Where do you all buy your seed from?

[Mattyq2402]

I am trying to reshape how Ive been doing things. Ive been spending too much $ on bobag seeds. Recently i went to real world and Im guessing i could find seed for cheaper. I do have a co op near my property but I usually order online do to living so far away. Any reccomendations for quality seed at a decent price? Is a co op the way to go?

 

[scott44]

I buy most of my seed from the local elevator if they don't have it they usually can get it fairly quick. I have also used some on-line stores here's a couple, watch and see if they have specials on shippping because the price per pound might be good but the shipping will kill you.

Ernst Conservation Seeds offers hundreds of species of native & naturalized seeds & live plant materials

Native & naturalized seeds & live plant materials for restoration, reclamation, conservation, wildlife & pollinator habitat, and renewable biomass energy.

www.ernstseed.com

Ohio’s Leading Seed Company for Farmers – Merit Seed

At Merit Seed, we combine tradition with innovation to supply Ohio’s farmers with the finest seeds. Committed to quality, community, and agricultural growth.

meritseed.com

Welter Seed & Honey - Forage Seed for Organic and Conventional Farmers - Onslow, Iowa

welterseed.com

Lawn, Pasture and Turf Grass Seed Company | Hancock Seed

A Florida based worldwide supplier of Lawn, Pasture and Turf Grass Seed at wholesale pricing direct to the public! Best prices on grass seed guaranteed!

hancockseed.com

 

[Tree Spud]

Local feed mill or co-op will typically be 1/3 of price of most stuff online. They also have seed that works for your area.

 

[Bassattackr]

I second Welter seed if you can get a big enough order to make shipping worth it.

Otherwise I'm lucky enough to have (local) Nixa seed & hardware right down the road from me.

 

[Tree Spud]

Welter is my go to when I can't find it locally.

 

[chucker66]

I use Elk Mound Seed since they are close but they also offer mail order. I have been very happy with them the last 5 or 6 years.

 

[j-bird]

Being in ag country I have several co-op and seed places to choose from. I prefer to buy local if possible and I try to avoid the fancy bag stuff. I get year old corn or soybeans from one ag co-op (or get the "leftovers" out of the planter/drill that would be pitched any ways). I get my clover, cereal grains and brassica seed from another seed dealer that is more focused on forage production.

For any Hoosiers out there in my area...Clay at Grazing Systems Supply in Greensburg, IN is the guy you want to talk to.

 

[IkemanTx]

I have grown to love Green Cover Seeds, especially their Smart Mix Calculator.
It is like having a custom blended service at your fingertips. A 4 or 5 species blend is basically the same price as a 15 species blend. And, it does all the calculations for you as well.
I hear they added a deer utilization option to the calculator parameters this year, so that would be an even bigger benefit.

Even with shipping to Texas, it comes out a little cheaper than BOB, but I get to choose the exact varieties.


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[SD51555]

I am trying to reshape how Ive been doing things. Ive been spending too much $ on bobag seeds. Recently i went to real world and Im guessing i could find seed for cheaper. I do have a co op near my property but I usually order online do to living so far away. Any reccomendations for quality seed at a decent price? Is a co op the way to go?

What are you growing now?

 

[yoderjac]

I am trying to reshape how Ive been doing things. Ive been spending too much $ on bobag seeds. Recently i went to real world and Im guessing i could find seed for cheaper. I do have a co op near my property but I usually order online do to living so far away. Any reccomendations for quality seed at a decent price? Is a co op the way to go?

It depends on the seed. Most high planting rate seed, I find the local coop best. Things like buckwheat, cereal grain, Soybeans... For some seed, I've found better prices with shipping included on-line. For common clover, the coop is fine, but for Durana, I got a much better price from Poudre Valley coop. I usually buy my brassica from Welter. Not sure why but it is more expensive at the coop. I buy 50 lb bags of most seed at the Coop. One year I was able to get a great price on Sunn Hemp from Hancock. The free shipping included 50 lb bags. Since then, they have removed the free shipping for 50 lb bags so it is not cheaper at my local coop.

If the prices are close, I'll buy locally at the coop. I always consider shipping cost when comparing prices.

Getting to know the coop manager can be a real advantage. Mine knows I'm planting for wildlife and not for profit. He will often sell me torn bags and such at a discount.

Thanks,

Jack

 

[TreeDaddy]

local coops sell what grows locally..........they can be a wealth of knowledge and can save you a lotta heartache and money

bill

 

[DJN]

Merit Seed. Local for me, but great website and good shipping if needed.

 

[S.T.Fanatic]

Local for the most part. I do order some stuff from welters when I cant find something specific locally.

 

[PatinPA]

I've had good luck with seedworld.com. Customer service was great the one time I had a problem. Prices include shipping, seem to be reasonable.
I have one local seed store but they only carry the basics. winter rye, wheat, etc. Any type of clover or brassica and they push you to their BoB section.

 

[Charles Clear]

I've used seedworld and Morgan county seed for items I could not find at my local feed mill. Morgan county had the groundhog radishes that I couldn't find hardly anywhere else.

 

[Bowsnbucks]

I've purchased small seeds ( clover, alfalfa, and their "Big Buck Brassica Mix" from Welter's in Iowa with happy success. Great phone service every time!! Big bulk seeds like WW, WR, buckwheat, and oats I buy locally from an AG supplier in 56 lb. bags.