Top 5 Seed Companies!! REALLY?? 

I can honestly say everything I’ve purchased from Hoss has been the very best quality , seeds as well as supplies and hand tools . Along with quality products you have wonderful customer service . I admire your dedication to quality .

Thanks for this video. I have all these catalogs from RU-vid not on your level this is much appreciated.

As a home gardener, I appreciate the quality and value of Hoss seeds and products. I have learned so much about seeds since I found Hoss and make much better choices and have more success. Just buying from a retailer with seeds acclimated more for my area is one of those game changers. Thanks Hoss!

I can't begin to say how much I appreciate this video. I'm 70 and have been a large scale home gardener since I was young with my Dad in the fifties. Your channel has enlightened me the past 2 years beyond my imagination. This seed podcast while you're under the weather gets 10 stars. I've been buying crappy seeds for years and had a wake up call here. Thanks Hoss!!

Enjoy your videos and decided to buy our seeds from Hoss this year for our family garden. Zone 7b and started our broccoli and lettuce plants in trays. Out of 174 cups only 2 did not germinate. Best seeds we have purchased!

I received this lesson in big fasion last year. I started with a cut rate seed company, germination was trashy and plants had major problems to the point i just trashed them. Then late in year started with hoss seeds and finally had food on the table.

Your service , seeds and gardening advice are the very best!!

Excellent discussion and content. As a backyard gardner in Tallahassee, I am a big fan of Sakata, especially tomatoes and broccoli ( Red Snapper, Roadster, Green Magic, and Imperial). We are currently enjoying my best crop of broccoli. Next year, I will plant some Sakata cabbage varieties. I have learned to look for varieties that were developed by Sakata and Bejo. Regarding seed purchases, I would say I purchase 95% of my seeds from Hoss, Johnny's, and High Mow. All are excellent companies with great customer service. Relative to seed price, sure it is hard to pay $10 for a few seeds, but it pays in the long run to pay more for quality and improved varieties. I really enjoy your videos, especially the discussion on what varieties performed best in your garden. Take care and stay warm...

Hoss Seeds are number 1 on my list! Always have great success with them in my backyard garden. Perfect for southeastern NC! I love the Hoss pins that come with my orders. Pin them on my garden apron. 😊

I buy from Hoss all of my seeds used to buy from the hardware store from one in Mississippi didn’t have very many varieties found y’all and won’t ever go back love y’all’s great price great value and great varieties!

I started buying seeds from Hoss a few years ago. I've never been disappointed. I'll be ordering again this year.

No one has better service than Hoss Tools

Hello from Blackshear and thank you Greg for sharing your thoughts. It's a struggle out there trying to wade through the pros and cons of every product we use so it's great to see a small company like yours thriving. Take care and hope you all have a blessed week ahead my friend.

I discovered that my new yard in Louisiana has the worst soil ever seen...even worse than parishes near the coast. You just don`t expect this in this region, in a low area between hills, that was once a flood plain before drainage was fixed with a proper bridge. So I was shocked last spring. Topsoil was removed down to hard red dirt. Today I discovered amazing natural compost that`s easy to get nearby and have been filling my garden wagon all day and dumping piles between my mustard greens and pitiful turnips. I also found white sand to mix in under leaves in a wash. I made a test spot to begin planting various seeds tomorrow to see how they react. This is exciting for me. I was so discouraged! I don`t have the money to fix it any other way. I`ve been adding grass clippings for months and chopped leaves but now I`ve found a quick solution! If I want fresh produce my only option is to grow it. I can`t legally drive on my medications and partial disabilities and this seems like a miracle right now!

I absolutely do not regret any Dollar I have had to spend with your company. Nothing I have bought seed, tool, or supply has let me down in fact Godzilla Broccoli and twister Cauliflower 100% germ this year.

