2017 Catalogs - Page 2

AlittleSalt · November 30, 2016

Seeds n Such showed up in our mailbox today.

Hmm, 16 pages of tomatoes.

PhilaGardener · November 30, 2016

Totally Tomatoes showed up today.

Father'sDaughter · December 1, 2016

Vermont Bean came yesterday.

I think I've made my one seed purchase for the year from Pinetree (no tomatoes or peppers), but it's fun flipping through the catalogs before tossing them into the recycling bin.

Ricky Shaw · December 1, 2016

Vermont Bean and it's my new best favorite. There's only about 20 tomatoes listed and most are well known hybrids, AAS winners is a theme throughout the catalog. The heirloom varieties are well chosen, even though limited in number. This catalog is everything a Park Seed catalog isn't, and topping the list is the ability to alphabetize.

I have friends now and won't be needing many tomato seeds in the future, but I will be ordering the Sweet Success cukes, Ambrosia and Sugar Cube cantaloupe, and the 2017 AAS watermelon Mini Love.

Cole_Robbie · December 1, 2016

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Originally Posted by AlittleSalt

Seeds n Such showed up in our mailbox today.

Hmm, 16 pages of tomatoes.

I'm a little skeptical of their variety reviews. It doesn't help that they sell Container's Choice, which is probably the worst tomato variety I have ever grown. At least the catalog doesn't say anything about it tasting good.

AlittleSalt · December 1, 2016

I haven't done more than look at the pictures. The weather people are saying I'm about to have a week or so to read the descriptions.

Jimbotomateo · December 5, 2016

Is there a one stop shop source for okra, small melons and cukes and squash? Jimbo.

Cole_Robbie · December 5, 2016

I really like Morgan County Seed: https://www.morgancountyseeds.com/

Selection is limited, but pricing is excellent, especially in bulk. They are an old-fashioned company, to put it mildly. The owner refused to have a web site for many years, because he was convinced the Internet was evil. I trust their descriptions of varieties a lot more than other seed companies; they will tell you the bad with the good.

In the spring when they are at their busiest, they will get 1-2 weeks behind filling orders. The catalog states very bluntly on the first page that they don't want your business if you are in a hurry.

Salsacharley · December 5, 2016

I just got the free Baker Creek catalog which I am baffled is 150 pages of glossy color and yet, free. I splurged for their $9.95 US catalog that is 355 pages. I can hardly wait for that one. I will keep it as a reference book just like I kept the Sears & Roebuck catalog as a reference book for toys when I was a kid. I don't know why all the other catalogs I usually get haven't arrived yet. Perhaps the next stage coach will have some for me.

Jimbotomateo · December 5, 2016

Cole, thanks for tip on Morgan County site. Know anything bout the Fife creek okra? I was leaning toward Boston pickling cucumbers heard they're good but I gotta find non salty pickling solution. Prolly get sugar baby for melons and threw up my hands when I got to squash as I'm clueless on them! I sure hope they don't deliver by pony express, sounds like you get em when you get em! Lol.

Cole_Robbie · December 5, 2016

My family has never tried any other okra besides Clemson Spineless. Sugar Baby is a good melon. Sangria and Crimson Sweet are the two varieties my grandparents always grew.

AlittleSalt · December 5, 2016

I know that here in Texas Clemson Spineless is the most recommended okra to grow. It tastes real good too. Here's a link to okra at Baker Creek http://www.rareseeds.com/store/vegetables/okra/

roper2008 · December 6, 2016

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Originally Posted by Salsacharley

I just got the free Baker Creek catalog which I am baffled is 150 pages of glossy color and yet, free. I splurged for their $9.95 US catalog that is 355 pages. I can hardly wait for that one. I will keep it as a reference book just like I kept the Sears & Roebuck catalog as a reference book for toys when I was a kid. I don't know why all the other catalogs I usually get haven't arrived yet. Perhaps the next stage coach will have some for me.

They have the Whole Seed Catalog at Sam's Club for $6.88. I bought one even though
I get the free one every year. Right now I'm looking at the pepper section.

AlittleSalt · December 6, 2016

I just got the 2017 Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog in the mail.

December 7, 2016

I got Baker Creek's regular catalog, today. It's pretty nice. I wonder what the whole seed catalog is like compared to it. The highlights for new tomato varieties I noticed are probably the ones from Brad Gates.

Seeds N Such's catalog arrived, too. I haven't looked through it, yet.

November 30, 2016	#16
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	Seeds n Such showed up in our mailbox today. Hmm, 16 pages of tomatoes.

November 30, 2016	#17
PhilaGardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Near Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,940	Totally Tomatoes showed up today.

December 1, 2016	#18
Father'sDaughter Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: MA/NH Border Posts: 4,919	Vermont Bean came yesterday. I think I've made my one seed purchase for the year from Pinetree (no tomatoes or peppers), but it's fun flipping through the catalogs before tossing them into the recycling bin.

December 1, 2016	#19
Ricky Shaw Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Zone 6a Denver North Metro Posts: 1,910	Vermont Bean and it's my new best favorite. There's only about 20 tomatoes listed and most are well known hybrids, AAS winners is a theme throughout the catalog. The heirloom varieties are well chosen, even though limited in number. This catalog is everything a Park Seed catalog isn't, and topping the list is the ability to alphabetize. I have friends now and won't be needing many tomato seeds in the future, but I will be ordering the Sweet Success cukes, Ambrosia and Sugar Cube cantaloupe, and the 2017 AAS watermelon Mini Love.

December 5, 2016	#22
Jimbotomateo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Santa Maria California Posts: 1,014	Is there a one stop shop source for okra, small melons and cukes and squash? Jimbo.

December 5, 2016	#23
Cole_Robbie Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Illinois, zone 6 Posts: 8,407	I really like Morgan County Seed: https://www.morgancountyseeds.com/ Selection is limited, but pricing is excellent, especially in bulk. They are an old-fashioned company, to put it mildly. The owner refused to have a web site for many years, because he was convinced the Internet was evil. I trust their descriptions of varieties a lot more than other seed companies; they will tell you the bad with the good. In the spring when they are at their busiest, they will get 1-2 weeks behind filling orders. The catalog states very bluntly on the first page that they don't want your business if you are in a hurry.

December 5, 2016	#24
Salsacharley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,052	I just got the free Baker Creek catalog which I am baffled is 150 pages of glossy color and yet, free. I splurged for their $9.95 US catalog that is 355 pages. I can hardly wait for that one. I will keep it as a reference book just like I kept the Sears & Roebuck catalog as a reference book for toys when I was a kid. I don't know why all the other catalogs I usually get haven't arrived yet. Perhaps the next stage coach will have some for me.

December 6, 2016	#29
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	I just got the 2017 Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds catalog in the mail.

December 7, 2016	#30
shule1 Guest Posts: n/a	I got Baker Creek's regular catalog, today. It's pretty nice. I wonder what the whole seed catalog is like compared to it. The highlights for new tomato varieties I noticed are probably the ones from Brad Gates. Seeds N Such's catalog arrived, too. I haven't looked through it, yet.