Artisan Seeds launches - Page 15

MikeInCypress · November 21, 2013

Fred,
I was all set to order some of the Tigers And Bumble Bees from Johnny's when I noticed that Lucky Tiger will not be available until Jan 20. This makes having seedlings to set out between Feb 15 and March 1 dicey. I have done it before with less than stellar results. I guess I can wait to 2015.

MikeInCypress

Fred Hempel · November 21, 2013

Hi Mike,

Hopefully they'll have it available before Jan 20!

MikeInCypress · November 21, 2013

I went ahead and placed an order anyhow. If Lucky Tiger grows like Blush I may not have anything to worry about.

MikeInCypress

ginger2778 · December 4, 2013

I ordered the collection on Nov. 22, and 2 other regular packs. Got delivery of the regular packs. Since I need the seeds now to start for my mid Jan.2nd grow out, I was disappointed not to get these along with the others. Called today, they said they hadn't received one of the tigers, but what I really wanted was the pink and purple bumble bees, which they do have seeds for. So they said they would ship those out, and the extra charge would be ~$8! I said no, I already paid for this collection, I just want those 2 types from it, not additional extra packages. She said " the amounts of seeds are different. I asked her if they could just take out the amount of seeds I am entitled too, she said " let me see what I can do. I will speak to my manager". They said they will ship out 2 regular sized packets, one of each, for free for the trouble I had to go through in calling etc.
Johnny's is very nice to work with!

Marsha

Fred Hempel · December 8, 2013

Glad Johnny's worked it out for you, and not surprised.

Pappi · December 10, 2013

I was wondering if you have any feedback on how your plants fair in hot arid climates. I live in high desert and when that heat starts many tomatoes with the exception of most cherries tend to lack in production. I'm still getting the collection. Just curious what to expect. Thanks.

Fred Hempel · December 10, 2013

They seem to be like most cherries and show some resistance to heat. However, I don't think anyone has specifically compared them to other varieties. They do very well in cool weather, and my personal experience with tomatoes in general is that many cool-tolerant tomatoes also are heat-tolerant. Maybe just stress tolerant...

tlintx · December 10, 2013

In a hot, humid area, Pink Bumblebee was one of the very few survivors through the summer and up til now (haven't checked since last night's really cold weather), if that helps.

Fred Hempel · December 16, 2013

Thanks for the info! That's good to know.

linzelu100 · January 6, 2014

I finally got my order into Johnny's for Sunrise Bumblebee! I cannot wait! It is my most anticipated tomato- I just loved your avatar. I never ordered from Johnny's before- got a coupon code online for free shipping, and picked up a few other things that looked real interesting too, and some seed starting supplies. I am very excited!

Pappi · January 7, 2014

I received my collection yesterday Fred. Can hardly wait until it's time to start seeds.

Pappi

Fred Hempel · January 15, 2014

We have just launched a new collaboration with Viridis Aquaponics.

roper2008 · February 10, 2014

I should have looked at the last posts for free shipping. Oh well, I made sure to
make my order under $10. What I really wanted was the large yellow marigolds
at Johnny's and then decided to try one of Fred's new tomato's. I went with
sunrise bumblebee. I then went to their sale area and ordered basil and cucumber
for $1 each, to be just under $10. They charge $4 shipping.

Last year I tried Pink Bumblebee. This year I will be trading for some Purple Bumble-
bee, and will have the Sunrise also. Looking forward to trying them.

wmontanez · February 19, 2014

Blush tomato grew at my parents home in one island on the Caribbean. Prolific. Seems to survive the heat well but the tomatoes were smallish compared to my MA garden where they kept pumping tomatoes continuously making many friends happy to get a bunch here in there. I ordered Maglia Rosa to try and see how it is. They would make a great pair.

Fred Hempel · April 16, 2014

We have a new kickstarter project.

It is all about our farm's landraces: Rewards include landraces of our tri-lobed squash, our nasturtiums and our Caribbean Seasoning peppers (courtesy of Boutique Tomatoes).

Bonus rewards Roman Mint and Ethiopian (Highland) Kale.

There are only 5 days left. The funding period was only 2 weeks. I am hoping this thing gets funded, because it would be great to be able to sell our landraces at the Artisan Seeds online store.

If you mention you are from Tomatoville, I will also include seeds of two new "gourmet" paste varieties we are set to release next winter. The first will be introduced in September at the National Heirloom Expo, and will be first available next winter from Baker Creek. The release of the second is not yet set, but any backers of our project will get both varieties before they are generally released.