Thanks. Boss does have HIGH QUALITY seeds. A little more pricey. BUT,... delivery is prompt, the seed packs come with plastic ID markers in them, have colored or treated seeds. My Max Pac pickles out performed more than others I had in. Plus Mr. Hoss is a gentleman and a gardening scholar. Please take note of the advice this man gives. 👨‍🌾

Thank you Hoss for providing only the very best in seeds for your customers, you are #1 in my book! Keep up the great work!

Thank you for being up front and sharing the best seed companies and your thoughts on them. I know I'm not in your neck of the woods but do hope to get a few more seeds that will do good in my area. I know the cucumbers that have both male and female I purchased from you are doing exceptionally well growing inside right now.

This YT channel has fast become my #1 gardening channel! Why? Because Hoss ain't just some good ol' boy southerner that knows how to grow stuff, but because he knows the science that makes things grow we like to eat. And knows how to 'splain it in a way that helps all the rest of us fill the freezers and the canning jars.

Great info!! Thx!!

About to start dealing with High Mowing Seeds but been dealing with Johnny Seeds for years and everything you said about them is the absolute truth! Among the best seed companies out there! Hoss Tools and Johnny’s are my go to for seeds and supplies. Thank you for this great video on seed companies, been knowing about a lot them for years and I really appreciate the research and hard work they put in developing varieties of seeds for us in the South and for you’ll at Hoss for dealing with them.

Well said. The cheapest part of farming is putting a high quality seed in the ground

Can't lie, I only buy from 3 companies. 1. Hoss 2. Johnny's 3. Asian Garden to table for all of my asian vegetables. The rest imo are too hit and miss. Germ rates aren't really what many of these places claim. I get cheaper etc but when you add in your time, sweat, frustration, disappointment, being het up and clucking at the Mister at the supper table etc that too me is the cost value alone. I know many people on youtube talk up Baker Creek/Rare seeds but I'm not afraid to share my thoughts that their seeds are more miss than hit from past experience. Anyways thanks for the great info paw paw Hoss! 🙏

I watched you interview someone from Sakata almost 3 years ago. One tomato he talked about was the Camaro. It sounded good so I hunted for the seed. Not easy to find but I did succeed. Been growing them every year. It is hot and very dry here all summer and they are fantastic. I’m curious why you don’t carry those seeds. Great video and informative.

Great information! Thank you! I've ordered from many different seed retailers, and I can testify to the germination and hardiness to the seeds Hoss sells. The plants produced have much more vigor as well. I'll be planting most of my last order from y'all tomorrow.

I’ve been so happy with your seeds. Ordered from y’all again this year.

Great video and great information. As a home gardener, I take seed very seriously because this is what I'm feeding my family throughout the year. Last year, we did an experiment and I ordered seed from alot of places and I kept up with what seed did well, and the places I had the best plant's, that's who retained our business. I had one retailer I ordered from , various seeds , various season's , not a single seed from them germinated. When I recommend a place to buy seed , those seeds have proven to me to be good seed and btw Hoss is on that list. I agree the real value of seed isn't the price , it's how well that seed does .

I buy all my seeds for big HOSS! Quality is key and Hoss is right. They don't skimp in quality. Additionally, service from Hoss is top notch. Keep making videos. We live you all

Dint know how I missed this one but sure am glad I found it.

I didnt know Hoss started selling seeds, I would be more then tickled too just get one of their 2 wheeled push cultivators someday.

I love Hoss seeds !!! I will never buy from anyone else . everything I plant comes up and does very well for me . I even have a winter garden this year and everything I got from ya'll have came up and doing very well so impressed. Thanks

One of things I’ve ran into with cheap seeds is sometimes they don’t turn out to be what their supposed to be. 1:20pm

I have the double wheel row plow and I think every attachments Love everything about my plow. First time buying the seeds this year, if it is as good as the plow then I will have a beautiful garden.

Being retired frpom horticulture , I have tried seeds from EVERY company out there & I'm here to tell you HOSS by far surpasses all of them. The customer service beats bthem all hands down ! Germination rates are fabulous. North Florida loves y'all !

Your seeds have the best germination rates of any I've ever grown and I love getting the mylar seed packets when you have those.

