Survival Essentials 144 Varieties Non-GMO Seed Vault for All USDA Zones

Good return on investment. Most plants have come up. Full of seeds for next season.

I had some of these seeds from way back in 2016. Some of them were, unfortunately, not even stored properly. I decided to use them all up this year but didn't want to waste soil, trays, and time on old seeds that, most if not all, won't germinate. So I did a germination test and WOW! Almost all varieties germinated and most of those seeds too! I was shocked. Now I'll have a ton of tomatoes and peppers this year LOL. I have a few more seeds of different veggies that I'll do the same when it's time and I'm betting most of those will germinate too. I'll be ordering more of these seeds! However, it's too bad you can't put together your own kit by picking "x" amount of seeds yourself. Our family isn't big on eggplant, for example, so it'd be nice to pick a veggie we do eat more.

Amazing collection of seeds ! They look really fresh . To those that posted low ratings . I can't speak to the sprouting ability yet .But as to the cost and how many seeds . One would have to be pretty ignorant to complain about quantity .Considering they posted the quantity right in the title ( 23,335+ ) . They also listed all of the 135 seed varieties and how many seeds the bags have for every single bag and variety . There's a huge amount of seeds ! The individual bags have various amounts . Some have a few ( 25+ ), some have more ( 500+ ). Smaller seeds tend to have more seeds . As to cost . If you have no clue how much seeds cost these days you might think these are pricy . Or if you are mathematically challenged . But those that have actually been buying seeds know that you often get a ridiculously small amount and pay a ridiculous high price for them .Anyone that thinks these are high priced go buy individual seed packs count how many seeds you are getting and see how far you get with $75 . You would never get near this many seeds and varieties . Let alone the rare diversity . Not even close ! I'll try to remember to post an update after these get geminated to give an idea of how many sprouted . Sprouting issues are sometimes the user though . Do I have complaints ? Sure . There are some strange gaps in the seed varieties .Like only one pack of corn .Several other common vegetables have only one variety . Tomatoes have something like 21 ! WOW ! That is impressive ! 4 types of Okra , really Okra ! ? Would rather have 4 varieties of Cauliflower . But if you bought these from a grocery store or plant nursery as individual packs . You wouldn't get anywhere near this amount or varieties . And if you did it would cost hundreds . So I'm not complaining . I split these up 3 ways for 3 people's gifts and I'm really pleased with the magnitude of seeds that each are getting . Took me a couple hours just to sort them out into some sort of fair equal grouping . I'm confident each of these recipients are going to be blown away by the quantity and quality of their gift . I'm sure they will be overwhelmed . They are going to have to expand their gardens by about 3 times what they have presently .They are going to have produce coming out their ears !

Very good variety of seeds. Reasonable price point. Fast shipping. Secure packaging. Good appearance.

2/24/14 UPDATE first of all, I tried to navigate the website to figure out the best time of year to plant which plants and when, after hours I finally just made piles of seeds I would start this month and another batch to start in a month or two, (zone 8). After that, since I have no experience I decided to sprout 3 plants of each that I had chosen and put 1-2 seeds in each pod. Well, these seeds are unbelievable how fast they sprout! Within days they had sprouted and they were so stocky and strong that many were pushing the top off the seed tray. With no experience I figured I would pull those out and move them to there own pot until I could plant them outside. Over the next couple of days they got so long and reached so hard for the window that they were falling over so when we hit 75 degrees I moved them outside. When I went to get them at the end of the day nearly all of them had fatally suffered. Lesson learned...don't shock them with Texas sunlight. At this point I am about to start more seeds to replace the ones that bolted and then withered in the sun. As for the seeds that were still in the tray, about 2/3 of them have come up and are doing well. The last few that haven't come up, are large seeds such as the pumpkin and a couple of squash. It may be that since the others were so big and I had to take the cover off they didn't stay moist enough. So not counting those...germination is nearly 100%. Even the couple of seeds that fell on the bottom of the tray with no soil of their own sprouted and pushed roots into nearby pods. Since I have plenty of seeds and am experimenting this year...I think the next bunch of seeds will be started directly outside in the tray and only bring it inside if the weather turns bad. They just seemed to aggressive to be happy at the kitchen table...but I don't mind hardy seeds it was fascinating to see the speed at which they grew! 1/22/14 It is amazing how many seeds can fit in a rather small box. All in easy to open and reclose small Ziploc packages. They recommend storing them in a glass sealed jar in the fridge. But the packages come only with the seed name on them...you may want to go on the website and see if you can maneuver your way around to understand what is what. For a newbie it is a bit overwhelming. It would help tremendously to have a printed booklet with the seed/planting info and a chart to know when to plant what. I suggested this to them and they said they are looking into it...maybe in the future. So for now, one star off for not including some planting info with the seeds...but otherwise the set looks to be a very good start and has almost everything that I would like, (berry seeds, like raspberry etc., are not included). I will try to remember to come back and update after I have tried sprouting some of the seeds.

Super efficient germination! Packaging is very simplistic and doesn't include sowing instructions. Had to go to the internet to learn how to sow the seeds, but almost everything that I planted from this bundle germinated.

I'm very happy with the product, great packaging, ammo can is plastic but it's nice. Definitely a good homestead starter kit/ survival kit. Personally I'm really big on tomatoes, I didn't get all of the tomatoes listed in the picture though. I got the fairly common ones and there were 12 (listed) varieties I didn't get. WITH THAT BEING SAID, they added 12 rare varieties (not listed) I've never heard of so I see it as a solid trade lol, I do wish they had an option to purchase JUST tomatoes seeds. I would definitely buy those also. OVERALL, solid and well worth every penny. Thank you for a great product! ALSO: 144 varieties of seeds. Each pack of seeds has the seed type, germination rate which seems to average about 89% throughout product (solid germ. rate), year the seeds are packaged for, and amount of seeds in pack.

It's important to understand that not all the seeds in this package are a 'plant in dirt and water' type deal. Some require specific conditions or a lot of attention. If you're new to gardening, this can quickly turn into a labor-intensive headache. This warning is for those who think they've got it all figured out. Gardening in any state demands knowledge, so invest in a local gardening guide tailored to your region. However, these seeds are invaluable for trade, insurance, growing, and other purposes. Remember, seeds have a shelf life. Keep them in a climate-controlled space, like an ammo box included, to extend their viability. It's a backup plan, not a gamble on if you were right on them lasting forever. I've purchased these for friends and family who are homesteaders and preppers, and they've found great value in them. They even engage in seed trades, creating a sense of community and self-reliance. When you choose this particular style, brand, and quantity, you're investing in more than just seeds; you're investing in peace of mind for the 'what if' scenarios.