🌿 Growing Green From Our Nursery to Your Door

Sow Exotic’s Plastic-Free Packaging, Sustainable Shipping, and How It All Works!

At Sow Exotic, we believe in growing greener, and it doesn’t stop at our plants. From our plastic-free packaging to our eco-friendly shipping practices, everything we do is designed to protect the planet while helping you grow the food forest of your dreams. Whether you’re unboxing your first mango tree in Florida or your 10th ice cream banana in Alaska, you’ll notice we’ve put a lot of care into what we send—and how we send it.

Here’s everything you need to know about our plastic-free packaging, sustainable shipping, and what to expect when your new plants are on the way!

🌎 Plastic-Free Packaging: Good for Plants, Great for the Earth!

We’ve said goodbye to plastic and hello to plant-based, compostable, reusable, recyclable, and biodegradable materials! Every Sow Exotic order is packed with eco-friendly goodness from the soil to the shipping tape.

Here's what you’ll find in your box:

🌱 Plantable Coconut Coir Pots

Our medium (4”) and large (1-gallon) come in plantable pots, ready to go straight into the ground or a bigger container. They’re breathable, support healthy root growth, and break down naturally over time.
Citrus plants are the exception—due to USDA regulations, they ship in recyclable nursery pots, but we’re working hard to keep everything as eco-friendly as possible.

📦 Recycled & Recyclable Cardboard Boxes

Sturdy, sustainable boxes made in the USA from recycled materials. They protect your plants in transit and can be reused, recycled, or even composted!
We pack snugly, using recycled kraft paper and cardboard inserts instead of plastic fillers.

🌿 Compostable Moisture Bags

Roots & Pots are wrapped in plant-based, biodegradable bags that hold in moisture and prevent soil spills. We use bags made from eucalyptus cellulose that are 100% compostable and break down without leaving harmful residue.

🪴 Compostable Tape

We seal each box with water-activated, compostable kraft paper tape.

🚚 Sustainable Shipping Practices: From Our Nursery to Your Garden

At Sow Exotic, we’ve designed a carbon-conscious shipping process to get your plants to you safely, efficiently, and with the least environmental impact possible.

🌍 We Ship Nationwide, Year-Round!

From Florida to Alaska, we send plants to every corner of the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico!

🗓️ Our Shipping Schedule

We process live plant orders at the beginning of each week and ship Monday-Thursday via 1-3 Day USPS Priority Mail.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout, based on order weight and distance from our nursery in Central Florida.
✅ Pro Tip: The more you grow, the more you save! Shipping is combined for multiple plant orders to save you money and reduce shipping emissions.

🌡️ Heat Packs & Weather Holds

Shipping to a chilly climate? We offer Heat Packs for plants traveling in temps below 32°F. Visit our Heat Packs page to add one to your order.
Not ready to plant yet? We offer Custom Weather Holds! You can order now and request a delayed ship date so your plants arrive at just the right time. Just email care@sowexotic.com with your request.

📦 Tracking Your Order

As soon as you place your order, you’ll get an Order Confirmation and a link to your Order Status Page—this is where you can track your order’s progress 24/7!
We’ll send you Shipping Confirmation & Tracking Info when your plants are on the way, plus Delivery Confirmation as soon as they’re dropped off at your door.
You can sign up for additional shipping alerts on your Order Status Page to stay in the loop!

🏡 Local Pickup at the Nursery? YES!

If you’re nearby, you can pick up your order at our nursery in Central Florida! Save on shipping and enjoy a visit to our growing grounds.

💚 Why It Matters

When you order from Sow Exotic, you’re doing more than growing a garden—you’re joining a movement toward sustainable, regenerative gardening. Our plastic-free packaging and earth-friendly shipping reflect our belief that how we grow matters just as much as what we grow. Together, we’re reducing waste, protecting ecosystems, and building a greener future—one plant at a time.

Ready to grow green with us?
Your garden (and the planet) will thank you!