

Delivery & Shipping
Everything you need to know about receiving seeds and live tomato seedlings from Tomato Love.
Last updated: 15 September 2026
How are tomato seedlings delivered?
Tomato seedlings are sent by overnight non-signature courier to minimise the time they spend enclosed in their box.
Seedlings are packed securely in boxes of six, using my tried-and-tested packing system to prevent movement during transit.
Seedling pre-orders begin shipping from 29 September 2026. I’ll contact you before dispatch to confirm delivery.
How much does seedling delivery cost?
Tomato seedlings are sent by overnight non-signature courier in boxes of six.
Northland — $7
Northland Rural — $13Rest of North Island — $16
Rest of North Island Rural — $22South Island — $35
South Island Rural — $41Rural delivery includes the $6 rural surcharge. If you regularly visit a non-rural workplace, friend or whānau address, you’re welcome to have your seedlings delivered there instead. This saves the rural surcharge and may also reduce their time in transit.
How are tomato seedlings delivered?
Tomato seedlings are sent by overnight non-signature courier. Tracking information may be sent to the email address provided with your order, depending on the NZ Post service selected.
Seedlings are packed securely in boxes of six to minimise movement during transit.
Pre-orders begin shipping from 29 September 2026. I’ll contact you before dispatch to confirm delivery.
What if my address is rural?
Rural seedling delivery costs an additional $6 and may take longer than delivery to an urban address.
If you regularly visit a non-rural workplace, friend or whānau address, you're welcome to have your seedlings sent there instead. This saves the rural surcharge and may also reduce the time your seedlings spend in transit.
How are seed packets delivered?
Seed packets are sent from Hokianga, Northland, with standard post or Track & Trace courier options available at checkout.
Buying a box of six seedlings too? Your seed packets can be packed into the seedling box at no additional freight cost, as your seedling delivery charge already covers the parcel.
Please allow extra time for rural seed-only deliveries.
What if there is a problem with my delivery?
If something isn't right when your order arrives, please contact me as soon as possible.
For live seedlings, please take photos of the plants and packaging when you open the box so I can see what has happened.
For full information about damaged, incorrect or missing orders, please see my Returns & Refunds Policy.
Can I collect my seedlings?
Yes. Free collection is available from Rawene township by prior arrangement. Select FREE Rawene Collection at checkout and I'll contact you when your seedlings are ready to arrange a collection time.
Collection is by arrangement only. Exact collection details will be provided when I contact you.
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