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I've ordered from them for about 5 years, and have yet to be disappointed. Their selection (especially herbs) is great, without the high prices that are found with other companies. Garlic and shallot bulbs were received in good condition this past year (don't know what the end result is yet) and were shipped when predicted. The speed of shipment has impressed me as well. Very personable company with a good product!
I have to say I was very disappointed in my order from them. I'm interested in putting in a Lavender garden and they have several unusual varieties. I ordered as soon as the new catalog arrived in January and ordered several packets of flower seeds as well as 15 lavender plants. The seeds arrived sometime in Feb. with a note that the plants would ship in the spring (naturally.) By the middle of May, the weather here in zone 7 was hitting 80 degrees and I'd heard nothing from Nichols. I called the office, and was told they'd get back to me with the order status the next day. I heard nothing. I called again several days later and while they were sympathetic they still had no idea what had happened to my order. I had to call a 3rd time and re-fax my order form to them. They said the order would go out the next day. It finally arrived during the long Memorial Day weekend while I was away and sat in the lobby of my building. Half of my order was not enclosed with only a brief explanation that they would not be shipping it--no reason or apology.I called to enquire and they said that El Nino rains had affected most of their stock (fair enough, but tell me upfront). Half the plants were dried out and several others soaked and rotted. At the moment only one small specimen survives. Their operation is certainly low-tech, but it shouldn't be no- service.
We have ordered from Nichols since 1969, and have always been pleased with their service, and quality of seeds. They carry such an assortment of unusual varieties. Their "Oregon Star" tomato seeds always germinate almost 100%, and the tomatoes are the tastiest, and have very few seeds.
The only thing this great seed company needs to do is to clean up their cluttered up catalogue. Either that, or, put in an index. Other than that little annoyance, you can have no fears about bad seeds or poor service. These guys do a very good job!
Great selection with wonderful results! I have always been satisfied with the quality, the quantity and the timeliness of their shipments (seeds, live plants, and packaged herbs). I would definitely recommend them to anyone serious about gardening and herbs.
Good quality seed and unusual varieties, especially mustards and salad greens. Their "showroom" is kind of ramshackle, homey, smells good, and you can bag your own bulk seed. Watch the help fill orders and do the mailing while you sip herb tea. Stroll the herb garden outback. Mail order with a human face.
I faxed my first order to them and had the shipment on my back porch two days later. I still haven't figured out how they did it! They don't always ship at such incredible speed but I've been impressed with speed, quality, selection, etc. All those things that make a supplier good.
I would like to recommend their seed quality. All seed that I have received from them have almost a 100% germination rate. I usually germinate double what I need because the germination rate is 50%. Imagine my surprise when all the plugs had wonderful healthy seedling in them. The neighbors got a lot of free plants this year. I would order from them again. I only regret my sweet woodruff seeds being unavailable this year. Oh well, better luck in 97.
I like them; they are a "real" company whose product reflects a small enterprise's attempt to create a niche market. I have always been quite happy with their materials and they serve the gardener by selecting varieties whose success is probable instead of a large collection of untried, glitzy material.
Another West Coast company that's been around for years. Reliable with speedy order return, although sometimes the stock limited and you get a credit with your order. They aren't too up-to-date tech-wise, though. In 1993, I sent a Fax and it took 2 weeks to get a reply (a lot longer than a paper mail response would take).
