Dollar Tree Seeds Update - How Did They Do?

[@GardenHappy]

I’m glad you made this video, Pam. I get a mixed array of comments. Most of my viewers say dollar tree seeds are great while an occasional comment says they never germinated for them and there was hardly any seeds in the pack. I opened up some packs yesterday and I found that to be wrong. This is a good video for people to see.! 👍👍👍 Liz

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Yes, I had hundreds of success stories in comments then only 3 or so comments that they failed, which told me it was more a case of something else going wrong and not that the seeds were not viable. I had only one person so far complain of the smaller amount of seeds but many considered that a plus. Knowing they have less seeds in them tells me to buy more packs and I would have to buy up to 8 packs before I even reach the cost of others. That would be another good test.

[@rootelation486]

I find that a lot of people just like to complain....many of them never even bought dollar tree seeds, they just form an opinion. I personally think for the price, if you get any germination at all, you won!!!

[@rootelation486]

​@FlowerPatchFarmhouse im so confused as to how someone can complain about how many seeds are in 4/$1.25 seed packs.....when many of the big seed companies sell literally 5, 10 or 15 seeds and gardeners are willing to pay $4....and up for those varieties. Dollar tree is a great option for gardeners just getting started or those who just need to cut costs for whatever reason. I absolutely blew my seed budget this season, ordering from 9 mail order companies and still failing to pass up the seed racks at home depot and dollar tree

[@JerilynnSchultz]

Thanks for the update on the seed germination! 😊❤

[@juneramirez8580]

I just bought 4 different seeds from the dollar tree. Planted 3 so I will see soon how they do! The store by me had only one small rack. Not too much to choose from unfortunately ! Hi Liz

[@MB-mk7qn]

I had such beautiful results last summer from dollar tree gladiola bulbs. I planted them all in a large pot (that I bought from DT for $1.25) on my patio with zero expectation. I was shocked at how gorgeous and strong they were. I did have to stake and wrap with easy simple string support. They performed better than everything else. I had one of every color! ❤❤❤

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I'm so glad to hear you had such great success with the gladiolas! I hope to find some to add to my collection!

[@smiley2477]

Those did pretty good for me too

[@PleasantPrickles]

You will fall in love with Sweet William , if you haven’t grown before. They are biennials, usually blooming the second year and then, they reliably reseed themselves forever. 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸They are the best cut flower. Thank you for the mention! 💕

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Yes, I love sweet williams, they grow like weeds here and self seed everywhere. That may be not desirable to everyone but I love that I can just move them. I picked up this packet as my Sweet Williams that came up last year were all one color instead of a mix. I wanted more of the darker pink so picked up more seed. I had not thought about using them as a cut flower, good to know.

[@SuffolkSusie]

Gardening is teaching patience ❤

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I couldn't agree more! Patience is key in really enjoying out gardens to the full.

[@traceyregnold6398]

Thanks for the update! I have had luck with them as well. You can’t beat the price!

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I agree, they are a great deal for us all. Variety choices can be limited but there is such beauty to be had and sometimes not having so many choices can be a benefit in helping to make up our minds as to what to grow!

[@ellenfisher6341]

THANK YOU for such a wonderful video ! You are a natural teacher . Just found your channel & love it & you already . I am almost 76 & still an avid gardener , 1/2 of our 3 acres has been edged with flower & herb beds that I hand dug myself years ago ! But Hubby has me beat @ ~almost 83 he is known in the neighbor affectionately as Farmer Fisher , because years ago we had one of the classes of 2nd graders from out local grade school come over for a tour of his garden , our many fruit trees , berry bushes . He has a huge garden that he lovely cultivates every year ~ keeps him young !!! They loved it , we let them pick strawberries , lettuce , etc. One of the children said , " I thought lettuce grew in Food Lion !🥰 Big blessings & thank you's from central Virginia .

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

That is such a wonderful story about your family garden! I am sure you both could teach me a lot. I love his nickname. That field trip of 2nd graders sounds like it was such a treat for them all. A lesson they won't forget and you may have sparked the garden bug in more than one. Thank you for chiming in here, I so appreciate it and your kind words.

[@PattiGaetz]

Hi Pam I use Jumbo craft stick all the time. Yes, they will become affected by watering soften and break, but I've never in 30 years had that harm my plants. I love them and find many other uses for them. You do things a lot like I do. I'm glad to find your channel.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Good to know! Thanks for your experience with them, I appreciate it.

