| Rating | Author | Content |
| Positive | msannthorpe
Evanston, IL
(1 review)
May 18, 2012 | Placed my first order with Fedco Seeds this spring. Nice selection and generous seed count. My order came fairly quickly, and germination was excellent. Plus I really like that it's a co-op. I'll definitely order again next year. |
| Positive | emi2
Forest Hill, MD
(3 reviews)
April 23, 2012 | Not for the 'needy' or those in a hurry, but the best selection, prices, quantity and germination rate around. The seeds arrived in nice packaging, sprouted quickly into healthy plants, and were generous with their quantities.
Definately a good choice for seed orders...just be patient! |
| Positive | Dempsey
Big Lake, MN
(10 reviews)
April 9, 2012 | Posted on February 20, 2011, updated April 9, 2012
I just hate when you have an issue with a company or representative and send an email so they will be informed and then no one emails back. I called for customer service on a Friday afternoon for info on drip irrigation and was told, 'too bad, you shouldn't have called on a Friday.' So I realize this is a small company and I went ahead and placed my seed order but will not order a drip irrigation system from them.
They are cheap and have a good selection, just be aware of the strange setup they have going when ordering. Seeds, potatoes and supplies must all be ordered separately. And the shipping is slow. They also do not take phone orders (or reply to emails!)
On April 9th, 2012, Dempsey changed the rating from neutral to positive and added the following:
Changing my rating to positive with reservations. Fedco is my go-to company but there are certain issues. Direct customer service isn't great but if you know what you want, know how to order and do so, it is awesome. Reliable, god prices, good selection and they are suing Monsanto (they are part of the lawsuit)! Being Johnny's has so few OP seeds now and outrageous prices, Fedco is basically getting all my main seed orders and potatoes too. My taters are a little late since I like to sprout them but I live in MN so they probably send to me last.
If you order their drip irrigation starter kit don't expect any help, instructions or even labelling of the little pieces. It comes all thrown into a box. If that doesn't bother you, fine, I just wanted to mention it.
I wish they would put their catalog in alphabetical order, but otherwise they are my main seed company now and I like them. |
| Positive | CobaltDragonVeg
Macedonia, OH
(2 reviews)
March 6, 2012 | A true hidden gem. I had never heard of Fedco before this year. I placed an order for about 15 varieties of flowers and veggies. The order was received quickly. Seed packs and labeled nicely and filled as expected. Germination rates so far are great. I will definitely be using Fedco again!! |
| Positive | Sherilou
Panhandle Gulf Coast, FL
(Zone 8b)
(11 reviews)
February 29, 2012 | Fedco Seeds has excellent prices. Some companies are now charging $2.99 to $4.95 for a packet of seeds. You can still buy a pack of wonderful, unique, open-pollinated, healthy seeds for $1.10 to $1.50 at Fedco Seeds.
Their seeds have an excellent germination rate and produce strong, healthy, vigorous and productive plants. Thank you, Fedco Seeds! |
| Positive | barrykerry
South Dennis, MA
(5 reviews)
February 17, 2012 | I've been ordering from Fedco for several years now. Love that you can order smaller or larger packets of seeds - depending on how much you need. Prices can't be beat and germination rates for me have been close to 100%. Volume discounts are much appreciated - I saved 15.00 off my $150.00 order. |
| Positive | seagardener
Southport, ME
(31 reviews)
February 15, 2012 | The fruit tree nursery stock & ornamental bare root shrubs that I received from Fedco have been really rugged and performed very well in the landscape. This year I received my seed order promptly and marveled at the large quantity of seeds sent at a modest price; very competitive. I have been experiencing "sticker shock" this year from so many mail order seed & nursery stock companies but thankfully this has not been the case with Fedco. |
| Positive | jimwatershed
Saint Augustine, FL
(Zone 8b)
(4 reviews)
January 5, 2012 | Last year I ordered from four companies. I can speak for service, germination, and price. I had no problems ordering from Fedco (seeds) online, and my seeds came quickly enough (ordered end of march, remember it taking about a week or two to get the seeds, all at once and completely accurate for about thirty items, not bad for peak of spring season). So that was a better experience than two out of the four, and about the same as the third (which I ordered in October, so not apples-to-apples on the time). In regards to germination, I was a little surprised at the germination rates published on the packets, some of which were under 90%, but they must have been doing some kind of worst-case testing scenario, because I would say that I had close to 100% germination on all the seeds. Can't do much better than that. As far as price, I think anyone who does a comparison variety to variety will find that Fedco is about the best around. Overall, I was very pleased with them and happily plan to send them another order this year (despite the political commentary in their catalog). |
| Positive | susybell
Vancouver, WA
(Zone 8a)
