Frequently asked questions

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Find what you need to know about our seeds and services

General

Can I talk to someone before choosing a variety?

Absolutely. We encourage farmers to call or visit us to discuss their land, rotation, and goals before booking seed.

How do I place an order?

You can contact us by phone or email to discuss availability, varieties, and booking:

Thomas Winny: 306‑831‑6032
Jim Winny: 306‑831‑7863
Email: info@winnyseeds.ca

How early should I book my seed?

We recommend booking in late fall to early winter to secure preferred varieties. Popular varieties often sell out early due to demand and limited certified seed supply.

Where do you operate?

Winny Seeds operates in Rosetown and Choiceland, Saskatchewan, supplying seed across Western Canada.

Can you help me choose the right variety for my farm?

Absolutely. As an independent seed retailer, we evaluate genetics to recommend what fits your field conditions, disease pressures, and market goals.

Where is Winny Seeds located?

We operate out of two locations in Saskatchewan—Rosetown and Choiceland. This allows us to better serve farmers across the region.

Seeds

Are your seeds certified?

Yes. All seed sold by Winny Seeds is produced under certified seed standards, processed with strict quality controls, and tested to ensure purity and germination meet industry requirements.

Do you sell in bulk?

Yes. We offer bulk seed options for efficient large‑scale farm operations, as well as bagged options depending on the crop.

What quality assurance steps do you follow?

Our seed is produced using strict quality protocols including field inspections, cleaning, testing, and certification requirements to ensure consistency and reliability.

Do you allow on‑farm pickup?

Yes. Growers are welcome to pick up seed directly from our farm locations during business hours with pre‑arranged booking.

Are your lentil varieties Clearfield® tolerant?

Yes. We grow and supply CDC Lima Clearfield® tolerant lentils, ideal for herbicide flexibility and in‑crop weed management.

Do you offer midge‑tolerant wheat varieties?

Yes. We carry several Midge Tolerant Wheat (MTW) varieties such as AAC Stoughton VB and AAC Wheatland VB. These varieties protect yield and maintain grain quality.

What is the advantage of buying certified seed?

Do you deliver seed to farms?

Yes. We provide delivery options throughout the region to make seeding logistics easier and more efficient.

Do you offer seed treatment?

Not yet. You can soon book seed, treatment, and delivery directly with us. Pre‑treated seed ensures uniform emergence, early-season protection, and reduced handling time.

How do I know which variety is right for my farm?

We help match varieties based on location, soil type, moisture, rotation, and yield goals.

Are your seed varieties registered and certified?

Yes. All our pedigreed seed meets Canadian certification standards and is handled with strict quality control.

What crops do you grow and sell?

We offer certified seed for wheat (CWRS & durum), barley, oats, canola, peas and lentils. We are partnered with Secan, FP Genetics and Canterra Seeds