It began with K 326
After decades farming tobacco, Eddie Baker began producing seed for Northup King through Cross Creek Farms. His first contract was for the initial K 326 seed crop.
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Explore flue-cured, burley, and dark tobacco seed varieties. Specifications are provided for reference; growing conditions can affect performance. Contact our team to confirm current availability and technical recommendations.
SEED TECHNOLOGY
From our field to yours.
Breeding, production, cleaning, treatment, pelleting, packaging and storage—all connected through the company's Raeford operations.
Cross Creek Coating
Cross Creek Seed works with Cross Creek Coating to provide melt-coat tobacco seed pellets. The company’s tobacco seed pelleting process received recognition in 2006 under an accredited certification program for suitability in organic production.
Cross Creek Seed states that its burley varieties are screened for low converters and its varieties are tested for GMO.
OUR HERITAGE
A farmer's vision.
A family legacy.
Founded by tobacco farmer Eddie Baker, Cross Creek Seed grew from decades of hands-on farming and a passion for tobacco breeding.
“Farmer owned, Farmer oriented”
From seed production to breeding
Work for Northup King, Novartis, Syngenta and Gold Leaf Seed Co. helped expand the operation. Eddie founded Cross Creek Coating and pursued his own breeding program, learning alongside noted tobacco breeders including Bill Early.
Cross Creek Seed is born
The company began selling seed produced under its own label, carrying Eddie's farmer-first perspective into a dedicated seed business.
Raeford roots, international reach
With specialized greenhouse and processing facilities, Cross Creek Seed has grown from its Raeford roots to serve growers around the world.
GROWER RESOURCES
Variety recommendations
Explore varieties with resistance characteristics relevant to common tobacco diseases. Recommendations are informational; consult our team for suitability in your growing conditions.
Granville Wilt
CC 143, CC 145, CC 37, SP 236, SP 227; Burley: CC 812 G
Black Shank
CC 27, CC 37, CC 143, CC 145, NC 1226, NC 299, SP 227, SP 236
Tobacco Mosaic Virus
CC 27, CC 37, CC 67, CC 400
Potato Virus Y
NC 291, CC 55
Fusarium Wilt
CC 1063, SP 236
Nematodes
CC 13, CC 33, CC 35
Disease resistance and agronomic performance vary by location and conditions. Contact our team for current guidance.
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2000 Vass Road · Raeford, NC 28376
(910) 904-1888
(910) 904-1888