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  • čas přidán 5. 08. 2024
  • Top Ten Seed Companies that we use every year and are our favorites! We'll tell you the five best catalogs for the market grower as well as the five best catalogs for the backyard gardener. We'll name some seed companies worth a special mention, and we'll give you bonus tips to help you choose where and how to purchase seeds for your garden this season.
    Here's the link to my book I wrote way back in 2015, which is more relevant today than ever before!
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Komentáře • 98

  • @oldbear6813
    @oldbear6813 Před rokem +10

    Love BakerCreek and MI Gardner is a very close second. Burpee should be ashamed of themselves and their prices!

  • @la1163
    @la1163 Před 2 lety +8

    I love baker creek seeds. Thank you for all your helpful tips. Have a blessed coming year.

  • @sarahfrancisco4393
    @sarahfrancisco4393 Před 3 lety +6

    Super seed information! Thank you Chris. I loved seeing the catalogs and love it that you are the expert! And it was great to “feel” the warmth of your amazing greenhouse.

  • @trishamorris4447
    @trishamorris4447 Před rokem +5

    My newest seed company is Migardener good prices and you always get a free lettace seed packet.

  • @jodied.stoddard2256
    @jodied.stoddard2256 Před rokem +1

    Great seed information. Thank you for all of the great tips.

  • @originalwoolydragon8387
    @originalwoolydragon8387 Před rokem +18

    Good point about Baker Creek is that they have free shipping! I've found that a lot of seed catalogs have good prices on their seeds, but the shipping $ is way too high and cancels out the seed price savings. I'd rather buy more seeds!

    • @JWHealing
      @JWHealing Před rokem +2

      YES! THIS!!!!! This is a point that a professional grower might not appreciate. For a home grower that keeps ordering batches of seeds as the inspiration/motivation strikes me, the free shipping at Baker Creek is huge. I don't mind paying some shipping, but I think it was Territorial that wanted to charge me something like $8 for shipping one seed packet within the continental US and I thought "Oh hell no!" :-)

    • @originalwoolydragon8387
      @originalwoolydragon8387 Před rokem +4

      @@JWHealing, Periodically, the seed companies with high shipping rates will have announce a free shipping weekend, etc., but when I want to buy seeds, I don't want to wait. Personally, I would rather they charge an extra 10-20 cents per seed pack and cut back on their shipping charges.

  • @jennygalvin7867
    @jennygalvin7867 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you for your reviews. Great resources!!!

  • @mikeash7428
    @mikeash7428 Před rokem

    Right on! Thanks for these suggestions.

  • @RJack1915
    @RJack1915 Před 2 lety +6

    Wow, never saw anyone go through them like that. Thank you Chris!

  • @JWHealing
    @JWHealing Před rokem +2

    Thanks. This was an info-packed video. I need to review it later & take notes. Also, knowing that you are a grower for Baker Creek is a quick & easy way for me to be very impressed by you & the skill & knowledge you must have. Thanks!!!

  • @couchalmighty
    @couchalmighty Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for the comprehensive video! 💪🏽

  • @danielaggeler9263
    @danielaggeler9263 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for covering as wide a selection of seeds as you do. There's a lot more seed varieties than a person finds in the grocery store or Garden supply stores.

  • @kaylaehnat6600
    @kaylaehnat6600 Před 9 měsíci

    Loved this video! Very helpful!

  • @tombombadil3185
    @tombombadil3185 Před rokem +9

    I am now a chronic seed saver. Most of my favorites were given to me in the past and I value them more than gold. In the past Gurney's was my go to but they have gone profit driven.
    Don't get me wrong, I have varieties that came from catalogues that I still grow years later. They are the exceptions.
    There are so many parameters that determine your success with any given strain. I have found that letting it get acclimated for your area makes a huge difference. Never give up!

  • @saltlifess6226
    @saltlifess6226 Před 2 lety +10

    Bakers Creek is my number one! Free shipping and a free pkt over $10. Great germination and good prices. $3.00 for pkt

    • @M-L450
      @M-L450 Před 2 lety +1

      was wondering about that, Thanks.

    • @JWHealing
      @JWHealing Před rokem +2

      They end up being my number one too, though I also order from others. That free seed packet is a funny thing. Last year I got Thornburn's Terracotta Tomato and I wasn't even going to grow tomatoes but that inspired me to go for it and it worked out well. This year I keep getting the red lettuce as my free seed packet over & over. Hoping for something more intriguing. :-)

    • @dianakosa5915
      @dianakosa5915 Před rokem +1

      Very few of my seeds sprouted from this company. Seeds from other companies were better producers for me.

