What's the deal with all these seed sellers?

6 years ago

It seems like all I ever do is ask questions because I don't have the knowledge to offer, but I'm always wondering about stuff and it's hard to find answers.

I see that a lot of seed sellers online are selling a lot of the same varieties. I'm assuming most of them aren't growing all these veggies themselves.

So my question is:

There must be huge farms supplying all these companies with seeds and they are just repackaging them and selling them in small envelopes to the public. Is this how it works?

And another thing. There's just no way that all this seed is fresh current year stuff is it? (except maybe onion seed that only lasts 1 year)

Isn't that why all the seed packets say "Packed for 2018" rather than "harvest OCT 2017.. Am I on track here or off my rocker?

Dave

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funkyhat

6 years ago

You are correct. Mckenzie seeds in Canada (owned by Jiffy, who also owns Ferry-Morse) amazingly has identical package design as them. They also operate a couple seed catalogs.

Many independent seed companies say 'we buy some hybrid seeds from Seminis'), admitting there are big vendors. Anyone can be a seed vendor if they buy in bulk and are willing to break the package down into smaller quantities.

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Dave Green
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6 years ago
So, without a doubt. None of these seed sellers are selling current year stock?
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hairmetal4ever
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That’s not necessarily true, but it doesn’t necessarily matter, either. Many types of seeds can be stored for years with excellent germination rates if stored properly.
funkyhat
6 years ago
Most sellers don't promise one year old, but they know that old seeds don't germinate as readily and they know if your seeds don't germinate you don't buy from them again.Sellers do germination tests before they package up lots/batches to ensure they meet their standards.

The Ontario Seed Company *tells you* their seeds are bought in: https://www.oscseeds.com/FAQ.htm#where%20seed%20from
albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
6 years ago
Several times recently I have seen "fresh" within queries about seed. I am not following why one should care.
Dave Green
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6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Yeah, Thanks. I've seen her channel. She doesn't talk about technical aspects as this. Her channel is pretty much the same as most of the other gardening channels. Nothing new. I like channels that are completely different with people who are highly experienced like these guys.
https://www.youtube.com/user/Growyourheirlooms

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1J6siDdmhwah7q0O2WJBg/videos
albert_135 　 39.17°N 119.76°W 4695ft.
6 years ago
Tranquil, just curious, don't you have a 'delete' option? I can delete a response for about a week.
dowlinggram
6 years ago
I've gardened from seed for 40 years and I've never thought of your question and frankly I don't care. All I care about is that what I buy is viable seed and that I get a reasonable germination rate. I've dealt with many seed companies in my gardening life. I get what I pay for or the seed company will go out of their way to compensate me if I'm not satisfied. I've never dealt with 1 who would do that
Dave Green
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6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
It was just a curious question. Like the show "How it's made". It's interesting to know how the system works and how people use it. I'm not one to blindly walk on the earth. I think it's good stuff to know. But I do know, I only like to buy seed from people that are harvesting and growing their own. Not someone who lives on a city lot and buy big bags of seed and sticks it in their own envelopes. And I have every right to require that from the people I give my money to.
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I haven't been there in years, but I remember acres and acres of flower fields in Lompoc Ca. where Burpee grew their seeds,,it was glorious!
kitasei
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I but buy from sample seeds, Johnny’s, Kitagawa, swallowtail.. would love and intel about their seed.

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