Love my lazy garden, and my seeds from hoss

I get the large packs of bean seeds from HOSS and the Bronco is a keeper! You talk about cheap seeds and dollar tree comes to mind, you may only get a few plants from a whole packet.. I pay a premium for Mountain Fresh tomatoes but the disease resistance is amazing and the production is crazy.

I have switched to Hoss seeds after not having good germination from other companies. Thank you for all of your suggestions and great products!!❤

All the seeds I bought from HOSS last season were my best performers, so I placed another order this season too. Found my seeds in the mailbox yesterday even quicker than expected! Thanks for all you’re doing and the content you’re putting out for the community❤

Awesome information. Great job!

Your doing a great job and I really appreciate this video along with your other's. I ordered from you for the first time this year. I dont mind paying more for quality seed and will continue to use Hoss in the future. I also buy seed from Johnny's and several others. Keep up the good work and thank you.

I must say I have purchased from another company years ago whom sold seeds for 1.00. Planted my Zucchini and ended up with pumpkins. I am still waiting for them to get back to me. The time investment and loss was far more than 1.00. So glad that I found your company, even though I am in the north east. I enjoy supporting good family business when I am able. I always check Hoss first before I look anywhere else. Keep up the great work!

Why wouldn't one simply save their own seeds rather than buying them every season?

You guys are the best! Such fast and friendly service!

MIgardener has great germination rate and quality seeds slightly cheaper than Hoss, in my experience. I support both because there’s enough to go around.

I order from Hoss , Baker Creek and Tomato Growers

It is crazy the difference between quality seed and cheap seed.I choose quality as I have to deal with those plants the whole crop cycle and every day matters.

I live in Fort Myers! I had no idea Sakata does research here. Next time you’re in town come by the garden. Gotta lot of Hoss growing 😉 1:38

What your saying is true about quality ...but not too many people can afford the pricy stuff right now in this economy so we take chances with the cheaper seeds.

Great seeds and excellent customer service!

We grow commercially, and your seeds are the best. Our customers pre-order their vegetables a year in advance, so we have to make sure we have a seed to count on. Thank you!

There is a difference between seed companies that I buy to try fun varieties for less cost (there is value there, sure)…and seed companies that I TRUST for quality plants and high germination rates…Hoss has certainly earned my trust!

I have had good success with Hoss!

What I know is how grateful I am to the knowledgeable, bless on bless on bless the seed savers, makers, sellers. Phenomenal. Thank you for knowing.

I live in Georgia so will try some of your seeds if they might do better in this area. I like the idea of taking heirloom seeds and improving upon them, so that sounds like a win/win! I have bought one or two packs from Johnny's seeds and they have done well. Also, I've bought alot from MI Gardener who does sell $2.00 packs but works with small farms to produce his seeds and most all of his varieties that I've planted have done well, but I know not all of them have the advanced disease-resistance you're talking about, as most are the original version, so would definitely like to do a comparison. Last summer I bought a Better Boy tomato plant from Tractor Supply and the first few tomatoes were great but after that the plant was struggling with the humidity and pests and fruit production suffered and leaves started to get spot. Then after the heat and humidity went down fruit started again but I ended up with about 6 green stunted tomatoes that stayed golf ball size or maybe slightly bigger. I will definitely look into your improved Better Boy seeds for next time.

My Hoss seeds has never failed to germinate, matter of fact I just planted some leftover last year Hoss seeds and all are growing on. 100% for the pack. Start with quality like Hoss seeds and you will have a greener thumb. Helps you shine.

Hope you feel better soon! I have listened to 2 you tubers that actually said that your seeds are the best!

Thank you again for the information Sir. I've never had a problem with any of your products.

