Mr Fothergill's vs Yates Seeds:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Mr Fothergill's had more branded searches than Yates Seeds among seed brands in New Zealand. Mr Fothergill's had about 370 branded searches, while Yates Seeds had 170. Mr Fothergill's made up 2.4% of all seed brand searches we track, and Yates Seeds accounted for 1.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about seed brands, Mr Fothergill's and Yates Seeds each appeared in two of the five answers. Mr Fothergill's and Yates Seeds were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Mr Fothergill's, about 2 searches for every 1 for Yates Seeds
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top seed brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Mr Fothergill's was mentioned in two out of five: not in any of the three ChatGPT answers, but in both Google AI Overviews. Yates Seeds was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Mr Fothergill's and Yates Seeds were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Kings Seeds1st
Egmont Seeds2nd
Koanga3rd- Mr Fothergill's4th
Setha’s Seeds5th
Yates Seeds6th
McGregor's7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Kings Seeds5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Egmont Seeds5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Koanga4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Mr Fothergill's2 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Yates Seeds2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Setha’s Seeds2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- McGregor's1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which seed brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best seed brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best seed brand in New Zealand for vegetable gardens?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“vegetable seeds nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“flower seeds nz”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Mr Fothergill's or Yates Seeds more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Mr Fothergill's and Yates Seeds by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven seed brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Mr Fothergill's, Yates Seeds. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Kings Seeds | Egmont Seeds | Koanga | McGregor's | Mr Fothergill's | Yates Seeds | Setha’s Seeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 60.1% | 21.9% | 5.9% | 7.6% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 0.82% |
| Dec 2025 | 61.1% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 8.9% | 3.5% | 1% | 0.79% |
| Jan 2026 | 60.9% | 22.1% | 6% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 0.83% | 0.65% |
| Feb 2026 | 59.6% | 21% | 6.6% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.77% |
| Mar 2026 | 63.7% | 18.9% | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 59.1% | 21.5% | 7.2% | 7.3% | 2.1% | 0.98% | 1.9% |
| May 2026 | 44.6% | 24.3% | 8.6% | 17.1% | 3.2% | 0.91% | 1.1% |
| Jun 2026 | 50.7% | 22.5% | 6.5% | 15.4% | 3% | 0.85% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 39.7% | 21.6% | 3.5% | 32.6% | 1.5% | 0.54% | 0.54% |
| Aug 2026 | 65.9% | 24% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.76% | 0.62% |
| Sep 2026 | 66.9% | 19.9% | 4.3% | 4.6% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 0.77% |
| Oct 2026 | 65.5% | 19.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 0.73% |
How has branded search for Mr Fothergill's and Yates Seeds changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Mr Fothergill's was ahead of Yates Seeds in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Mr Fothergill's’ share of searches among seed brands in New Zealand moved from 2.5% to 2.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 270 to 370.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Yates Seeds’ share of searches among seed brands in New Zealand moved from 1.3% to 1.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 140 to 170.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand seed brands in October 2026?
2 changes
Mr Fothergill's’ share of searches among seed brands in New Zealand has gained ground for 3 months in a row, from 1.5% to 2.4% in October 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Yates Seeds in New Zealand rose 21.4% over 12 measured months, from 140 to 170 in October 2026.
How are Mr Fothergill's’ and Yates Seeds’ branded searches counted?
10 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Mr Fothergill's’ and Yates Seeds’ 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.
Mr Fothergill's
9 branded search terms
- fothergills seeds
- mister fothergills
- mr fothergill's seeds limited
- mr fothergills
- mr fothergills bonsai
- mr fothergills flower seeds
- mr fothergills seeds
- mr fothergills seeds ltd
- mr fothergills sprouter
Yates Seeds
1 branded search term
- yates seeds
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