What are the best seed banks?

[MeowMeow]

I was curious what cannabis seed banks you all use and recommend? Are there any seed banks that need to be avoided?

I've tried most of the recommended seed banks on the GWE seeds page and had good grow results, fast shipping, etc. But I was wondering if there was a "best" seedbank that everyone agrees on?

[ductwizard]

hey what's up? take a look at this one, justcannabisseeds.com they have a decent selection and shipping is quick. also have a free seed deal and a deal for vets

[MeowMeow]

I've never heard of them before, but I'll check them out!

[MeowMeow]

Huh, it looks like the site is down now?

[Orggrwr]

Royal Queen, North Atlantic, and Seedsman are all good choices.

[MeowMeow]

I've actually had great luck with North Atlantic and Seedsman as seed vendors, too. I also grow a Royal Queen seed with good results (though I got the seed from Seedsman as opposed to directly). It was an auto that stayed on the smaller side, but produced great weed.

Thanks for sharing your experience!

[bdeegan]

North Atlantic all day. I’ll also order straight from the breeder when possible.

[golfnrl]

North Atlantic Seed Company, Multiverse Beans, ILGM, Seedsman, Ace Seeds, Royal Queen Seeds. I use NASC the most. They sell Ace seeds. I like their genetics.

[MeowMeow]

Allenpro Interesting. I have had only good experiences ordering from Seedsman, but I can definitely understand why you'd feel the way you do. I'd probably feel the same way! There are too many other great seed banks out there!

[Allenpro]

You can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time and that should be enough for any politician or sales person

[Wayzee]

Isn't that Bob Marley lyrics?

[changeofpace2014]

Currently Having $160 worth of issues with Rocket Seeds. That is not saying the issue is with any of the seed banks they use but with them.

[ductwizard]

ordered 8 seeds from i49 seeds, none popped and someone there used my c.c. to place $500 worth of bets on a gambling site. their response was " we hope everything works out". i hate being taken advantage of

[changeofpace2014]

UP Date - These guys eventually shipped my order - They did not answer any e-mail and all phone calls were disconnected after a loop or two of there pre played message. All the signs of being scammed. They just have pitiful C.S.. Not sure if they are a Canada seed bank if so probably have covid hang over the whole country does. IMO

[MeowMeow]

ductwizard Great info. Thanks for sharing. That's super sketchy! Seeds not popping AND someone "happens" to use the same card on a gambling site. "We hope everything works out". UGH! Was that from Rocket Seeds you ordered those seeds from, too?

changeofpace2014 Glad to hear it finally shipped. I'd love to hear what happens with Rocket Seeds once the order actually arrives (if it ever does). But the customer service sounds INSANELY frustrating and questionable.

[dirtymike]

Teenty20 have fresh seeds, they are hard to pop open. Long soak time or a cracker is needed.

[MeowMeow]

dirtymike I looked it up and a "cracker" is used to CRACK the seeds before germinating? Wow, that seems counterintuitive at first, but I can understand why it could be useful if the seeds are really hard or thick. I've learned a lot of things in growing isn't exactly intuitive, but the combined knowledge learned from the growers who forged the way already and found the secrets.

How exactly do you know which seeds to crack? And how much do you crack them? Do you just germinate them normally after that?

[Wayzee]

I reckon giving the edges a gentle sand with a nail file or Emery tape or fine sandpaper before soaking is heaps safer than trying to "crack" the seed before it's ready to open. I recently had to do this to several blue dream seeds and had good success once I realised that they had hard shells.

[dirtymike]

I crack one at a time at the edge so I can see when they first pop. Tweezer and a tissue work just as well, carefully though. Sand paper the split works also. Speeds up the germination process a little. Pops overnight usually.

[YYCannabis]

Crop King seeds is a security risk. They called me after discovering “unusual activity” on my account. Yep…they were hacked and I had to shutdown all my banking accounts to deal with it. Only thing i got from them was a “Sorry for the inconvenience” at the end of the phone call.

[YYCannabis]

I’m not sure. Canadian based website is what i used.

