where do you order your seeds from?

[Sdavid]

Hi
I've ordered seeds before from an ok website.
I bought 2 packs of lowryder #2 and a brainstorm.

The thing is that one lowryder pack was bad ( did'nt flower at all even after 60 days..) and all the seeds didn't develop well.
the other where fine.

Do you know a reliable site that ships world wide and has good prices?

Thank you,
Dave

 

[Brick Top]

Last Updated: October/03/10

Greetings growers this is for medical marijuana users and those who can use the information legally. Seedbank ratings are farther down and the links to growing information are near the end.

The seedbank update is over 12 years old and is the longest running seedbank rating service in the world. Use the list of rated seedbanks and you won't worry about being ripped off. Thanks again to the many people who send in reports on how they did with various vendors.



There are many scams out there. One way you can protect yourself is to use a money order to pay for your seeds. If they won't accept a money order then go elsewhere. Credit cards are an option some places. Be sure you are using a secure socket when giving your info. Look for the https on the address. Even then, sometimes your credit card is used fraudulently after you make an order. With an international money order, you can prove they got the money and if they didn't, you can get a refund. Postal money orders in usa are usually not good in other countries. You can get money orders at many stores or banks. Shop around, sometimes they are free and you just pay the face amount.



The post office in the USA often gets funny about delivering letters. People many times use a fake name to get orders sent to them. The trouble is that the letter carrier may not deliver it if they do not recognize the name. Before you send your order, send a letter to yourself using the name and see if it arrives. Then make your order. Ask the company first if they send to your country. If no reply, do not order.



If you have bought from a seedbank send in your report so that other people will know how good or bad it was. No seeds are sold from this site. This center is only for information. You may also send in a grow report on a variety you grew out.
To reach me write to admin@ZZZseedbankupdate.com remove the ZZZ. Please do not write me at 37.com, only at the email address listed.



This group I've heard good things about. Those with four stars or more are the most reliable. They will send to most countries. I've tried to list those that ship worldwide. Those with a relatively low rating may just be new to the ratings. It takes a while to earn a good rating. A 1/2 means they are half way to the next star.



I keep getting bad reports on bc bud depot. Non delivery or poor quality seeds if they do arrive.



Attitude 4 star 1/2 (F****1/2)
Bluenose 3 star (***) (2)
Dr. Greenthumbs 3 star and 1/2 (F***1/2) (1,2,3)
Hemp Depot 4 star and 1/2 (F****1/2) (1,2,4,)
Hemcy 4 and 1/2 star (F****1/2) (1,4)
Highland 2 star and 1/2 (**1/2)
Joey Weed 4 star and a half (F****1/2) (1,2)
Klozit King 3 star and 1/2 (***1/2) (1,2)
Natural Mystic 3 star and 1/2 (***1/2)
Peakseeds BC 4 star (****)
Seedboutique 3 stars and 1/2 (F***1/2) (1)
Seedbank.co.uk 2 star and 1/2 (**1/2)
Tambu 3 star (S***) (1,3)


The limited area seedbanks and a list of bad ones to avoid will be found farther down.


Check out the new and unrated seedbanks at the New page. These are seedbanks I've heard good things about but haven't had enough reports on to make a rating.



I don't have time to answer individual questions so I usually just tell people to do some reading. I have information on my site and links to other sites with even more info.



Would you like to see your grow report in the SU? Please include the name of the strain, where obtained, how it grew, potency and yield. Tell us the names of other strains you grew or smoked for comparison. Cultivation tips and news items are also welcome. You can get credit under any name you prefer or stay anonymous. If you like I will rewrite it for you.
To reach me write to admin@ZZZseedbankupdate.com (remove ZZZ)



This is a report on which seedbanks are reliable and give good service. I also list some bad ones to stay away from (crooks). Reports from people who have ordered from cannabis seedbanks are welcome. That's what this is based on, reports from people like you. You can send your report to me at seedbanks@ZZZ37.com (remove ZZZ)



If you send a report please state what bank you ordered from, how long it took and roughly how far away you are from them. I'd like to know if the packaging was stealty (well hidden) and what method used and if any seeds were crushed.



Any other info you think is important will be appreciated. Reports on how the crop turned out are good too. I don't rate companies on price, that's up to you to compare. The more stars, the more reliable. F = faster than average, no letter = average, S = slow.



I have a system of additional ratings. They are a one (1) for accepting payment by money order or certified check without charging extra for it. A two (2) will be given for free stealth shipping. A three (3) will be given for accepting credit cards. This leaves a paper trail but is quick and easy. (4) indicates that they use PGP code for privacy on request. A five (5) means Western Union is accepted. A six (6) indicates customer complaints about seed quality. An example of the new rating might be Ed's seeds (***) (1,2) which means three stars and he gives free shipping and takes money orders with no extra charge.



These seedbanks send to certain countries only.



Dr Chronic 3 star and 1/2 (F***1/2)
Pukka 2 star (**) (1)
Sensi Seed 4 star and 1/2 (****1/2)
Nirvana Shop3 star (***)
Seeds of Passion2 star (**)


These are seed breeders and wholesalers primarily. While they have a good reputation, I don't have enough information about their mail order seed business to make a rating.



