Helping Kansas City grow since 1924
Where it all started
In 1924, German immigrant Henry Wertheim started selling seeds to farmers on their way to the City Market. Four years later, he settled into 513 Walnut Street, a brick building that dates back to 1880, and Planters has been right there ever since.
Back then, farmers would show up early in the morning with a long list, because they couldn't make it into town very often. The store stocked whatever they needed, from seeds and spices to coffee and hardware.
A century in one spot
The wood floors are original, and so are the seed drawers behind the counter. For decades, people have come in for spices, garden seeds and the kind of easy conversation that only happens when the person behind the counter actually knows what they're talking about.
Planters outlasted food trends and big-box stores, and that kind of staying power doesn't happen by accident. It happens because a community decides a place is worth keeping.
Planters today
In June 2026, Anna and Brad Perrin became the new owners of Planters Seed & Spice Co. They saw a store with 100 years of history, a loyal Kansas City community behind it and the bones of something really good that deserved to keep going.
So bring your garden questions, your spice substitution emergencies and whatever you've been meaning to try making from scratch. We've heard it all, and we love all of it. That's the whole point of the place.
Come find us
513 Walnut Street
Kansas City, MO 64106
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Park free for an hour in our customer spots across the street, along the Kansas City Taco building (look for the 1-hour parking signs), or grab a metered spot on the street. Questions? Give us a call at (816) 842-3651.
