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Posted by megachili 7a (My Page) on Mon, Nov 2, 09 at 0:56
| Just gettin' to thinking about 2010 - maybe start ordering some seeds next month.
I know there are various lists here about good (and bad) seed companies) but I thought it'd be useful to perhaps centralize some of that information.
I would appreciate if anyone can add to this thread specific online retailers of superior seeds for hot peppers - high germination rates, proven performance of the plants in your back yard, etc.
I had good luck with almost all Burpee seeds - they offer a limited, conventional selection of seeds, all had high germination, customer services and responsiveness is very good.
I had pretty good luck with TradeWindsFruit. They have a lot of exotic and interesting cultivars. a few of them were truly stellar in my garden (the Holland), but some others were disappointing (Bolivian Rainbow).
Pepper Joes has some really exotic and interesting cultivars to try out. I have not yet purchased from them, so I don't know what to expect.
What I am toward here, ultimately, is a master list of a top 5 or 6 or 8 providers who have a track record of delivering high-quality, unusual, true seeds that do what they're supposed to do, and conversely, the key vendors to be avoided for being untrue to type or just being difficult in general. I'm thinking such a Good vendor vs Bad vendor list would be very useful for getting ready for 2010
Thank
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RE: Where to get best seeds for 2010?
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| www.thehippyseedcompany.com I got seeds from him in a week(Australia to Canada) Grew his seeds two years in a row and always were true and produced like mad. |
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| I second chillilover on hippyseedcompany.com. Another good one is www.peppermania.com, but I beliebe they will not be taking orders until after the first of the year to check for germination rates of their current seed stock. Another good one is www.fatalii.net, the exchange rate makes them pricey but they have an awesome selection. And of course some of my best seeds have come from trades and members doing SASE. The main one to avoid is Reimers, and I have had extremly bad luck with anything off of ebay. |
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| I agree with the ones listed already, hippy seed, peppermania, no Reimers!!!!! I've had good luck with tomato growers and tradewinds, have not tried Baker's seeds yet but they have a good reputation. ebay you take your chances. I'm sure some sellers are great, some are not trustworthy. |
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| Tomato Growers Supply has a good selection of peppers in general, and they are good quality seeds. |
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I would second peppermania. I have had prompt service, interesting free seeds (plus some extra free seeds that I did not expect) and 100% germination. I have received these seeds recently, since Beth has come back from her summer break, and there is no indication on the website that she is not taking orders.
I would not recommend Tomato Bob. I had about 3% germination with his onions and less than 50% with his pepper seeds. He was out of stock for Trinidad Perfume (although this was not noted on his website), and substituted an ornamental pepper, rather than a mild chinense (say Tobago Seasoning). He did not comply with our Customs labelling requirement (full botanical name) so I was lucky that they did not open the parcel or all of the seeds would have been confiscated. (There, that feels better)!
Brien |
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I really like Baker Creek Heirlooms. Keep your eyes open here too. Sometimes chiliheads here are very generous!
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Here is a link that might be useful: Baker Creek Heirlooms
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| I ordered seeds from peppermania in October and she refunded my money. I know for a fact the summer here was hard on everyone, seeing as though she is located 20 miles from me.Here is the email explaining why she is not currently doing orders. Greetings from Texas! Thank you for your order. Your business is greatly appreciated but I regret to say that I have just refunded your order in full. To explain, this is the time of saying goodbye to Chile Chile 2009 and begin preparing for Chile Season 2010. At this time of year, I keep very few varieties packaged and some varieties may be deplenished or seed is not of the quality I offer to my customers. This Fall, after much contemplation, I am doing something I have never done before, I am suspending seed sales until preparations for Season 2010 are complete and currently figuring out the best way to do this on the website (I am my own webmaster). The time it takes to process the few "off-season" orders that do come at this time of year takes from the time I can utilize to prepare for the coming season, especially updating the web site to suspend orders. There are many tasks going on now...processing the remaining harvest, seeds are drying as I type, germination tests are happening with more to come, the packaging will then come as well as updates to the photos and website. The horrid heat and drought of this summer took it toll on the chiles childs but we have come through with some of our old favorites and are happy to report that there are new varieties in the line up, including some of the highly sought after "Super Hots". Once the dust settles, I will be reporting progress and availability through my new E-Newsletter and with my Peppermania Texas Blog, currently WIP, work in progress. To get the latest on the coming Season 2010, please sign up for our Peppermania Newsletter at the website:
Peppermania Texas Newsletter Sign Up (Not to worry, I do not share or sell your information. I am a FIRM believer in privacy and our right to get ONLY the emails and information that we request.) I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment. I truly know the anxiety a Chilehead gets when planning and starting a new season, I got it myself as I prepare for Season 2010. Thank you in advance for your understanding and if you should have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reply to this email. Just know that I am busy making ready for the bestus of Chile Season in 2010! Sincerely,
Beth in Texas
The Heat Is On and Chiles Are Cool!
