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Name: Rick Corey Everett WA 98204 (Zone 8a) Sunset Zone 5. Koppen Csb. Eco 2f              RickCorey Jan 4, 2013 5:06 PM CST |
| I got a catalog out of the blue from "Willhite Seed Inc." in Poolville Texas. Their prices for bulk seeds were excellent and shipping was reasonable, so I started looking them up; I saw mixed reviews, with many complaints that they fell way behind during the rush season, and became too busy to answer the phone or answer email. Several people complained about their attitude if you had a problem with an order, like substituting unwanted seeds for something that was "out". And one person complained about low viability. Has anyone had good or bad experiences with them? Some of the prices for an ounce or quarter pound of seed were really excellent. I see they've been family owned and specialze in watermelon seeds. What I was interested in was very generic and ordinary (lettuce and snap peas) but I saw huge variety in the "watermelon" pages. Just because it ISN'T complicated doesn't mean I can't MAKE it complicated! Weather Links ~ Sunset Zones ~ Degree Days ~~ National Gardening Association Kitazawa Seeds ~ Tainong Seeds ~~ ATP Member Map ~~ My Blogs ~~ Coop Extension Finder Seriously Hot Peppers ~~ Seed Library Resources ~~ Piggy Swap Chat #11 |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a)          |
| sorry never heard of them |
Name: Karen Cincinnati, Oh (Zone 6a)        |
| I never heard of them either. But 2 of 7 reviews on Watchdog in the past year are negative, one for slow service, one for poor performance of seeds. I think I'd be reluctant... Karen |
Name: woofie NE WA (Zone 5a)       woofie Jan 6, 2013 7:07 PM CST |
Off topic, but I've been getting a LOT of seed catalogs from companies I've never heard of this year. Anyone else noticed that? Not that I'm complaining.  Confidence is that feeling you have right before you do something really stupid. |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a) |
| quite a few have different names.. different catalogs .. always do some research |
Name: Karen Cincinnati, Oh (Zone 6a) |
| I don't think I've noticed. Just the usuals. Karen |
Name: Rick Corey Everett WA 98204 (Zone 8a) Sunset Zone 5. Koppen Csb. Eco 2f RickCorey Jan 7, 2013 4:58 PM CST |
| I decided for once to skip on the "bargains" offered by Wilhite. I might get lucky and save a few bucks, buit half my reason for buying big pkts is to share the seed. Why risk sharing seed that won't germinate? Just because it ISN'T complicated doesn't mean I can't MAKE it complicated! Weather Links ~ Sunset Zones ~ Degree Days ~~ National Gardening Association Kitazawa Seeds ~ Tainong Seeds ~~ ATP Member Map ~~ My Blogs ~~ Coop Extension Finder Seriously Hot Peppers ~~ Seed Library Resources ~~ Piggy Swap Chat #11 |
Name: Karen Cincinnati, Oh (Zone 6a) |
| Good point. I always try to get some reviews before buying from online companies. Though I don't belong to Dave's old garden anymore, I do still use the Garden Watchdog. It's my "go to" place for reviews, and I still add an occasional review too. It can be used by non-members. I think it's a good resource. Karen |
Name: Rick Corey Everett WA 98204 (Zone 8a) Sunset Zone 5. Koppen Csb. Eco 2f RickCorey Jan 7, 2013 6:23 PM CST |
| I agree that "Garden Watchdog" is valuable. However, last time I tried, I c ould not add an eBay vendor to it. Just because it ISN'T complicated doesn't mean I can't MAKE it complicated! Weather Links ~ Sunset Zones ~ Degree Days ~~ National Gardening Association Kitazawa Seeds ~ Tainong Seeds ~~ ATP Member Map ~~ My Blogs ~~ Coop Extension Finder Seriously Hot Peppers ~~ Seed Library Resources ~~ Piggy Swap Chat #11 |
Name: Karen Cincinnati, Oh (Zone 6a) |
| Huh, maybe the rules have changed? Maybe you have to be a member to add a review? I haven't tried this year, I don't think. Karen |
Name: Rick Corey Everett WA 98204 (Zone 8a) Sunset Zone 5. Koppen Csb. Eco 2f RickCorey Jan 8, 2013 12:07 PM CST |
| No, I was able to add a review for Tainong Seeds. I just couldn't add one for an eBay vendor. Some field like "postal address" was giving me trouble and I aksed an admin. I was told that they didn't support eBay vendors. Just because it ISN'T complicated doesn't mean I can't MAKE it complicated! Weather Links ~ Sunset Zones ~ Degree Days ~~ National Gardening Association Kitazawa Seeds ~ Tainong Seeds ~~ ATP Member Map ~~ My Blogs ~~ Coop Extension Finder Seriously Hot Peppers ~~ Seed Library Resources ~~ Piggy Swap Chat #11 |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a) |
| maybe need to get with the times |
Name: Karen Cincinnati, Oh (Zone 6a) |
| I didn't know that. But I don't generally buy ebay seeds. Karen |
Name: Allison NJ (Zone 6a) |
| I bought a ton of them on ebay last year |
TX (Zone 8a)    Lavanda Mar 1, 2014 1:35 PM CST |
I know this is late, but I just got here  I have purchased from Wilhite for many years. I always order my Jffy supplies from them. Each year I compare prices and they always come up as the lowest prices Then, since I am ordering anyway, I throw in seeds. They have a fantastic selection of watermelons ! The orders always arrive promptly, no errors, A few years ago I ordered some type of herb seed, mebbe summer savory, and they sent me a refund check before the package even arrived They are a small Mon-and_Pop business, my favorite kind, so yes sorta obscure and without a big advertising budget. But he look at how big names such as Thompson & Morgan, Burpee, and Park have gone downhill !  At our ranchiito we do NOT keep bees. They and other critters grace us with their presence, and we provide for their need to the best of our abilities. |
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