  • @carlaramunno7314
    @carlaramunno7314 Před 2 lety

    Good information, thanks for sharing.

  • @teresayueh626
    @teresayueh626 Před 3 lety +7

    Thanks Chris, this is a wealth of info so thank you for providing all that! I’m an urban backyard gardener with interest in following permaculture practices, having started with backyard chickens 5 years ago with the goal of establishing a food forest for seasonal sustenance. I’m also asian so really appreciate your mention of Kitazawa seed co, from which I promptly ordered some seeds for vegetables popular in Asian cuisine. I’ve subscribed to your channel and look forward to more content & to watching it grow, as it should given its superb quality!

    • @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel
      @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel  Před 3 lety +1

      Great Teresa, good luck with your veggies this year! I hope to be able to post some videos on permaculture soon, as we are working on our food forest as well.

  • @novatrue1135
    @novatrue1135 Před 2 lety +2

    Awsome thanks for the information!

  • @she_greene
    @she_greene Před rokem

    Thanks for the info! 💚

  • @annmc3878
    @annmc3878 Před 2 lety +5

    My list for me as a back yard grower. Johnny’s, Totally Tomatoes, Pinetree, Bakers Creek, and Territorial. Also runner up for me is Vermont Bean has a huge variety of beans like Totally Tomatoes on tomatoes. I totally agree that Pinetree is good overall catalog fir the home gardener.

  • @Humancompassion1234
    @Humancompassion1234 Před rokem +1

    Awesome
    Thank you 🙏
    Thank you 😊

  • @alanhiatt4820
    @alanhiatt4820 Před rokem +3

    I used to work at a seed company in Salt Lake City, Utah. They were a good place to work. They have since been sold and are now called True Leaf Market and they look like a good company.

    • @ericbond5276
      @ericbond5276 Před rokem +3

      I bought from them 2 weeks ago- cilantro and I think they gave me a complimentary beef steak packet.

  • @inannashu689
    @inannashu689 Před 4 měsíci +1

    The one thing I see is that almost every seed company carries the same exact seeds at every place. Fedco is a place I look for specialty things because they are great for that,they seem to be the only seller I see with a wide selection of hard to find seeds. They however are not great with shipping or customer service. My go to is always Baker creek,Been shopping with them for ten years,never had a problem with germination,shipping,or customer service.

  • @sarahlovesdonuts9601
    @sarahlovesdonuts9601 Před 2 lety +2

    Wait, you have a Boston Redsox cap on your head?!?! I find this channel helpful, thank you!!!🌸

  • @kebbyt3896
    @kebbyt3896 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for great video. I know it is 2 years old, but, never too late to learn! I would like to add Fruition Seeds in upstate NY for any gardeners in Zone 5ish. Generations of hardy seeds for the short growing season. Plus, excellent providing knowledge and calendar specifics.

  • @MsCindyh
    @MsCindyh Před 5 měsíci

    I love MIGardener seeds for backyard gardens. $2.00 a packet and free shipping over $20.

  • @libbyknight1254
    @libbyknight1254 Před 2 lety +3

    I also like seeds and such , Eden brothers and urban farmer

  • @ronweldon5892
    @ronweldon5892 Před rokem +1

    Nice hat!

  • @kylesnyder3757
    @kylesnyder3757 Před 2 lety +3

    Also came across Fruition Seeds out of New York. Heirloom seeds. They have a CZcams channel as well.

  • @mercywanjiku4950
    @mercywanjiku4950 Před rokem +1

    This r de best companies dat I had ever heard therefore Agriculture is the main key for our country

  • @ZingsVideos
    @ZingsVideos Před 2 lety +4

    Interesting. I've never heard of some of these. Definitely agree with Totally Tomatoes for variety. For other vegetables, NESeed has good prices for the amount you get and fast shipping (at least to Pennsylvania).

    • @therealz360z7
      @therealz360z7 Před 2 lety +1

      Try Morgan County seeds they put that place to shame.

  • @cliffmays442
    @cliffmays442 Před rokem +1

    For affordable large volume of the standard open pollination you can buy large amounts for very little. They are from Minnesota I have sent many seeds from them to support a church work by a local church in Zambia Africa. Because of AIDS there are many orphans. I get a lot of seeds for a few dollars. This is Jordan seeds from Woodbury, MN.

