Seeds Here Now vs Great Lakes Genetics
If you’re choosing between SHN and Great Lakes, here’s the honest side by side. We’ll show published guarantee terms, with published terms only, no marketing fluff.
What you actually get
Pulled from published policies. No guesses. Where Great Lakes doesn’t publish a fact, the cell says so honestly.
| Feature | Seeds Here Now | Great Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Free shipping threshold Where free shipping kicks in | Free domestic over $100, auto-applied | Not stated on homepage |
| Coverage Where they ship | All 50 US states + select international | US-based |
| Payment options Cards, crypto, cash, money order | Visa, MC, Amex, Discover, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, cash, check, money order | Major cards shown |
| Germination guarantee What happens if a seed doesn't pop | 100% Grower's Guarantee, store credit (loyalty points) for full product value on any non-germ seed | Not stated publicly |
| Catalog size How many strains and breeders | 3,500+ strains from 100+ breeders | 70+ breeders |
| Years operating How long they've been doing this | 2010 (oldest US seed bank, 16 years) | Not stated |
| Stealth packaging Plain, neutral, no branding | Plain, discreet packaging | Not stated |
| Processing time How fast orders ship | 1-3 business days | Not stated |
Side by side at a glance
The pieces that decide whether your seeds show up and pop.
Seeds Here Now Recommended
- Free shippingOver $100
- Ships toAll 50 US states
- PaymentsCards, 4 cryptos, cash, check, MO
- GuaranteeStore credit, all seeds incl. clearance
- Years operatingSince 2010
Great Lakes Genetics Compared
- Free shippingNot stated on homepage
- Ships toUS-based
- PaymentsMajor cards shown
- GuaranteeNot stated publicly
- Years operatingNot stated
What you actually pay at checkout
Worked example using a $40 pack so the shipping math is apples to apples. Real strain prices vary by breeder and pack size.
| Cart | Subtotal | SHN | Great Lakes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pack | $40.00 | $49.95 | Varies |
| 4 packs | $160.00 | $160.00 | Varies |
| 6 packs | $240.00 | $240.00 | Varies |
| Based on a $40 example pack. Standard SHN shipping shown as $9.95 below the $100 free threshold. Great Lakes column uses their published free-ship threshold; “Varies” means the threshold isn’t published. | |||
Where each one lands
Scores reflect what each site states publicly. Higher is better.
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Guarantee Clarity
Quality control before the seed reaches you
Every breeder we carry has to pass three checks before a single pack hits the shelves.
Seed authenticity
We buy direct from the breeder, not gray-market repackagers. The pack you open carries the same genetics the breeder released, in the breeder’s original packaging.
Storage and handling
Seeds are stored cool and dry from the moment they reach our warehouse. No window-shelf displays, no warm back rooms. Viability lives and dies on storage.
Sourcing standards
If a breeder can’t tell us the lineage, parents, and seed-run details, we don’t list them. 100+ breeders have passed that bar in 16 years.
Four steps from cart to grow
Order
Pay with cards, four cryptos, cash, check, or money order.
Pack
Plain, discreet packaging. We pull and pack inside 1 to 3 business days.
Ship
Tracked USPS delivery to all 50 states. Free over $100, no code needed.
Grow
If a seed doesn’t pop, file the Easy Replacement Form. You get full-value store credit, no matter the strain.
What customers say
Two reviews from SHN customers.
Package came fast with extra freebies and stickers. Seeds here and now have the best boxes too. It's nice to see something different than just a plain box. I always check this site when looking for something in particular. Found a pack of serious seeds 50% less than the other major site. I'll definitely be making a 4th purchase!
Just received my package wow man thanks for the free bees that's why i keep coming back 6 years at least keep up the good work i always recommend your site to my company that i keep lol Thanks Dan
Questions growers ask
Why switch to Seeds Here Now from Great Lakes?
The short version: SHN publishes everything (Free domestic over $100, auto-applied, Visa, MC, Amex, Discover, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, cash, check, money order, full-credit germ guarantee) so you're not guessing. You also get the deeper catalog at 3,500+ strains and the longer track record at 16 years.
Is Seeds Here Now legit and based in the US?
Yes. SHN was founded in 2010 in Kenmore, WA, as waseedbank.com, making it the oldest US-based seed bank. Orders ship from a US warehouse to all 50 states, with no overseas customs hop in the middle.
How does the SHN germination guarantee actually work?
Every seed is covered, including clearance. If a seed doesn't germinate, you file the Easy Replacement Form on the site and get loyalty-points store credit equal to the seed's full product value. You cover shipping on the replacement.
Can I pay with crypto?
Yes. SHN accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash.
What if I don't want to pay Great Lakes with a card?
SHN gives you eleven payment options total: four major cards, four cryptos, plus cash, check, and money order.
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