Plant World Seeds Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Looking at 131 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the impressive selection of unusual plant varieties available and find the online ordering process remarkably smooth and straightforward. People often mention that products arrive promptly in neat, secure packages, accompanied by exceptionally helpful and friendly customer service. Moreover, consumers value the efficient delivery service and the overall high quality of the items received over the years. However, some reviewers were not happy with certain seeds showing poor germination rates or smaller quantities than expected. A few other people also felt that international shipments encountering customs issues, delays, or missing documentation caused significant frustration.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Finding a supplier of an unusual plant seed. Straight forward ordering system. To top it all, they included a FREE packet of seeds of a variety of their choice.Seed arrived well packed and in good con... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This company is amazing to work with. All I bought was 3 seed packets. USDA confiscated them even though they were an allowable item. Plant World Seeds sent me step by step directions on how to apply... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My 1st time using Plant World. I found the experience wonderful from start to finish. Their web site is full of Heirloom plants in a wonderful tempting variety.I found all I was looking for on the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I placed an order from Bulgaria. The shipment arrived in 28 days. Very strict and correct company. Order with Eli. The products are well packaged and labeled. Very high level of service and communicat... See more


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  1. Seed Supplier

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Global seller of over 3500 varieties of flower and vegetable seeds. Many rare and unusual varieties sold. Buy online today. Fast and cheap shipping! UK based and in business for over 30 years.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Meconopsis lack of germination We have been customers for thirty years…

We have been customers for thirty years and have mixed experiences. This year, of the seven Meconopsis species only one germinated (poorly). I sowed seed some of which was five or six years old on the same day and got excellent germination. In general we have had much better germination success with other suppliers. The service is good but many of the seeds are not viable. Are there storage issues?

19 May 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Hello Peter, we are very sorry to hear you had germination issues with seeds purchased, could you please let us know via info@plant-world-seeds.com the details of your order so we can review and see if we can resolve any issues.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid Plant World Seeds - none viable

Bought over 25 varieties of seeds (3 packets of each), vernalised them in moist compost and only 6 varieties seemed viable. There were after many weeks with correct moisture & temps either no germination or 1 or 2 seedlings. Given Ive had three packets of each there should have been a better yield. I dont expect 100% germination, but here is clearly an issue here. Seed stock could be old or harvested before viable. Buyer beware. Dont trust this seed provider, they are not reliable. Iam now £200 out of pocket. They did not reply to my email. No legitimate customer service or accountability.

12 February 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Hello David, we believe we have also received email communication from you (evildave88@). It is unfortunate that you chose to leave a review of this nature so hastily first without giving us the opportunity to communicate back via email and try to resolve and rectify these issues. We will respond in full in the coming days via e-mail.

However the short version is that we have reviewed your order and our head of propagation has selected 20 of the varieties you purchased excluding mixes and has sown as of the 15/05/26 - 30 seeds of each as an additional germination trial. We will communicate any results back to you via email however it must be noted that not all of the seeds you selected can be considered "easy to grow", some requiring much more time for germination regardless of techniques used. We would not normally perform additional germ tests without good reason however in this case the results may be interesting to us based on the products purchased.

We will have a clearer idea in 4 - 6 weeks once most of the seeds have been given adequate time. There is always the possibility of the occasional bad batch of seeds however 25 out of 30 sounds extremely unusual.

Many thanks

Plant World Seeds.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Phyto certificate issues for EU

Ordering was fine - but due to no phyto-certificate (not possible to get) the seeds never arrived. This will be an issue for anyone ordering from the EU and therefore the company should provide it for all orders.

Edit to the response by plant-world seeds.
No, it’s not a matter of paying customs. Without a phytocertificate you
Will not get the seeds. So effectively you are throwing money out the window if you are in the EU and order as a private person (because you cannot get a phytocertificate from plant world seeds).

7 May 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Hello Morten, this is unfortunate to hear you have had issues, usually the failure to deliver in the EU is because items get held for customs fees to be paid which many EU customers do not realise they are responsible for when ordering in from the UK.

Hopefully these sorts of issues will be corrected soon with the new EU - UK trading arrangements.

Many thanks

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Nice selection of seeds

Nice selection of seeds, however shipping costs are a little on the high side and delivery is slow.

11 May 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Hello Ian, apologise if your order did not arrive as quickly as expected, occasionally our seeds require a fill to order process if there is no immediate stock available (to keep seeds stored correctly for longer) which is potentially why there may have been a delay.

In regards shipping cost unfortunately as a small business we are getting hit from all side be it the cost of envelopes and stationary or the postage itself which Royal Mail has recently been adding additional surcharges to due to various global issues. We also use a tracked service to ensure Royal Mail deliver in reasonable time as untracked mail is not processed and delivered as quickly as their terms state.