  • @PeterSedesse
    @PeterSedesse Před 2 lety +8

    Johnny's is great. I never understood the price thing because when you get down to the individual seed vs the profit you get for the plant, the seed cost is always way way less than 1%. Like a seed ends up costing half a penny to produce a plant that earns you $5.

    • @saltlifess6226
      @saltlifess6226 Před 2 lety

      Baker Creek is more reasonable

    • @JWHealing
      @JWHealing Před rokem

      I agree. I don't mind paying Johnny's seed prices if /when they have something I want.

  • @kaylaclark5643
    @kaylaclark5643 Před 2 lety +10

    I love a lot of these companies but I noticed you didn't mention Botanical Interests.

    • @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel
      @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel  Před 2 lety +2

      I haven't done business with them, but I'll check them out. Thanks for the tip!

    • @lizaosullivan265
      @lizaosullivan265 Před rokem +1

      @@TheGoodEarthFarmChannel what about seeds from Franchi? They are my favorite seeds--either from the heirloom seed company or seeds of italy

    • @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel
      @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel  Před rokem +1

      @@lizaosullivan265 They are not well known in the States, but maybe they should be! Seems like they have a nice selection and some unique varieties. Thanks for the tip.

    • @guineapigsarecute1118
      @guineapigsarecute1118 Před rokem

      i got my seeds there last year, and they pretty much all germinated except for the peppers, but that was my fault, I knew it was too cold, and that's what happened with those. But everything else grew. I ended up with too many squash lol They package everything in cute boxes if you get the sets too. I liked them. I have some points to use this year. They have some harder to find items too.

  • @kylesnyder3757
    @kylesnyder3757 Před 2 lety +6

    Also Consider....MIGardner and Wild Boar Tomato!

    • @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel
      @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel  Před 2 lety +1

      I had seen MIGardner on CZcams but didn't know they had a seed company! I also have grown some of Wild Boar's tomatoes for several years, but always sourced them from someone else. Thanks, great finds!

  • @julicanizalesboller1078
    @julicanizalesboller1078 Před rokem +1

    Shout out to Territorial Feed Company! I’m in Oregon too

  • @sislertx
    @sislertx Před 2 lety +6

    Hoss tools has GREAT SEEDS ESPECIALLY FOR SOUTH..PLUS THEY STORE THE SEEDS CORRECTLY...

    • @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel
      @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel  Před 2 lety

      Like their tool selection, didn't know they did seeds! Thanks

    • @bgatlin5918
      @bgatlin5918 Před rokem

      Like them very much!

    • @geraldphillips1533
      @geraldphillips1533 Před 6 měsíci

      I’ve ordered & planted seeds from Hoss - cabbages, lettuce,radishes, & okra. I was very pleased with the results.

  • @cindyengland9669
    @cindyengland9669 Před rokem +2

    I love Baker creek

  • @littlewomenhomesteaders
    @littlewomenhomesteaders Před 2 lety +3

    I recommend Hudson Valley Seed Company at of New York. Look at their art collection

  • @rmstreeter
    @rmstreeter Před 2 lety +2

    Good video, lot of information, thank you.. Is the list of seed companies in your video in your book ?

    • @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel
      @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel  Před 2 lety

      Yes, the book includes a list of seed companies and their web addresses, as well as a list of nursery companies.

  • @gwc3721
    @gwc3721 Před 5 měsíci

    What hand grinder do you use for your corn flower?

  • @nennehmassaquoi464
    @nennehmassaquoi464 Před rokem

    Thanks so much but where can I get it in Sierra Leone to buy

  • @PShawtx
    @PShawtx Před rokem +1

    Should have listed the seed companies in the description.

  • @patdunbar1026
    @patdunbar1026 Před 6 měsíci

    Don't hear much about:
    Morgan County Seeds.
    Good seeds, good prices.

  • @theresahansell3507
    @theresahansell3507 Před 2 lety +3

    I would like to know the difference between hybrid and organic?

  • @RoroRoro-bf3qm
    @RoroRoro-bf3qm Před 2 lety +2

    I love baker creek company

  • @therealz360z7
    @therealz360z7 Před 2 lety +5

    Morgan County seeds company has way better prices and great germination rates and they're not as stingy as the well known mail order companies, I hope hey don't see this as i would hate for this to get to there head. I have never bought a packet with less than 50 tomato seeds and I like to buy in bulk tiny seeds I can throw everywhere like turnip or radish or carrots ext.

  • @kipneva1629
    @kipneva1629 Před 2 lety +3

    Prairie Road Organic Seed is good seed company.