BCGA
Bros Grimm
Dutch Passion
Fantaseeds
Greenhouse
Homegrown Fantaseed
KC Brains
Serious
(and many others)



This is the rip-off section. The following seedbanks I've heard many bad things about. They are NOT recommended. aka means also known as. X means they seldom or never send the product. N means sending non viable seeds (non sprouting seeds) M indicates they send very inferior seeds or nothing at all


A-1 Seedbank (X,N)
BC Seeds (X,M)
Beeoo (X)
Fairlight (X,N)
Greenmanspage (X,M)
marijuanaseed.us (X) Software Services aka Cannabis4u aka Medical hemp aka cannabis@direct.A2000.nl [L.Pafort] (X)
Richies Seedshack (X)
Stinkey's (X)
Weedseed (X)
Pot a Gold (X)

These seedbanks are not recommended due to excessive complaints. This is a judgement call and some customers have said they were satisfied. The nature of the complaints are as follows: 10 = non delivery, 11 = very poor customer service, 12 = inferior quality or misrepresented seeds, 13 = unethical conduct by seedbank owner.


BCbuddepot (11, 10)
Bullmall aka Bull-electrical.com (10, 11)
Cannabisseeds.com (10) Ganjaland (10)
Greater Harmony (10)
Kindseed (10)
Laughing Moon (10, 11)
Seedbank Co uk (11)
Seedbank.com (10)
Topseeds (10)

 

[Sdavid]

thanks allot man!!!

very helpful

 

[3lions]

If you read the latest proposals from the British government, then advertising and selling cannabis seeds in the Uk will soon be illegal. So many connotations.

We have been selling seeds for several years , legally from here in Spain, only the best genetics, free delivery and various payment methods. No charges for stealth and genuine personal service. Check us out if you wish. You will not hear a single bad work about our products or service. (or at least we are not aware of any) Peace.

 

[Brick Top]

If you read the latest proposals from the British government, then advertising and selling cannabis seeds in the Uk will soon be illegal. So many connotations.

It is only a guess but if what you said is being considered happens it would be likely that any profitable business would relocate to another country where they would then again be free to do business.

When Canada began to crack down on the larger bigger known seed producers and vendors Reeferman packed up and jumped the pond and ran his business from a new location.

I would be surprised to see any truly profitable UK seedbank just slam it's doors and give up it's business when it could just relocate.

 

[DankBudzzz]

do not confuse Bc seeds with bc seed king, they are a very reputable company with great genetics, GL.

 

[3lions]

No, sure, I thought that but of course there are actually only a few countries where it is legal to trade them. Often in business we can move offshore so to speak i.e Gibraltar, Virgin Islands, etc. It is a bit different with this , they would have to do things properly and become resident/ obtain NIE blahh blahh. The pf document can be read here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2605/pdfs/uksi_20102605_en.pdf there are some semantics to be argued but the 'idea' is for these idiots to stop the sale of seeds from the UK. I think it will have to be rewritten for various reasons.

 

[Brick Top]

No, sure, I thought that but of course there are actually only a few countries where it is legal to trade them. Often in business we can move offshore so to speak i.e Gibraltar, Virgin Islands, etc. It is a bit different with this , they would have to do things properly and become resident/ obtain NIE blahh blahh. The pf document can be read here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2010/2605/pdfs/uksi_20102605_en.pdf there are some semantics to be argued but the 'idea' is for these idiots to stop the sale of seeds from the UK. I think it will have to be rewritten for various reasons.

It would only be a guess, especially since I did not follow the links and read anything, but the U.S. pressured Canada to crack down on the big breeders and seed vendors, and Canada did. I could easily believe that the U.S. is pressuring the UK in a somewhat similar way.

It drove Reeferman to Holland and several smaller but highly skilled up and coming Canadian breeders seemed to have just given up rather than accept the risks or move. If the UK changes it's laws I would expect the same thing. The larger profitable businesses will relocate and the smaller ones, breeders or seed vendors, will slam their doors and look for a new line of work.

 

[3lions]

Yeahh agree. Uk sucks USA'a shitty ass.

Ironically I understand that Holland is banning the sale of cannabis to non residents. Well it is proposed by their new government. Unreal.

Most of Hollands, ok, a lot of Hollands best growers moved here to Spain years ago anyway. That Arjan just got arrested too I was informed. (will leave my personal views out of that one) but they are starting to crack down on a lot of things there.

 

[Brick Top]

Ironically I understand that Holland is banning the sale of cannabis to non residents. Well it is proposed by their new government. Unreal.

They would sure lose a lot of tourist dollars and tax dollars if they did that .... and all the people who get the tourists from point 'A' to point 'THC' would lose money also, along with the tax dollars whatever governments their service is headquartered in would lose.


In the end it would be, (at least in my opinion) a difficult decision to make regardless on which side of the argument you might have originally been on and firmly your beliefs and stance had been. If someone looks at the economics of it they might find that they cannot support something that at one time appeared to be the best thing to do.

Money, as in the loss of very large sums if certain actions are taken, can at times influence decisions, and losing that large of a sum, for whatever inane, but believed in by some, reasons are behind it, it would be understood as being just too irrational of an action to take by some or maybe even many.

But then most governmental decisions tend to be a bit on the irrational side so I could see the legal changes actually being made.

 

[skunky33]

Attitude seeds is actually very good. Although, the name and graphics scream euro-trash, bling bling, douche baginess. It's all about who grows the seeds. If you get bad seeds it's not the seed banks fault most of the time it's the breeders. DNA genetics, Mr Nice, Barney's and Reserva Privada are really great seed companies. DNA and Reserva Privada free seeds out and they're always the shit.

 

[3lions]

Again I agree. It would seem very detrimental to the local economy to do it but it wouldn't surprise me with the Tories. All Tories nowadays seem to be 'heavily under the influence' of America. (Hmm, I should use that more often)