Who to buy seeds from question

Smithma · July 24, 2013

Have always bought seedlings in the past 10 or so years, but like the idea of growing heirloom plants from seeds. Have been reading about using last years crop seeds on Tomatobase web site, but then read that customs may confiscate seeds entering the US. So question to Tville has anyone had seeds stopped? And does anyone have suggestions on what would be best for growing in central OK? Usually hot. I like cherrys, mid size and would like to try some 1 pounders.

Thanks
Mike

jennifer28 · July 24, 2013

There's plenty of excellent vendors in the US that carry seeds from other countries. Take a look in the seed and plant sources forum here. There are plenty good TVille members who are listed in that forum. Also DarJones has a list of vendors on his website here
http://www.selectedplants.com/seedsupplies.htm

And tatianas tomatobase has links to vendors, and she sells seeds too.

You could also join Seed Savers Exchnge but there is a membership fee. I personally think the fee is completely worth it but check it out for yourself

tlintx · July 24, 2013

I ordered from the Tomatobase recently and the order came with no issues at all. Much quicker than I would have expected, too, given the distance!

The recommended seed vendors list is an awesome resource. You can't go wrong ordering a bunch of seeds to try! But I would recommend, based on my experience this year, picking a solid producer (even a hybrid) and putting in enough plants of it to cover your needs in case the heirlooms prove finicky.

July 24, 2013	#1
Smithma Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 67	Who to buy seeds from question Have always bought seedlings in the past 10 or so years, but like the idea of growing heirloom plants from seeds. Have been reading about using last years crop seeds on Tomatobase web site, but then read that customs may confiscate seeds entering the US. So question to Tville has anyone had seeds stopped? And does anyone have suggestions on what would be best for growing in central OK? Usually hot. I like cherrys, mid size and would like to try some 1 pounders. Thanks Mike

July 24, 2013	#2
jennifer28 Two-faced Drama Queen Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bellevue Psychiatric Hospital Posts: 955	There's plenty of excellent vendors in the US that carry seeds from other countries. Take a look in the seed and plant sources forum here. There are plenty good TVille members who are listed in that forum. Also DarJones has a list of vendors on his website here http://www.selectedplants.com/seedsupplies.htm And tatianas tomatobase has links to vendors, and she sells seeds too. You could also join Seed Savers Exchnge but there is a membership fee. I personally think the fee is completely worth it but check it out for yourself

July 24, 2013	#3
tlintx Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SeTx Posts: 881	I ordered from the Tomatobase recently and the order came with no issues at all. Much quicker than I would have expected, too, given the distance! The recommended seed vendors list is an awesome resource. You can't go wrong ordering a bunch of seeds to try! But I would recommend, based on my experience this year, picking a solid producer (even a hybrid) and putting in enough plants of it to cover your needs in case the heirlooms prove finicky.