Elsoms; helping you unlock the power of plants
We’re an independent group of specialist businesses who work tirelessly to unlock the power of plants. We bring heritage and innovation together to shape the future of agriculture, horticulture and forestry. Trusted worldwide, we combine scientific precision with generations of experience.
What we do
Solving for today, while anticipating tomorrow
Our role is to help growers achieve more with less, without compromising quality or sustainability. Every variety we breed, every tree we grow, and every service we provide is designed for resilience, enabling customers to navigate whatever challenge they meet. By bringing together the expertise of our independent businesses, we deliver tailored solutions quickly and without complexity, solving today’s problems and planning for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Vegetable seed
We work alongside growers worldwide to provide resilient, high-performing vegetable varieties, combining our breeding expertise with trusted global partners.
Agricultural seed
We support UK farmers with competitive, reliable arable seeds, bringing together advanced breeding and practical know-how to help farms thrive today and prepare for tomorrow.
Seed technology
With over 30 years of specialist experience, we’re the UK’s leading seed treatment experts. Our core focus is maximising quality and consistency, ensuring even germination, stronger early growth, and higher marketable yields.
Trees
We partner with landowners and organisations to source, grow, and supply the right trees, delivering healthy plants and long-term environmental value.
Innovation with purpose
Innovation is at the heart of everything we do, and it always comes with the same intent. Our approach blends cutting-edge science with practical application, ensuring that new ideas work in the real world for the people who grow and depend on our seeds and trees.
- Plant breeding
- Seed technology
- Genomics
Latest news
Insights and updates
Real progress starts with shared knowledge. Explore updates, insights, and breakthroughs from across Elsoms, designed to keep you informed, inspired, and ready for what’s next.
•06 October 2025
Lessons from 40 Years in British farming
Andrew Vincent, or ‘AV’ is a respected member of the team here at Elsoms, with a profound knowledge of the horticultural industry. With over 40 years of experience in the seed trade, (30 years of which have been spent at Elsoms) Andrew has seen it all when it comes to British farming.
•06 October 2025
Harnessing genetic potential with plant breeding techniques
Learn how Elsoms are using double haploid techniques to accelerating variety development.
•06 October 2025
Elsoms strengthens leadership
Elsoms Seeds announces key leadership promotions, underpinning their focus on customers, quality and innovation
