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Post by Granny Smith on Dec 3, 2012 17:15:31 GMT -5
I got my first seed catalog of the year this past weekend - Baker Creek. I am SO going to overspend again!
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Post by joanfromzone6 on Dec 3, 2012 19:18:08 GMT -5
today i received a catalog each from "vermont bean seed co." and from "totally tomatoes" -
the catalogs had identical return addresses - is that a clue ?
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Post by Granny Smith on Dec 3, 2012 20:39:47 GMT -5
Vermont Bean Seed Co and Totally Tomatoes, as well as Seymour's Select Seed are owned by RH Shumway, which is owned by Jung Seeds, which is owned by Monsanto.
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Post by Valerie on Dec 3, 2012 22:50:04 GMT -5
Got my first one on Friday, from Johnny's.
Daggone Baker Creek hasn't sent me one in 2 years! And I've sent them a lot of money over the years, too!
Somebody ought to whoop me if I buy any more seeds, but you know how I am. Must --- Have --- Seeds!!!
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Post by mysisteringa on Dec 4, 2012 6:10:24 GMT -5
I got my baker's creek catalogue yesterday too! So looking forward to planting time!!  |
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Post by susan on Dec 4, 2012 10:16:17 GMT -5
I got my Baker Creek catalog last week. I already made a seed order to Heirloom Acres. Their a good company, just slow to get the order out. Their seed says 85% germination, but I always get just about 100% germination.
Susan
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Post by Cyngbaeld on Dec 4, 2012 10:21:07 GMT -5
I just hope all these I have are viable. Dragged them out of the freezer and I've got enough for a village! LOL
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Post by Valerie on Dec 25, 2012 23:32:49 GMT -5
Got the Burpee catalog yesterday. Y'all wouldn't believe, there is a picture of a hybrid paste tomato on the cover that says it's actual size. Thing gets over 5" high and across and usually weighs about 2 lb -- one tomato! Thing is, I think I might be a little bit scared to eat those. That just seems kind of unnatural.
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Post by Granny Smith on Dec 26, 2012 19:03:41 GMT -5
I order freak vegetable seeds once in a while, for my own amusement and to impress the kids and neighbors. It's fun to grow something different. I make sure to plant them far from my heirlooms, so they don't cross.
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Post by Valerie on Dec 27, 2012 16:45:45 GMT -5
I think I'm about to quit choosing only heirloom seeds. I can see the definite benefit of not having to buy seeds from year to year (but where's the fun in that?! ) But sometimes, I think there was a reason someone chose to breed some of those hybrids. I get tired of squash that succumb to mildew every year, despite everything I spray on them and other stuff that can't stand up to our heat and humidity. I used to be almost manic about it, that everything in my garden had to be heirloom, even though I saved very few seeds. But I got tired of all that work with so little reward. |
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Post by Granny Smith on Dec 27, 2012 17:27:05 GMT -5
I grow a few hybrids every year. I just make sure that they don't cross with my heirlooms OR I have enough extra heirloom seeds for at least 2 more crops.
I figure, if the government is stocking up on heirloom seeds, it's only prudent for us to do the same.
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