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Negative | Connanicut (5 reviews) | On Jun 9, 2017, Connanicut Jamestown, RI wrote: I bought a pack of their Livingston Seeds, watermelon radish. They bolted within 30 days, never formed an actual radish, and when I threw them away the outside was red, not which as they should have been. Clearly misnamed seed of poor quality. |
Negative | ddmon12 (1 review) | On May 26, 2017, ddmon12 Westernport, MD wrote: I recently purchased a pack of Ferry Morse Sow Easy Strawberry Alpine seeds (125 seeds) from Lowes for $2.49 and planted them, using a heated mat for faster germination. None of the seeds I planted sprouted, so I planted the remainder of the pack. Not a single one of the 125 seeds sprouted. I contacted customer service by email and asked for a refund. Five days later they responded with, "Unfortunately, we do not offer cash refunds. If you would like a replacement packet in the fall, I can do that. Please send your mailing address." My mailing address was already included in the body of the email and I responded immediately advising them of that. They responded six days later with "Unfortunately, we are out of the Strawberry Alpine. Either I can send the new seed in September or is there another variety that you could use." I did not wish to receive another packet of seeds with a zero germination rate nor did I want to have to wait four months to resolve this matter with new seeds of questionable germination success,which I could not plant until the following spring. There were no other seeds that I needed as my garden was already planted. I replied, "Since you are unable to provide a replacement item in a timely manner, just send me a cash refund." I have heard nothing since and it has now been nine days. I will not purchase Ferry Morse seeds again. they clearly do not stand behind the products that they sell. |
Positive | plantmaves (1 review) | On Apr 29, 2017, plantmaves Alexandria, VA (Zone 7a) wrote: I bought the sun wildflower seed mixes from Plantation Products, LLC, D/B/A American Seeds at the Dollar Store and had great success. Lots of flowers came up including some natives. I'm very pleased with the results for the price. |
Negative | dirkphilly (8 reviews) | On Apr 16, 2017, dirkphilly Philadelphia, PA (Zone 6b) wrote: I bought a lot of Ferry-Morse seed packets from Home Depot or Lowe's over the last few years. Ferry-Morse is part of Plantation Products, Inc. Most of the seeds worked as expected. However, one packet of "bad" seeds would be enough to waste a whole growing season. Some of the seeds in a packet of Super Sweet 100 tomato seeds were not true and the tomatoes from these seeds were the worst! Another example: a Ferry-Morse seed packet (//www.plantationproducts.com/catalog/cfProduct_Detail.cfm?p=2287), Giant White Globe Radish, is on sale at both Low's and Home Depot, however what are shown on the seed packet and at their website are long white radishes, something like daikons. I emailed the company about this inconsistency and hoped that they will correct this error. Unfortunately they didn't reply until a few weeks later and tried to defend their errors. I may continue to buy Ferry-Morse seeds. |
Negative | Homerun2010 (1 review) | On May 10, 2016, Homerun2010 Meally, KY wrote: Yesterday I purchased and planted the NF Blue Lake 274 Garden bean seeds. Roughly 1/3 of the seeds were damaged and broken. These were not the $.20 seeds previously mentioned but were priced at $1.99. I am extremely disappointed that there is no quality control. We'll see if they germinate. |
Positive | gwalton98601 (1 review) | On Feb 17, 2016, gwalton98601 Amboy, WA wrote: I bought several seed packages 4 yrs ago and started them in my green house. 95% of the seeds germinated. For 4 yrs I've been reseeding from the vegetables grown from these seeds, and every yr I've been getting crops better then the yr before which is weird cause hybrid seeds aren't suppose to produce well after the first yr. But I'm not growing from them this yr cause they are hybrid seeds and i want to grow from heirloom seeds. I can get seeds from Baker creek seeds for 100 to 400 for 2.50 and 3.00 dollars for most of the plants I want. |
Negative | MaryArneson (15 reviews) | On Jun 26, 2014, MaryArneson Minneapolis, MN (Zone 4b) wrote: We had planted huge drifts of marigolds in a previous year, and a neighbor liked them enough to give us two large-looking boxes of marigold seeds labeled American Seed. I was startled to find almost no seeds in the boxes - - just filler. Careful reading of the package does reveal that 97.80% of the contents consists of inert matter. I don't know how well the seeds germinated, since I ended up sowing the contents of the box in a mixed bed with seeds from other sources. Searching for American Seed reveals that there is a seed company of that name which prominently disclaims any relationship to the Plantation Products, LLC company that sells seeds under the American Seed name. I would have been quite irritated to spend money on this product, but as a free lesson in the importance of reading labels, it was not a bad deal. |
