
(private yard)
Heron's Nest
Managed by Duwamish Tribal Services
West Seattle - 4818 15th Ave SW
How It Works
Each Sprouts greenhouse produces around 5,000 vegetable starts every spring. Every site has a Volunteer Coordinator and a Farmer who guide the growing process, supported by an incredible team of volunteers.
Seeds are started in mid-February and nurtured until they’re ready for April distribution. We currently grow 19 different crops, including several varieties of lettuce, chard, and a wide range of brassicas—such as pak choy, mustard greens, kale, collards, cabbage, broccoli, and other Asian greens.
Seedlings are transplanted five per pot to make them easy to distribute. When plants are nearly ready, Giving Gardeners receive a “heads-up” email, followed by specific dates, times, and pickup locations to select what they need for their gardens.
Preorder Sprouts
If you have a large Giving Garden and would like to request specific vegetable starts ahead of time, or share feedback about what crops are most (or least) useful for your garden, please fill out our Giving Gardeners’ Input & Request Form.
Your input helps us plan what to grow and ensures we’re providing the plants that best support your garden and the communities you donate to.
Volunteer in a Greenhouse
Interested in helping out with our greenhouse projects? Sprouts volunteers are active from February through May, supporting seed starting, transplanting, and plant care.
Depending on location, volunteer opportunities may include a weekly morning or afternoon shift and/or weekend work parties.
If you’d like to get involved, please email info@sggn.org and let us know which greenhouse you’re interested in. A Volunteer Coordinator will reach out in January with more details!