www.peppermania.com |
RE: Where to get best seeds for 2010?
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| Brien, Being in NZ (lucky bugger), I'm suprised you didn't list the the Hippy Seed Company? I've never ordered from Neil but I've never read about a bad experience. Every review I've read highlights his quality seed fair price and service. I have corresponded with him regarding an unsafe pickling recipe on his site. He was most grateful for the advice and openly invited future feedback. If you haven't given him a try, you may want to contact him. FWIW, Bill (no I am not affiliated with the referenced company) |
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- Posted by jjs7741 Greenville, SC 7 (My Page) on
Thu, Nov 5, 09 at 21:02
| I'd have to put my vote for Hippy Seed Company. Great selection with shipping from Australia cheaper than most places here in the states. I ordered some Bih Jolokia, Chocolate Bhut, yellow 7-pot and 7-pot Jonah on Saturday, paid by Paypal on Sunday, seeds shipped on Monday and arrived today, Thursday. That's quicker than a lot of places I've ordered from in this country. Very pleased so far, but haven't grown them yet, so can't comment on germ rates or true to type yet. jj |
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For peppers I prefer Plants of the SouthWest, mostly because they sell you a good amount of seed. If a crop fails to germ. well or if the rabbits take it all out, or if the weather is bad, you still got some seed to try again and don't gotta find some more quick.
I've had some real good luck on ebay, and some real bad luck. How can you give feedback on a product that you won't get results on for another nine months?
Again, I stay away from anything less than thirty seeds and make sure I'm buying from stores that know peppers.
I will look at hippy and Peppermania this weekend though. |
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Bill,
I haven't bought anything from the Hippy Seed Company yet, but I did tell him about a problem on his website (with a suggested solution) and he asked me if I would like some seed and sent me a free packet, which was unexpected and appreciated.
Brien |
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| Yes, without a doubt, every review I've read says Neil is a stand up, honest and genuine man of his word. I don't need seed this year but I'm going to order some from Neil just to throw his business some support. Bill |
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| Do not buy seed from Reimer's............. |
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| I've ordered seeds from Tough Love Chile Co. in the past and I think you should give them a try. I placed an order on a Tuesday and had the seeds in my hand by that Friday. The seeds germinated well and were true to plant descriptions for what I ordered. Alan |
Here is a link that might be useful: Tough Love Chile Co.
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| Urban Farmer Seeds has a large selection of both hot and sweet pepper seeds. All germination rates are tested and above 80% for all pepper seeds. Plus they package all their seeds in recycled magazine pages. Defiantly recommend for pepper seeds! Link below |
Here is a link that might be useful: Pepper Seeds
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| In the past I have ordered from Two Wings Farm in BC and I would be remiss if I didn’t mention them. A very limited variety of chili peppers but what they sell germinates at a high rate and grows true. Excellent customer service and very responsive to questions. A good reputable source if they have what you’re looking for. Bill |
RE: Where to get best seeds for 2010?
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| Seems to be a problem with the Tough Love's security on their website. I got some good rocoto seeds from The Pepper Gal. http://www.peppergal.com/ |
RE: Where to get best seeds for 2010?
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| My favourites are Hippy Seed Company and Peppermania. Both have great selections of things I cannot find at the garden store seed rack and are also easy to deal with over the net. Top quality seeds! |
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