Source For Candy Stick Carrot?

hunter · May 23, 2007

Does anyone know of an online source for Candy Stick carrot? Reimer's is out-of-stock (never used them, though - I've heard some conflicting reports about them).

hunter · May 26, 2007

Yep. I was afraid of that! It seems like this awesome little carrot has disappeared.

Granny · May 26, 2007

Oh no it has not! -

http://www.reimerseeds.com/default.aspx

More varieties of carrot than I have ever seen in one place - they categorize them by color, LOL. Other than that I know nothing about the company.

Search hint when you are looking for a particular variety - search for "carrot seed" - no quotes - then search within the results (Link is at the bottom of the first search result page in text only at Google) for "Candy Stick."

hunter · May 26, 2007

Thanks, Granny! Unfortunately, Reimer has been out-of-stock on this carrot forever. Not sure why they still have it in their online catalog.

Granny · May 27, 2007

Hunter - did a more exhaustive search for the little dickens. Here's what I found out -

Candy Stick (PS140595 [BB]) - Breeder: R. Maxwell. Vendor: Seminis/Petoseed. Characteristics: peeler, Caropak maturity, smooth exterior color, excellent tops. Similar: Caropak. Adaptation: California. 1998.

Seminis is the worldwide vendor of the seeds & they do not sell to home gardeners. US distribution was through NK (Walmart carries them I believe) but they do not sell anything online. I did go through all of the other folks on the list Seminis puts out of those who distribute their seeds in the US - no joy there either. I suspect that this particular carrot is now "old" and has been replaced with more recent hybrids. You might try contacting Seminis directly - http://www.seminis.com/contact.jsp

Other than that, I guess you'll have to find a new favorite carrot and have provided a good learning experience for all of us: you find something you really love, let at least a few go to seed!

hunter · May 27, 2007

Granny-
Wow! Thanks for all of your research on this! Much appreciated!

May 23, 2007	#1
hunter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 213	Source For Candy Stick Carrot? Does anyone know of an online source for Candy Stick carrot? Reimer's is out-of-stock (never used them, though - I've heard some conflicting reports about them).

May 27, 2007	#5
Granny Tomatovillian™ Honoree Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 507	Hunter - did a more exhaustive search for the little dickens. Here's what I found out - Candy Stick (PS140595 [BB]) - Breeder: R. Maxwell. Vendor: Seminis/Petoseed. Characteristics: peeler, Caropak maturity, smooth exterior color, excellent tops. Similar: Caropak. Adaptation: California. 1998. Seminis is the worldwide vendor of the seeds & they do not sell to home gardeners. US distribution was through NK (Walmart carries them I believe) but they do not sell anything online. I did go through all of the other folks on the list Seminis puts out of those who distribute their seeds in the US - no joy there either. I suspect that this particular carrot is now "old" and has been replaced with more recent hybrids. You might try contacting Seminis directly - http://www.seminis.com/contact.jsp Other than that, I guess you'll have to find a new favorite carrot and have provided a good learning experience for all of us: you find something you really love, let at least a few go to seed!

May 26, 2007	#2
hunter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 213	Yep. I was afraid of that! It seems like this awesome little carrot has disappeared.