Greg Sunday we had 104F in suburban Sydney Australia, thankfully cooler today😊 Seed companies are amazing behind the scenes, they have lots of testing and research and development in the industry with checking viability of seeds and breeding new breeds or adjusting their F Hybrids improving current seeds to adjust for deceases and other elements to improve genetics. Most seeds are affordable with plenty of seeds, yes some are more expensive or have less seeds in it because of development of seeds through breeding out disease’s and improve yields to enjoy a better crop Hope the seed company will allow you film your visit to seed company to share with Subscribers, we would love it❤

Hoss ROCKS

Can confirm, I never heard of tomato wilt virus here in Ontario Zone 5. Late blight is a PITA though and can hit mid-season. This year I had to cull some plants with poor resistance in late August because they were overtaken by late blight. The resistant ones were able to keep producing for an extra two month (late July to late October rather than late July to late August). Late blight didn't used to be a problem here, but now that it's got a foothold, it may be a re-occurring problem because we can get a lot of gloomy weather in late summer/early fall.

If Hoss sells what I want to grow, that's about the end of my search. If Hoss doesn't sell it, there are just a few others that I'll buy seeds from. I've managed to goof up plants from Hoss seeds, and I've found a couple of varieties that I just didn't care for, but I've never bought any seeds from Hoss that didn't perform at, or well above, the label germination rate.

Bayer seed company owns seminis and de Ruiter. Bayer are the largest seed company in the world

I always say, "You get what you pay for!" I've just ordered my Hoss seeds. I tried to narrow down to only 3 tomato varieties, but it was difficult. 😂 I guess 6 is not too bad. 😂😂 I can't wait to try them aĺl.

I’m a long time Hoss customer, and when it comes to seeds; variety, germination rate, value are what’s important to me. Germination rate should be done in an incubator at the company lab. Is Hoss running germination rates or relying on suppliers data? That being said, I’ve got four different short day onion varieties going from Hoss seeds; for the first time. I only wish more folks would take up home gardening. 😂

I buy different seeds from different companies. I got one that does tobacco, another that do hybrids, and sometimes I just grab the ones in the supermarket. I ain't got no big operation, and I can get by with low germination cause I only do it for personal use. I tend to gravitate towards the better companies though.

Great information Greg. I want to try your Hossinator orange pepper seed. ❤

Fort Myers Florida!!! That’s my neck of the woods.

That’s why I will definitely to continue to be a customer quality is absolutely the best and the service thank y’all

Enjoyed the video. I love the quality of your seeds

The seed sources are very important. Report on how the seed sources are growing their product. Seed genetics will self-select for local growing conditions so If a vendor is pouring on the fertilizer and insecticides where they package the healthiest plants then those seeds will need heavy chemicals to thrive too. Planting Florida seeds in Michigan may do poorly because of cooler temperatures and clay not sandy soils. However if they are growing with minimal inputs and evolved their plants for hardiness at extremes then they can be better for most gardeners who will have wildly varied growing techniques and conditions.

I planted 2 trays of 72 cells with my Hoss seeds and only one cell did not germinate……I think I missed putting seed in the cell…..💗💗💗Hoss seeds!!💗💗🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅🍅💗

You have a lot to be proud of, you sell very good quality seeds, you have great employees and I can tell you do, by your great customer service. I have never been unhappy with any of my orders. My only complaint is that your product line ignores growers in Central and South Florida. We are very limited as to what we can grow in our hot rainy months and I would prefer to buy those seeds from you, rather than companies in Missouri or Virginia or New England. I realize we a niche market, but we are a fairly large niche. That is my only complaint, the part I want to emphasize is you own a great company and have hired some great people.

Just saw Seminis was acquired by Vegetables by Bayer. 🤔

I only get my seed from Hoss tools. Have always had great success with your seeds!

I ordered first the first time for the next growing season from HOSS. I always try to get non- gmo. 😊

I have had very good results in my home garden with Hoss seeds..especially the Hossinator seeds...growing in Texas

Great Video as always. What’s the time and temp on the PP press ? I’m so curious about your experiments lol

Excellent advice.

Interesting, thank you! Is the dog a flat coated retriever?!? Best dogs ever.

