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huntsman · July 28, 2009

I would like to get into tomatoes this Spring (Three weeks from now)and will try Heirloom toms for the first time.

Would you please recommend a good place to purchase seed on the 'net? There are loads in the sticky above, but I'd like recommendations..

Thanks!

garnetmoth · July 28, 2009

Hello, havent seen you around yet, welcome!

I think the biggest question is who can and will ship into South Africa- what are your plant customs like? Some countries dont allow live plant material without a phytosanitary certificate...? (now ill just sit back and hope someone with more experience can answer!)

Good luck!

Barbee · July 28, 2009

I order most of my tomato and pepper seed through Tomato Growers Supply
http://www.tomatogrowers.com/

**Mischka** · July 28, 2009

For commercial sellers, Tomato Growers Supply Co. is a great source for both heirlooms and hybrids. Victory Seeds also has some very unique heirloom varieties worth growing. Baker Creek Seeds is another reputable source, as are Seed Savers Exchange, Territorial Seed and Sandhill Preservation.

There are other good sources listed, too. I am only speaking from my personal experience with each of the above companies.

Zana · July 28, 2009

Huntsman,

What kind of quantities are we talking? For personal or commercial use? If the former many of us can help get you started. PM if you would like something snail mailed.

**Mischka** · July 28, 2009

p.s. Welcome To Tomatoville®!

huntsman · July 28, 2009

Hey, thanks all!

I really have no idea what the rules are regarding importation of seeds and the like. Most often I swap chilli pepper seeds using normal mail and there is no mention of seeds so both outgoing and incoming mail is fairly smooth.

It's purely personal at this stage, as I am about to enter my first-ever Spring as a grower of veg!

Appreciate the kindness!

(and LOVE the emoticons!)

brog · August 6, 2009

PM me your addy and I`ll send you some tomato seed. How many plants do want to grow. Welcome to T`ville. you can get all the advice you will ever need just by asking here at T`ville Bill

huntsman · August 7, 2009

You guys are really too kind, and I hope I don't end up with black thumbs, but that won't happen with all of the really useful info on here..!

July 28, 2009	#1
huntsman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa - GrowZone 9 Posts: 595	Basic n00b Info: I would like to get into tomatoes this Spring (Three weeks from now)and will try Heirloom toms for the first time. Would you please recommend a good place to purchase seed on the 'net? There are loads in the sticky above, but I'd like recommendations.. Thanks!

July 28, 2009	#3
Barbee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 1,818	I order most of my tomato and pepper seed through Tomato Growers Supply http://www.tomatogrowers.com/ __________________ *Barbee*

July 28, 2009	#4
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	For commercial sellers, Tomato Growers Supply Co. is a great source for both heirlooms and hybrids. Victory Seeds also has some very unique heirloom varieties worth growing. Baker Creek Seeds is another reputable source, as are Seed Savers Exchange, Territorial Seed and Sandhill Preservation. There are other good sources listed, too. I am only speaking from my personal experience with each of the above companies. __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

July 28, 2009	#6
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	p.s. Welcome To Tomatoville®! __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

August 6, 2009	#8
brog Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lilburn GA Posts: 278	PM me your addy and I`ll send you some tomato seed. How many plants do want to grow. Welcome to T`ville. you can get all the advice you will ever need just by asking here at T`ville Bill __________________ Bill

July 28, 2009	#2
garnetmoth Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: cincinnati, oh Posts: 492	Hello, havent seen you around yet, welcome! I think the biggest question is who can and will ship into South Africa- what are your plant customs like? Some countries dont allow live plant material without a phytosanitary certificate...? (now ill just sit back and hope someone with more experience can answer!) Good luck!

July 28, 2009	#5
Zana Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Southwestern Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,521	Huntsman, What kind of quantities are we talking? For personal or commercial use? If the former many of us can help get you started. PM if you would like something snail mailed.

August 7, 2009	#9
huntsman Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Johannesburg, South Africa - GrowZone 9 Posts: 595	You guys are really too kind, and I hope I don't end up with black thumbs, but that won't happen with all of the really useful info on here..!