Negative | SoylentCraving (1 review) | On Apr 11, 2014, SoylentCraving wrote: I bought a packet of NK sunflower seeds from a retailer. The packet of seeds were cheap, about a dollar. I had my doubts but I figure they're seeds how can you screw that up? I began germinating a few NK seeds to check how well they grow. They grew fast and long so long they were unable to support their weight and needed support for their stringy stalk. I bought Burpee Organic seeds for comparison. I germinated a few 5 days after the NK seeds. The Burpee sprouts were the same length as the NK sprouts in a week. While the NK sprouts needed support, the Burpees were able to support themselves despite their length. One of the NK sprouts appears to be dying and all the Burpees are vital. |
Positive | Kaithedeadguy (1 review) | On Apr 3, 2014, Kaithedeadguy Galesville, WI wrote: I found this website while trying to find more information about American Seed packets being sold at Walmart stores. |
Negative | DakotaDave (1 review) | On Jun 25, 2013, DakotaDave Sturgis, SD wrote: I purchased a packet of Plantation radicchio seeds from the Italian collection this spring - labeled for 2013. Upon opening the package I was surprised at how little seed was provided. |
Negative | pproductsnogood (2 reviews) | On Jun 3, 2013, pproductsnogood Bristol, VA wrote: TERRIBLE COMPANY. I bought pack of Rosemary and a pack of Thyme. They were a little expensive.. NOT ONE SINGLE SEED came up. I WILL NEVER BUY anything else from this company. I really wonder if there was any seeds in the pack. I think it was all natural insert matter. |
Negative | Gardenerfor8 (1 review) | On Jun 18, 2012, Gardenerfor8 Roanoke, VA wrote: I am a stay at home mom of 6 and garden every year to help offset the cost of food. So if it can be grown and eaten, I grow it. |
Positive | petasities (2 reviews) | On Jan 15, 2012, petasities Wadena, MN (Zone 3b) wrote: I've been surprised at the good germination I've gotten from their boxed shady garden wildflower blend. I realize that the vast majority of the box contents is filler, but with the results I got I won't complain. |
Neutral | Oddball (1 review) | On Jul 18, 2011, Oddball Slinger, WI wrote: I was very happy with the price, and I'll admit that was why I bought the seeds. I bought 5 small packets of Morning Glories for $0.20 each. I was also glad to hear that they don't treat their seeds with any chemicals, so that was my other reason for purchasing. They grew all right, but only about half of them sprouted. It's been a weird summer with varying temperatures and odd humidity on/off as well as periods with no rainfall, and then a lot... so I'm not blaming the company on whether they grew or not. |
Negative | videohio (1 review) | On Jun 17, 2011, videohio Delaware, OH wrote: I purchased 2 Cucumber Garden Sweet Hybrid seed packets by Plantation Products May 8, 2011. I planted both packets the same day. Both packets were stamped for this year's production/planting. I have been vegetable gardening almost 60 years and have NEVER had this problem: Only one seed from each packet germinated. Their packets advertise 'Grow Up To 20 Plants' from one packet. Hogwash! I contacted Charlene Rose receptionist@plantationproducts.com |
Positive | willowtree1 (1 review) | On Jan 30, 2011, willowtree1 Montrose, MI wrote: This is the same company that sells the cheap American Seed packets at Walmart. I called the company and asked several questions about gardening. When the customer service group was not able to answer my question, I asked to speak with the owner. He was not available, but a man named Michael answered all of my questions. |
Positive | 2ndChance (1 review) | On Dec 8, 2010, 2ndChance Tempe, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: This company sells the best peat pots - much, much better than Jiffy. These peat pots do not have netting on the bottom so the roots spread easily. |
Positive | SherylMc (1 review) | On Apr 29, 2010, SherylMc Saint Louis, MO wrote: Posted on April 29, 2010, updated April 29, 2010 On April 29th, 2010, SherylMc added the following: I stand corrected on American Seed Company. After calling the company, I found that the grass seed I was using is sold by Plantation Products, Inc. with the name American seed finest qaulity since 1897 on it the face of the package out of Norton, MA. American Seed Company said they are in no way affiliated with this company. Sincerely Sheryl |
Positive | TheFluffyOne (8 reviews) | On Jun 10, 2009, TheFluffyOne wrote: The most accurate thing I can say about this company is things vary greatly in the quantity of what you receive, but I think everything is of quality and with the various pricing (It seems the .99 seeds are the same as the 10 for 1 $1) most purchases are still values. As far as quality and germination rates goes, I have no issues, they are as good as any other seeds I have ever used, Burpee, NK, Lake Valley, whatever. |
Positive | tomtkitty (12 reviews) | On May 23, 2009, tomtkitty Memphis, TN wrote: I've purchased their seeds under the American Seed label, and have generally had high germination rates, except for the lettuce. This year, it's been difficult to find their seeds for sale in the stores. (Our Walmart seems to have quit carrying them. ) I have some calendula and lupine that keeps coming back from one of the wildflower mixes I planted 5 years ago, so I'd say that's pretty good! |
