True Leaf, whats going on

[Dru.C]

Okay, I've gotta ask, anyone else just done with true leaf?
I've been trying to stay loyal (they used to be great), but the last few seed orders have been straight up disappointing like spotty germination, inconsistent quality, and don't even get me started on the packaging, it looked like someone packed it blindfolded during an earthquake, sorry I have a sharp tongue
I grow for a local café, so I can't afford mystery results. did I just hit a bad batch or has there actually been a drop? thinking of switching, open to better supplier recs.

 

[amygdala_buster]

Okay, I've gotta ask, anyone else just done with true leaf?
I've been trying to stay loyal (they used to be great), but the last few seed orders have been straight up disappointing like spotty germination, inconsistent quality, and don't even get me started on the packaging, it looked like someone packed it blindfolded during an earthquake, sorry I have a sharp tongue
I grow for a local café, so I can't afford mystery results. did I just hit a bad batch or has there actually been a drop? thinking of switching, open to better supplier recs.

Hey, you're not alone on this 1. They've been getting mixed reviews lately with growers noticing lower germination rates and inconsistent seed quality. Some folks chalk it up to supply chain shifts, IMO they've grown too big since acquiring Kitazawa. If you're looking for alternatives, Johnny's, Mumm's and Bootstrap Farmer have been getting good feedback.

 

[ClawAbiding]

Okay, I've gotta ask, anyone else just done with true leaf?
I've been trying to stay loyal (they used to be great), but the last few seed orders have been straight up disappointing like spotty germination, inconsistent quality, and don't even get me started on the packaging, it looked like someone packed it blindfolded during an earthquake, sorry I have a sharp tongue
I grow for a local café, so I can't afford mystery results. did I just hit a bad batch or has there actually been a drop? thinking of switching, open to better supplier recs.

yep, we all feel it, 'mystery results' are not an option when you're supplying a café!
That kind of inconsistency with germination and quality is a deal breaker for commercial growers
It's not just you, many have noticed a drop in True Leaf's performance
Honestly, for the sake of your business and your sanity, it's probably time to switch, I'm on a hunt for a new supplier myself