Frequently Asked Questions

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Crop Culture is a quarterly home grower box designed specifically for cannabis home growers that delivers a seriously great value and brings excitement and happiness to all those that buy one.

Unlike subscription-based boxes on the market, Crop Culture has no commitments and you're never automatically charged for the next box. Each box is completely unique and box prices are dynamic from release to release. 

As a collector myself, I wanted to create something I would want as a consumer -- seeds from the best breeders, high-quality growing essentials and unbeatable customer service -- Crop Culture is meant to be more than just another subscription box; it's an experience and you will feel the love and care that goes into each and every box when you get one in your hands. Give it a shot! You won't be disappointed you did.

Crop Culture isn't a traditional subscription model because this isn't a traditional industry - if box prices stayed the same, I wouldn't be able to include some of the high-value items I include in your boxes. Since I'll be working with different brands, items and breeders that all have different price points, the only way to make this work was to have box prices scale with the value inside them. I invite you to do the math yourself and add up how much items are worth if you have any doubts! Those that know me know I'm nothing if not transparent, sometimes to a fault. For example, the Big Baller box for October is $20 or $30 more (depending on whether you get Autos or Photos) than the July Launch box was, but I can assure you, that extra $20-$30 isn't going in my pocket... it allowed me to pass the value back to you in the form of another $50 or $85 pack - see where I'm going with this? I want these boxes to continue to have that "WOW factor" so instead of skimping and only including one pack at a $99.99 price point, I decided to set the box prices at $119.99 and $129.99 (Auto vs Photos) so I could afford to include a second pack of seeds worth $50-$85 and free shipping built-in. 

I'll always keep the price points attainable for the masses and I'll always offer multiple pricing options. Prices may be dynamic, but you will NEVER get cheated by lesser value, that's a promise!

I'm an operation of one that does all the research, sourcing, vendor and breeder outreach, marketing, order fulfillment... you get the picture, but that all takes time to do it right. As such, boxes will release every quarter on a set date. This will also help keep things fresh and exciting!

If you need your box sooner than the scheduled release date, you can order from any remaining inventory of prior boxes, and your box will ship within 1-2 business days!

Nope, you will not be charged automatically for future boxes. I'm pretty sure you're going to want another box in the future, but that will be up to you, and on your own time. Want to skip a box because you have too many beans? I can relate, and that's totally fine!

Boxes will release every 2-months and you can preorder up until the business day prior to the shipment date and still qualify for Preorder Perks. Any excess inventory will be made available for purchase any time while supplies last. Past boxes (once available) will be added to the "order" page. 

Preordering helps me accomplish a couple things; first, it allows me to be more accurate in the number of items and seeds I need to procure. Second, it gives me the means to fund more and better items. 

But I'll level with you. 

I'm following my heart on this venture because my gut tells me there are enough growers out there that are going to want something like this. But this stuff isn't cheap and I'm doing this all on my own. I have no investors. No inheritance. I'm just a regular dude shooting my shot and am funding all this out of my 401K (and praying my instincts were right!). I know my heart is in the right place with this, and I've lived my whole adult life being kind and generous to others because I believe, sometimes, the universe rewards that sort of thing, so I'm betting on my ability to be genuine and earn your trust. 

I'm not in this to get rich (the margins actually kinda suck) and I'm only able to fund a certain number of initial orders. I would love to have the problem of this going viral and having to need to procure a huge number of items and be able to afford to do it, but the reality is that without paid preorders, I can only do so much. Over time, I'll be able to buy in larger quantities, allowing me to make the boxes even better moving forward. The bigger I can grow this, the more partners will want to get in on the action. That means more and better freebies and discounts for you! 

Preordering certainly has its perks! Check out the PREORDER PERKS page for details.

Yes, of course. You can cancel or make changes up until the business day prior to the pre-announced shipping date. No hard feelings.

Crop Culture boxes will ship via USPS and/or UPS anywhere in the U.S. and its territories (Guam, Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico). Any boxes weighing over 13oz will ship via Priority Mail. 

* See below for International Shipping options.

I have heard the cries of so many growers outside of the United States that have shared their frustration with the lack of options available in their country for quality genetics and I want to help! International shipping will be made available for fellow growers in the UK, Australia and Canada. Shipping costs will be calculated at checkout. Please note that buyers are responsible for any import taxes due. 

If you live somewhere else in the world (and you live in a country where cannabis seeds are federally legal) and wish to buy a Crop Culture box, please send me an email letting me know where you're from and I'll do what I can to accommodate you!