(20 reviews)
December 8, 2011 | I ordered a large variety of seeds from Fedco last year. I'm very pleased with the variety, price, and quality of their seeds. I ordered both flower and veg seeds. They probably aren't the fastest shipping of companies I ordered from, but all the seeds arrived in plenty of time for planting and grew very well for me. I plan to order again this season-looking forward to it, in fact! |
| Positive | d3wd
Penfield, PA
(2 reviews)
November 17, 2011 | I've ordered from Fedco Seeds at least twice. Each time, my order was filled correctly, sent in a timely manner, and packaged well. One thing I really like about Fedco Seeds is that the germination test results are on every package of seed. |
| Positive | MamaBuch
Memphis, TN
(2 reviews)
September 13, 2011 | Ordered a ton of seed from Fedco this year. Shipping and packaging was wonderful, and although I expected a "wait", seeds were here in no time!! Will definitely order again. |
| Positive | borealrose
East Hardwick, VT
(6 reviews)
March 28, 2011 | This has been my 11th year using Fedco seeds and as always my order arrived promptly and without hassle. Fedco has a very good selection of organic and locally produced seeds suitable for the northeast at reasonable prices with free shipping (a big plus for me). My only caveat is that orders must be placed very early as certain varieties seem to sell out rather quickly some years. |
| Positive | beartown
Stanbridge East
Canada
(3 reviews)
February 23, 2011 | I have been ordering most of my vegetable seeds from Fedco for the past two years. Very pleased with the seed quality and service. |
| Positive | p1mkw
Danville, IN
(Zone 5b)
(10 reviews)
March 20, 2010 | This was my first year ordering from Fedco, but it won't be my last. Shipment was very prompt and the germination rate on the few tomato seeds I planted was 100%. The peppers were only about 67%, but that was in line with other pepper seeds from other companies. Would definitely recommend not only for their quick service, good seeds, but GREAT prices. |
| Positive | Doug9345
Durhamville, NY
(Zone 5b)
(7 reviews)
March 12, 2010 | After going through their catalog I ordered the bulk of my seeds for this year from Fedco. I placed my order on February 26 and received it March 8. All the packets where well packed in a box. While there were 4 out-of-stocks out of 114 items ordered they where seeds that showed in the catalog as order early. The back ordered seeds(2) where on back order when I ordered them. The only negative I experienced was that I had to reenter my CC information and in the process it reset the box for allowing substitutions to no instead of what yes as I had marked it. -Doug |
| Positive | marcop
Plover, WI
(15 reviews)
February 7, 2010 | Prompt service, reasonable prices, free shipping and a very entertaining and informative catalog cleverly written--not the usual boring garden talk! Moreover Fedco Seeds includes some really exciting selections: Piracicaba, Argentata Chard,
Italienischer Lettuce to name a few. Piracicaba, as Barbara Damrosch said in the Washington Post, "It's Broccoli, but Even Better." |
| Positive | nhplanter
Washington, NH
(Zone 5b)
(4 reviews)
November 22, 2009 | I have ordered the bulk of my summer garden seeds from Fedco for the last 3 or 4 years and I am very happy with the results. The prices are great and the company is very generous with seed quantity. Germination rates are excellent. Be warned--popular varieties sell out quickly, so order early. |
| Positive | girlgroupgirl
(16 reviews)
May 6, 2009 | I've purchased from Fedco for two years, and I love them! I love their catalog - I order the "old fashioned" way from them, through snail mail. The catalog of seeds is splendid and I found lots of wonderful things to try. This year I also purchased lots of rock powders I can not find elsewhere.
I am very pleased with Fedco's service and will definitely purchase from them again! |
| Positive | mulried
Saint Paul, MN
(4 reviews)
April 11, 2009 | Ordered online. Website was difficult to navigate at first, but once you get the hang of it, it's not so bad. The out of stock items are kept current. Prices and shipping were incredibly reasonable.
Apparently I had mis-entered my credit card information. They had filled my order, set it aside and emailed me to call them with the correct information. I received my order a couple of days after I called them back.
Germination rates have been good so far. Seed packets are minimalist looking, but still manage to give you all the information you need.
Will order from them again. |
| Positive | hem_iamy
Albuquerque, NM
(Zone 7b)
(10 reviews)
March 17, 2009 | I ordered a variety of vegetable and herb seeds from Fedco for the first time this Winter (1/09). The website was easy to use as well as informative with regards to the hybrids ordered. They arrived within several weeks and the backordered varieties several weeks later. I like the fact that they are a non-GMO company and have had excellent germination so far. I will definitely use Fedco for my seed purchasing in the future. |
| Positive | dave
(40 reviews)
March 17, 2009 | I've become a little disappointed in some of the organizations and companies that I have, for many years, given my business to. This year was my first time ordering with Fedco, and I'm glad I did.