Negative | texomaland (1 review) | On May 23, 2009, texomaland Sherman, TX wrote: I will never buy Plantation Products, Inc. seed again. There was absolutely no seed in the package. What a total waste of time and money. |
Positive | dnbowman (1 review) | On May 18, 2009, dnbowman Rowlett, TX wrote: My husband and I use Plantation Products box seeds every year and have NEVER had a bad experience. We were even able to grow Marigolds two years in a row without adding new seed down! |
Negative | gaddict (3 reviews) | On Apr 1, 2009, gaddict North Brunswick, NJ wrote: To anyone thinking of purchasing Plantation Products seeds, don't waste your money. The germination rate is practically zero, I've had better luck with the 10 for a 1.00 seeds! |
Negative | CountryDaddy (7 reviews) | On Mar 31, 2009, CountryDaddy Wilmington, IL wrote: I decided that this year I'd like to try my hand at making my own hot sauce. I like the taste of cayenne peppers best so I picked up a package of "Cayenne Long Slim Red" pepper seeds which I came across at my local supermarket. They were labeled "Fredonia" and "NK Lawn & Garden" on the front of the package but "Plantation Products" on the back. I decided that I wouldn't need many cayenne plants, since I planned to mix the peppers with other varieties to get the blend I wanted, so I sowed only 3 seeds, hoping to get at least 2 plants. All my other pepper plants, which I started at the same time, germinated, but not those. I replanted 12 more of their seeds and after 2 weeks, none of those have germinated either. |
Negative | david_honn (1 review) | On Jul 31, 2008, david_honn Bolingbrook, IL wrote: I have bought a variety of flower seeds in the past 3 years from this company at Jewel stores and they have all either failed to germinate or have not been hardy enough to thrive. |
Positive | RedDevil67 (1 review) | On Jul 19, 2008, RedDevil67 Dyer, TN wrote: i purchased 1 box of the perennial or shade (cant remember) and my parents bought two. We have just put a double wide trailer on sand and on the north side of the house,, none of the grass seed took. Its about a 45 degree hill. we tilled up the ground to get it loose, and then sprinkled the mixture over the area very thorough. Now we have a bunch of itty bitty pink flowers, tons of bachelor buttons (cornflowers) in purple and blue, i think some foxglove comming up, and this one flower that looks like a daisy, but i really dont know taking off like a weed. it started out really really small and then turned into a monster, with big beautiful blooms and it keeps branching out like a bush. ALL THIS IS HAPPENING IN SAND AND ON A HILL WHERE THE WATER WASHES AWAY! we have what looks like gigantic marigolds at the bottom of the hill where the water washes down and tons of purple clover as well.. i give it a thumbs up!!! my grandmother and i planted this same stuff about 5 years ago, when she was still alive, where i grew up. it started off like where is it?, and then boom the next year the whole thing was COVERED in flowers. it might take a couple of years to get it started, but its an awesome brand. also i bought some hollyhocks from the company and they are growing to be humongous. happy planting! |
Negative | carl82242 (1 review) | On Jun 24, 2008, carl82242 Batesville, AR wrote: I bought a one pound box of Zinnia which was Dwarf Pumila, they germinated pretty good and then when they bloomed, they were suppose to be 2 to 3 inch fully double flowers. Sorry these flowers will do good to be as big as a quarter, beautiful colors, and seem to be good plants. Don't really think it is my flower bed, because we planted them in two different beds and have fertilized them faithfully with miracle grow. Just believe they over estimated the size a little, which was very disappointing, because they are all plants and no size to the blooms. Sorry this will be my last product I will buy from this company. |
Negative | hammerhugger (5 reviews) | On Jul 25, 2007, hammerhugger Belle Plaine, IA wrote: I bought a large package of Zesty Italian Mesclun. Some of it grew very large, very fast. I cut some for a salad and ate it and about 1-1/2 hours later I got very dizzy and tired. I was ok the next day. A few days later when I was working in my garden, I looked over at the lettuce row and there was a flower blooming. Upon further examination, I could see that it was a Datura or Devil's trumpe which is a poisonous plant. Looking further, there were about 12 or 13 plants in the row. I don't know if they have anymore complaints about this, but I could not email them and am not going to waste a stamp to let them know. The leaves of the Datura looked like the lettuce in the row, so I did not know the difference. |
Negative | fhj52 (2 reviews) | On Jul 24, 2007, fhj52 Blytheville, AR (Zone 7b) wrote: I purchased "Marigold : Dwarf French Double Mixed Colors Seed Mixture" at a local store 3 July. |
