Artisan Seeds launches - Page 19

maf · November 19, 2014

Is Frogsleap still involved with the Artisan Seeds project? I have not seen any of his varieties offered for sale yet.

Fred Hempel · November 19, 2014

Hi Maf,

The joint-venture between Frogsleap and Baia Nicchia Farms ended last winter, before the Artisan Cherry tomatoes were released by Johnny's. Baia Nicchia now is now solely responsible for the Artisan Seeds brand, and Frogsleap will be developing things separately.

Both farms continue to collaborate a bit, but are developing varieties independently. The Frogsleap Farm blog and Facebook page provide information about their exciting (and extremely colorful) progress.

maf · November 19, 2014

Thanks Fred, good to know

Fred Hempel · November 20, 2014

Artisan Seeds is looking for long-term collaborating members. Description here. Sign-up here.

Collaborating members get new varieties 1 year ahead of release.

These will not be segregating varieties, although I will distribute F2 seed packets if they are requested as a substitute for one of the other varieties slated for distribution.

Collaborating members will have to agree to NOT share (or sell) seed in the year that they get the seed. Collaborating members are free to share seed in subsequent years. Collaborating members will also have to agree that they will not sell F1 hybrid seed, and that they will not sell OP seed for the first 2 years following it's distribution to them.

We will distribute seeds starting January 1, 2015. Our Collaborating Member signups will end March 30, 2015, or when we have signed up 50 members (whichever comes first).

Fred Hempel · December 14, 2014

Sorry. Dumb post removed. I will try to post more intelligently in the future.

Fred Hempel · December 15, 2014

We will be releasing Jazz and Yellow Jazz this coming year.

Salsacharley · December 15, 2014

Hot Dawgs!

When will they be available? Will these be Johnny's items?

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Originally Posted by Fred Hempel

We will be releasing Jazz and Yellow Jazz this coming year.

Fred Hempel · December 15, 2014

They will be generally available next fall through one or more prominent seed companies. Don't know exactly which ones for sure yet, and it probably won't be finalized for awhile.

We have 3 other new OP varieties to be released too, and all of those will be pre-released in January to our Collaborating Members, along with Jazz and Yellow Jazz.

Fred Hempel · December 16, 2014

I just wanted to mention that it has been decided that none of the OP Artisan Cherry tomatoes currently released will be PVPd. Originally Sunrise Bumble Bee and Lucky Tiger were slated for PVP status, but currently the plan is to not follow up and complete the filing.

I am sorry for any confusion regarding this issue. Some catalogs, since they were finalized months ago still may list Sunrise Bumble Bee or Lucky Tiger as PVP varieties, but that is not correct. Anyone is free to sell seeds of either variety, as well as all of the other Artisan Cherry tomatoes.

Fred Hempel · December 20, 2014

Particularly for SF Bay area folks. We have scheduled a few events for 2015:

We have two workshops: Tomato Breeding and Tea Blending

In addition to the workshops we will have two other events:

A Plant Sale

A Breeding Nursery tour

Sydney Grower · December 20, 2014

Wishing I could be in the SF Bay area that day...

Or just wishing I could legally import seeds to Australia and be a long term collaborating member...

Just wishful thinking from down under

Carl

VenetoGardens · December 22, 2014

I've signed up for the Tomato Breeding class. Looking forward to it! I hope work doesn't somehow get in the way like it did last summer. Fred, thanks for doing these.

Fred Hempel · December 22, 2014

Coming in 2015: The Magnificent Seven.

Tania · December 22, 2014

Fred,

These are so beautiful! Congrats on another fabulous release!

Tatiana

Fred Hempel · December 23, 2014

Pre-release, Tania.

Release is next fall.

I will have better photos early in 2015. I have these all growing in two Mexican locations.

December 14, 2014	#275
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Sorry. Dumb post removed. I will try to post more intelligently in the future. Last edited by Fred Hempel; December 15, 2014 at 04:26 PM.

December 22, 2014	#283
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Coming in 2015: The Magnificent Seven. Last edited by Fred Hempel; December 22, 2014 at 03:08 PM.

December 22, 2014	#284
Tania Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Anmore, BC, Canada Posts: 3,970	Fred, These are so beautiful! Congrats on another fabulous release! Tatiana __________________ Tatiana's TOMATObase

November 19, 2014	#271
maf Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 512	Is Frogsleap still involved with the Artisan Seeds project? I have not seen any of his varieties offered for sale yet.

November 19, 2014	#272
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Hi Maf, The joint-venture between Frogsleap and Baia Nicchia Farms ended last winter, before the Artisan Cherry tomatoes were released by Johnny's. Baia Nicchia now is now solely responsible for the Artisan Seeds brand, and Frogsleap will be developing things separately. Both farms continue to collaborate a bit, but are developing varieties independently. The Frogsleap Farm blog and Facebook page provide information about their exciting (and extremely colorful) progress.

November 19, 2014	#273
maf Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 512	Thanks Fred, good to know

November 20, 2014	#274
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Artisan Seeds is looking for long-term collaborating members. Description here. Sign-up here. Collaborating members get new varieties 1 year ahead of release. These will not be segregating varieties, although I will distribute F2 seed packets if they are requested as a substitute for one of the other varieties slated for distribution. Collaborating members will have to agree to NOT share (or sell) seed in the year that they get the seed. Collaborating members are free to share seed in subsequent years. Collaborating members will also have to agree that they will not sell F1 hybrid seed, and that they will not sell OP seed for the first 2 years following it's distribution to them. We will distribute seeds starting January 1, 2015. Our Collaborating Member signups will end March 30, 2015, or when we have signed up 50 members (whichever comes first).

December 15, 2014	#276
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	We will be releasing Jazz and Yellow Jazz this coming year.

December 15, 2014	#278
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	They will be generally available next fall through one or more prominent seed companies. Don't know exactly which ones for sure yet, and it probably won't be finalized for awhile. We have 3 other new OP varieties to be released too, and all of those will be pre-released in January to our Collaborating Members, along with Jazz and Yellow Jazz.

December 16, 2014	#279
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	I just wanted to mention that it has been decided that none of the OP Artisan Cherry tomatoes currently released will be PVPd. Originally Sunrise Bumble Bee and Lucky Tiger were slated for PVP status, but currently the plan is to not follow up and complete the filing. I am sorry for any confusion regarding this issue. Some catalogs, since they were finalized months ago still may list Sunrise Bumble Bee or Lucky Tiger as PVP varieties, but that is not correct. Anyone is free to sell seeds of either variety, as well as all of the other Artisan Cherry tomatoes.

December 20, 2014	#280
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Particularly for SF Bay area folks. We have scheduled a few events for 2015: We have two workshops: Tomato Breeding and Tea Blending In addition to the workshops we will have two other events: A Plant Sale A Breeding Nursery tour

December 20, 2014	#281
Sydney Grower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 122	Wishing I could be in the SF Bay area that day... Or just wishing I could legally import seeds to Australia and be a long term collaborating member... Just wishful thinking from down under Carl

December 22, 2014	#282
VenetoGardens Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Loomis Basin, CA Posts: 7	I've signed up for the Tomato Breeding class. Looking forward to it! I hope work doesn't somehow get in the way like it did last summer. Fred, thanks for doing these.

December 23, 2014	#285
Fred Hempel Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sunol, CA Posts: 2,723	Pre-release, Tania. Release is next fall. I will have better photos early in 2015. I have these all growing in two Mexican locations.