Nickys Nursery Reviews 52

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tomato seed order arrived quite quickly but postage seemed excessive for 2 small packets of seed. The Gardeners Delight germinated very well but only 20% germination for the Golden Bumblebee. Nicky... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No delivery after weeks! Contacted multiple times and just told its in post but no tracking no estimate. When you pay for shipping with 1st class you expect at least delivery after 3... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ii bought a variety of seeds including chocolate habanero, rocoto peppers, purple Serrano, Kermit aubergines etc. Everything germinated as per the instructions in a heated propagator with a thermo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So impressed with germination so far. Started off 8 packets of seeds from a variety of vendors earlier this week. The only ones germinating after 2 days were those from Nickys - so surprised so quick!... See more

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  1. Seed Supplier

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Purveyor of quality seeds for the flower garden, patio, herb garden, vegetable gardens, allotment and landscaping plus fun outdoor games and indoor games


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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Poor germination

Tomato seed order arrived quite quickly but postage seemed excessive for 2 small packets of seed. The Gardeners Delight germinated very well but only 20% germination for the Golden Bumblebee. Nicky has sent out a replacement package of the Golden Bumblebee which has prompted me to increase the rating from 3 to 4 stars. FOLLOW UP. I now owe Nicky a humble apology. 2 seeds germinated and then nothing happened. One week later all 10 have germinated !!! She advised me that they could take up to a fortnight and they did. I feel very guilty that she sent another packet, which came very quickly, and they have all germinated !!

8 April 2026
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Reply from Nickys Nursery

Dear Mr Poulsom
Thank you for your review and comments, your order was sent on 31.03.26 allowing for 2 days to arrive the Golden Bumblebee has only been sown for 4 days and can take up to 14 days to germinate. We will pop another packet in the post to you.
Regarding your query with postage. Our charge covers all packets purchased whether it be one packet of 100 packets, the price remains the same at £2.95
Kind regards
Nicola - Nicky's Nursery Ltd

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No delivery after weeks!

No delivery after weeks!

Contacted multiple times and just told its in post but no tracking no estimate. When you pay for shipping with 1st class you expect at least delivery after 3rd day but nothing after 3 weeks.

Do not trust the old reviews the shop has folded and is just looting customers now.

Edit: Replying to owner.
I've already messaged you 4 times and you've asked me to wait. It's been 4 weeks now and you haven't given me any other option so yes you are not fulfilling orders.

If I get my order I will gladly remove this review even if it's a month late.

To anyone reading this if the review stays you know what happened.

EDIT2:
Order num: 314480
PayPal has already refunded so you don't need to fulfil the order anymore. If it was already sent previously send me a prepaid envelope I will return it if I receive it (unlikely since it was never sent!)

Do not contact me via email!

28 February 2026
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Reply from Nickys Nursery

Thank you for your review DP, I’m sorry delivery of your order has taken longer than we aim for. During our busy periods (January-April) dispatching of orders can take a little longer than our usual 3-5 business days that we state when placing your order. Once the order has been dispatched we are unable to track your order unless the Royal Mail tracked 24 option has been selected at basket checkout. As a small family run business, I’d like to highlight that we have not folded or looting customers, we are working hard to get all orders dispatched to our customers as quickly as possible so seeds can be planted within the correct season. Please email us at nicky@nickys-nursery.co.uk with your order number and we can investigate this further for you



If you provide your name or order reference number we can resolve this issue. We are unable to find and order from your username of DP

Dear DP
we have emailed you page from our Royal Mail click and drop account showing your order WAS despatched on 5th March but unfortunately your order has been lost by Royal Mail. We will not post the page from click and drop as this would contravene GDPR
You have requested a Chargeback on this order and as the order has been lost PayPal will reimburse you.
Kind regards
Nicky's Nursery Ltd

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good selection of seeds and not one of the big seed seller

Ordered quite a few seeds from them, it’s really enjoyable looking through the selection on offer. It’s organised well on the website. It does take a few days for orders to be despatched (this is stated on the homepage) mentioned at checkout as well. The seeds I have bought and sown have good germination rates. I would recommend you give them a try, fantastic selection of tomato seeds.

1 February 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

First and last time I will this company.

First time I have used this company.
Ordered a packet of tomato seeds. Packet advertised as containing 10 seeds which is fairly measly but nevertheless I went ahead and purchased. On arrival only 8 seeds in the packet and to add insult to injury only 6 germinated. Informed Nickys Nursery accordingly and been met with silence. Won't be using them again.

3 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good choice

Always an excellent choice of interesting seeds as well as popular choices. I find the navigation of the website a little clumsy, but perseverance is the answer. No nonsense packaging. Quick delivery (usually!)

19 March 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased

The website is very easy to navigate and shows a very good selection of seeds. Ordering was very easy. My order arrived within 4 days of placing the order and was very well packed.
I will definitely use this company again

17 January 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I emailed this company about missing…

I emailed this company about missing seeds in vial nearly 2 months ago. No reply, had bought from them in past, but buy from them again.
Had refund from Nicky Nursery. I emailed originally in October and then again recently. So, only fair to acknowledge that the company sorted out the problem eventually.

5 October 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great seed company

I have used this company for a number of years now mainly for herbs and vegetables and really impresed with the germination and selection of seeds on offer. Seeds are well packaged and excellent value.

28 April 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use this company

Do not use this company . They mistakenly put Deadly Nightshade seed in one of the edible herb packets that I ordered .I tried one of the leaves of my supposedly edible herbs and ended up in A and E !!!!Thank fully I only ate one leaf otherwise could have been very dangerous.
Tried to contact them but no reply . Taking it up with my solicitors. KEEP WELL AWAY!

12 June 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Birthday Seeds

In March my daughter gave me 5 packets of Nicky's seeds for my birthday, one each of San Marzano – Thessaloniki – Roma Nano & Orange Wellington tomatoes and a Tromboncino Courgette. Five each of the seeds were duly placed in my Garland propagator along with five each of Suttons Sauce – Thompson & Morgan Shimmer and twelve seeds taken from a fresh Lidl Marvellous tomato.

From the twenty five Nicky's seeds planted a total of seven seeds have germinated, five tomatoes and two tromboncinoes.

I hate to say it, but all my others seeds germinated, including those taken from the fresh Lidl tomato.

1 April 2023
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Poor germination of flower seeds

I have purchased a variety of vegetable seeds from this company and they have given variable results, however I also bought Streptocarpus, Gazania and Impatiens seeds this year and have been extremely disappointed with the poor germination rates these gave. The Streptocarpus only produced 3 seedlings from 30 seeds and the others had less than 50% germination. I left a message on their website but received no reply. Judging from other reviews on here, they do not like any criticism of the seeds they supply and ignore complaints. I will not use them again.

19 April 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointing Germination Rate, No reply to email

Disappointing, 2 packets of Giraffe Sun Flower seeds and all failed to germinate. I started Mongolian Giant, Titan, Pikes Peak at the same time and I have 95% germination rate, so there must be something wrong with these seeds. I tried reaching out to them via email but never received a response.

23 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent Company !!

I used this company whilst living in France more than 6 years ago and I still have plants from those original seeds here in the garden in Wales where I now live. I am very impressed with their service and the quality of product they have. I have recently bought more seeds which arrived quickly and are well packaged with excellent information on planting conditions. I wold highly recommend Nicky's nursery to all. Thank you for an excellent service.

4 March 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic range for everything…

Fantastic range for everything including flowers and vegs. Best germination rates I've had -and I use a lot of suppliers. This shop is my go to, good customer service too and the prices are very reasonable.

18 August 2022
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