New Zealand has a unique challenge: plant supply is always shifting. Here at The Plant Store, we manage 15,000 crop lines across 5,000 plant varieties, but at any one time only around 4,000 crop lines are available. That means only about 25% of our full range is accessible at once. Designers can face roadblocks when key plants are out of stock, and customers can miss out on the plants they most want for their gardens. We are not alone in this. It is a NZ wide supply issue.

We know how frustrating it can be when you have planned a garden and the plants you had your heart set on are not available. That is why we created Future Crops.

This Future Crops initiative is designed to give gardeners and designers visibility of plant availability and pre order options. By staying ahead of the market, we help you plan your garden with confidence and secure the plants you need.

Look for the 'Shipping From' date on product pages, this shows when the next crop is ready.

Plant Availability in New Zealand

Stock shortages are a real issue across the NZ plant supply chain. It is impossible for every variety to be available year round, which makes it hard for customers and designers to complete planting plans.

We are tackling this by working with our growing partners to track our top 500 lines and publish clear shipping from dates. That means you can see exactly when the next crop will be ready and even pre order plants before they hit the market.

Lavender Hidcote is a popular plant that can sell out quickly. With Future Crops, you can see when the next crop is coming through and reserve it ahead of time, ensuring it is available for your design or garden project.

Upcoming crop from one of our growing partners. Tracked so you can plan ahead.

What This Means for You

• Visibility: Know in advance when plants will be back in stock
   

• Confidence: Build designs without the stress of last-minute shortages
   

• Access: Secure in-demand varieties ahead of time
   

• Partnership: Our growers give us line of sight so you get the plants you want, when you need them

Future Crops is here to put you back in control, with clear dates and pre-order options so you can plan with confidence.

With Future Crops, you can stay ahead of the market, plan smarter, and bring your garden to life with the plants you want.