God bless you, Greg & Sheila Everything I've bought from your company has always grew for me , even my onions are growing wonderful and I'm about to order more Ammonia sulfate & Dr bubbles fertilizers . After this video . Thank you for always putting out the best informative content . Mrs josette Tharp Texas 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

From Settin' Rock Farm, Hoss has the best seeds and the best customer service period!!! The proof is in the puddin!🎉😊

All good things come from Hoss. They are the only company I use

Howdy how ya'll? Well, I went and cut an order with you just now. Just picked up most of my seeds. I'll say that you probably don't have the very best price nor the worst. About in the middle for this era. Listen. I been gardening my 60x80 poke man and boy since 1979 and I tried just about every method and every variety of what there was. I know what works and what doesn't. Finally, mostly. Even so I ordered a coupla new varieties for this year's experiment. We'll see. HOSS popped up on my feed this evening. Never heard of you guys. So happens it's time to get busy... to get some of the seeds under the dirt to make plants for this spring. In the past, one time not long ago, I ordered some really dirt cheap lettuce seeds from Ebay and boy, you wouldn't believe the super crop of rye grass that came up! Learned my lesson there. No mas. Uh uh. The reason I ordered from you is that I have been unsatisfied with my usual top line big name companies. I don't owe them any loyalty. A couple of years my long row of Better Boy tomatoes turned out to be some Better Boys and some other unidentified varieties.And last year my bell pepper plants from a big name company....well, I planted an even dozen. A half dozen were actually bell pepper plants. The rest were split between sweet peppers and some little rounded pepper to this day I don't know what it was. So, in short I have come to expect treachery from my seed guys. Will you be the ones to stop the madness? Looking forward to getting what I ordered, and some top notch seeds in the process. Your bestest fan way up in Alabam, Norm

Love hoss seeds

I’d rather pay $10 dollars a pack for seeds that will germinate than pay $3.99 and have a poor germination rate. Growing food takes time and at least in my climate up north the window is very small. Waisting weeks on replanting seeds over and over again is just *not* an option. Trying new varieties is fun but I don’t depend on them for a harvest and considering how expensive food is focusing on quality is vital for me to be able to put up food. Another important thing to me is buying from small businesses that support our economy, Hoss checks all the boxes for me and the bonus is the educational content. I really can’t ask for anything more.

I have bought from them all. By far HOSS is the best!!

HOSS is my number 1

Good I information! I never knew most of this!. Now… I need to order tomato seeds… (after my Bible study class)👍

Hoss seeds are excellent for their germination rates!

Truelove is where I get my white okra seeds and hard to find seeds

Excellent.

DO NOT ! I Repeat...DO NOT BUY SEED FROM HOSS TOOLS UNLESS YOU WANNA GROW THE BEST GARDEN YOU HAVE EVER GROWN. FAST SERVICE, GERMINATION RATE 100% ON PAR. Its worth spending the little extra to have piece of mind with your garden.. remember You get what you pay for !

I’ve always had hoss seed they are just as good that Greg’s did the cucumber seeds are awesome as is corn .

Does anyone know of a good book with colored pictures that can help me tell the difference in diseases? I live in the northern panhandle of WV, and that TSWV just might be what damages then wipes out my nightshades starting around the end of July through August. I've been treating it like blight.

Sakata -- Is this an American company ? Seminis - another Monsanto acquisition. Bejo seed -- Is this Netherland company an American Company? Ray Delbury Sussex County NJ USA

I hope you at Hoss take this as civil. I contacted your company year before last and last year about purchasing seeds. The response was not good. It seemed to me to be a canned response and not very positive. I ended up purchasing all my needs from Baker Creek or MI garden. I did a huge garden and many of my saved seeds needed replacing. I am in Oklahoma so I feel like I’m part of the south. But after receiving the “not so friendly “ replies from your company I was afraid that maybe the product was not the best for me. Happy that you have so many happy customers just not a fit for this old Okie. By the way I did produce a Huge garden of which I shared with many friends and family last year and already got this year already planned.

Word!

I’ve always have good crops with hoss seeds good germination

We dont have sakata in NZ and Australia they closed there doors here in 90s but all the other companies are here