1. What is a HGP?
   A HGP is short for "Home Garden Packet." It is suitable for use for the home gardeners and beginners in gardening. HGPs cost either $1.50 or $4.00 depending on the crop you buy. Click here to see an HGP.
   
   
2. What is the postage rate for only ordering HGPs?
   There is no postage if you only order HGPs. Postage is FREE!!! However for Foreign destinations, we will charge the actual postage rate due to the high cost for postage.
   
   
3. What is the difference between a determinate and an indeterminate tomato variety?
   A determinate variety just means that the given tomato variety grows as a bush. Indeterminate variety means that the given tomato variety grows as a vine. The indeterminate vine hybrid will have to be tied up onto a trellis or support system to keep it elevated off the ground.
   
   
4. What is the difference between the Supersweet #9A corn and the Silver corn?
   The main difference between the Supersweet #9A corn is that it is a yellow variety while the Silver corn is a white variety. The Silver has larger and tender kernels, but both are very sweet and delicious. Both make excellent backyard grown corn all year long.
   
   
5. Are seeds able to be picked up and if so when and where?
   Yes you may come by and purchase seeds directly from us. We are open M-F 8:30am to 4:00pm Hawaiian time except holidays. Please contact us before arriving so we can prepare your seeds in advance. **Note: The University of Hawaii has several designated public parkings areas on campus. Payment is via new Parking Kiosk stations situated in each area. Price various depending on length of time purchased. Please check our campus map to find us.
   
   
6. The Rainbow Papaya is a GMO hybrid plant that is resistant to the Papaya Ringspot Virus. How do I go about purchasing this seed?Prior to purchase, buyers will need to email the UH Seed Laboratory to obtain the link for the educational video. After viewing the video, you must sign and submit the provided waiver form with your order and payment. Seeds will be sold as HGP only and priced at $4.00 for 1 gram of seeds. Limit of 1 HGP packet per purchase.

   All previous Rainbow Papaya Seed forms and requirements are void. Rainbow Papaya seeds will be sold only to residents of Hawaii and cannot be sold or shipped out of the State of Hawaii. The seeds are for your own use only and should not be shared with anyone.

   Email: seedlab@hawaii.edu
7. Can we ship to Foreign Destinations beyond the US states?

Yes, we can ship seeds to Foreign countries however please first check with your local Agricultural Authorities whether an Import Permit is required for the seeds being imported. With the Import Permit, we will need to have the seeds inspected at our local USDA APHIS Quarnatine office to have a Phytosanitary Ceritificate issued. The Certificate fee ranges from $61.00 up to $112.00 which is charged to the customer. Once the seeds are cleared and official documents processed, the seeds will be shipped out with original documents attached to the outside of the parcel.

Forms of payment accepted?

We accept only US currency, Personal checks, Bank Checks, or Money Orders. No Credit or Debit Cards. We can accept Bank Wire Transfers however a fee of $25.00 will be added to the invoice. This it to cover the fees charged to our account for the electronic transfer from the sender''s bank. Some of our foreign customers choose to use this method of payment.