As Johnny’s Selected Seeds marks its 50th year, company looks to expand its reach

MORNING SENTINEL • February 14, 2023

Johnny’s Selected Seeds is marking 50 years in business and as the company continues to expand its reach — it supplies seeds in more than 50 countries. The lead executive says he plans to keep jobs in central Maine while adapting Johnny’s product portfolio to include more regional seed varieties outside the Northeast. Chief Executive Officer David Mehlhorn said that he hopes to position the company as a “one-stop shop” for mid-sized farmers and home gardeners across the U.S. The company sells a variety of vegetable, fruit, flower and herb seeds, but also manufactures its own line of tools and shares educational resources online.