Negative | thomaskreuder (1 review) | On Jul 12, 2007, thomaskreuder North Boston, NY wrote: Hi. Was first pleased to purchase from Walmart (in Zephyrhills, Florida, our winter location,) packets of your seeds for only .30 cents each. However, yesterday, when I harvested several of your "grey zucchini" squash from the garden here in North Boston, New York, their intense bitter taste made them impossible to eat. Were these gourd seeds? The fruit did resemble the picture on the packet. Your distribution of seeds at such a low cost is to be applauded. However, I had to chuck two very mature plants into the compost pile. Am left wondering what the problem could have been to cause the bitter taste!?! So far, the Early Yellow Crookneck has made only a few wilted fruits, so we cannot provide you any feedback on these. |
Positive | Spriggin (19 reviews) | On Jun 16, 2007, Spriggin Selma, OR wrote: I bought some radish seeds at the Dollar Tree store. At 10 cents a package I figured, what the hell. After planting it looks like 100% germination and the radishes are fantastic. Good job. |
Positive | borghuman (1 review) | On Dec 24, 2006, borghuman Montgomery, AL wrote: The seeds from this company cost about $0.10 per package. There is no way to complain about a product that cheap. Also, I have found that after ordering seeds from all over the place that these are THE best seeds available anywhere. They germinate better than most others, come in outstanding varieties, and are available at Wal-Mart. I have no complaints about this company. What I suggest for those of you who dislike this company is that perhaps there are a few things about seeds and their "manufacturers" that you may not be aware of that would lead you to believe that there was a problem with them. On February 25th, 2007, borghuman added the following: Another thing. I also bought the perennial wildflower mix, and now I have a perennial wildflower garden. Many wildflower seeds are so small that you can hardly see them without optical aid, and it is possible that the seeds were simply settled to the bottom of the package. Try shaking it up before you plant them and don't plant any deeper than Zero to 1/4 inch as many of these seeds require no depth at all. I have also purchased some bags of this stuff before and the seeds are actually imbedded into the paper material in those, so you can't see them. You may have also gotten a bad package. Buy another one and try again. Machines aren't perfect, you just got unlucky if there truly weren't any seeds in there. On February 25th, 2007, borghuman added the following: I also bought their impatient seeds in a big package, and, since they were in pellets, I literally threw them on the ground. They grew and spread all over my pattio and come up in profusion every year from dropped seeds. They like shade, water, and wash away in heavy rains without protection. Also, refunds are the responsibility of the store you bought the seeds from, not the manufacturer. |
Negative | StatHaldol (1 review) | On Jul 22, 2006, StatHaldol Farmerville, LA wrote: My wife and I recently bought a 1.25 lb box of Perennial Garden Wildflower blend. The box states that 90% of the contents is inert ingredients "to aid even seed distribution". |
Negative | dfalvey (1 review) | On May 22, 2006, dfalvey Marysvale, UT wrote: A packet of Clarke's heavenly blue morning glory seeds purchased contained only 12 seeds of which only three germinated. I feel let down, ripped off. I thought anyone could grow morning glories! |
Positive | crustycow (1 review) | On Apr 29, 2006, crustycow Hammond, NY wrote: At $.10 per packet, you can't beat the price and all of my flower seeds germinated. This is the first year I've purchased this brand of seed, from Walmart, and instead of buying the higher priced brands, I'm planning on being a repeat customer. |
Positive | lafko06 (27 reviews) | On Apr 8, 2006, lafko06 Brimfield, MA (Zone 5a) wrote: I bought a bunch of their seeds at Walmart for .10 cents a package. All their veggie seeds that I chose were heirloom varieties. I have 100% germination from all the veggies which I started in jiffy pots (green wonder, black beauty and tomato varieties). I have not started any of the flower seeds yet as they are morning glories and other seeds that need to be put in the ground after the last frost and I am in zone 5. I will update again about the flower germination, however I am anticipating the same sucess. This company is awesome and you just can't beat the pricing. I will definitely be stocking up with them each year. On June 2nd, 2006, lafko06 added the following: Update: All of the flower seeds have germinated nicely. Great quality seeds. |
Negative | amartinf (1 review) | On Oct 23, 2005, amartinf Adjuntas, PR wrote: I purchased two 5-pound bags of Northland grass seed. I broadcast the seed on my property and watered, by hand, twice daily for the first 8 days and then daily. |
Positive | zanann (10 reviews) | On Jan 17, 2005, zanann Onarga, IL (Zone 5b) wrote: I had a very good experience with this company, but was very disappointed when they discontinued their online retail catalog. |
Negative | gorgar (2 reviews) | On Mar 27, 2004, gorgar wrote: Very poor germination rates and with impatiens, zero germination. I started impatien seed from 4 different companies and the other 3 did great. Other seeds were smashed in the package. I ordered on-line. They were out of some of the items I ordered but didn't contact me for substitutions, they just didn't send them. They did send the wrong variety of one item I ordered. I requested a refund for the seeds that didn't germinate and never heard anything back from them. |