From our beginnings as a wholesale cut flower operation started by George J. Ball in 1905, Ball Horticultural Company has grown into a leader in all facets of horticulture, supplying inputs to horticultural producers around the world. Our global family of breeders, research and development teams, seed and vegetative producers, and distribution companies has a strong presence on six continents in 17 countries.
We’re proud that thousands of our varieties are making history in the world of gardening. Among these are Wave® spreading petunias, Cool Wave® spreading pansies, Sombrero and ‘Cheyenne Spirit’ Echinacea, Flutterby Buddleia, BOOST high-nutrition vegetables, Black Velvet petunias, Fiesta double impatiens, and Divine New Guinea impatiens. In addition, Ball also contributes notable varieties to the cut flower, potted flowering plant, and foliage plant segments of the horticulture industry.
Sakata Seed America was established in 1977 as a research, production, and sales division of Sakata Seed Corporation. Our mission is to build a growing, prosperous business that contributes sustainably to the betterment of life and culture.
Our purpose is to supply growth solutions that cultivate valuable partnerships and promote the expansion of horticulture and outdoor living.
For over 50 years, BFG has supplied the Green Industry with the broadest product range and premier customer service. Our robust national distribution network, including 19 warehouses along with our own fleet, supports customers in all 50 states and regions of Canada. Our extensive partnerships with over 1,000 leading manufacturers, allow us to offer 100,000+ skus to meet every customer’s needs.
1.4+ million sq ft of warehouse space
100,000+ products available for order
30,000+ products stocked in warehouses
10,000+ customers
1,000+ vendor partners
150+ sales reps
17 locations (warehouse and manufacturing)