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Burpee vs Thompson & Morgan:Which is more popular?

In September 2026, Thompson & Morgan had more branded searches than Burpee among seeds brands worldwide. Thompson & Morgan had about 54,900 branded searches, while Burpee had 33,100. Thompson & Morgan made up 19.4% of all seeds brand searches we track, and Burpee accounted for 11.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about seeds brands, Burpee appeared in three of the five answers and Thompson & Morgan in none.

Among seeds brands worldwide in September 2026

Who do people search for more?

Thompson & Morgan, about 66% more searches than Burpee

Thompson & Morgan 54.9K searchesBurpee 33.1K searches

Who does AI mention more?

Burpee, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Thompson & Morgan in 0

Burpee in 3 of 5Thompson & Morgan in 0 of 5

Who does AI recommend more?

Burpee, the only one of the two named

Burpee first in 3Thompson & Morgan never named

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Top seeds brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Burpee was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Thompson & Morgan did not appear in any of the five answers.

Most recommended by AI

Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.

  1. Johnny’s Selected Seeds1st
  2. Botanical Interests2nd
  3. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds3rd
  4. Burpee4th
  5. High Mowing Organic Seeds5th
  6. Seed Savers Exchange6th
  7. Thompson & Morgan–
  8. Yates–
  9. Kings Seeds–
  10. Suttons–
  11. +2 more

Mentioned by AI

Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.

  • Johnny’s Selected Seeds4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Botanical Interests4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
  • Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Burpee3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • High Mowing Organic Seeds3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Seed Savers Exchange2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
  • Thompson & Morgan0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Yates0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Kings Seeds0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
  • Suttons0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers

+2 more

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5 answers

Not named in any answer:

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.

Is Burpee or Thompson & Morgan more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Burpee and Thompson & Morgan by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all 12 seeds brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.

Burpee and Thompson & Morgan among seeds brands worldwide, by month

Share of searches by month for Thompson & Morgan, Burpee. The figures are in the table below the chart.

View monthly share of searches table
MonthJohnny’s Selected SeedsThompson & MorganYatesBurpeeBotanical InterestsKings SeedsSeed Savers ExchangeSuttonsBaker Creek Heirloom SeedsHigh Mowing Organic SeedsMr Fothergill'sJohnsons
Oct 202523.2%17.2%18.9%10.4%4.6%5.7%4.6%3.1%6.9%2.5%2.5%0.34%
Nov 202526.3%16.3%17.6%9.7%5.3%5.3%5.3%2.9%5.3%3.5%2.3%0.26%
Dec 202528.5%11.8%12.7%15.6%5.7%3.8%5.7%3.1%7%3.8%2.1%0.28%
Jan 202631.9%10.6%7.8%17.5%6.4%3.5%5.2%5.2%6.4%3.5%1.6%0.25%
Feb 202626.7%14.4%6.5%21.7%5.4%2.9%5.4%5.4%6.5%3.6%1.3%0.26%
Mar 202627%20%5.4%18%4.4%2.4%3.6%5.4%8.1%3.6%1.6%0.26%
Apr 202621.2%27.9%7.8%17.4%4.3%2.3%3.5%5.2%6.4%2.3%1.6%0.25%
May 202621.8%28.5%9.8%14.6%4.4%2%3.6%4.4%6.5%2.4%2%0.31%
Jun 202625.6%22.8%11.5%14%6.3%2.8%3.4%2.8%6.3%2.3%1.9%0.3%
Jul 202629.5%17.6%16.2%10.8%5.9%3.2%3.2%2.2%7.2%2.2%1.8%0.23%
Aug 202627.4%16.3%12.3%12.3%6.7%5.5%6.7%3%5.5%2.5%1.6%0.27%
Sep 202626.2%19.4%14.3%11.7%6.4%5.2%4.3%4.3%3.5%2.3%1.9%0.31%

How has the Burpee and Thompson & Morgan comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings
  • The lead changed hands 2 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Burpee took it in December 2025, Thompson & Morgan took it in March 2026.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Burpee’s share of searches among seeds brands worldwide moved from 10.4% to 11.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 27.1K to 33.1K.
  • Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Thompson & Morgan’s share of searches among seeds brands worldwide moved from 17.2% to 19.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 44.9K to 54.9K.

How did search popularity change for seeds brands worldwide in September 2026?

3 changes

  1. In September 2026, Yates overtook Burpee to rank 3rd among seeds brands worldwide, with 14.3% of the searches.

  2. In September 2026, Thompson & Morgan gained share of searches among seeds brands worldwide, from 16.3% to 19.4%.

  3. In September 2026, Burpee lost share of searches among seeds brands worldwide, from 12.3% to 11.7%.

How are branded searches counted?

3 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Burpee’s and Thompson & Morgan’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.

Burpee

1 branded search term

  • burpee seeds

Thompson & Morgan

2 branded search terms

  • thompson and morgan
  • thompson morgan

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