Moreton F1 seeds available from Rutgers - Page 2

Doris · February 19, 2009

Last Friday I ordered the Moreton seeds from Rutgers and received them today. Pretty fast.
...........Doris, NJ

**mdvpc** · February 19, 2009

i got mine directly from harris early january

creister · February 19, 2009

Sent my order in yesterday, so maybe in a week or so, I'll get them along with the Ramapo seeds. will try them for a fall crop along with a few others.

**Mischka** · February 20, 2009

As I mentioned, I asked for a bulk seed price list. This is what they sent me.

I'll assume they have a "bot" set up that sends it out to anyone who puts the required subject line "Bulk Seed" (that they ask for) in their email. (See thumbnail image)

Too bad, since it's not a seed price list at all.

(See first PDF attachment)

NOTE: The second PDF is the correct order form to use for retail packets. Please download and print as needed.

creister · February 26, 2009

Moreton and Ramapo seeds arrived today. Too late for spring, but will try for this fall.

lumierefrere · March 9, 2009

I got my seeds today. Unfortunately they are Ramapo and I ordered Moreton? Does anyone want to trade? Do you have a few to spare? Something?

I wrote them and asked if they're out of the Moreton and just substituted the Ramapo. The Ramapo sounded late for my garden/season so I doubt if I'll even bother with them.

Barb

**carolyn137** · March 9, 2009

Barb, for what it's worth, both Moreton F1 and Ramapo F1 are both some of the earliest bred hybrids and both will do just fine where you live.

I've grown both here several times and no problem and your zone isn't that different from mine based on the varieties I know you grow successfully.

But if you've already grown Ramapo F1 and really want the Moretons then perhaps someone can help you, but not me b'c I don't have any fresh Moreton seed altho I do have some pre-2004 seed around somewhere, but I don't know exactly where right now.

lumierefrere · March 9, 2009

Thanks Carolyn. And it's good to know that they're both earlier than the packet led me to believe. And I've grown neither.
You have more faith in my microclimate than I do! The first years I was here, everything was swell, but the last two years have been uncooperative. Even my Grandfather Ashlock which are surprisingly among the first of everything to ripen (that includes Stupicke) never ripened last year.
I shot an email to Rutgers and got a reply back saying they'll send the Moreton which they still have--everyone who might be wondering if it's too late to get them, it's not.
They packed the seeds well, sandwiched between 2 layers of thin foam sheet. Still went for the 42 cents postage even though it was a rather puffed up envelope.

Barb

**Mischka** · November 29, 2009

If you missed out on Moreton Hybrid F1 seeds last season, hurry up and order them now from Harris, before they run out of stock again!

http://www.harrisseeds.com/storefron...hybrid-f1.aspx

Blueaussi · November 29, 2009

Is this a variety that's particularly good for the north? If not, what makes it a standout?

**carolyn137** · November 29, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blueaussi

Is this a variety that's particularly good for the north? If not, what makes it a standout?

Three of the earliest varieties bred by Harris seeds were Moreton Hybrid F1, Supersonic F1 and Jet Star F1. I find those threee to have much better taste, great yields and smoother fruits than lots of hybrids bred later by others, and Harris has always had, in my opinion, great parents for these three as well as their later hybrids. And no, I don't know what the parental inputs are.

Moreton Hybrid was not available for several years b'c in the transfer of Harris germplasm to Moran Seeds a parent was misplaced. So many of us were so very pleased when Rutgers decided to resuurect two hybrids that had been unavailable for several years, and those two are Moreton Hybrid and Ramapo F1, also an excellent variety.

So that's why all the interest in Harris and Rutgers offering Moreton Hybrid and last year Harris ran out so that's why Mischka posted above.

AZRuss · November 30, 2009

Mischka, same for Supersonic F1, which became scarce last year too. Harris has them in stock now.

I have some beautiful green Moretons on the vine right now that I hope have a chance to ripen. We're past our "normal" (what's that?) frost date, so I'm watching the weather carefully.

Moreton will definitely be back in my garden come spring. Ramapo most likely, also. Going for flavor and production next year. That's it.

Blueaussi · November 30, 2009

Ah, thank you Carolyn.

February 19, 2009	#17
mdvpc Tomatoville® Moderator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 4,386	i got mine directly from harris early january __________________ Michael

March 9, 2009	#22
carolyn137 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Upstate NY, zone 4b/5a Posts: 21,169	Barb, for what it's worth, both Moreton F1 and Ramapo F1 are both some of the earliest bred hybrids and both will do just fine where you live. I've grown both here several times and no problem and your zone isn't that different from mine based on the varieties I know you grow successfully. But if you've already grown Ramapo F1 and really want the Moretons then perhaps someone can help you, but not me b'c I don't have any fresh Moreton seed altho I do have some pre-2004 seed around somewhere, but I don't know exactly where right now. __________________ Carolyn

November 29, 2009	#24
Mischka Tomatoville® Administrator Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Bay State Posts: 3,207	If you missed out on Moreton Hybrid F1 seeds last season, hurry up and order them now from Harris, before they run out of stock again! http://www.harrisseeds.com/storefron...hybrid-f1.aspx __________________ Mischka One last word of farewell, Dear Master and Mistress. Whenever you visit my grave, say to yourselves with regret but also with happiness in your hearts at the remembrance of my long happy life with you: "Here lies one who loved us and whom we loved." No matter how deep my sleep I shall hear you, and not all the power of death can keep my spirit from wagging a grateful tail.

February 19, 2009	#16
Doris Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Shore Posts: 189	Last Friday I ordered the Moreton seeds from Rutgers and received them today. Pretty fast. ...........Doris, NJ

February 19, 2009	#18
creister Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Abilene, TX zone 7 Posts: 1,478	Sent my order in yesterday, so maybe in a week or so, I'll get them along with the Ramapo seeds. will try them for a fall crop along with a few others.

February 26, 2009	#20
creister Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Abilene, TX zone 7 Posts: 1,478	Moreton and Ramapo seeds arrived today. Too late for spring, but will try for this fall.

March 9, 2009	#21
lumierefrere Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Zone 4 NY Posts: 772	I got my seeds today. Unfortunately they are Ramapo and I ordered Moreton? Does anyone want to trade? Do you have a few to spare? Something? I wrote them and asked if they're out of the Moreton and just substituted the Ramapo. The Ramapo sounded late for my garden/season so I doubt if I'll even bother with them. Barb

November 29, 2009	#25
Blueaussi Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina Zone 8a Posts: 1,205	Is this a variety that's particularly good for the north? If not, what makes it a standout?

November 30, 2009	#27
AZRuss Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 171	Mischka, same for Supersonic F1, which became scarce last year too. Harris has them in stock now. I have some beautiful green Moretons on the vine right now that I hope have a chance to ripen. We're past our "normal" (what's that?) frost date, so I'm watching the weather carefully. Moreton will definitely be back in my garden come spring. Ramapo most likely, also. Going for flavor and production next year. That's it.