Their selection is excellent - they had everything I wanted.
The quantity is excellent, too. I was able to buy a 5lb bag of Blue Hopi corn from them. Even the regular sized seed packets were gigantic compared to the seed packets from their competitors.
I give these folks an A+ and I'll be ordering from them again next spring. |
| Positive | cyndiehook
Central, ME
(Zone 5a)
(5 reviews)
March 4, 2009 | Always a first choice for seeds. Quality is outstanding and prices are very reasonable. Love the catalog and the reviews of each item. It is important that seed companies such as these are supported. |
| Positive | MarkP
Missoula, MT
(Zone 4a)
(12 reviews)
February 3, 2009 | Always have had good experiences with Fedco!!! |
| Neutral | go_cats
Wilmette, IL
(7 reviews)
January 29, 2009 | FedCo's website is one of the hardest to navigate, or figure out, that I've ever seen. I'd be happy to buy from them, if I could figure out what they sell without risking carpal tunnel syndrome. |
| Positive | RuthSmith
(Zone 6a)
(1 review)
January 29, 2009 | I've ordered from Fedco for several years now and have always had a great experience. Their prices are great, they sell organic seed, and they do not "knowingly" sell genetically engineered seeds. Recently an item was back ordered, then out of stock. By the time I received my seed order it was back in stock. They agreed to ship out the seed packet without an additional shipping charge. |
| Positive | toomanypotatoes
Perry, MI
(17 reviews)
January 21, 2009 | This is my first order from Fedco Seed. They had seeds that are difficult to find (like bread seed poppy). Prices were very reasonable and order communication was good. It did take a while to get the seeds...but they were pretty clear on shipping schedules so it was not a surprise. |
| Positive | philiph
Carterville, IL
(2 reviews)
May 13, 2008 | I'm especially impressed with the quality of the seeds and the prices, which to me, is what is most important. I've ordered from Johnny's Selected Seeds in the past and found FedCo quality to be as good (possibly better) at a fraction of the price of Johnny's.
The few qualifiers are that one, the items may take some time to arrive given their shipping schedules and size of operation; two, you may need to coordinate orders through their bulb, tree, and seeds divisions; three, you'll need to look past the less than subtle political statements in their catalogue (if you're not liberal, in which case you'll probably enjoy it); and finally, the selection may not be as diverse as companies such as Johnny's, particularly their selection of organic seeds.
Qualifiers aside, I can't imagine I'll be shopping anywhere else in the future. Their catalogue is a helpful source of information throughout the growing season, and the online ordering process was a smooth one. And as mentioned, the prices and the quality are excellent. |
| Positive | girlnextdoor
Dane, WI
(2 reviews)
May 8, 2008 | Nice catalog with GREAT prices. And if you order $30 shipping is Free. And who can't order that much seed. My dad & I pooled orders and we had over $150 between us. And he was under orders to cut back this year....
Order shipped within a week. There was only one item on the whole order that was not available due to crop failure. So far the seed has germinated great.
My dad ordered from them for the first time last year and he thought it was some of the best seed around right now.
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| Positive | ckk
Southern, NH
(Zone 5b)
(3 reviews)
May 5, 2008 | I decided to order from Fedco because they carry organic seed, and because of their GMO stance. I ordered from them in March, received the seeds (30 packs) about a week later. Prices were great, and shipping was low. My germination rates have been very high, with very vigorous growth. The zucchini seedlings have grown so fast that they've been shading the others! I will definitely order from Fedco again, very satisfied. |
| Positive | oklaquilter
Grundy Center, IA
(3 reviews)
April 18, 2008 | I am so glad someone here referred me to FEDCO!!! I absolutely adore the catalog and detailed information regarding the varieties they carry. Especially like that they are not selling GMO seed. I ordered in early March (close to $145+ order) and was surprised how fast the packages arrived. So far, everything that I have started has come up. Am very pleased w/the germination rates. Will find out w/the direct seeded items very soon. This is my new favorite seed company. I printed the catalog (.pdf file off the computer), stuck it into a 3-ring binder for easy access. Now, if I can just keep my other gardening friends from taking it home all the time. Two thumbs up!!! |
| Positive | ButlerCreek
Missoula, MT
(1 review)
March 3, 2008 | This company was recommended by the head of our community garden. There was no glossy catalog to look through, but on line ordering was easy and their prices were outstanding. They delivered quickly, charged one dollar for postage and my little seedlings are coming up with high germination rates. |
| Positive | Beltane
Milton, NH
(3 reviews)
January 18, 2008 | I have ordered seeds & potatos from this company yearly for about three years now. I love how they note under each item where and how it was grown. This year I am ordering from FEDCO Trees as well. Their catalog is second to none with their elaborate drawings and indepth discriptions of the plants. Excellent company. |
| Positive | CedarBerry
Oakland, OR
(8 reviews)
April 21, 2007 | I'd intended to buy my organic seeds from a source I'd used before, but they were sold out of a couple varieties, so I recently tried Fedco for the first time.
