2016 Mostly Mystery 'Mater Mailing - Page 31

Raiquee · November 16, 2016

I'm gonna speak for Gary here and just say send it in!

I think as long as it's postmarked by the due date, we are good.

clkingtx · November 16, 2016

Well, my package is headed your way, Tormato! I sent it priority, so it should reach you Friday.

Lastfling · November 17, 2016

Mine is hitting the post office in a few minutes. First time participant, so really looking forward to it.

Hollylasue · November 17, 2016

Mailed mine this morning.So excited!!!!

Tormato · November 25, 2016

I'm still expecting at least 3 large packages to arrive. Meanwhile, I'll try to post a list of misc. veggie/fruit/flower seed that has come in, "early" next week.

And, it's time for suggestions for an F1 tomato for the 2017 MMMM. Something like Orange Paruche (if it can be bought in bulk)?

MissS · November 25, 2016

Orange Paruche is another orange cherry. This one seems to be rather pricey 250 seeds for $54.00. Should we try this one and grow it against SunGlold, SunSugar and Esterina F1 or would we be better off to chose a F1 beefsteak to be brought to the swap? Something like Big Beef, Big Brandy or Brandy Boy? Hmm, cherries or beefsteak, that is a question for us to ponder.

nancyruhl · November 25, 2016

Brandy Boy was my thought, too, but I just looked at Burpee's website and they are asking $6.95 for a packet. Ouch. I didn't see any bulk sales.

Rajun Gardener · November 25, 2016

Who makes the decision? Can I recommend one? How about an orange but it's beefsteak, I haven't grown it. CHEF’S CHOICE ORANGE HYBRID.
Johnny's has the best bulk price. http://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetable...seed-3234.html
Attractive orange beefsteak.

We were impressed with Chef's Choice Orange when we saw it as an AAS entry, and subsequent winner, in 2013. 8-11 oz. fruits are low in acid and have very good flavor and texture. High yielding. Earlier and more productive than most orange beefsteaks. High resistance to tobacco mosaic virus. Indeterminate

Burpee's description
All-America Selections award winner.
When it comes to a beefsteak for slicing, saucing, and soup-ing, ‘Chef’s Choice Orange’ is your best bet. Combining the perfect balance of rich, heirloom flavor and function, bright orange 9-12 oz. fruits keep their radiant tangerine tones, fresh or cooked. As adaptable in the garden as it is in the kitchen, ‘Chef’s Choice Orange’ more than merits the All-America Selections award for 2015. This hybrid-heirloom, adapted from the tasty but late ‘Amana Orange’ will quickly be a favorite to sink your teeth into. Each 5-6’ plant yields up two dozen fruits over the season. Disease-resistant plants resist cracking, as well. Indeterminate.

AlittleSalt · November 25, 2016

One idea 250 Big Beef seeds $14.95 at http://www.tomatogrowers.com/BIG-BEE...fo/3310--BULK/

patty_b · November 25, 2016

I could use a few Big Beefs...

BigVanVader · November 26, 2016

A guy near me sells 128 plug flats of most popular hybrids for 20$. I decided it's not worth starting my own Big Beef seed for that cheap. He will even do half and half plug flats if you pay him first. If you look around locally you may be able to find someone similar.

Tormato · December 5, 2016

First package going out...

AL Gr D (I think I over did it)

One down, and ~80 to go.

Tormato · December 5, 2016

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rajun Gardener

Who makes the decision? Can I recommend one? How about an orange but it's beefsteak, I haven't grown it. CHEF’S CHOICE ORANGE HYBRID.
Johnny's has the best bulk price. http://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetable...seed-3234.html
Attractive orange beefsteak.

We were impressed with Chef's Choice Orange when we saw it as an AAS entry, and subsequent winner, in 2013. 8-11 oz. fruits are low in acid and have very good flavor and texture. High yielding. Earlier and more productive than most orange beefsteaks. High resistance to tobacco mosaic virus. Indeterminate

Burpee's description
All-America Selections award winner.
When it comes to a beefsteak for slicing, saucing, and soup-ing, ‘Chef’s Choice Orange’ is your best bet. Combining the perfect balance of rich, heirloom flavor and function, bright orange 9-12 oz. fruits keep their radiant tangerine tones, fresh or cooked. As adaptable in the garden as it is in the kitchen, ‘Chef’s Choice Orange’ more than merits the All-America Selections award for 2015. This hybrid-heirloom, adapted from the tasty but late ‘Amana Orange’ will quickly be a favorite to sink your teeth into. Each 5-6’ plant yields up two dozen fruits over the season. Disease-resistant plants resist cracking, as well. Indeterminate.

