Seed banks

Seed bank reviews

The Lockbox seed bank desk rates retailers on six criteria that actually predict whether a home grower ends up with viable seed in hand: shipping coverage into the buyer's jurisdiction, the wording and enforcement of any germination guarantee, the depth and accuracy of the strain catalogue, the breadth of accepted payment options, the quality of customer support during a stuck order, and the length of the affiliate cookie window that determines whether independent reviewers can sustain coverage. We buy our own seeds and read the policy small print rather than rewriting marketing copy. Our reviews are honest about who a bank serves well and who should shop elsewhere — a guarantee means nothing if the bank does not ship to your state. The list below covers the banks that meet our editorial threshold, with one affiliate partner and two informational references for comparison.