I found they offer a tremendous selection of both standard and organic varieties. I also liked the prices--around half what I was used to paying. (Some of the packets are a little smaller sized, perfect for a gardener like me who usually ends up with tons of extra seed!)
Doing some research on the company, I was impressed with Fedco's dedication to their business & employees, as well as their stance against GMOs. I also liked that with a small minimum order, my shipping was free!
I received my order quickly, with only one variety sold out. The seed packets are no-frills, with very basic info only & no glossy photos--though they do have re-sealable flaps.
I started some seeds indoors, and after only 4 days, I had one red cabbage seedling come up. The next day, 3 more appeared (100%), and the following day, an amaranth plant had popped its head above the soil. I've never grown these particular varieties before, so I can't say for certain, but the germination seemed pretty fast compared to some other seeds I used. The cabbage seedlings have grown rapidly and are almost the same size as some cauliflower starts that I'd planted several weeks before.
Fedco's seeds definitely seem to be full of life! |
| Positive | grdngrwr
Wonder Lake, IL
(3 reviews)
March 22, 2007 | I LOVE this company! Great seeds, awesome prices, and fast shipping. Good variety of organic seeds too. If I had to choose just one catalog to order from, this would be it! |
| Positive | lazyox
Alton, MO
(4 reviews)
March 20, 2007 | Good seed, great prices, quick service, entertaining (to say the least) catalog - I have been ordering from Fedco for 6 or so years and they are my favorite. I especially appreciate that they have dropped all of their Seminis/Monsanto varieties. I dropped two of my other favorite seed companies because they did not do the same. I also appreciate that I can now order online after their March ordering deadline - way to go! |
| Neutral | CountryDaddy
Wilmington, IL
(7 reviews)
February 26, 2007 | I realize that one of the stipulations for placing a comment here is that you have dealt with the company. I was about to, but didn't, and this is why. Their shipping and handling costs are prohibitive! Their plant selection is OK, some pictures would be nice, but when I saw a $14.00 charge for shipping to Illinois and a $5.00 box fee I couldn't believe it. I think that's ridiculous. It's about three times the average shipping and handling charge of other companies.
On February 26th, 2007, CountryDaddy changed the rating from negative to neutral and added the following:
I must apologize to Fedco for my previous negative comments. After going back and rechecking, I found I had looked at the shipping charges for Fedco Trees and not Fedco Seeds. Their shipping/handling charges are actually not out of line. I'm sorry I spoiled their perfect positive rating. Too bad the negative mark can't be retracted. I'm going to try ordering from them and see what happens.
On February 26th, 2007, CountryDaddy added the following:
I see the negative mark has been removed. Excellent!
On February 26th, 2007, CountryDaddy added the following:
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| Positive | PrairieMoon2
Burlington, MA
(Zone 6a)
(1 review)
January 3, 2007 | Someone recommended FEDCO to me last year with a high recommendation. I ordered most of my vegetable seeds and some annuals from them last winter. I was very happy with my experience. The prices were very fair and they offered smaller amounts that fit with my small garden. The seeds had a good germination rate and the plants grew well. They also offered untreated seed which is important to me and they had varieties that I was looking for.
I especially loved that they are trying to be responsible in whose seed they offer and I was very happy to be informed of Mansanto taking over a seed company. They did the work for me, so I can buy with confidence and feel good that I am ordering along with growing in a way that is ecologically sound.
I will be ordering from them again this year.
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| Positive | DouglasCounty
Mansfield, MO
(Zone 6a)
(3 reviews)
December 20, 2006 | I ordered seed-starting equipment from Fedco (Organic Supply) by mail. Their prices were lower than other sources I had found, and I received the merchandise within 8 days, all in good order. |
| Positive | alicewho
North Augusta, SC
(Zone 8a)
(50 reviews)
November 14, 2006 | I've been happy with the seeds I've ordered from Fedco the past couple of years, good germination rate. |
| Positive | brassica
Riverton, NJ
(2 reviews)
August 16, 2006 | I've been buying from fedco since 1980. I belive my friend Sue and I were their first New Jersey customers. I adore their customer service folks also. Always a great variety of seeds, and plants.
If ya call fedco--tell Gene Frey *The Jersey girls say hello*
My garden is always a full bloom cause of fedco. |
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