[@MarciaHanes]

I just discovered your show this year. I am an avid flower gardener and used to do a big vegetable garden. I’ve always gotten some Dollar tree seeds but since you last show, I went and loaded up on them. You’re very informative and I very much appreciate you.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Thank you so much, I am so happy that you are finding my information helpful and encouraging. I appreciate your letting me know!

[@firesunearthmoon8999]

Nice to find your channel! Thanks for the coco core info. I’ve never had issue with their seeds. I have had issues with ones I’ve bought at Walmart & Royal King being a lack of seeds & colors not labeled correctly. The only negative on Dollar Tree seeds is variety but the cosmos grew 7’ tall in rich soil 💚

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Yes, the variety is limited but it seems different dollar stores do carry different varieties so I guess it is up to each stores management as to how many they order depending on display space. I don't have many DT stores near me, all are over an hours drive away but what I do find, I am pleased with.

[@lindakessler7167]

I like your comments and attitudes for gardening. You go girl!

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Sometimes my comments can be off putting to some but I do tend to speak my mind at times. Thank you for your vote of confidence.

[@carleanr4051]

I have had great success with $Tree seeds. I have also purchased them for .10 cents at the end of the season. I really enjoy your channel,Pam. Keep it up for the ones who appreciate you!💚🪴

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

You are so welcome, I enjoy making them! Your words are so encouraging, thank you.

[@SuffolkSusie]

Excellent video. Loved the quality confirmation 👍👍👍 always enjoy examining your greenhouse background 😄 a gardener’s eye candy

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I appreciate the feedback and the compliments on my greenhouse, it truly is my happy place! I do try and make it colorful for myself and all my viewers. My humble little greenhouse gets me through the long winters here.

[@rondasand-s4e]

Love the video Pam and I will always buy American Seed Company seeds when I`m in the States. I make it a priority. Happy Planting!!!

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I am so glad they work well for you.

[@missmrice91]

Aww your new geranium is so sweet and pretty .

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

And so enjoyable to have in the office. Such cheery blooms. I have got to take more from this pink one for a fabulous display this summer.

[@soniewhitten4844]

hi pam, thanks for the video. i love getting seeds from dollor tree i'm gathering me some up now. waiting for spring to get here. thanks for sharing with us.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

You are so welcome. I really had fun with this one!

[@debradiggs7489]

Good morning Pam I'm so glad to see this I've berm waiting excitedly!❤

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

You are in for a treat, I hope you enjoy the results! Make sure to stay and here the data about the seed industry in the US.

[@carriecreates1207]

I have grown a lot of the Dollar Tree vegetable seeds, I haven't tried the flowers yet. I got some seed packs last spring for 10cents each pack, when they were clearing out the garden stuff for the season. I am sowing some of those now, I am happy with the growth. They don't have a lot of variety of tomatoes, but I am happy with the basics. Good video!!

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

When we are on a very tight budget the basics are more than enough and usually they are of the tried and true varieties that are known to grow for most. That is one truth about gardening, finding contentment in growing the simplest of flowers and veggies. The joy is in growing.

[@dtowndeidre5177]

Great ideas for making tags. I will now use my sour cream container. 🎉🪴

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

That is a great one too. Sure beats tossing it in the trash.

[@marianunes6905]

Thank you .I love your videos ❤

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you.

[@laurieg5308]

100% on the seed starting mix. Happy to catch your follow up.. I bought a few packs since your last video. Wish me luck!

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Yes, seed starting mix is really more marketing than helpful. I was just talking with a wholesale grower and he was going on and on about how seed starting mix is a nightmare. He starts thousands of plants and I figure he knows what he is talking about.

[@debbiealley3834]

I'm excited and ready to get started with my garden-I really miss having a garden

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I know gardening is my sanity. I get a little crazy if I can't get out in the garden (or greenhouse in winter).

[@tinagonzalez2414]

The same seeds are sold at walmart. Same company. I live in zone 10 a, never had a problem with them. Happy gardening.

[@ericasabine11]

Unfortunately Walmart Inn Corpus Christi Texas does not no longer sell these seeds

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Thank you, I have yet to see them at my Wal-Mart but will take a closer look the next time I am there.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Bummer!