[Allenpro]

After the US buys Canada the line will go away so no more Customs

[MeowMeow]

Wow that's super alarming! Thanks for sharing.

[Smallgrow]

Have a look at this

https://www.growweedeasy.com/seeds

[MeowMeow]

Smallgrow Awesome resource. Thanks!!

[Allenpro]

I am a big fan or NASC, I have been there a few times and they are great people that really grow. If you buy from them they dont repackage the seeds so they are stil lin the origonal breeders package. Most of the other seed banks repackage so you have no idea what your getting or worse they start thier own line of seeds from strains of the same or similar names (Seedbank Sucks)
NASC has started their own line of seeds under the name Dirty Bird Genetics. I have not tried those yet, but I am betting they are well worth the effort.
They are about 80 miles from me and I have bought clones from them a few times,with great luck but they dont ship them unfortunatly
I bought seeds from breeders overseas for a decade and never agian

[golfnrl]

Thx for sharing that about NASC. Love and prefer me some local businesses even if it costs a bit more. Hearing they don't repackage makes me like them even more. With all of the different seed suppliers and cultivars out there it can get a little overwhelming. I like Ace seeds and their genetics. But they don't sell directly to the USA. NASC has a good selection.

[Allenpro]

I have always found them to be the same price or cheaper than other seed banks and they wont ship from them to some customs agent

[Allenpro]

When I can I prefer to buy from the local harware store over the giant suppliers, Lowes, Home Depot and Ace over here but sometimes the dollar takes over and if I can save a few bucks I will

[Wayzee]

Has anyone purchased from Great Lakes Genetics? Looks like they have quality seed producers they sell for including twenty20 I see you guys are using ATM. Also their shipping policy seems to me like they might ship down under. 🤔

[Wayzee]

There's a few seed dealers here but the range is small from the one I been using, think they stock about 15 different strains, and the other big one here mediseedsman I have heard ppl having dissatisfied results. I'm really interested in fast autos and plants like those freaks or duckfeet, for their stealth and or quick turnaround, be perfect for a backyard grow when our season comes around again..

[dirtymike]

You need to educate yourself on breeding. Wayzee , self reliances goes a long way in the outback.

[Wayzee]

Yea maybe when I get some acreage and the kids move out haha.

[Radeon]

SeedSupreme.com. Can't vouge for them, but my next purchase will be from them. Seems legit. My current grow log the seeds are from ILGM...

[dirtymike]

Got seeds from them, Spain. It will come from Florida

[Bluey]

Avoid the Spanish seed sellers. Also the Australian seed sellers appear to be using a lot of the Spanish crap. You just end up with what you end up with if you end up with anything at all. Nothing is ever as per the label.

[Allenpro]

Agreed

[Smallgrow]

For the Canadians in the group a couple of the legal suppliers have upped their game since legalization.
34th Street seeds have been really good for me, got some nice versions of some of the classics, and there’s Auto flower Breeders Club for autos. Depending on availability in your province you might find a few choices. Some of the big players are slowly starting to sell here too, I’ve seen Dutch passions as well as Humbolt seed company for sale in Ontario.

[golfnrl]

I'll check out the Kwik site. The Real Seed Company is very interesting. I'm interested in landrace strains. Someone pointed out that growing outside of it's area of origin would negate the landrace aspect simply because the conditions would be different. I think I understand that but it doesn't really matter to me. All of these new 'strains' are like names for paint colors but I guess that's what seed breeders do, ha.

[Wayzee]

If you're into landrace stuff check out strainhunters on YouTube by greenhouse seed co. They do docos in different places where landraces come from....

[Allenpro]

These guys seem like the real deal for Landrace strains https://www.tltseeds.com/
But I will warn you, there is a reason we raise domestocated strans

[OldManGrower]

Pacific Seed Bank has been very good. They ship promptly and have a very good web site for growers specifications. Their prices are competitive.

[dirtymike]

I've got beans from them before. They carry DJ Short blueberry by advanced genetics. Nice easy grow. Took me a Couple of weeks to receive them.

[Allenpro]

I bought some of their Maui Wowie to pop next fall