FAQ’s

What’s so great about your seeds?

Our seeds are fantastic! All have been specially chosen based on your requests, the Canadian growing zones, and are guaranteed to be of high quality with a high germination rate. We are especially proud of our selection of rare & endangered seeds. If there is a seed you have been looking for please let us know & we will hunt it down.

Why is starting with organic seeds important?

Everyone will have their own reasons for choosing organic foods, seeds & products. Here are some of the more popular reasons: Organic varieties are usually produced on a smaller scare, indirectly resulting in better quality product & ethical farming methods. Organic production methods have a positive effect on the environment, improving soil health and reducing pesticide run off into our water table. Eating organic foods, especially those grown yourself will reduce your exposure to harmful pesticides and provides a more nutritious food that its non-organic counterpart.

By starting with organic seed, you have avoided both non-organic farming methods in the production of your seed as well as avoiding chemically treated seed, giving you the best possible start to the growing season.

Purple Carrots!?!

Purple carrots are an excellent example of an heirloom variety. Like other fruits & vegetables, there once was a greater variety of carrots available. Historically carrots grew in purple and yellow shades, with the preference for orange developing in 17th century Netherlands as a patriotic symbol of the Dutch struggle for independence. Different coloured vegetables are making a come back & rare & endangered seeds are once again being treasured for their unique offerings.

What is an heirloom variety?

An heirloom variety is a cultivar that was commonly grown during earlier periods in human history, but which is not used in modern large scale farming. Many heirloom vegetables have kept their traits through open pollination & are becoming popular for their unique shapes & colours as well as their far superior taste in comparison to grocery store varieties.

What is a GMO?

GMO or Genetically Modified Organism generally refers to foods (or seeds) that’s genetic martial has been altered using recombinant DNA technology,

where DNA molecules from different sources are combined into one molecule creating an altered set of genes. This new DNA is then transferred into an organism, giving it modified or novel genes. Certified Organic product by law cannot contain GMOs. Additionaly, Cubit’s has taken the safe seed pledge, promising that we will not knowingly sell any Genetically Modified Organisms.

There is a wealth of information on reasons to avoid GMOs and I urge you to research this to make your own informed decision.

When will I get my order?

We will ship your seeds within 48 hours of you placing your order, in case of a holiday; we will ship it to you on the first business day. We ship using Canada Post so your package should get to you within 4-8 business days. We understand that you are excited to get planting and will get your seeds to you quickly.

Do you ship outside Canada?

Currently, we cannot ship seed & plant matter outside of Canada. As we grow & offer more products we hope to ship internationally.

Do you only accept paypal?

Our shopping cart is powered by paypal, but you do not need a paypal account if you would like to use your credit card. This option along with a paypal option is available after clicking "proceed to checkout".

Can I visit you in person?

Currently we do not have a brick & mortar location, but hope to see you at various gardening events and farmers markets in the Toronto area. Check our events section.

How can I reach you?

Please feel free to call us at 416 879 1985 between 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday - Friday. Reach us by email at lauraATcubitsorganics.com anytime and we will answer you as soon as possible.

Please let us know if you have any questions. We would be glad to answer them.