Generally they are quite good I think, but probably they gather the seeds from different growers so a bad batch is still possible.
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Thanks a lot! Hope I get all good batches
I heard recently bad reviews of Koehres, any idea about the Kakteen Piltz?
I heard recently bad reviews of Koehres, any idea about the Kakteen Piltz?
Tropical weather, no winters!
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Yeah, I ordered in June and everything went well with the seller, but French post lost my package so I'm waiting for some update on the claim. I hope I'll hear from them before I get too old to remember I placed this order.abhikjha wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:36 pm Hi all, what's the general feedback on germination rate and quality of seeds from ADBLPS?
I recently ordered many seeds from them. Very funnily, my first order went to Indonesia instead of coming to India due to a goof up by French post office. Luckily Indonesia custom department decided to head it back to India.
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I've ordered from Kakteen Piltz about 2 years ago. Their prices are very reasonable and all the seeds I ordered had high germination rate. Each packet of seeds (especially the mesemb seeds, except for those with only 10 seeds or less) had more seeds than stated. Their postage prices are a bit pricey though and the minimum order price is 15 euros.
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Thanks a lot! I recently sowed some seeds which I ordered from Kakteen Piltz. Let's hope I get decent germination rate. I also ordered some seeds from ADBLPS and in few days got some sprouts. Waiting for their new list now.tingyisu wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:18 pmI've ordered from Kakteen Piltz about 2 years ago. Their prices are very reasonable and all the seeds I ordered had high germination rate. Each packet of seeds (especially the mesemb seeds, except for those with only 10 seeds or less) had more seeds than stated. Their postage prices are a bit pricey though and the minimum order price is 15 euros.
Tropical weather, no winters!
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No problem! Happy growingabhikjha wrote: ↑Sat Sep 18, 2021 5:48 pmThanks a lot! I recently sowed some seeds which I ordered from Kakteen Piltz. Let's hope I get decent germination rate. I also ordered some seeds from ADBLPS and in few days got some sprouts. Waiting for their new list now.tingyisu wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:18 pmI've ordered from Kakteen Piltz about 2 years ago. Their prices are very reasonable and all the seeds I ordered had high germination rate. Each packet of seeds (especially the mesemb seeds, except for those with only 10 seeds or less) had more seeds than stated. Their postage prices are a bit pricey though and the minimum order price is 15 euros.
I'm also awaiting the new list from ADBLPS.
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Just a status update. After all this time, I have finally received the seeds. It could've been faster, but La Poste had to send me a physical letter asking me to write them an email and specify that I did not receive the package. Anyway, everything's fine now.x_101 wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:59 pmYeah, I ordered in June and everything went well with the seller, but French post lost my package so I'm waiting for some update on the claim. I hope I'll hear from them before I get too old to remember I placed this order.abhikjha wrote: ↑Wed Aug 11, 2021 1:36 pm Hi all, what's the general feedback on germination rate and quality of seeds from ADBLPS?
I recently ordered many seeds from them. Very funnily, my first order went to Indonesia instead of coming to India due to a goof up by French post office. Luckily Indonesia custom department decided to head it back to India.
As for the seeds, they're nicely packed with tiny labels with all the info. Can't wait to see the germination rates.
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It is the time of the year for seed lists to be updated again!
First one that I know of is the list of Ladislav Fischer from the Czech Republic. He has updated his list earlier today. Mostly Acanthocalycium, Lobivia, Mediolobivia, Weingartia and Sulcorebutia, but also some other Southern American species. As I am getting more and more into hardy cacti, I could not resist the spiney Acanthocalycium and spiney Lobivias that can cope -10C.
You can request his list via email. If you don't have his email, send me a private message and I can send it over to you. I don't know if it is appropriate to put it on this forum directly.
First one that I know of is the list of Ladislav Fischer from the Czech Republic. He has updated his list earlier today. Mostly Acanthocalycium, Lobivia, Mediolobivia, Weingartia and Sulcorebutia, but also some other Southern American species. As I am getting more and more into hardy cacti, I could not resist the spiney Acanthocalycium and spiney Lobivias that can cope -10C.
You can request his list via email. If you don't have his email, send me a private message and I can send it over to you. I don't know if it is appropriate to put it on this forum directly.
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Oh, and the list of the Sarnes couple from Germany has also been updated recently. So if you are into Patagonian species, well in this case Austrocactus specifically, have a look at the list on http://cactus-de-patagonia.de/samenliste.
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In the mean time when this forum was out, many seed lists have been updated:
- In September the list of Frantisek Sibal from the Czech Republic was published. His list offers mostly Lobivia, Acanthocalycium and other Southern American genera. I got a speedy service and some bonus seeds, both are always nice. You can request his list via email. If you don't have his email, send me a private message and I can send it over to you. I don't think it is appropriate to put it on this forum directly. Let me know if you want a copy of his list.
- Succseed in Sweden has updated the seed list in early October. See: www.succseed.com/en/
As always some interesting things. Yavia cryptocarpa is on the list, for those who would like to give it a try. But I reckon by now those are already sold out...
- Then Cactus Hobby Brno in the Czech Republic updated its list in October. See: http://cactus-hobby.eu/.
- Same goes for www.cact.cz and http://kaktusyhk.cz/
- In November ADBLPS in France was updated: https://adblps-graines-cactus.com/commander_EN.html
- After that https://www.cactus-succulent.com/under- ... new-offer/ was updated. But that list seems closed by now...
- Also in November https://www.sukulenty-sps.cz/clanky/nab ... -2022.html was updated.
- Early December Volker Schaedlich from Germany has his new list at www.gymnos.de
- And just last week also Succulenta has updated its annual seed lists: https://succulenta.nl/zaadlijst/
It is not just for members, but members do get a 30% discount, get first in line when ordering and can request a free 250 seeds mix of old seeds from 2009 or younger (from my experience these still germinate well, and it looks like most of seeds that do germinate are Gymnocalyciums).
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Anyone receive anything yet from this place?Aiko wrote: ↑Sat Jan 01, 2022 5:19 pm
- Then Cactus Hobby Brno in the Czech Republic updated its list in October. See: http://cactus-hobby.eu/.
I know they are notoriously slow-ish, but mine is going on 3 months, so just curious if he is moving through orders yet at all.
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Yes, about a week ago.
I am still waiting for seeds from Succseed that was sent in the post late November. I have given up on that, though...
I am still waiting for seeds from Succseed that was sent in the post late November. I have given up on that, though...
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Thanks! Good to know.
I ordered from Succseed on Nov 30th and received my seeds on Jan 4 (via the USDA inspection office).
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Did they send you an email already with the note "your order is prepared" ?Minime8484 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:19 am Anyone receive anything yet from this place?
I know they are notoriously slow-ish, but mine is going on 3 months, so just curious if he is moving through orders yet at all.