[@DanlowMusic]

My Walmart just has Burpee and Ferry Morse like Home Depot.

[@grannysweet]

2025- planted 6 corn seeds. All popped up in four days. Heat mat, sunny window. Dollar tree.😊

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Wow, great to know, thank you!

[@preamor6902]

Mini blind slats are good. The sun can fade the sharpie letters but they are usually ok for one season. I know a guy who has a printing shop who uses and then recycles aluminum sheets that have one side with a white plating and these can be written on with an ordinary pencil. They will be readable for years. If you have print shops in your area they will probably give or sell you a few of these cheap. I use a scissors to cut strips to whatever size I need.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Wow, good to know, thank you for the info. I get the Sharpie Extreme made for outdoors and so far they don't fade but I love the idea of the aluminum sheets with white on one side.

[@DanlowMusic]

​@@FlowerPatchFarmhouseI just (in my mind) thought about putting packing tape over the marker and see if that helps keep it from fading. I think I'm going to try that. 😂

[@DanlowMusic]

Black Seeded Simpson lettuce, to me, is the the perfect lettuce for sandwiches. Like if you were to take a picture, thats what you want your lettuce to look like. It's my favorite lettuce too.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

It is my husbands favorite one too. I love the ease of growing it and the flavor.

[@the60s87]

I just joined your page I really enjoyed and appreciated your video

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I hope you find more helpful content on the channel! Thank you for joining.

[@kimmiejoclark6943]

I was surprised that the seeds I bought at the dollar and a quarter store. They are non gmo! Will see how it goes for my first growing adventure in Washington state.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Yes, all seeds available to the public are non-GMO except for one, which most folks don't know. The only GMO seeds available to the general public are the purple cherry tomato released last spring and you can only get them from one company. And it wasn't chemicals that was added, it was a cross with snapdragons that gave the higher antioxidant levels. I tried it, it grew fine and produced lots of tomatoes but the flavor was meh so I ended up giving most of them to the chickens.

[@gardenfairygodmother1893]

Yes to slow gardening! We are in it for the long haul , here in the UK most people wouldn't seed start til March because of the low light levels as well as the cold temperature. A serious vegetable grower would plant garlic around the Winter Solstice and start onion seeds on Boxing day. (Maybe start chilli peppers in January but only if you have a heat mat and grow lights.) It' s fun to see what other people are doing around the world, but I have to not start anything as I don't have a greenhouse or polytunnel to put seedlings in. One year I forgot to pour boiling water over my potting mix and suffered with fungus gnats in my tomato plants. Which were residing on the kitchen table and thus putting off everyone from eating there! 😂 There are plenty of seed to harvest videos out there on YT for those with short attention spans. You do you , I like your chatty plant talk it's like hanging out with a garden friend.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

That is how it feels when I create these videos, like I am getting to hang out with my friends who love to garden. I can talk hours and hours about gardening and I love honest discussion. I learn a lot. I have been gardening for 50 years and I still am learning all the time!

[@DanlowMusic]

When is your last frost date? The reason I ask is last year (with advice from another channel) he advised starting the cold weather crops 16 weeks before last frost and getting them out in the garden 8 weeks before. It really helped define a separate growing season for me here in western WA. The brassicas did really well.

[@user-rosesroses]

Ty

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

You are most welcome. I enjoyed it myself!

[@cindyjensen1024]

I have bought the trendy (aka expensive)zinnia seeds and they never do too well. My daughter bought a pack of seeds from $ Tree, and they were way better than mine.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Great to hear. Most of the seeds I have seen at the Dollar Stores are the old reliable ones that have been on the market for decades. Many times they are much better growers than the fancy hybrids as they have stood the test of time.

[@GardenHappy]

That is so good to hear Cindy. It just goes to show that people are paying more money for the name and packaging.☺️Liz

[@carmajo2500]

I just wish that American seed company was not owned by Monsanto 😔

[@hannahfitch8977]

Monsanto doesn't exist anye.

[@hannahfitch8977]

Anymore.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Lots of companies are owned by huge corporations. We can't get away from it in this age. We can't cut off our own noses to spite our face and if these seeds can help even the poorest to put food on their tables I am not going to worry about where they come from but I understand your sentiment.

