Seed Bank Comparisons Chart
| Company Name | Packaging? | Company History | Price + Shipping | Overview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Seed Bank | Triple Layer Mylar - Resealable seed bank 5/5 | Seeds Come from Growers all over US, Established 25+ years | $119 - 35,000 $199 - 70,000 PPC- .27 cents 23 Varieties |
Good Value, Good Variety, Great Package Great Service |
| Stockpile Seeds | Triple Layer Mylar Resealable Bags, Non Resealable Seed Bank 4/5 | Seeds come from Reputable Seed Company. Over 20 years old | $79 - 30,000 $125 - 60,000 PPC .19 cents 20 Varieties |
Great Value, Good Variety, Good Package Good Service |
| Nitro Pac | Triple Layer Mylar - Non Reseable Seed Bank 4/5 | Sells Survival Gear - Well established - often out of stock on seeds | Seed Count Not Published 16 Varieties |
Ok Value, Low Variety, Good Package Good Service |
| Survivalist Seeds | Paper/plastic bags, Non Resealable Seed Bank 2/5 | Big John, runs a Radio Show, and a MotorCycle Shop. | $159 - 10,000 PPC 2.0 Cents 25 varieties |
Low Value, Good Variety, Bad Package, Good Service |
| Survival Seed Bank | Vaccum Packed which would kill seeds. They need a small amount of air 2/5 | Used To Be Rated F BBB, Now In Review. Fined By FTC for false weight-loss scam | $164- 30,000 PPC .5 cents | Low Value, Good Variety, Low Package, Poor Service |
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Emergency Seed Bank
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Price: $119 Includes Airtight, Waterproof Seed Bank,
Quantity: 35,000 - 37,000 seeds
Seed Packaging: Triple Layer Mylar, Resealable Bags. Waterproof and Airtight Metal Ammo Can, can be opened and re-sealed.
Variety: 23 Varieties, 20 Vegetable Types, 2 Types of Winter Squash, Year Round, any Zone Growing Plants.
Shelf Life: USDA Rated to 4 Years at 75 deg. Seed life can be doubled by dropping 6 deg in temp.
Customer Service: Knowledgeable, answer phones,
There are a bunch of different seed bank companies gaining traction right now, this one is one of my favorite though, for a few reasons, there price is comparable, to the others and they advertise on many of the same sites. What sets them apart is there seeds are specifically designed for an emergency growing season, and there seed bank is more useful than the PVC type, that need a saw to be opened. I like the idea of being able to plant, grow, harvest, and re-store my seeds all in the same container. Plus, there customer service is excellent, even goign so far as to rush an extra seed bank out to guarantee delivery before christmas. Both showed up on time. Here is a you-tube video I found of their seeds.
Stockpile Seed Bank
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Price: $79 Metal #10 Can,
Quantity: 30,000 seeds
Seed Packaging: Triple Layer Mylar, Resealable Bags. Hermetically Sealed in #10 Can, Great for Long LONG term storage
Variety: 20 Varieties, Any Zone Planting,
Shelf Life: Store in a cool dark place, and it will last Decades.
Customer Service: Great, Answered Questions, and offered immediate assistance.
Another Offering By Emergency Seeds Inc, the Stockpile Seed Bank, hits a lower price point than any of the others, but still delivers exceptional value. One of the main differences between this seed bank and some of the others, is the fact that the seeds are sealed into a #10 can, instead of a Re-Openable Ammo Can, or a PVC Tube. In my mind, this is both a good thing, and a bit of an annoyance. Because the seeds are sealed you know they won't be messed with, and will be in perfect condition when they get opened, and are ready to be used. What I don't like though is it means, I can't see what I bought. I just got a can, and while I have opened one to verify the contents, I had to use a can opener. The contents we of course in great condition, with the Gold Standard Triply Layer Mylar Packaging. If you are considering this option, I suggest buying two, where you get 60,000 seeds for $125.
It is by far the best Seed Price Value, even if not my favorite packaging. :)
Survivalist Seeds
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Price: $159 + $10 Seed Bank + $10 Shipping Total: $139
Quantity: 7,000 Seeds
Seed Packaging: Plastic Bags, Paper Bags. Non Re-useable PVC Tube.
Variety: 23 Varieties, 16 Vegetable Types
Shelf Life: Claims 100 Years, probably 2-3 years as currently packed
Customer Service: Knowledgeable, answer phones,
Much like the other “Survival Seed Bank” companies out there, Survivalist Seeds has a similar offering of Heirloom or Open Pollinated, Non-Hybrid Vegetable seeds. Big John includes a lot more beans, which brings his seed weight up high, but his seed count is still low by comparison. (kinda embarrasing :P)
Big John, has a scary site, that isn’t for those whole love government or are on any FBI watchlists. He sells his seeds based on fear, and scary stories, but unlike some of the other companies out there. I get the impression that he really believes and lives what he is saying, so even if I think he is a nutter, I give him props for integrity. At only $139 bucks his seed bank comes in't a deal maker or breaker and also comes with classy PVC packaging. I love the thought of my seeds being nestled safe and sound in plumbing supplies.
Unlike the others however, Big John’s Seeds are only packed in Plastic baggies or paper envelopes. In the long term this is a bad solution. In order to freeze these seeds for the longest life, they will need to be put into a glass jar, or some other container.
Least variety of seeds, but the most adaptable of the bunch
Survival Seed Bank
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Price: $149 + $10 Seed Bank + $15 Shipping Total: $164
Quantity: 30,000 Seeds
Seed Packaging: Shiny Bags. Non Re-useable PVC Tube.
Variety: 22 Varieties, 17 Vegetable Types
Shelf Life: Claims 100 Years, probably 4-5 years
Customer Service: Answered Phone after three tries, and wasn't able to answer any of my most basic questions. I ended up purchasing an herbal kit, from this company, and have recieved endless sales e-mails ever since.
Ok, so while the deal being offered by Survival Seed Bank, isn’t stellar, it isn’t bad either, ok yes it is. Everything about this company makes me want to hide my credit card, and any other information about myself. Just read the BBB reports. But Back to the seeds.
Overall they supply a decent mix of OP and Heirloom seeds, that are adaptable to many climates found in North America. There “Seed Vault” is nothing more than a piece of pvc with end caps on it. Although they do store the seeds in triple layer mylar, which has the best track record for seed storage, overall.
When I called several times, I finally got an answer, and the lady who answered, didn't know even the most basic answers to my questions. Like Seed Count or if these seeds will grow in any zone in the US.
Here is the other thing about this company you should be aware of.
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(By the way, never buy seeds in plastic or paper containers. The seeds just won’t last.)
The seed packs are then vacuumed packed and placed in a special waterproof (practically indestructible) container we call a Seed Bank. We believe that this type of storage container is the absolute best way to store seeds for the long term.
If there seeds are in fact "vacuumed packed" then they will be dead within the first year. Seeds need an airtight, but not airless enviroment. Stored at proper moisture levels with a dessicant, darkeness, and cool temeratures, in a container with AIR, seeds will last for many years, If you take away all the air, you will kill the seeds, they are tiny little lives, and still need oxygen, just like us to live, albeit a very tiny amount.