Botanical Interests vs Mr Fothergill's:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Botanical Interests had more branded searches than Mr Fothergill's among seeds brands worldwide. Botanical Interests had about 18,100 branded searches, while Mr Fothergill's had 5,400. Botanical Interests made up 6.4% of all seeds brand searches we track, and Mr Fothergill's accounted for 1.9%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about seeds brands, Botanical Interests appeared in four of the five answers and Mr Fothergill's in none.
Who do people search for more?
Botanical Interests, about 3 searches for every 1 for Mr Fothergill's
Who does AI mention more?
Botanical Interests, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, Mr Fothergill's in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Botanical Interests, the only one of the two named
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Top seeds brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Botanical Interests was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Mr Fothergill's 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.
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
Mr Fothergill's0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which seeds brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best seeds brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best seeds brand for home garden?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“seeds for garden”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“seed brands”
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 Botanical Interests or Mr Fothergill's more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Botanical Interests and Mr Fothergill's 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.
Share of searches by month for Botanical Interests, Mr Fothergill's. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Johnny’s Selected Seeds | Thompson & Morgan | Yates | Burpee | Botanical Interests | Kings Seeds | Seed Savers Exchange | Suttons | Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds | High Mowing Organic Seeds | Mr Fothergill's | Johnsons |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.2% | 17.2% | 18.9% | 10.4% | 4.6% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.34% |
| Nov 2025 | 26.3% | 16.3% | 17.6% | 9.7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.26% |
| Dec 2025 | 28.5% | 11.8% | 12.7% | 15.6% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 0.28% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.9% | 10.6% | 7.8% | 17.5% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 0.25% |
| Feb 2026 | 26.7% | 14.4% | 6.5% | 21.7% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 0.26% |
| Mar 2026 | 27% | 20% | 5.4% | 18% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 5.4% | 8.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.26% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.2% | 27.9% | 7.8% | 17.4% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 3.5% | 5.2% | 6.4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.25% |
| May 2026 | 21.8% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 14.6% | 4.4% | 2% | 3.6% | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 2% | 0.31% |
| Jun 2026 | 25.6% | 22.8% | 11.5% | 14% | 6.3% | 2.8% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| Jul 2026 | 29.5% | 17.6% | 16.2% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 0.23% |
| Aug 2026 | 27.4% | 16.3% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 6.7% | 3% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.27% |
| Sep 2026 | 26.2% | 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 Botanical Interests and Mr Fothergill's comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Botanical Interests was ahead of Mr Fothergill's in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Botanical Interests’ share of searches among seeds brands worldwide moved from 4.6% to 6.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 12.1K to 18.1K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Mr Fothergill's’ share of searches among seeds brands worldwide moved from 2.5% to 1.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for seeds brands worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
Estimated monthly branded searches for Botanical Interests worldwide rose 49.6% over 12 measured months, from 12.1K to 18.1K in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Mr Fothergill's worldwide fell 18.2% over 12 measured months, from 6.6K to 5.4K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Botanical Interests’ and Mr Fothergill'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.
Botanical Interests
1 branded search term
- botanical interests
Mr Fothergill's
1 branded search term
- mr fothergills
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