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Seed Bank

The Seed Bank is a plant and cultural preservation program that provides seeds to tribal citizens who are interested in growing traditional Cherokee crops.

For the 2025 growing season, Cherokee Nation Seed Bank will begin taking seed requests on February 18, 2025, through the Gadugi Portal. All seed requests must be submitted through the Gadugi Portal.

Please complete one application per Cherokee Citizen.

Steps To Place Seed Order:

1. Log in to the Gadugi Portal.
   If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one first.
2. Under the "Applications" tab, select the Seed Bank form.
   Form will not be available until February 18th.
3. Fill out and submit the form.