November 21, 2013	#211
MikeInCypress Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 963	Fred, I was all set to order some of the Tigers And Bumble Bees from Johnny's when I noticed that Lucky Tiger will not be available until Jan 20. This makes having seedlings to set out between Feb 15 and March 1 dicey. I have done it before with less than stellar results. I guess I can wait to 2015. MikeInCypress __________________ "Growing older, not up"

November 21, 2013	#213
MikeInCypress Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 963	I went ahead and placed an order anyhow. If Lucky Tiger grows like Blush I may not have anything to worry about. MikeInCypress __________________ "Growing older, not up"

December 4, 2013	#214
ginger2778 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Plantation, Florida zone 10 Posts: 9,283	Order trouble at Johnny's I ordered the collection on Nov. 22, and 2 other regular packs. Got delivery of the regular packs. Since I need the seeds now to start for my mid Jan.2nd grow out, I was disappointed not to get these along with the others. Called today, they said they hadn't received one of the tigers, but what I really wanted was the pink and purple bumble bees, which they do have seeds for. So they said they would ship those out, and the extra charge would be ~$8! I said no, I already paid for this collection, I just want those 2 types from it, not additional extra packages. She said " the amounts of seeds are different. I asked her if they could just take out the amount of seeds I am entitled too, she said " let me see what I can do. I will speak to my manager". They said they will ship out 2 regular sized packets, one of each, for free for the trouble I had to go through in calling etc. Johnny's is very nice to work with! Marsha

January 6, 2014	#220
linzelu100 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 447	I finally got my order into Johnny's for Sunrise Bumblebee! I cannot wait! It is my most anticipated tomato- I just loved your avatar. I never ordered from Johnny's before- got a coupon code online for free shipping, and picked up a few other things that looked real interesting too, and some seed starting supplies. I am very excited! __________________ Lindsey

February 19, 2014	#224
wmontanez Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts: 776	Blush tomato grew at my parents home in one island on the Caribbean. Prolific. Seems to survive the heat well but the tomatoes were smallish compared to my MA garden where they kept pumping tomatoes continuously making many friends happy to get a bunch here in there. I ordered Maglia Rosa to try and see how it is. They would make a great pair. __________________ Wendy

November 21, 2013	#212
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Hi Mike, Hopefully they'll have it available before Jan 20!

December 8, 2013	#215
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Glad Johnny's worked it out for you, and not surprised.

December 10, 2013	#216
Pappi Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pineland Posts: 126	I was wondering if you have any feedback on how your plants fair in hot arid climates. I live in high desert and when that heat starts many tomatoes with the exception of most cherries tend to lack in production. I'm still getting the collection. Just curious what to expect. Thanks.

December 10, 2013	#217
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	They seem to be like most cherries and show some resistance to heat. However, I don't think anyone has specifically compared them to other varieties. They do very well in cool weather, and my personal experience with tomatoes in general is that many cool-tolerant tomatoes also are heat-tolerant. Maybe just stress tolerant...

December 10, 2013	#218
tlintx Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SeTx Posts: 881	In a hot, humid area, Pink Bumblebee was one of the very few survivors through the summer and up til now (haven't checked since last night's really cold weather), if that helps.

December 16, 2013	#219
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Thanks for the info! That's good to know.

January 7, 2014	#221
Pappi Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Pineland Posts: 126	I received my collection yesterday Fred. Can hardly wait until it's time to start seeds. Pappi

January 15, 2014	#222
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	We have just launched a new collaboration with Viridis Aquaponics.

February 10, 2014	#223
roper2008 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Bch, VA (7b) Posts: 1,337	I should have looked at the last posts for free shipping. Oh well, I made sure to make my order under $10. What I really wanted was the large yellow marigolds at Johnny's and then decided to try one of Fred's new tomato's. I went with sunrise bumblebee. I then went to their sale area and ordered basil and cucumber for $1 each, to be just under $10. They charge $4 shipping. Last year I tried Pink Bumblebee. This year I will be trading for some Purple Bumble- bee, and will have the Sunrise also. Looking forward to trying them.

April 16, 2014	#225
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	We have a new kickstarter project. It is all about our farm's landraces: Rewards include landraces of our tri-lobed squash, our nasturtiums and our Caribbean Seasoning peppers (courtesy of Boutique Tomatoes). Bonus rewards Roman Mint and Ethiopian (Highland) Kale. There are only 5 days left. The funding period was only 2 weeks. I am hoping this thing gets funded, because it would be great to be able to sell our landraces at the Artisan Seeds online store. If you mention you are from Tomatoville, I will also include seeds of two new "gourmet" paste varieties we are set to release next winter. The first will be introduced in September at the National Heirloom Expo, and will be first available next winter from Baker Creek. The release of the second is not yet set, but any backers of our project will get both varieties before they are generally released.