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  • Are your seeds genetically modified?

    No. For general use and sale it is illegal to import genetically modfied (GMO)/ genetically engineered (GE) seed into New Zealand. All our seed is GMO free to the best of our knowledge.

  • Are your seeds treated?

    The majority of our range is untreated seed and that is our preference. However some varieties are required to be treated to meet New Zealand biosecurity legislataion for import of seeds for sowing. Treated seed is indicated as such online and in our catalogue.

  • Do you sell garlic seed?

    | | | --- | | No, garlic cloves are perishable and therefore difficult to store. |

  • Do you sell mint seed?

    | | | --- | | No, we do sell peppermint and spearmint. Common Mint is cultivated by asexual propagation which involves taking cuttings of the mint plant and growing  a new plant from this. |

  • Do you sell potato seed?

    No, potato tubers are perishable and therefore difficult to store.  In addition they are heavy which creates challenges for shipping.

  • I cannot find a product on your website?

    | | | --- | | Check you have the spelling correct and simplify your search. It is likely if you are not returning any search results that we do not have the product you are looking for. If you want to be sure send us a message info@kingsseeds.co.nz |

  • Should I buy seed off Trade Me?

    | | | --- | | Ideally no. Buyer beware in respect of affordability as related to seeds per packet. It is also really important for New Zealand's biosecurity that all seed that is imported into New Zealand has come in via the correct channels. Seed can harbour pests such as insects, fungus, bacte...

  • Should I buy seed online from overseas?

    | | | --- | | Not unless you know the biosecurity requirements. It is illegal to import seed into New Zealand if not in accordance with the biosecurity legislation. It is really important for New Zealand's biosecurity that all seed that is imported into New Zealand has come in via the correct ch...

  • Why are there fewer seeds in my packet than what you used to sell?

    | | | --- | | We work very hard to provide an extensive range of affordable seed varieties for New Zealand gardeners and growers. However the costs of producing seed globally have risen significantly over recent years due to factors such as increased labour costs, oil prices, fertiliser etc. In ...

  • Why don’t you get all your seed from New Zealand?

    | | | --- | | Currently around 10% of our range is sourced from New Zealand productions and we do have a focus to increase this where viable. It is however not possible to get all our seed requirements from growers and suppliers here in New Zealand. New Zealand does not have local plant breeding...