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greyghost · April 13, 2013

Terrific! Thanks for updating us.

**carolyn137** · April 13, 2013

Fred, I can see that you've been very busy setting up all the associations you mentioned above.

I've known Rob Johnston at Johnny's going back many years and when Tim first opened his High Mowing site, which is near me, there were lots of errors in variety descriptions, and I looked again a couple of years ago andthe site was vastly improved.

Someone in NH, whom I've known for many years, now retired from teaching and has set up his own website, told me he was doing trials, I guess, for you as well.

So what do you do for relaxation?

Carolyn

Fred Hempel · April 13, 2013

For relaxation? We started a tea company.... because nothing is more relaxing than herb tea.

Fred Hempel · April 13, 2013

Sunrise Bumble Bee (nickname for culinary use = Venere) will also be released this year. Details to be announced soon.

Sunrise Bumble Bee is the variety shown in my avatar.

Fred Hempel · April 14, 2013

Something new from FrogsLeap Farm and Artisan Seeds:

Blue stripes over Pink

sicily · April 14, 2013

WOW!!!!! How soon can we grow it!

Fred Hempel · April 14, 2013

There is a small chance it will be available next year. More likely the following year. It depends on how uniform the line is this summer, and whether or not the flavor consistently stays up to speed.

There is also always the possibility that we have to go back to the drawing board, if the flavor is not maintained this summer, or in future generations. It happens.

It is tempting to give beauty a pass on flavor, but we try not to do it.

turkish · April 15, 2013

Hi Fred,
my order came today,thank you!
Thank you also for the Mareko Fana Pepper.Can you tell me more about them?Are they very hot,good for frying in olive oil,...?We love hot here ;D
thank you again,L.

Fred Hempel · April 15, 2013

More about Mareko Fana

Link 1

Link 2

Mild heat when young -- use like Padrons

Medium heat when mature -- great depth of flavor. Good for eating fresh or for drying and flaking.

sprtsguy76 · April 17, 2013

Fred that Pink with Blue stripes looks great. I hope it works out this summer!

Damon

Fred Hempel · April 19, 2013

Modern Farmer article is out

http://modernfarmer.com/2013/04/luck...ers-get-lucky/

As with all articles, it is not 100% accurate. But you will get the idea.

Boutique Tomatoes · April 19, 2013

Great publicity Fred. Congrats!

Is this one different than Green Blush?

Fred Hempel · April 19, 2013

Green Blush used to be the working name for Lucky Tiger.

Gavriil · April 20, 2013

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Yes Fred Looks very enticing indeed, I'm lusting after it, Like I did when I saw my first Pink Berkley Tie-Dye.
Good luck with it

Logrus9 · April 20, 2013

Glad to see you get more exposure Fred. The Pink Bumble bee and Highland kale are ready for transplant and the Mareko peppers are popping up. As soon as I have room I'll get the Captain Lucky, Purple Bumble bee and Blush started. I can't wait for my friends and family to try them.

April 13, 2013	#152
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Fred, I can see that you've been very busy setting up all the associations you mentioned above. I've known Rob Johnston at Johnny's going back many years and when Tim first opened his High Mowing site, which is near me, there were lots of errors in variety descriptions, and I looked again a couple of years ago andthe site was vastly improved. Someone in NH, whom I've known for many years, now retired from teaching and has set up his own website, told me he was doing trials, I guess, for you as well. So what do you do for relaxation? Carolyn __________________ Carolyn

April 20, 2013	#164
Gavriil Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: kansas Posts: 158	https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater Yes Fred Looks very enticing indeed, I'm lusting after it, Like I did when I saw my first Pink Berkley Tie-Dye. Good luck with it Last edited by Gavriil; April 21, 2013 at 11:45 AM.

April 13, 2013	#151
greyghost Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: southeastern PA Posts: 760	Terrific! Thanks for updating us.

April 13, 2013	#153
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	For relaxation? We started a tea company.... because nothing is more relaxing than herb tea.

April 13, 2013	#154
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Sunrise Bumble Bee (nickname for culinary use = Venere) will also be released this year. Details to be announced soon. Sunrise Bumble Bee is the variety shown in my avatar.

April 14, 2013	#155
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Something new from FrogsLeap Farm and Artisan Seeds: Blue stripes over Pink

April 14, 2013	#156
sicily Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 192	WOW!!!!! How soon can we grow it!

April 14, 2013	#157
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	There is a small chance it will be available next year. More likely the following year. It depends on how uniform the line is this summer, and whether or not the flavor consistently stays up to speed. There is also always the possibility that we have to go back to the drawing board, if the flavor is not maintained this summer, or in future generations. It happens. It is tempting to give beauty a pass on flavor, but we try not to do it.

April 15, 2013	#158
turkish Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: pa Posts: 5	Hi Fred, my order came today,thank you! Thank you also for the Mareko Fana Pepper.Can you tell me more about them?Are they very hot,good for frying in olive oil,...?We love hot here ;D thank you again,L.

April 15, 2013	#159
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	More about Mareko Fana Link 1 Link 2 Mild heat when young -- use like Padrons Medium heat when mature -- great depth of flavor. Good for eating fresh or for drying and flaking.

April 17, 2013	#160
sprtsguy76 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Clara CA Posts: 1,125	Fred that Pink with Blue stripes looks great. I hope it works out this summer! Damon

April 19, 2013	#161
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Modern Farmer article is out http://modernfarmer.com/2013/04/luck...ers-get-lucky/ As with all articles, it is not 100% accurate. But you will get the idea.

April 19, 2013	#162
Boutique Tomatoes Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Northeast Wisconsin, Zone 5a Posts: 1,109	Great publicity Fred. Congrats! Is this one different than Green Blush?

April 19, 2013	#163
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Green Blush used to be the working name for Lucky Tiger.

April 20, 2013	#165
Logrus9 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: NY Posts: 16	Glad to see you get more exposure Fred. The Pink Bumble bee and Highland kale are ready for transplant and the Mareko peppers are popping up. As soon as I have room I'll get the Captain Lucky, Purple Bumble bee and Blush started. I can't wait for my friends and family to try them.