November 19, 2014 | #271 |
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Is Frogsleap still involved with the Artisan Seeds project? I have not seen any of his varieties offered for sale yet.
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November 19, 2014 | #272 |
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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 |
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Thanks Fred, good to know
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November 20, 2014 | #274 |
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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 14, 2014 | #275 |
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Sorry. Dumb post removed. I will try to post more intelligently in the future.
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December 15, 2014 | #276 |
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We will be releasing Jazz and Yellow Jazz this coming year.
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December 15, 2014 | #277 | |
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Jazz & Yellow Jazz
Hot Dawgs!
When will they be available? Will these be Johnny's items? Quote:
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December 15, 2014 | #278 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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December 22, 2014 | #283 |
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Coming in 2015: The Magnificent Seven.
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December 22, 2014 | #284 |
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Fred,
These are so beautiful! Congrats on another fabulous release! Tatiana
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December 22, 2014 | #285 |
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Pre-release, Tania.
Release is next fall. I will have better photos early in 2015. I have these all growing in two Mexican locations. |
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