Our seed counts (seeds-per-gram or s/g) are estimates only, as set out by the Government of Canada Seeds Act. Seed counts vary with each harvest and lot. These seed counts are useful as estimates and do not always reflect exact counts. 

Some seed companies treat their seeds with fungicide and pesticide chemicals. Growers on massive industrial scale farms may wish to use treated seeds to reduce the chance of crop failure due to a sudden cold snap or unusually wet spring weather. Treated seeds are often dyed bright colours to show that chemicals are being used. West Coast Seeds does not sell treated seeds of any kind.  

We know that organic gardening practices mitigate the challenges faced by gardeners and growers in a way that is more sustainable and better for our planet, creating a thriving ecosystem in even the smallest of container gardens.  

West Cost Seeds is a member of the Canadian Seed Institute and part of the Canadian Authorized Importer/Exporter program which follows strict standards. All the seeds we sell meet or exceed the Canadian standards established by the Commercial Seed Analysts Association of Canada for seed quality. The number found at the bottom of each seed envelope refers to specific lots, used for quality control and traceability.