Sorry if this is the wrong forum. Eventually I would like to start collecting and trading seeds but I don't have anything other than flower seeds.

Looking for recommendations for online seed retailers. I've lost faith in the two that I've used in the past. Also looking to get some more unique type of veggies, such as snake beans.

Thanks!

Hi Thomas,

Just out of curiosity, if you don't mind saying, which are the two online seed retailers that you have lost faith in? I ask that, because I can't honestly say that I have lost faith in any of the online seed sellers that I have purchased from. And I have purchased from several.

ZM

For vegetables I like High Mowing Organic Seeds, Annie's Heirloom Seeds, and Johnny's Selected Seeds.

Thomas, you can look up "Tools & Apps" (should be at the top of your page) and you will find all of the recommendations from our members under "Green Pages". I use it all the time.

I agree with looking at the Green Pages for recommendations. Also, if you tell us what kind of seeds you are looking to purchase perhaps some members will weigh in with their favorites.

ZenMan said:Hi Thomas,

Just out of curiosity, if you don't mind saying, which are the two online seed retailers that you have lost faith in? I ask that, because I can't honestly say that I have lost faith in any of the online seed sellers that I have purchased from. And I have purchased from several.

ZM

I've had issues with Park Seed with seed and Stark Bros with live plants.

I'm mostly into veggies. Looking for tomato, pepper, actually pretty much everything, peas, lettuces, carrots, etc. Thanks for the suggestion for Green Pages. I'll check that out!

wildflowers said:Thomas, you can look up "Tools & Apps" (should be at the top of your page) and you will find all of the recommendations from our members under "Green Pages". I use it all the time.

THANK YOU!

Being new to this site, I didn't know those tools were there. I kept thinking there had to be tools like that on this site!

Thomas, you're very welcome, glad to be helpful.

This is a really big site for sure with lots of great info, more than I can keep up with! lol! There are many helpful people here too so don't be shy if you have questions.

thommesM said:I'm mostly into veggies. Looking for tomato, pepper, actually pretty much everything, peas, lettuces, carrots, etc. Thanks for the suggestion for Green Pages. I'll check that out!

I will add my two favorite go-to veggie and tomato on-line sources are Baker's Creek (rareseeds.com) and Victory Seeds.

https://www.victoryseeds.com/ ~ Excellent selection of seeds have always had very good germination for me and the price is right! Plus, they have lots of great seed sowing info.

wildflowers said:

I will add my two favorite go-to veggie and tomato on-line sources are Baker's Creek (rareseeds.com) and Victory Seeds.

https://www.victoryseeds.com/ ~ Excellent selection of seeds have always had very good germination for me and the price is right! Plus, they have lots of great seed sowing info.

I have a large order started at Baker creek. Trying to get it completed so I can make my first purchase with them. Will go take a look at victory now.

Rohrer Seeds has many very inexpensive vegetable seeds and even offers some packets from 10 other well known seed companies (at no additional charge). Their catalog states that if your order consists of 15 or more packets that each weigh less than 1/2 oz (no beans, corn or peas), shipping is free. I ordered online where shipping is automatically added, so if you do qualify for the free shipping just put a note in the comment field and they remove it on their end. They were very nice.

Baker Creek seeds is the only place I have tried so far and I have great germination results.

If you need small quantities of seeds, try Sampleseeds.com. Remy has a lovely selection,and I've been purchasing seeds from her for years with great germination. She has an amazing variety of seeds and she usually sends bonus seeds with an order.

Baker Creek (rareseeds.com) has things found no where else, and now they have free shipping to all of North America.

Some may scoff, but I get a lot of my flowers, annuals and perennials, and lots of herb seeds on eBay. I limit it to North American sellers (which has only ever shown USA and Canada), and have usually been very happy. I find there are sellers I go back to time and again. I also have it only show "free shipping" and most packages are only a dollar or so.

Pine Tree Seeds is good for vegetables. superseeds.com

If you want unusual tomato seeds, try
https://heritageseedmarket.com

SOregonGardenGal said:Baker Creek (rareseeds.com) has things found no where else, and now they have free shipping to all of North America.

Some may scoff, but I get a lot of my flowers, annuals and perennials, and lots of herb seeds on eBay. I limit it to North American sellers (which has only ever shown USA and Canada), and have usually been very happy. I find there are sellers I go back to time and again. I also have it only show "free shipping" and most packages are only a dollar or so.

Pine Tree Seeds is good for vegetables. superseeds.com

If you want unusual tomato seeds, try
https://heritageseedmarket.com

Yup. I found Baker Creek and love their selection. They don't have everything but I currently have 30 items in the cart.... A lot of good talk up here as well.

I haven't shopped eBay in like a million years. Not sure I ever had an account actually. My wife had one until it was hacked 4-5 years ago and we closed it. I still look on there from time to time but haven't ever found anything I had to have.

I have to mention Delectation of Tomatoes: website offers an incredible amount of tomato varieties (around 2,000!!!) (and other vegetables), the prices are good, shipping is very inexpensive. The only minor downside is date of seed collection is not posted on the website, but is part of package label. I'm sure if you inquired the owner would be happy to give that info before ordering. The seeds are germination tested and I've never had a problem. The owner is very, very nice and very knowledgeable.

Thanks for that new website, Janine--I was not familiar with it, but off to look now (cuz I need more tomato seeds, right??? )

First order with Baker Creek from a lot of recommendations from here. I'm impressed so far... placed order late last night and I just checked to make sure I ordered something and noticed the order was already shipped.

wildflowers said:

I will add my two favorite go-to veggie and tomato on-line sources are Baker's Creek (rareseeds.com) and Victory Seeds.

https://www.victoryseeds.com/ ~ Excellent selection of seeds have always had very good germination for me and the price is right! Plus, they have lots of great seed sowing info.

I have a large order started at Baker creek. Trying to get it completed so I can make my first purchase with them. Will go take a look at victory now.