[@carmajo2500]

@@hannahfitch8977 I still tend to call it Monsanto but yes, they are Bayer now but they aren't any better in my mind 😣

[@teressastuckey]

Monsanto exists.​@@hannahfitch8977

[@catfunksfabulousfinds97045]

I get things to sift soil at goodwill, really cheap and it makes me happy to recycle.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I love recycling too.

[@carleanr4051]

Also, do you have a specific video on flowers that bloom in winter ( other than pansies and violas🤣). I’d love to keep flowers growing all year long Thx!

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

That's a tough one as it is dependent on your climate and since we are usually covered in snow, growing flowers during winter isn't my strong suit. Well, in my greenhouse that is a different story. I can get away with a lot in there even though it isn't insulated. I don't have any right now. It isn't only the cold but the day length that effects bloom.

[@carleanr4051]

@@FlowerPatchFarmhouse okay cool! Thanks for that info. I’m in Georgia 8A. I’ll do a little research 🧐

[@lisab.6818]

Hi Pam, I have to tell you that I have stratified seeds as fast as overnite or 24 hours in the fridge. I think poppies, larkspur and foxglove. I love those pink geraniums, no wonder you are propagating it! I think that I grew Alyssa and several seeds drop the dollar stores. I agree about quality. Unless you are a floral farmer, why do you need 200 seeds?

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I was eyeing that geranium for more cuttings, I do love the color and I think a large tub or container filled with them and alyssum this summer would be an eye catcher. Thanks for the info on your stratifying, yes some say certain seeds will do better if stratified but most will grow without it even if they prefer it. Poppies, larkspur and foxglove are direct sown in Fall for me so I haven't tried in containers. The one that popped up in the geranium cutting was not stratified at all and came up great. I am usually yanking larkspur out of areas I don't want it by the fists full in Spring. It is a prolific self seeder in my garden!

[@krislange1186]

Does using a heat mat make any kind of a difference - other than germination speed - as far as strength of the plant goes? e.g. coping with temperature changes? Are there any other pros for using a heat mat. I've never used them. I have two Sunflowers that came up in the Petunias I brought in from outside. Should be interesting to see what happens. The comment about quality vs. quantity is completely true. I don't need to purchase 500 seeds of something if less than 1/2 are going to germinate. Besides, If 15 of something suffices my needs, why would I need 250 or more. If you buy a small quantity of a seed and it's a "Yes" for you, then you can always purchase more. Your greenhouse just gave me an idea for extra shelving. This year I am changing and going with Potting Soil instead of seed starting mix. Love your channel.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I have learned that using a heat mat does not necessarily affect plant strength. It only speeds germination so I wouldn't bother if you don't have one. The sunflowers that have always done the most impressive in my garden are the ones the birds planted from the bird seed I have out. They are the Black Oil Sunflower seeds. I have found the potting soil more than sufficient for seed starting.

[@oaktreecottage1771]

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[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@juneramirez8580]

Well when my zinnias don't come out the green I was expecting I will know know why! Low AZ desert

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

There are so many factors that effect them, who knows, they may very well be just what you wanted! We can always hope.

[@isabelramirez4377]

how are the rose cuttings doing ?

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

They are doing great. I will share how they look in an upcoming vid.

[@catfunksfabulousfinds97045]

Has anyone tried the box of seeds at Dollar Tree. I have some zinnia and wild flower that I didn't get planted last year. Going to try them this year.

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I did the alyssum and I direct sowed it in my circle garden last year. It grew quite well. I did not see the zinnia box but if I do I have a spot I just might want to try it in.

[@theropesofrenovation]

Your video is on google under " are dollar tree seeds good?"

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

Thanks for the heads up. I am so glad. Folks all over can watch and see if they would like to try them!

[@leliladurnford382]

I bought a beefsteak seed from dollar tree & pictures showed large red beefsteak tomatoes. But it grew tiny tomatoes, large tomatoes , yellow tomatoes & medium sized tomatoes. Mostly cherry tomatoes. I was very disappointed. I grew 5 plants & 3 had cherry tomatoes & 1 beefsteak & 1 yellow. These were all in the same packet. I'm not buying from dollar tree since I don't trust the quality anymore. Maybe I was just not lucky

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I hear you but I had that happen last year with seeds from another company (pricier) so it seems it can happen across the board.

[@KarenSeckerson]

❤

[@FlowerPatchFarmhouse]

I am so glad you enjoyed it!