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Gormy Cuss

(30,884 posts)
1. I tend to buy seeds from catalogs with the best culture information
Fri Feb 8, 2013, 11:24 AM
Feb 2013

and that's why Johnny's is my first choice. I also appreciate Territorial's catalog info and shipping schedule for live plants.
I buy Renee's and Ferry-Morse seed at retail locations because of the varieties and reliability of the seed freshness.

Denninmi

(6,581 posts)
2. I've ordered from every company on the list except Peaceful Valley.
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 06:41 AM
Feb 2013

I would add Gourmet Seeds International as a great source for all kinds of oddball European and Asian vegetables. Plus Kitazawa for Asian seeds.

NRaleighLiberal

(60,499 posts)
3. My favorites are Johnny's, Tomato Growers's Supply, Victory.
Sat Feb 9, 2013, 06:13 PM
Feb 2013

Also like Pine Tree, Southern Exposure, Glecklers, Tania's TomatoBase.

I've got some things up and growing!

Retrograde

(10,646 posts)
5. I'm less happy with Seeds of Change since they were sold
Sun Feb 10, 2013, 02:49 PM
Feb 2013

They're owned by Mars (yes, the candy people), and I haven't been happy with their new packaging.

Despite the fact that they're owned by Burpee, I like Totally Tomatoes for their selection - and I've gotten good germination rates from 4 year old seeds I had around. I like Seeds from Italy (aka growitalian.com) since I live in a similar climate so their seeds do well here. Burpee's is reliable but a tad pricey. My overall favorite is the wonderfully eccentric J.L.Hudson, Seedsman - a limited selection of vegetables, but prices are good and they carry some things I don't see anywhere else.

dmosh42

(2,217 posts)
8. I like Johnny's, but their prices are a little high. Southern Exposure has also been good......
Wed Apr 10, 2013, 11:18 AM
Apr 2013

I dealt with Territorial for the last couple years, but then they sent me a mis labeled seed pack that caused me to have to use a tiller to remove whatever they were. Big mistake! I found a new company, also in Maine, called 'Pinetree' garden seeds, Can't vouch for the quality yet, but prices are good.

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