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  1. About the Garden
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Index Seminum

Chelsea Physic Garden was founded in 1673 by The Worshipful Society of Apothecaries. By 1682, it was well established and the Director, John Watts, invited Dr. Paul Hermann of the Leiden University Botanic Garden to visit the Garden. The idea of a plant and seed exchange between the two Botanic Gardens was formulated and John Watts visited Leiden early in 1683, taking plants and seeds with him.

Such exchanges of plant material have continued until the present day, enabling Botanic Gardens all over the world to introduce new plants to their countries and to maintain interesting and diverse collections within their grounds.

The Chelsea Physic Garden seed list as we know it now was first produced in 1901 when the City Parochial Foundation took over the management of the Garden. In 1983 the Garden was placed in the care of a group of trustees under the Chairmanship of Dr. David Jamison, and the Society of Apothecaries continues to sponsor the Garden's annual seed list.

The seed exchange now operates between the Garden and approximately 368 other Botanic Gardens and universities in 37 different countries.

Seed exchange available to Botanic Gardens and other institutions as part of the Exchange Programme. For further information, contact [email protected]

Index Seminum 2019

Index Seminum 2019

Seeds collected in 2019 from open-pollinated plants grown in Chelsea Physic Garden. Information on the incorrect determination of seeds supplied will be appreciated. Seed collection and distribution by the Garden staff and volunteers. Read more

Published: 8th January, 2020

Author: Iain Houten

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Index Seminum 2018

Index Seminum 2018

Seeds collected in 2018 from open-pollinated plants grown in Chelsea Physic Garden. Information on the incorrect determination of seeds supplied will be appreciated. Seed collection and distribution by the Garden staff and volunteers. Read more

Published: 27th October, 2019

Updated: 30th October, 2019

Author: Iain Houten

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Index Seminum 2017

Index Seminum 2017

Seeds collected in 2017 from open-pollinated plants grown in Chelsea Physic Garden. Information on the incorrect determination of seeds supplied will be appreciated. Seed collection and distribution by the Garden staff and volunteers. Read more

Published: 24th May, 2017

Updated: 28th October, 2019

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    Tucked away beside the Thames, Chelsea Physic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in London and houses around 5,000 different medicinal, herbal, edible, and useful plants.

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