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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Brownville, Ne
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Thanks Remy. My order will be on the way as soon as I can figure out what will be grown this year.
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#332 |
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Michigan
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Another positive review for Santa Maria over here! Although I don't really like the taste of raw tomatoes, it made for great sauce. My only qualm with it was that it was the only pack of seeds that I got from you that I had trouble germinating. I ended up starting the entire pack and only got two to germinate. Those two plants, however, were my favorites from the get-go. They have very aesthetic foliage, and (more importantly) produced very well for me. I saved seeds from them and had excellent results in my germination tests, and I think this variety will be a lasting member of my garden.
I'm currently working on my order and hope to submit it today. Thank you for offering such a wide assortment of not only tomatoes, but other vegetables and flowers! |
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#333 |
Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Z6 WNY
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So glad you loved them! but sorry to hear about the germ. problem. I has a few others tell me of this too. Not sure what happened as I didn't have trouble testing at the get go, or when I grew them this year. All I can figure is that I put multiple batches of seeds together, and I did not do a good job mixing all the seeds (It is always possible after doing many varieties my brain made an oops,) and there was a portion of seeds that were not good. I do hope you know if you ever have trouble you can always send me a message, and I'll send new seeds or give you a new packet the next time you order. So if you are not a seed saver, I can give you a new pack with your order, just send me a note
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#334 |
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MA/NH Border
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I must have gotten a good pack because I had four out of four of you Santa Maria seeds germinate for me. I grew one, I gave one to my dad, and I don't remember what I ended up doing with the other two seedlings.
While for me they were smaller than I expected, it was a very healthy plant with very good production, and although they did go into the sauce pot, I did sample a few raw and they were quite tasty. |
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#335 |
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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PS - the striping and speckling I mentioned in my earlier post did appear on all subsequent Santa Maria fruit. While the striping wasn't as pronounced the riper the tomatoes got, it was still there.
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#336 |
Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Z6 WNY
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I really think I must not of mixed well enough and there had to be pocket of bad seed so a few people got low germination while most of the others were just fine.
I didn't pay close enough attention to the ripening of the Santa Marias to notice the color closely like I should have. How your post went completely out of my brain, I've no clue! I'm glad you liked them though. Remy
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#337 |
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Maaseik, Belgium
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Hi Remy, your seeds arrived here safely today. Thank you very much, especially also for the bonus packet. I think I ordered a little bit too early because I see you added a few New Dwarfs recently. lt will be for next time!
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#338 |
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Indialantic, Florida
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Hi Remy,
Just wanted to let you know the seed from your Sicilian Violet cauliflower was the first one to produce in my garden. We have had a warm winter so far; not good for those cool weather crops. I germinated seed on 9/27 and here it is on 1/11. There is another one that will be larger as it just started turning purple. Since it grew so fast, I have time for another round of them. Barb |
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Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Z6 WNY
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Oh excellent!!! It looks terrific
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#340 |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: north central B.C.
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Snow and ice here as well, but also a very welcome seed order from the Sample Seed Shop appeared in the mail box this afternoon. Thank you, Remy!
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#341 |
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Holland, PA/Zone 7A
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Hey Remy!
It's Kelli from facebook again. I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you and that I am looking forward to trying Chocolate Lightning possibly even more than I was looking forward to the Rosella Crimson! You're the best! Thanks Again ![]()
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Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Z6 WNY
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Awe thanks
![]() Kelli, Glad you got some of those dwarfs. Rosella Crimson is gone and Chocolate Ligtning is almost! Salix, very good. I get more worried about packages to Canada than say Eddy over in Belgium.
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#343 |
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: long island
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Finally put in a late order!! Remy, I will consistently purchase from you as your level of service, dedication, and products are always top notch!
Have a wonderful week! Melissa |
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#344 |
Buffalo-Niagara Tomato TasteFest™ Coordinator
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Z6 WNY
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Awe, thanks
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#345 |
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
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Just sent you another order, sigh.
I soooo do hate you though, LOL, every time I go to your site I want to buy more and more seed! It's so tempting to tell myself "well, it's very low cost and not too many seeds and you can just squeeze a couple more in..." And yes, I did it this time, too! I hope those daisy type flowers are as pretty as the picture, such a pretty blue. Seriously, remy gives good service, great seeds and selection and everything. |
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