Funke's Greenhouses

Heirloom Vegetable and Herb Nursery. Top products: Heirloom tomato plants, Exotic pepper varieties, Culinary and medicinal herbs, Ethnic vegetable starts. Funke's Greenhouses is a multi-generational, seasonal nursery based in Cincinnati, Ohio, that has been operating since 1896. The business specializes in providing a vast, diverse selection of vegetable and herb starter plants, specifically targeting home gardeners, market growers, and culinary professionals. Their inventory is notable for its depth, featuring over 1,700 varieties of vegetable and herb plants, including approximately 300 tomato varieties and 300 pepper types ranging from mild to extreme-heat cultivars. Funke’s distinguishes itself by focusing on non-GMO, sustainable, and heirloom varieties suitable for both small-space containers and larger garden plots. They employ organic growing techniques on-site to ensure plants are safe for consumption immediately upon purchase. Operating primarily during the spring planting season, the business is mission-driven, aiming to empower customers to achieve food self-sufficiency through home gardening.