Are they worth it? - Page 2

AlittleSalt · February 12, 2016

Walt456, I think of collecting tomato seeds as something potentially edible, and the stories people tell you about them in trades, and then you find out this or that variety is a land race...(What is a land race?), and this one variety grows yellow in NC but it grows black in AZ.

To me, that's the reason to try different tomato varieties. It's an adventure in a way.

walt456 · February 13, 2016

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Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

Walt456, I think of collecting tomato seeds as something potentially edible, and the stories people tell you about them in trades, and then you find out this or that variety is a land race...(What is a land race?), and this one variety grows yellow in NC but it grows black in AZ.

To me, that's the reason to try different tomato varieties. It's an adventure in a way.

You're right. It's the thrill of the hunt for "the one". Hope springs eternal especially when it comes to untried tomato varieties.

Ricky Shaw · February 13, 2016

I've got Momotaro on the way and was shaken by it's comparison to Eva Purple Ball. Which I have. Not going to hari-kari over $10 in seeds and shipping, but I feel a little ill.

Labradors2 · February 13, 2016

Never mind Ricky. Grow them both and see if you agree about the similarity!!!!!

Linda

Ricky Shaw · February 13, 2016

So many tomatoes, I need another lifetime.

walt456 · February 13, 2016

Well my resolve lasted 24 hours. Another TV member is sending me some Momotaro seeds and I caved and bought the Odorikos. If I had any faith this will be my last seed order this year I'd feel better but I know it wont be. There will be another that catches my eye.

Tormato · February 13, 2016

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Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

Kitazawa has both of those for 3.69 each with a 6.25 shipping charge no matter how many varieties you choose.

Grandeur, hybrid
Katana, hybrid
Mandarin
Momotaro, hybrid
Odoriko, hybrid
Sun Gold, hybrid
Sun Cherry extra Sweet, hybrid
Super Sweet 100, hybrid

No, I don't work there - I just happen to have the catalog beside me.

Kitazawa has tomatoes?

I order just about everything else in their catalog.

Father'sDaughter · February 13, 2016

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Originally Posted by Tormato

Kitazawa has tomatoes?

I order just about everything else in their catalog.

Not surprised you didn't notice! Aren't you the guy who has a gazillion show up in his mailbox every year without placing a single order?

AlittleSalt · February 13, 2016

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Originally Posted by Tormato

Kitazawa has tomatoes?

I order just about everything else in their catalog.

Our youngest son wants to grow some Adzuki type beans for making confections. I'm trying to talk him into trying to grow one of the yard long varieties as well.

I need to visit a certain thread about beans....

Gerardo · February 13, 2016

I liked Odoriko. Momotaro up next for me. Sekai Ichi also. And yes, EVP is its doppelganger, although Asia trumps in terms of productivity.

Tracydr · February 13, 2016

Salt,you'll love yardlongs. They go insane when it gets really hot. One of the few things I could grow in summer in AZ.
Be prepared for aphids but leave some of them and. A week or so you'll have all sorts of interesting bugs.

peebee · February 14, 2016

If you have an Asian market nearby and can find adzuki dry beans, try sowing them. If they grow, you've saved a ton of $ over buying them as seed packets. If they don't grow, at least you have the rest of the bag to use for cooking.

As for Odoriko & Momotaro, yes I feel they are worth growing but not at those prices. I'd pay maybe the $3.69 tops from Kitazawa, and only if I find them at local Asian markets or nurseries that are plentiful around here. The shipping cost to me is justifiable only if ordering multiple packs of seeds from them. They have lots of veggies to choose from.

February 12, 2016	#16
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Walt456, I think of collecting tomato seeds as something potentially edible, and the stories people tell you about them in trades, and then you find out this or that variety is a land race...(What is a land race?), and this one variety grows yellow in NC but it grows black in AZ. To me, that's the reason to try different tomato varieties. It's an adventure in a way.

February 13, 2016	#18
Ricky Shaw Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro Posts: 1,910	I've got Momotaro on the way and was shaken by it's comparison to Eva Purple Ball. Which I have. Not going to hari-kari over $10 in seeds and shipping, but I feel a little ill.

February 13, 2016	#19
Labradors2 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Ontario Posts: 3,896	Never mind Ricky. Grow them both and see if you agree about the similarity!!!!! Linda

February 13, 2016	#21
walt456 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: VA Posts: 235	Well my resolve lasted 24 hours. Another TV member is sending me some Momotaro seeds and I caved and bought the Odorikos. If I had any faith this will be my last seed order this year I'd feel better but I know it wont be. There will be another that catches my eye.

February 13, 2016	#25
Gerardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego-Tijuana Posts: 2,598	I liked Odoriko. Momotaro up next for me. Sekai Ichi also. And yes, EVP is its doppelganger, although Asia trumps in terms of productivity.

February 13, 2016	#26
Tracydr Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Laurinburg, North Carolina, zone 7 Posts: 3,207	Salt,you'll love yardlongs. They go insane when it gets really hot. One of the few things I could grow in summer in AZ. Be prepared for aphids but leave some of them and. A week or so you'll have all sorts of interesting bugs.

February 14, 2016	#27
peebee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Southern CA Posts: 1,714	If you have an Asian market nearby and can find adzuki dry beans, try sowing them. If they grow, you've saved a ton of $ over buying them as seed packets. If they don't grow, at least you have the rest of the bag to use for cooking. As for Odoriko & Momotaro, yes I feel they are worth growing but not at those prices. I'd pay maybe the $3.69 tops from Kitazawa, and only if I find them at local Asian markets or nurseries that are plentiful around here. The shipping cost to me is justifiable only if ordering multiple packs of seeds from them. They have lots of veggies to choose from.