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| Last year I compiled people's good and bad reviews of seed companies, and of course I can't find it!
I just want to buy a couple - marigold and Siberian blue dianthus.
Definitely not Park who screwed me royally as well as a lot of other people. I believe that they re-organized, I still won't buy from them. Getting in trade is somewhat iffy - sometimes I get good germination - sometimes not. Is there any company that you have found you are consistently happy with? Thanks,
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- Posted by countrycarolyn 6-7nwTN (My Page) on Thu, Mar 3, 11 at 7:58
| Parks screwed me also, blahhhh. Summerhill I have gotten horrible germination rates so far. Still open minded though and crossing my fingers. I paid more at summer hill and got the least, ughhh. I can't believe I am saying this but actually I have gotten pretty good germination rates from cherrygal, though her customer service stinks and her shipping stinks worse. Her seeds though are plenty viable at least what I ordered. Tradewinds, has a good germination rate also awesome shipping and a great price on shipping. T's has a good price if your looking for smaller amounts of seed so far I have had decent germination, some are a little more difficult so I can not fairly say either way. Great germination rates from seeds from walmart, ferry morse and american seed company. I am like you some I have traded with I get great germination, some ewww they burn a memory in my head and I will not trade with them again. Overall I get really good germination from users of gardenweb. |
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| I operate a small greenhouse on a college campus. I grow all of our annuals and a few perennials from seed. I have never been disappointed with the seeds I get from Harris. www.harrisseeds.com You can buy packets or larger quantities. |
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| Fedco is another you can trust but their ornamental selection not always as wide. If you were looking for variety and had 2 or so weeks to receive an order, Chilterns (UK) listed 41 dianthus this year, I have very good results with their seed and service. |
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| guess what I found it. Under Garden notes! Gee I am more organized that I thot. Just I had forgotten I even had a folder garden notes. lol so here is the list I compiled last year of recommended by WS'ers: The only one of these I have direct knowledge of is Crossman's - My only caution w/Crossman is that the Zinnias which I got from them - a couple of different ones - did not do well once in the garden. Now that could be a lot of things- could be the weather, could be where I planted them.. I recall that many people liked this company so I'm not saying my experience is typical, but I do want to try another company. ellen |
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| Since this is my first time winter sowing, I made it a point to buy seeds from different places. I bought Alyssum Carpet of snow and Cottage Garden Mix from WALGREENS (yes the pharmacy/store). They sell the American Seed brand for 3 packets for $1. Surprisingly, I see very good germination rate. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucylulu07/5489880111 I also bought a couple of packets from Lowe's - Burpee brand for $1.79 each pack. Not so great germination. From The Sample Seed Shop - www.sampleseeds.com for $1/ea + bonus packet. Great customer service. Decent germination so far. The most expensive ones I got from from Renee's Garden - www.reneesgarden.com - $2.79/ea. But you get what you pay for. You can clearly see that the seeds are bigger and more viable- the result: huge sprouts! :) And last but certainly not least, the free SASE seeds - not as good as I expected but it could just be the ones I received (not generalizing). http://www.flickr.com/photos/lucylulu07/5490484614 Hope this helps! |
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- Posted by ladyrose65 6bNJ (My Page) on Thu, Mar 3, 11 at 20:00
| I got good germination from HD's Burpee line. Esp. Foxglove and Campunla's (96% germ). The only issue was, I left them out, on what turned out to be a very HOT day. Got Fried. I ordered, heavily, from Swallowtail Seeds, but, won't be able to give you recommendation until June. Newbie WS. Good Customer Service and packaging. |
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| I just ordered from Swallowtail for the first time-how quick is their shipping? I'm not desperate for the seed, but it's things I'd like to start. Still dodging snow piles, but one crocus so far! |
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| I get consistent good results from Burpee. They have a great catalog selection and I've bought plants also. One time I had a problem and they quickly sent me a refund. Their customer service is outstanding. |
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- Posted by LilBlossom 5 (My Page) on Sat, Mar 5, 11 at 21:24
| I've bought seeds from Thompson & Morgan, Gardens Alive! and American Seed (Walgreens). I've also gotten a lot of SASE seeds from these forums. Now, I know Gardens Alive! get horrible reviews all over the place, but I got 5 packs of seeds for free, so figured I might as well try them out. T&M seems to get mixed reviews, whilst American Seed get very good reviews overall. I've used T&M seeds in the past and not had any complaints, but we'll see how they fare this year. :o) Also, I've never used the American T&M, but the British one, as I used to live in Europe. |
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| I think Botanical Interest is wonderful; I have very good germination, but they are a little pricey (and they have gorgeous seed packets). I have also had good luck with Olds, Page Seeds, Burpee's, and Lake Valley. I used to be a big T&M fan. After 2009 and 2010, I am so done with that company. My 2010 germination rates w/ T&M was HORRENDOUS. Last year they were purchased by another company, and the nosedive in quality and customer service shows. cheers, |
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- Posted by rosemctier z5/6 waynesburg PA (My Page) on Sat, Mar 5, 11 at 23:52
| baker's creek is awesome: http://shop.ebay.com/bobtodd1/m.html this ebay site is excellent for weird and cool stuff: i have heard good things about remy's seed store but have not tried it yet. she has a very good rep on here : http://sampleseeds.com/ |
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| I ordered from Johnny's and Totally Tomato last year and was very happy with the seeds. Marigolds I'd just pick up at a local place, maybe even the dollar store. I've still got dozens of marigold seeds from a few of my own plants from a couple of years ago. Last year they germinated like crazy. Caryl |
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