ILGM – Editor’s Choice (2026)
ILGM is the US‑focused seed bank with a germination guarantee and fast shipping. Trusted by thousands of growers nationwide.
- ✅ Auto-flowering & feminized seeds
- ✅ High germination rate
- ✅ Fast US shipping
- ✅ Excellent customer support
Herbies Seeds
Herbies Seeds offers a huge selection with worldwide shipping. A solid choice for international growers.
- ✅ Wide variety of strains
- ✅ Reliable shipping
- ✅ Good customer service
- ✅ Payment options available
Crop King Seeds
Crop King Seeds offers a variety of Canadian strains. Slightly lower ratings but still a good option for many growers.
- ✅ Canadian strains
- ✅ Reliable shipping
- ✅ Decent customer support
- ✅ Payment options
Critique Seeds. Yeah, they’ve got a name that sounds like a punk band from 1992, but they’re slinging cannabis seeds—so, not music, but still a kind of underground art form. I stumbled across them when I was deep in a Reddit rabbit hole, chasing strains like a lunatic looking for the perfect high. You know the type—someone says “this one’s like being hugged by a cloud,” and suddenly you’re $80 deep into a checkout cart with zero self-control.
First thing that hit me? The selection. It’s not bad. Not mind-blowing either. They’ve got the usual suspects—Gelato, Gorilla Glue, some obscure landrace stuff that sounds exotic but probably grows like a diva. I mean, you want variety, sure, but half of these strains feel like they were named by a stoned poet with a thesaurus and a deadline. “Purple Cosmic Banana Breath”? Come on. What even is that?
Shipping’s a mixed bag. Sometimes it’s fast. Other times it’s like your seeds are being hand-delivered by a stork with a limp. Discreet packaging, though—they’ve got that part down. I got mine in what looked like a DVD case from 2006. Nostalgic. Weirdly comforting.
Now, germination. That’s where the rubber hits the dirt. I’ve had batches pop like popcorn—vigorous, eager, like they were born to grow. But then there was that one pack of autos that just sat there. Dead. Like tiny botanical tombstones. No sprout. No life. Just disappointment in a damp paper towel. And when I reached out? Customer service gave me the ol’ “germination conditions vary” spiel. Thanks, Karen.
Pricing’s fair-ish. Not cheap, not gouging. You’re not getting boutique breeder exclusives here, but you’re also not buying gas station schwag. Middle of the road. Safe. A little too safe, maybe. Like they’re trying to please everyone and end up being forgettable.
One thing that bugs me—no real personality. The site, the branding, even the emails. All sterile. Like they’re afraid to offend anyone. Where’s the grit? The attitude? This is weed, not a damn vitamin supplement. I want some soul with my seeds. Make me feel like I’m part of something a little rebellious. A little dangerous. Not like I’m ordering chia seeds from Whole Foods.
Would I buy from them again? Probably. But not because they wowed me. More like—they’re there. Reliable-ish. Like that friend who never texts first but always shows up when you need a ride at 2am. You don’t love them, but you trust them. Sort of.
Anyway. If you’re new to growing, they’re a decent place to start. If you’re a seasoned grower with a nose for rare genetics and a low tolerance for mediocrity? You’ll get bored fast. There are better seed banks out there. Louder ones. Riskier ones. But sometimes, boring works. Sometimes you just want your damn seeds to show up and grow without drama.
Still. I wish they’d take a few more risks. Throw in a sticker. Curse in an email. Something. Anything. Just don’t be so damn beige.