Group input makes the decision.

I'll contact the seed sponsor for hybrids, on how much to $pend. Maybe if there's enough demand, there could be more than one variety ordered.

250 seeds of a variety for 10-15 dollars might work if people only want about 5 seeds (and there are ~50 people wanting that variety, or 10 seeds if only 25 people).

Starlight · December 9, 2016

Tormato... I can't get tot he google doc for wish lists. What was on your wish list. What seeds are you looking for this year?

heirloomtomaguy · December 9, 2016

Gary i need you to pm me your email address if possible.

November 16, 2016	#451
Raiquee Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 307	I'm gonna speak for Gary here and just say send it in! I think as long as it's postmarked by the due date, we are good. __________________ Desire' Mother of 3, homesteader, canner, gardener, dwarf tomato participant.

November 16, 2016	#452
clkingtx Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wichita Falls Texas Posts: 446	Well, my package is headed your way, Tormato! I sent it priority, so it should reach you Friday. __________________ Carrie

November 25, 2016	#456
MissS Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3,150	Orange Paruche is another orange cherry. This one seems to be rather pricey 250 seeds for $54.00. Should we try this one and grow it against SunGlold, SunSugar and Esterina F1 or would we be better off to chose a F1 beefsteak to be brought to the swap? Something like Big Beef, Big Brandy or Brandy Boy? Hmm, cherries or beefsteak, that is a question for us to ponder. __________________ ~ Patti ~

December 9, 2016	#465
heirloomtomaguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2013 Location: glendora ca Posts: 2,560	Gary i need you to pm me your email address if possible. __________________ “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it."

November 17, 2016	#453
Lastfling Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NC Posts: 143	Mine is hitting the post office in a few minutes. First time participant, so really looking forward to it.

November 17, 2016	#454
Hollylasue Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: GroveOak Al Posts: 91	Mailed mine this morning.So excited!!!!

November 25, 2016	#455
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	I'm still expecting at least 3 large packages to arrive. Meanwhile, I'll try to post a list of misc. veggie/fruit/flower seed that has come in, "early" next week. And, it's time for suggestions for an F1 tomato for the 2017 MMMM. Something like Orange Paruche (if it can be bought in bulk)?

November 25, 2016	#457
nancyruhl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Metro Detroit, Michigan Posts: 1,051	Brandy Boy was my thought, too, but I just looked at Burpee's website and they are asking $6.95 for a packet. Ouch. I didn't see any bulk sales.

November 25, 2016	#458
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	Who makes the decision? Can I recommend one? How about an orange but it's beefsteak, I haven't grown it. CHEF’S CHOICE ORANGE HYBRID. Johnny's has the best bulk price. http://www.johnnyseeds.com/vegetable...seed-3234.html Attractive orange beefsteak. We were impressed with Chef's Choice Orange when we saw it as an AAS entry, and subsequent winner, in 2013. 8-11 oz. fruits are low in acid and have very good flavor and texture. High yielding. Earlier and more productive than most orange beefsteaks. High resistance to tobacco mosaic virus. Indeterminate Burpee's description All-America Selections award winner. When it comes to a beefsteak for slicing, saucing, and soup-ing, ‘Chef’s Choice Orange’ is your best bet. Combining the perfect balance of rich, heirloom flavor and function, bright orange 9-12 oz. fruits keep their radiant tangerine tones, fresh or cooked. As adaptable in the garden as it is in the kitchen, ‘Chef’s Choice Orange’ more than merits the All-America Selections award for 2015. This hybrid-heirloom, adapted from the tasty but late ‘Amana Orange’ will quickly be a favorite to sink your teeth into. Each 5-6’ plant yields up two dozen fruits over the season. Disease-resistant plants resist cracking, as well. Indeterminate.

November 25, 2016	#459
AlittleSalt BANNED FOR LIFE Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 13,333	One idea 250 Big Beef seeds $14.95 at http://www.tomatogrowers.com/BIG-BEE...fo/3310--BULK/

November 25, 2016	#460
patty_b Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 487	I could use a few Big Beefs...

November 26, 2016	#461
BigVanVader Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posts: 3,099	A guy near me sells 128 plug flats of most popular hybrids for 20$. I decided it's not worth starting my own Big Beef seed for that cheap. He will even do half and half plug flats if you pay him first. If you look around locally you may be able to find someone similar.

December 5, 2016	#462
Tormato Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MA Posts: 4,971	First package going out... AL Gr D (I think I over did it) One down, and ~80 to go.

December 9, 2016	#464
Starlight Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: AL Posts: 1,993	Tormato... I can't get tot he google doc for wish lists. What was on your wish list. What seeds are you looking for this year?