This thread is to consolidate all sources of grass seed into one spot. I will edit to add whatever sources other members have found. Please share where you get seed.
1. Seedsuperstore - Carries gold tag, sod quality seed. Reputable owner.
2. preferredseed - good selection, quality cultivars and seed
3. Pawneebuttes - good prices especially for small amounts
4. Hogan - heard nothing but good things about them
4. Williams Lawn seed WLS
5. Unitedseeds
6. Miller Seed
7. Advanced Turf
8. EH Griffith
9. Hart Seed
10. ToddValleyFarms
11. OutsidePride
other sources-
Local nursery - many local garden centers will carry seed sourced from nearby sod farms
local sod farms - you can try finding out the best cultivars in your area and where to buy their seed
Big Box stores - I wouldn't recommend them unless it's a mass produced quality product like Lesco double eagle
Some additional considerations: Always look out for "seed coatings" on the bag label. Seed coatings are designed to improve germination % usually through water retaining crystals. The problem is these coatings can make up HALF the weight of your bag (meaning you only get half the seed you think you bought). Scotts and others typically sold at the big boxes have these coatings in nearly all their seed. Some online stores may also have this coating. While it can be beneficial sometimes you can do this yourself by picking up a product called Soil Moist Seed Coat at a fraction of the cost. It acts as a little insurance by providing extra moisture retaining ability.
Feel free to add any other sources.
1. Seedsuperstore - Carries gold tag, sod quality seed. Reputable owner.
2. preferredseed - good selection, quality cultivars and seed
3. Pawneebuttes - good prices especially for small amounts
4. Hogan - heard nothing but good things about them
4. Williams Lawn seed WLS
5. Unitedseeds
6. Miller Seed
7. Advanced Turf
8. EH Griffith
9. Hart Seed
10. ToddValleyFarms
11. OutsidePride
other sources-
Local nursery - many local garden centers will carry seed sourced from nearby sod farms
local sod farms - you can try finding out the best cultivars in your area and where to buy their seed
Big Box stores - I wouldn't recommend them unless it's a mass produced quality product like Lesco double eagle
Some additional considerations: Always look out for "seed coatings" on the bag label. Seed coatings are designed to improve germination % usually through water retaining crystals. The problem is these coatings can make up HALF the weight of your bag (meaning you only get half the seed you think you bought). Scotts and others typically sold at the big boxes have these coatings in nearly all their seed. Some online stores may also have this coating. While it can be beneficial sometimes you can do this yourself by picking up a product called Soil Moist Seed Coat at a fraction of the cost. It acts as a little insurance by providing extra moisture retaining ability.
Feel free to add any other sources.
