Well I am writing this post in response to a fellow on X who bought some seeds from me.
He bought some Panama Red Seeds as well as some others. He complained about poor germination from the Panama Red seeds, and he said some were immature.
Well I have to admit (and if there is a mistake made on my part, I have no problem admitting it) he is right. He was likely sold some shitty seeds.
The flower on the right is actually grown from these seeds…
So here is the thing, I have been cleaning up my seed stock, I want to only offer big fat mature seeds. Well, I hardly sell any of those Panama Red seeds, so have procrastinated in cleaning up my container of them….and was gone the day his order was filled. If I had filled it I would have just picked out the very mature seeds, but my helper, who filled that order likely just scooped the vial full and called it good.
So I am at fault, I have apologized….but to no avail. He is pissed and expressing it everywhere he can, which is fine. Such is life online….
Now for the actual thing I want to accomplish with this post, and that is I would love to have a few unofficial testers to grow out some of those seeds right away.
So here is the deal, put in some kind of small order (even a $20.00 free seed order) and I will send those as well as two other freebie seed strains, one of which will be the Panama Red seeds. So you will get two extra strains, as well as any freebies you would have gotten anyways.
And, I want you to grow the Panama Red seeds out right away.
I want to see what kind of germination you get (I am test germinating some right now as well) and I want to see the plants you grow.
If you are interested get back to me in an email, so we can discuss, and I will hook you up.
Update…2/9/24…Well after a bit of water under the bridge, I have realized what was going on. And I realize there is no real fix for the situation with that group online, so we move on.
I immediately put 10 seeds in a paper towel, as had one of my testers who put all the seeds she had to germinate. (16 seeds)
As you can see in the image on the right, no issues with the 10….
And, Janet got back to me and told me 16 out of the 16 also sprouted. So no issues there with germination either. 26 seeds 100% germination….So, with that I can rest my case…
Stay tuned I will be sharing a whole lot more on germination rates…..
Jerry four out the five I had have germinated.
Jerry I’m trying to get a hold of you Joe
I answer you every time I see an email Joe, they must be going to your spam if you don’t see them.
I’ve always been very pleased with my orders. I’ve always been fortunate to have successful grows with all my purchases. I would like to germinate and grow the Panama Red.
The good thing about things like this is it prompts me to do a pretty much full number of my strains germination test. This will also make a great article, so that is what I plan. All my customers say the same thing you are saying, and I appreciate you all!
U the man!! God bless Jerry!!! U the man of ur word!!!
I always try to be David, and I, like everyone else can screw up at times, but if anyone gets back to me I will always try to make them happy, make it right. Unless perhaps they are a complete ass about it.
Jerry I’m interested in testing the Panama Red and possibly doing some research with it.
Update on the Blue Haze seeds the plants still are not quite dry enough to separate the seeds, a few more days.
Awesome Joe, ,talked to you in an email as well.
Jerry I have already started a test on the Panama Red I got from you a little while ago. They look like some really good beans. I will let you know how it goes. I would also like to say I have grown quite a few different strains from you and most of the time the germination rate is 100%. I am very happy with the beans and service I get from you Jerry.
Thanks Joe, that is the comment I get about germination from everyone. Except on X, which is weird, thing I need to do a bunch of germination tests, see if my rate is falling off on some of my strains.
Jerry I can help with some other stains if what me to just let me know..
Jerry, anybody that badmouths you has to be the lamest guy on earth! I have been dealing with you for years. I have watched your catalog grow, you have sent me more beans than I can count and I have never been more satisfied with a seller. Your freebees are out of this world, sooo much fun,thankyou. The beans you sell are TOP Notch. I do not even think to buy my beans anywhere else. Thankyou so much, Please keep up the great work………Your Good friend…AL
Thanks Al, I do my best to treat everyone the way I want to be treated. I have to admit however he did end up getting some crappy seeds, so his anger is somewhat justified, although i would have worked with him to make him happy….
Mr. Jerry would love to do this for you right now. I can’t even order twenty dollars free seeda. And I don’t know what this guy is complaining about. Sometimes you get good seeds and sometimes you don’t to crap shoot. I’ve had no problems with any of the seeds that you have sent me or any other ones that I have bought. I appreciate your time and effort that you do what you do and put it in to making sure your customers are happy. I have always been extremely satisfied with all that i have received. Your loyal customer appreciate all your time and effort and all these wonderful awesome seeds.
Thank you,
Your Loyal customer and friend
Annamarie Lovoi
You have order so many of my seeds Anna I want to send you some of those for free. Get back to me in an email, give me your address again and I will send you a package.You can do a germ test for me.