  • @cathycharron-folsom4504
    @cathycharron-folsom4504 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Love bakers creek. Migardener is inexpensive and seeds are good

  • @oldfarmshow
    @oldfarmshow Před 6 měsíci

    👍

  • @theresahansell3507
    @theresahansell3507 Před 2 lety +1

    Have you heard of the seed company I believe it's in South Dakota I believe it's called Guernsey?

  • @ms.penguin6252
    @ms.penguin6252 Před 2 lety +1

    I want to buy bird's eye chilies the prik kee noo suan variety. How do I find dependable seeds??

    • @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel
      @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel  Před 2 lety +2

      Sorry, none of the companies I have dealt with offer them. Lots of private sellers or smaller seed companies offer them, so you just have to try and see how they do. Good luck!

  • @theresahansell3507
    @theresahansell3507 Před 2 lety +1

    What do you think about American seed company?

    • @beeperbugs6535
      @beeperbugs6535 Před 2 lety +1

      Do you mean American Seed... or that bunch of companies that did Plantation Products stuff(they've Jiffy, Ferry Morse,etc.)?

  • @bounmilly6519
    @bounmilly6519 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm looking for Luffa Seeds!

  • @theresahansell3507
    @theresahansell3507 Před 2 lety +2

    In all these seed catalogs is there any seeds that are true GM mode?

    • @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel
      @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel  Před 2 lety +5

      Theresa, for the most part the only GMO crops you'll see available in seed catalogs are just a few sweet corn varieties that have been altered to include BT and will be labeled. The main GMO crops grown in the US are field crops like soybean and corn. I believe there is an apple or two as well as a potato variety that have used by the commercial industry, but home gardeners don't have to worry about that, for now. And Gurney's is a popular seed company in Indiana to answer your other question. Thanks!

  • @bluebiegrace1828
    @bluebiegrace1828 Před 2 měsíci

    I like Johnny’s but the shipping price is pricey to me. It’s almost the same price as the seeds itself.

  • @chunliyu6815
    @chunliyu6815 Před rokem

    Where did you buy those yellow bins?

    • @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel
      @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel  Před rokem

      They are available locally here. Most produce supply companies will have versions of them.

  • @sophiahaughton6416
    @sophiahaughton6416 Před 2 lety

    My name is Sophia Haughton My dad told me about John's seeds and I would like a catalog so how can I get it.

  • @bioprathaphi-tech9724
    @bioprathaphi-tech9724 Před 2 lety

    hi chris.. thanks for the information. i am prathap from india, i would like to business with seed laboratory center. would you kindly give your valuable information regarding that.
    i'm a biotechnologist,

  • @leroytobin5410
    @leroytobin5410 Před 3 lety +1

    How can I receive these garden calog.

  • @virginiajoanprange8102

    While I do not know this for a fact, it is not professional to say that Burpee has renamed varieties. As a Horticulturist I am completely offended by this. Burpee has provided excellent seed for over a hundred years (no I am not Burpee Staff). My comments are not affected by any relationship with Burpee, other than as a satisfied customer. Please do not denigrate a seed company when you are not sure of your facts.
    Thank you.
    Joan Prnage
    Prange's Florist

    • @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel
      @TheGoodEarthFarmChannel  Před rokem +2

      Thanks for the comment, I understand your concern but I do give Burpee an overall positive treatment. They have definitely bred lots of great varieties over the years and have used branding as a marketing technique successfully for 100 years! For instance their white marigold contest where they took the winner bred by a customer and branded it "Burpee's Best Whites." Nothing wrong with that, that's just how they use their great name in seeds!

  • @theoutsiderartists1231

    FYI, the seed store in Palm Coast Florida screwed me by sending me a package of Cherokee purple tomato seeds that I could have bought at Walmart for two bucks, I think they got it somewhere around 17 bucks so I won't be buying from the seed store

  • @kirbs7omp
    @kirbs7omp Před 2 lety +2

    Check out veseys

  • @CadetBoneSpurs
    @CadetBoneSpurs Před rokem

    Injecting politics and conspiracy theories….is why I stopped watching Curtis Stone…..dude got to black helicopter level…just had to turn him off…

  • @morebargins
    @morebargins Před rokem

    A company that sold on etsy for many years and has started there own site we have used them for years has many kinds of seeds that has done good for us. Trailingpetunia.com we like all the kind of lisianthus seeds they have. We grow alot of cut flowers and these are great really like the pelleted seeds so easy to plant.