Yep! All packs will be 100% genuine, retail packs unless otherwise specified. On occasion, bulk seeds may be purchased directly from the breeders as a means to give access to genetics that might otherwise be too costly for many growers, but you will know beforehand! Repackaged seeds are guaranteed authentic, bought directly from the breeders and will either come in the breeder's branded packaging (subject to availability), or in Crop Culture-branded packaging with a tamper-proof seal.

For your piece of mind, all payments are made through the website's safe and secure payment system which accepts all major credit or debit cards, Google or Apple Pay. 

Yes! Cannabis seeds were made federally legal for sale openly in the U.S. in December of 2022. While the sale and possession of cannabis seeds is perfectly legal, regulations in your state may restrict the germination of said seeds, so please, check the laws in your area and follow all applicable rules for your state. You must be 21 years or older to order.

Given I'm a disabled Air Force vet, I'd be a real jerk if I didn't offer some sort of veteran discount, wouldn't I? Fellow veterans, please reach out to support@cropculture.net to validate your honorable military service and receive 10% off your first and future purchases. (I'll send you a coupon code.)

Of course! (But it's not automatic.) My packaging is a marketing vehicle for Crop Culture, but I also recognize not everyone wants other people to know you're a home grower. Though my packaging will have no reference to cannabis either in writing nor imagery, if you prefer discreet shipping, please be sure to specify during the checkout process or in the order details and your box will ship inside a USPS Flat Rate box.

Unfortunately, since there are an infinite number of reasons a seed doesn't germinate that are completely out of my control, I'm unable to offer any type of germination guarantee. However, there is a germination method that I've used for over a year and a half now and have had a 100% success rate using that I highly recommend. Below is a direct link to a tutorial from HomeGrowTV that really does work amazingly well. I'd also recommend a simple seedling heating mat to go along with this method, as I've found seeds germinate even faster with a little warmth:

https://youtu.be/0F-Sw5WXSig

If you have a stubborn seed that doesn't want to pop, don't give up hope just yet. Sometimes they just need a bit of our assistance to germinate, so here are a couple things you can try that might help:

1. Try soaking your seed/s in a shot glass containing a 50/50 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and filtered water for 24-72 hours. 

2. Take a small piece of high-grit sandpaper (220 grit works well) and VERY GENTLY AND CAREFULLY rub the outside of the seed to scuff it, but be sure not to overdo it. If you have bigger hands and have difficulty holding the seed flat and still, you can use a matchbox and put a piece of the sandpaper in the matchbox with the seed, close it up and give it a few good shakes. Once you get it scuffed a bit, you can try soaking the seed again, either in plain water or the hydrogen peroxide solution. 

If all else fails, you might just have a bad seed... it happens. Don't be discouraged! 

Though I'm not a breeder or seed bank, I am willing to help you out since no one likes spending money on seeds that don't pop (even if it isn't technically something I have any control over). If for some strange reason you receive a pack with multiple duds (highly unlikely, but not impossible), I won't leave you high and dry... well hopefully high, but not dry ;) 

Send me an email letting me know what happened. Though I might not be able to replace them with the exact same thing, I'm willing to send you replacement seeds on the house as a gesture of good faith. I want to earn your business and keep your business, and I know that starts with good customer service. 

The sale and possession of cannabis seeds are Federally legal and are Farm Bill Compliant, as they contain less than 0.3% THC. I encourage all customers to follow the laws set forth by their Country, State / Province and local municipalities. Any seeds sold will be considered sold FOR NOVELTY PURPOSES ONLY! As such, I take no responsibility if they are used in any fashion that can be considered illicit or illegal. Germination of seeds may be against the rules in your area, so please, make sure you check if you're unsure.

CLONE GUARANTEE

Any clones that may become available in the future for sale will come fully-rooted and in good health. Clones cannot be shipped if weather forecast is below 50 degrees for at least a 3-day period to ensure the safe arrival of your clone. Clones will ship in a premium clone shipper with a built-in LED and heat packs (outside of the warmer months). Do not order if you can't be home to receive it within a reasonable time and it dies of thirst!

If your clone arrives in poor condition, please let me know immediately. Clones warranty will expire 24-hours after it's marked as delivered at your residence. 

Clones will contain less than 0.3% THC to ensure Farm Bill compliancy. I highly recommend quarantining your new clone from your garden for a couple weeks, just as a measure of good practice. Even if you receive clones from sterile commercial facilities, you should follow this practice! A simple hydrogen peroxide solution is typically enough to sterilize your clone. Here's a link to a helpful tutorial:

https://growdoctorguides.com/clone-remediation-and-quarantine-strategy/