Many thanks

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good delivery times and good…

Good delivery times and good germination rates, even for difficult species.

Use them often and never disappointed, new website is well constructed unlike many sites.

6 May 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Thanks Chris, glad you like the new website, many new things on the way before the winter....

Many thanks

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Disappointing germination rates.

Good range of uncommon seeds. Unfortunately my experience was that many failed to germinate, even a year after sowing, which points to the seeds not being sufficiently fresh at point of sale. This applied particularly to half hardy bulb seeds. Customer service sent replacements but germination rates were still poor. Disappointing overall.

5 May 2025
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Hello Geoff, sorry to hear you had issues with some of our seeds, many of our rarer items come from a range of outside sources, most are very reliable but sometime we do not know the age or quality of seed when it arrives, for many species we are lucky to find them in the first place, we appreciate this does not help you as the customer if there is an issue.

If you want to pop an email to our info@plant-world-seeds.com address we can ask one of our nurserymen to take a look at your order and the seeds purchased.

Many thanks

Plant World Seeds

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

low germination rate

The tomato seeds I ordered ( #8014053679 ) had a very low germination rate.

28 March 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Hello, sorry to hear you had issues with our Tomato seed, have you been in touch with our customer service regarding the issue?

info@plant-world-seeds.com

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered some packs of seeds for a…

Ordered some packs of seeds for a special occasion and made a special request to the company which they fulfilled. Very grateful for an excellent service.

2 May 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Glad we could help!

Many Thanks

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the most comprehensive web sites…

One of the most comprehensive web sites on the net.
The range of seeds are excellent and the price competitive.
I found plant world seeds most professional and very tolerant to a procrastinator like me.Held my basket patiently.
Highly recommend supporting them.

2 May 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Thank you Anthony, we have put a lot of time and effort into the latest version of the plant world seeds website with many more improvements to come soon...

Many thanks

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Above and beyond

Plant world seeds truly went above and beyond to make sure my seed order arrived, including sending my order again and advising how to navigate customs. Customer service was friendly and personal and not by a bot! I will be purchasing seeds again.

30 April 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Thanks Traci, we will pass on your comments to our completely human customer service.

Many Thanks

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seeds

There was a small problem with my order , however it was resolved immediately. Now everything is OK. Contacted me straight away to fix it. Most grateful for this .
Thanks Karl

28 April 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Thanks Karl always happy to help!

Many thanks

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disguising have-to requirments

According to the prison guards I didn't have a Phyto-sanitary butt wipe certificate your Honor???? Tried very hard to accomplish that , but was refused, do to esotaric
atmosphere anomolies. Maybe , if there really is a watcher, not condoning this trivial certification ; UK would send me a app to fill out .Someone needs to stop their nose bleed. PlantWorld Seeds knew I required a Phyto-sanitary certificate and did not ask if I produced one.I was not allowed to have one..

16 April 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

We have no words.

Many thanks

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well illustrated and clear catalogue…

Well illustrated and clear catalogue with a wide range of well priced seeds.

17 April 2026
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Thanks Elisabeth, we are always looking to increase our range of the rare and unusual as well as garden favourites.

Many thanks

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have ordered seed from Plant World Seed

I have ordered seed from Plant World seed many times through the years, I have found their seed to have great germination rates, they offer WONDERFUL customer service, and even made ordering from overseas a breeze. I recommend them as highly as possible.

4 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My parcel delivered on time and safely

My parcel delivered on time, safely and I was well informed about the tracking of my parcel throughout the process. I am very happy with your services. Carol and Royal delivery helped me a lot. Thanks again. Good wishes😊

5 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely one of the best companies I…

Absolutely one of the best companies I ever did business with. Very friendly and helpful. Very pleased with my order. If you have any questions ask for Carol, she was very informative and sincere. If you are ordering from the United States there is a permit you need to have, it is free you just have to apply for it. They will help with any information you need.

26 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service

The seeds I received failed to germinate. I contacted Plant world seeds. My call was taken by a very helpful lady who arranged for replacement seeds to be sent. These arrived in a couple of days.
Excellent customer service.

27 March 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely terrible seeds

Absolutely terrible seeds. No a single one grown and I’m an experienced grower. Also, their customers service doesn’t want to know or reply to anything.
How they had good reviews I don’t know. If I could give them minus stars I would.

26 November 2025
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Reply from Plant World Seeds

Hello, sorry to hear you had a bad experience, we would normally strive to offer excellent customer service but perhaps in this case something slipped the net. Apologise.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service, prompt replies,excellent seeds. I am simply very pleased with the customer service and will purchase again. This my go to plant world seed company from here on out. I live in the USA and the service was fast,efficient,friendly and came with tracking! I give this business 5 stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️simply because there is no option for more stars! Thank you!🌹

17 March 2026
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